Total 108 Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Macclesfield, SK10 3BL

Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist 30hrs PW

Blackburn with Darwen Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified psychologists with the experience, skills and competencies to undertake the duties and responsibilities of the above post in adult mental health. The post is primarily to provide assessment, psychological therapy and consultation for the care of service users within the Blackburn with Darwen areas.

The teams provide services to people with complex mental health needs. Psychological therapies and psychologically informed care are valued within the teams and network, and are fully integrated within mainstream adult mental health services. The post holder will be operationally managed within the teams as a core team member, while strong professional leadership works alongside operational management to support the role.

An interest in working with individuals experiencing significant levels of complexity and personality difficulties will be essential. Good team working skills are also essential, as are abilities in providing consultation / supervision to team colleagues and other psychological therapists. Skills in group approaches, or an interest in developing these, would be an asset.

The post holder will develop links with psychological therapists within other CMHTs and specialist networks. Clinical and professional supervision is provided, and a growing network of complex case fora and psychological therapy models afford excellent opportunities for the post holder to develop their skills in multidisciplinary team working and psychologically informed care.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.


This advert closes on Thursday 28 Nov 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a community rehabilitation band 6 Occupational Therapist to join a supportive and enthusiastic community therapy service, working across community delivering rehabilitation in patients own homes or current place of residence, following discharge from an acute bed, or supporting long term condition management.

You will be working with patients with a large variety of conditions and disabilities. You will be responsible for assessment, intervention, and discharge of a caseload of patients, act as the direct supervisor to staff and provide support and expertise to the other members of the team.

We offer a fabulous training programme within a supportive team.

The post-holder will be required to rotate across all therapy teams in the Community and Intermediate Care division to support clinical and workforce development.

The service operates across 6 days.

The post holder is an autonomous practitioner, responsible for provision of specialised assessment and treatment of patients referred to the service. Responsible for managing a caseload of patients with a variety of complex conditions including long term condition management and acute hospital discharges. You will see patients in various settings, working as part of an MDT and liaising with external stakeholders. You will carry out specialist assessment and treatment including the prescription of essential equipment as part of the therapeutic intervention.

You will play an important link with PCN and MDT teams in attending meetings as part of neighbourhood team working.

Car driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.

6 day working is in effect - Monday- Saturday and bank holidays on a rota basis.

East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area.

We employ over 7,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

You will be responsible for assessment, intervention, and discharge of a caseload of patients, act as the direct supervisor to staff and provide support and expertise to the other members of the team. See attached job description for details.




This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

A Vacancy at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.


This post is permanent or for a secondment opportunity



The Adult Forensic Service at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust has an existing opportunity for two Consultant Forensic Psychiatrists to be a crucial part in helping drive improvements to our patients’ experiences and in helping contribute to the development of our new model of care.



These substantive posts are within our male medium secure and womens blended services at The Edenfield Centre.

While our new model of care is under development, and definitive medical job planning is under review, it is anticipated that the post holders will be the Responsible Clinician for 12 – 16 male inpatients or 10 – 12 female inpatients, following their caseload from admission to discharge.



We would welcome further discussions with those interested and look forward to hearing from you.

Dr Andrew Haddock – Clinical Lead &

Dr Alex Till – Interim Clinical Lead

Alex.Till@gmmh.nhs.uk

This is an exciting time to join us as a Consultant (Forensic) Psychiatrist. This opportunity could be for a full-time post within either our womens blended secure service (WBS) or our male medium secure service. Either role would allow ta successful candidate to contribute to the development of our new model of care and to shape the future of secure services for women and men from Greater Manchester.



You will be supported by a full and expanding complement of multidisciplinary colleagues, with the current position being that you will work with a medical secretary, junior doctor(s), clinical psychologist, social worker, occupational therapist, and our nursing colleagues. To support our service user’s physical health, there is additionally a visiting GP, dentist and well-established physical health team.



Alongside inpatient management, additional clinical activities include on-call work, access assessments to the service, and a range of additional activities dependent on negotiation with consultant colleagues and our new model of care.



Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

For more details about this role and the responsibilities please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification.


This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Nov 2024

The Cheshire and Wirral Community Wellbeing Alliance are working together to transform community mental health services, providing holistic, person-centred care for people with mental health needs and to support people to live a full and meaningful life. We facilitate access to a combination of support, to provide the best chance to improve wellbeing and quality of life in the longer term.

Health and social care professionals work exceptionally hard to provide the best care for people. The Cheshire and Wirral Community Wellbeing Alliance will create easier access to complementary support in communities, to address wider factors impacting on people’s mental and physical health and wellbeing, such as housing support, debt and finance advice, physical exercise, community interest activities and employment support.

The Alliance’s vision is for individuals to be at the heart of all that we do, shaping care and opportunities around the needs in the community.

We will strive to prevent mental health crises and ensure that anyone in need has access to the right care at the right time in their own community.

We are looking for people who can join us in this time of exciting transformation, to help us realise the vision to provide person-centred care and support in the right place at the right time for the Cheshire and Wirral communities that we serve.

The Central and East Administration Service, based in the Community Mental Health Team Macclesfield is looking for a Band 2 Administrative Support Officer who can help make this transformation a reality.

The successful candidate would be part of a busy administration team that is part of the community mental health team. We are looking for hardworking, polite, and well-motivated people who have initiative, organisational skills and self confidence in managing their workload.

The current staffing team are embracing this transformation and are keen to develop our services to improve the experience of both clients and staff alike.

CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.



Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.

We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.


CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.

To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.

We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

Please download a copy of the job description for full details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification)andvalues.



CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.



Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which are ‘the 6 Cs’ Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.



An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our websitehttps://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email –cwp.recruitment@nhs.netor by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a ‘Silver’ award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

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ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. 3231

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Bank Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Bank Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Clinical Team Lead Stroke Specialist Physiotherapist to join our Integrated Stroke Therapy Service. The role will be working as part of the Community Stroke Team based across Daisyfield Mill and Pendle Community Hospital covering the Pennine Lancashire Area.

The job focus will be to clinically lead the Physiotherapy team in collaboration with our current band 7 PT. You will work closely with the wider MDT providing highly specialist advanced assessment and treatment of patients with complex stroke rehabilitation needs on the stroke pathway. You will be a HCPC registered therapist with sound knowledge and experience of stroke.

As the clinical lead, you will plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate the physiotherapy community stroke service in partnership with the other clinical leads and the operational manager.

We have an experienced leadership team working in the community service therefore you will have a strong support system in place for anyone new into a band 7 role.

Flexibility in working patterns will be required to meet the needs of the service along with access to a vehicle is essential to commute between sites. The role will also include working as part of the weekend working rota across the stroke therapy pathway.

The role will require you to undertake advanced stroke physiotherapy assessment and rehabilitation with patients, allocated to your caseload, along with providing close supervision to junior staff in your team.

As part of the community stroke rehabilitation service, you will work closely with the wider MDT to set collaborative rehabilitation goals and treatment programmes to support timely discharge into the community. As such you will be expected to build close links with our inpatient stroke therapy staff to support a seamless early discharge into the community setting supporting acute patient flow.

You will be responsible for the day to day running of the physiotherapy team which will include both clinical and operational management responsibilities.

The suitable candidate will have a broad understanding of the stroke rehabilitation pathway from admission through to the community setting and have post graduate stroke or neuro rehabilitation experience and wishing to specialise in this clinical field.

The Integrated Stroke Therapy Team is a SSNAP ‘A’ rated service which provides specialist stroke services to adults within the acute & rehabilitation setting at both Royal Blackburn Hospital and Pendle Community Hospital. While the East Lancashire Community Stroke Service provides rehabilitation to patients within a range of settings including outpatient departments, patients’ homes, and care home settings across Pennine Lancashire.

The integrated therapy team consists of a whole MDT team including Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Clinical Psychology, AHP Professor in Neurorehabilitation and Stroke along with Therapy Assistant Practitioners.

As a service we are actively involved in research developments and as the clinical lead you will have opportunities to participate in service improvement projects. We also have a robust training and supervision structure in place to support staff to full fill their role.

As part of the therapy service, you will work across the stroke therapy pathway at weekends. The weekend rota includes a 7-day working rota including bank holidays.

CLINICAL PRACTICE

Be responsible for providing clinical care to a defined caseload of patients that require highly specialised assessment, planning and intervention skills.

Undertake a comprehensive assessment at a highly specialist level with patients on a designated caseload. This may involve the selection and application of standardised and non-standardised assessment, along with evidence-based treatment planning and intervention.

Undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with highly complex presentations, using investigative and analytical skills. Formulate individualised management and treatment plans, where appropriate, including effective discharge planning and onward referral.

Assess capacity of patients in order to gain valid informed consent for intervention and work within organisational policy with patients who lack capacity.

Formulate goals in partnership with the patient, clearly communicating your clinical reasoning, in order to justify your recommendations and utilising most appropriate treatment/intervention for the patients’ needs.

Undertake risk assessment and manage and document risk. Advise senior and junior staff in appropriate therapeutic management of patients in relation to risk.

Work as an autonomous practitioner in a variety of settings (clinic, patient’s own home, school, care home, hospital, etc.) where there is a requirement to make decisions spontaneously.

CLINICAL LEADERSHIP

Responsible for the effective case-load management of a complex case-load individually and within team and allocation of work to senior and junior staff, support staff and students. This will require an overview and re-allocation of work-load on a daily basis due to changing priorities, in order to support delivery of key quality and performance targets.

Actively involved in research activities and practice development in work area; seeking out evidence-based practice, appraising, and applying knowledge as appropriate.

Lead on the development of a clinical network within designated clinical area/pathway supporting delivery of best practice and relevant clinical guidelines.

TEAM LEADERSHIP

Manage departmental issues for staff within the designated service area, including workload management, holidays, sickness and performance.

Inform Clinical and Operational Service Leads of clinical caseloads, referrals, waiting lists and other statistics and information as required.

Responsible for staff supervision, including compliance for appraisals and associated personal development plans.

Responsible for the management of HR of delegated staff including sickness reviews, return to work and maternity leaves.


This advert closes on Friday 15 Nov 2024

See attached detailed job description and person specification: Staff benefits Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts

To be a pivotal member of the Project Management Office (PMO) with responsibility for the
following areas:
• Deliver on a range of projects, to the agreed specifications using PRINCE2
methodology, and having clear oversight of a number of additional projects, providing
line management, guidance and support to junior members of the PMO.
• Being central to the continual development of the PMO and its functions.
• Strategically managing the clinical change process for the IM&T department, supporting
clinical change staff from initiation to post go-live evaluation on a number of allocated
projects.
• Facilitating the smooth adoption to new technologies into clinical settings.
• Ensuring that there are effective communications with all stakeholders and that any
clinical views are fully understand and appropriately incorporated.
• Working within the principles of a PRINCE2 environment.
• Influencing the care of Service Users and Carers, improving efficiencies, and reducing
costs by ensuring that benefits associated with projects are fully realised.
• Support with the development of a clinical informatics network, bridging the gap
between digital and clinical services to achieve successful transformation.
• Supporting the development of the GMMH Digital Strategy

To be both an active team member and leadership figure within
the PMO.
• To hold responsibility for the effective delivery of projects
allocated to you, and/or others within your responsibility.
• To have a clear and up to date understanding of clinical
services, the way in which they operate and the challenges of
introducing new changes within services, to be able to leverage
this to strategically embed change and digital projects.
• To develop, support and effectively manage the PMO team,
ensuring resources are utilised appropriately to support the
organisations digital transformation requirements.
• To develop and maintain a standardised approach to systems,
processes and procedures that will support both successful
project management and clinical change.
• Promote the IM&T Department by developing and maintaining
excellent working relationships internally and externally.
• Promote a culture of digital transformation, adoption and
sustainability to improve the experience and outcomes for
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services users, carers and staff.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits
• Pay Enhancements:

Band

Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am

All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)

1

Time plus 47%

Time plus 94%

2

Time plus 41%

Time plus 83%

3

Time plus 35%

Time plus 69%

4 – 9

Time plus 30%

Time plus 60%


• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)


This advert closes on Sunday 3 Nov 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in this service. We are looking for a full time, Band 7 Team Leader. The postholder will provide clinical leadership and first line management for The Specialist Perinatal Community Mental Health Team (SPMCHT) in Pennine Lancashire.

SPCMHT aspire to provide an excellent comprehensive Perinatal Mental Health Service for the women of Lancashire and South Cumbria. We deliver a sustainable and resilient solution for women suffering from a mental illness in the perinatal period by focusing on improving outcomes for them, their infant and their families. We do this by effective multidisciplinary integrated team working and ensuring effective prevention that responds to local need by:

• Intervening earlier to at preconception, during pregnancy and up to 2 years following delivery.
• On-going training of professionals from multiple disciplines.
• Improving pathways and processes for mothers, partners, their families and professionals.
• Delivering a multi-disciplinary specialist perinatal mental health service to woman who present with severe/complex mental health needs.

To provide clinical leadership and first line management for a community-based mental health team in a designated geographical locality within Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will work with senior clinicians and have responsibility for the delivery of high quality and high performing team to a defined population.

To ensure that staff in the team have opportunities for continuing professional development, in order to provide best practice and meet the requirements of registering bodies, and to drive improvements in standards of clinical practice and patient care in line with the NHS modernisation and Public Health agendas.

To provide direct clinical care to patients.

To work with senior clinicians to actively lead in the delivery of the clinical governance, quality improvement and performance management agenda within an identified locality team.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.


This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024

A Vacancy at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.


PENNINE HOME TREATMENT TEAM

Based Daisy field Mill Blackburn and Pendle House Nelson

Mental Health Practitioner (Band 6) 37.5 hrs per week, including nights and unsocial hours as per rota requirements.

Pennine Home Treatment Teams are split into 2 locality bases covering the Pennine Area. We have an exciting opportunity for forward thinking, highly motivated, innovative, dedicated practitioners to provide care and treatment for those service users who require support from the Home Based Treatment Team.

Practitioners in the team are dedicated to working with vulnerable service users in their own homes, preventing further deterioration to avoid the need for admission to hospital. We have close working relationships with Community Mental Health Teams and other services across the network such as Mental Health Liaison, Frequent Attenders and Early Intervention teams. We work closely with the Initial Response services where you will also be expected to be located at times to support the pathway.

You will be able to demonstrate that you reflect Lancashire Care & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LCSFT) values of Teamwork, Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, Respect and Accountability.



You will have experience of working with service users who present with complex mental health needs.

You should be able to demonstrate evidence of care that facilitates a positive culture of patient engagement, a commitment to enhancing the service user and carer experience and of on-going professional development.

You must have the ability to positively influence and adapt to a rapidly developing service that is able to meet the needs of mental health services in Lancashire.

You will have experience of implementing effective, evidence based care management / assessment skills and display excellent communication skills.

The post holder will be able to work independently without close supervision as well as being committed to a Multi-Disciplinary team Approach (MDT) are essential requirements for the post.

You will be supported to develop within your role and reach your aspirations with a supportive team, committed to the wellbeing of our staff.

If you would like to discuss this post further or want to arrange an informal visit please contact us on the details provided

*The £7k Welcome Bonus package applies to this role. The bonus is only available for people who are not currently employed (or who have not been employed in the last 12 months) by any NHS provider trust in the Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care System in a like-for-like role; e.g. a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse at another Trust in the LSC ICS would not be eligible for the bonus if moving to a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse role at LSCFT. Bank only workers for Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust are eligible for the scheme if they have not held a substantive role in Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care System in the last 12 months (subject to all other terms and conditions being met). These incentives are subject to recovery clauses within the first 6 months of employment. This bonus is applicable from 1st July 2024 – 31st October 2024.

The £7k Welcome Bonus package is designed to attract and retain the very best staff in post. The amount a new starter would receive is shown in the Welcome Bonus Payment Schedule below:

• £3,000 after 2 months of employment (counted from start date with LSCFT)
• £2,000 after 12 months
• £2,000 after 24 months

PLEASE NOTE: This bonus scheme is subject to a Repayment Clause should the post holder leave this role within 6 months of commencing employment.



For more details, please visit our website - Welcome bonus and relocation packages terms and conditions Welcome bonus and relocation packages terms and conditions :: Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (lscft.nhs.uk)

If you have any questions, we would be happy to discuss them – please contact recruitment@lscft.nhs.uk.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.


This advert closes on Friday 1 Nov 2024

The postholder will lead and manage a professional and customer focused HR resourcing service across the Trust including Temporary Resourcing, Recruitment and Workforce Systems functions to support the delivery of the Trust objectives.


The postholder will lead recruitment and retention strategies.

Provide leadership and management to the teams and support the provision of specialist advice on all HR and employment matters.


Ensure workforce systems and procedures enable the Trust to achieve high performance and quality standards and recommend changes where appropriate.


Develop and deliver appropriate training programmes to ensure that managers are trained and supported to implement such policies fairly and consistently.


Monitor and manage right to work and mandatory registration process.


To develop systems for monitoring bank and agency spend and develop proactive strategies to reduce spend on temporary resourcing.


To lead the Recruitment Services, and Workforce Systems functions in delivering a high-performance customer focused service.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits
• Pay Enhancements:

Band

Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am

All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)

1

Time plus 47%

Time plus 94%

2

Time plus 41%

Time plus 83%

3

Time plus 35%

Time plus 69%

4 – 9

Time plus 30%

Time plus 60%


• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)


This advert closes on Sunday 3 Nov 2024

An exciting opportunity is available to join our Mental Health Liaison Team (MHLT) located at RBH in the John Hewitt Pod (directly across A&E Ambulance bay)

The successful applicant, will provide administrative support to the Clinical Team working closely beside clinicians.

Key parts to the role:
• Team player – Committed and Loyal.
• Report to be emailed daily.
• Medical records updated.
• Opening and closing of referrals
• Keeping clear communication to clincians and the wider MDT teams.
• Organisation skills and the ability to prioritise workload.

The post is full time 37.5 hours. This is be worked over 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The pattern is below.

A regular working pattern supports employees with a healthy work/home life balance;
• Week 1 Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
• Week 2 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 08:00 - 20:00
• Week 3 Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday 20:00 - 08:00
• Week 4 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 20:00 - 08:00

Working pattern (hours):Full time

Hours / sessions per week:37.5 hours per week

Additional working pattern details:2 weeks days and nights

NOTE:Previous applicants do not apply
• Receive allocate and despatch internal /external mail in line with the Trust policy.
• To be the first point of contact for the unit/department providing a comprehensive customer service and enquiry provision to internal and external customers of the Trust.
• Provide a comprehensive administrative service compilation of reports and other correspondence on behalf of the team manager and other members of the team, ensuring a high standard in accordance with Trust standards.
• To create and maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels, internal and external across the whole health economy.
• Work as a team with the appropriate management teams and other departments including clinicians to ensure that the appropriate leads are notified in the case of matters of urgency and dealt with in a timely manner.
• Attend and participate in team meeting and admin services meetings as required
• Assist in the planning and organising of a range of team activities and programmes including regular meetings and other events.
• Monitoring and maintaining stationery supplies and stock for the team.
• Greeting and signing posting Service Users in face to face or on the telephone.
• Responsible for dealing with queries from Service Users and/or their carers using tact and empathy as required and ensuring appropriate communication skills are used at all times.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification document attached to this vacancy for the full responsibilities of this role


This advert closes on Thursday 31 Oct 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Learning Disability Nurse to join the Intensive Support Function (ISF) Team on a 24-month fixed term contract.

The ISF for people with learning disabilities works with people who are at a significant time in their lives when they need additional support due to mental health or behavioural need.

Many of our service users have experienced physical and emotional trauma, they may have personality disorders, mental health needs, as well as a level of learning disability. In addition, they may be accommodated in services who struggle to meet their challenging needs.

The Team’s overall aim is to keep people out of hospital. We aim to keep people safe, empower service users to overcome individual challenges and to provide them and their staff team the skills and knowledge needed to overcome the present challenges they face.

The team is highly skilled, passionate, forward thinking and completely person-centred. The successful candidate will work in a supportive and caring environment.

The successful candidate will be confident, dynamic, and enthusiastic so they can contribute vital intensive support that people need at this critical time in their lives.

If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of adults with a learning disability, and those who care for them and want to contribute to an organisation which is continuously striving to improve then we would love to hear from you.

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality clinical care and ensuring all work is needs led, evidence based and in line with current legislation.

You will also support the development of services in line with the workstreams that are the focus for the care group, which includes, mental health, forensic, physical health, neurodevelopmental conditions and cognitive impairment.

They will also be responsible for providing clinical supervision and appraisals of nursing staff within the team and supervise students while on placement with the team.

CWP hosts CANDDID, the Centre for Autism Neurodevelopmental disorders and Intellectual Disabilities, which carries out research, education and training, and all clinicians are encouraged and supported to develop research and QI skills.

CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.



Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.

We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.


CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.

To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.

We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

Please download a copy of the job description for full details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification)andvalues.



CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.



Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which are ‘the 6 Cs’ Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our websitehttps://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email –cwp.recruitment@nhs.netor by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a ‘Silver’ award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.


This advert closes on Thursday 31 Oct 2024

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An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated, and dynamic Senior Therapy Radiographer (Band 6) to join the team at our cancer centre in Macclesfield. The Macclesfield unit is the first Christie satellite centre with radiotherapy and chemotherapy departments and is therefore able to offer concurrent chemo-radiotherapy treatments. The department also delivers complex radiotherapy techniques (e.g. SABR and SGRT) using state of the art equipment. Consequently, we can offer a wide range of treatments to local patients, as well as varied development opportunities to radiographers.

The post holder will be based at the Macclesfield site in East Cheshire but, will be expected to work across all Christie sites as required.

This is a rotational post and you will have the opportunity to work across treatment and pre-treatment sections of the department.

Successful applicants will be highly motivated and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to developing themselves and helping develop our service.

All candidates must be already registered with the HCPC.

X1 Permanent post

To ensure that the highly complex radiotherapy and imaging equipment is safe and accurate to operate, both for staff and patients; undertaking the appropriate machine checks and reporting any variances, faults and malfunctions. • Undertake and evaluate radiation dose delivery and complex calculations involving a range of radiation types and energies. • Interpret, monitor and evaluate the treatment prescriptions to ensure that radiotherapy is delivered accurately and reproducibly and in accordance with the quality system. • Evaluate delivery of radiotherapy through application and interpretation of treatment verification procedures. • Ensure the team follows appropriate systems and working methods to achieve the safe, timely achievement of workload targets. • Be able to accurately position patient and operate highly complex radiotherapy and imaging equipment along the radiotherapy pathway. • Ensure the team keeps accurate records and comply with necessary policies and procedures • Analyse systematically and evaluate all data and information relevant to patients’ diagnosis, ensuring the patient and their relatives are treated with dignity and respect at all times. • Communicate confidential sensitive information, and provide emotional support, to patients and their carers/relatives including children and the terminally ill. Provide information to patients and their carers with regard to the radiotherapy pathway and expected side effects.

The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.

We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


• To ensure that the highly complex radiotherapy and imaging equipment is safe and accurate to operate, both for staff and patients; undertaking the appropriate machine checks and reporting any variances, faults and malfunctions.
• Undertake and evaluate radiation dose delivery and complex calculations involving a range of radiation types and energies.
• Interpret, monitor and evaluate the treatment prescriptions to ensure that radiotherapy is delivered accurately and reproducibly and in accordance with the quality system.
• Evaluate delivery of radiotherapy through application and interpretation of treatment verification procedures.
• Ensure the team follows appropriate systems and working methods to achieve the safe, timely achievement of workload targets.
• Be able to accurately position patient and operate highly complex radiotherapy and imaging equipment along the radiotherapy pathway.
• Ensure the team keeps accurate records and comply with necessary policies and procedures
• Analyse systematically and evaluate all data and information relevant to patients’ diagnosis, ensuring the patient and their relatives are treated with dignity and respect at all times.
• Communicate confidential sensitive information, and provide emotional support, to patients and their carers/relatives including children and the terminally ill. Provide information to patients and their carers regarding the radiotherapy pathway and expected side effects.
• To communicate accurate and timely information with all other disciplines involved along the patients pathway.
• With the team on the unit, patients and the wider multidisciplinary team manage areas of conflict and escalate as necessary.
• Anticipate and identify common and complex treatment related side effects, offering advice and where necessary refer to other relevant health care professionals.
• To provide, receive and use sensitive information maintaining patient confidentiality at all times in line with information governance legislation
• Apply safe and effective moving and handling skills in order to protect patients and staff and abide by Health and safety legislation in the work-place.
• Minimise risk of cross infection through contamination by bodily fluids/matter in accordance of the infection control policy
• To implement the procedures and work instructions described for the department in accredited quality management system and report any variances.
• Contribute to development of the quality management system by reviewing and writing work instructions and operating procedures.
• Ensure all work and actions comply with local rules and current UK Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 and IR(ME)R 2000.
• Be aware of and participate in the audit and research within the department and the implementation of new processes and techniques.
• Undertake training and competency to dispense medication under Patient Group Direction (PGD)
• Participate in the extended shift system, bank holidays, weekend working and on-call.
• Any other duties negotiated with the post holder, to develop their role in the organization
• To achieve all the competencies as outlined by the radiotherapy education team within a time period as outlined by line manager.



Supervisory and Managerial
• As a band 6 you will be expected to lead, co-ordinate, supervise and manage a team of staff operating radiotherapy equipment and act as lead practitioner, making assessments and key decisions regarding workload management, patient care and treatment



Teaching and Training
• As a band 6 you will be expected to provide mentorship and guidance for junior staff and be a good role model.
Participate in an annual Personal Development Review.
• Attend all essential training and clinical updates as required and ensure your team also attend all relevant training.
• Be capable of assimilating new ideas and techniques and have an ability to assess their value.
• Assist in the supervision and training/teaching of pre-registration students and new members of staff.
• Highlight to line manager all issues of inadequate performance, including capability and poor professional standards, for students and employees. Provide evidence where necessary and requested


This advert closes on Tuesday 5 Nov 2024

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