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This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, dynamic Consultant to join our organisation to work in a substantive position as a Consultant Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatrist.

This post is one of two Consultant Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry posts for Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust. This post holder will provide clinical leadership for the Hope Unit – Adolescent in-patient service with a focus on assessment / short stay treatments, utilising an acute care pathway (6-8 week admissions).

To lead the clinical team in a regional service, providing emergency, urgent and elective multi-disciplinary assessment & treatment for adolescent inpatients with complex or enduring mental health problems. To provide specialist consultation and advice to referring MH teams (CAMHS and Working Age Adult MH Services), Local Authorities and CCG’s across the Trust footprint & across the NW, pertaining to young people with complex mental health care needs. To take clinical responsibility for all 12 young people who are inpatient on the unit, & manage a caseload of clients who are receiving direct high intensity input. To adhere to the policies & procedures in support of the caseload, maintaining appropriate clinical records, confidentiality & admin. To work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, participating in & helping to lead in management of referrals, admission & discharge planning, CPA reviews & effective handover to Borough MH teams & Local Authorities & updates for commissioners. To utilise the Care Programme Approach & also The New Mental Health Act, The Children Act & The Mental Capacity Act when req'd. To work in partnership with other professionals/agencies involved in the care of young people, across departmental & organisational boundaries. For further info see full job description.



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 take clinical responsibility for young people who are inpatients on the Hope unit, and manage a caseload of clients who are receiving direct high intensity input from the unit.
• To lead the clinical team in a regional service, providing emergency, urgent and elective multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment for adolescent inpatients with complex and enduring mental health problems.
• Working with the multidisciplinary team, provide comprehensive psychosocial multiaxial diagnostic assessment; formulation and management; assessment of psychiatric and psychological comorbidity; care of comorbid physical health needs; psychoeducation; psychopharmacological interventions and management.
• To adhere to the policies and procedures in support of the caseload, maintaining appropriate clinical records, confidentiality and administration.
• To work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, participating in and helping to lead in management of referrals, admission and discharge planning, CPA reviews and effective handover to Borough mental health teams and Local Authorities, and updates for commissioners.
• To utilise the Care Programme Approach, and also The Mental Health Act, The Children Act and The Mental Capacity Act when required.
• To work in partnership with other professionals/agencies involved in the care of young people, across departmental and organisational boundaries.
• To provide specialist consultation and advice to referring mental health teams, Local Authorities and CCG’s across the Trust footprint and across the NW Region, pertaining to young people with complex mental health care needs, as and when required. Case load responsibility for community patients will remain with Community CAMHS clinicians and Consultants.
• To lead in the areas of medical practice in particular, and mental health practice in general using a clinical governance framework.
• To provide clinical supervision to junior medical staff, and to contribute to the clinical supervision of other practitioners within the department.
• To provide mutual prospective consultant leave cover with the Horizon Unit colleague.• Safeguarding Children - To be alert to, communicate and seek consultation around Child Safeguarding concerns, in line with Trust and Local Authority protocols. To maintain mandatory training needs including Safeguarding competency and awareness.The Trust would support clinical practice development through teaching or research within the field of Adolescent Psychiatry.

Safeguarding and Governance
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• • • • To practice within a clinical governance framework and ensure that Trust policies, procedures and protocols are adhered to.
• To contribute to an annual audit relevant to the post.
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• • • To work closely with Trust colleagues and CAMHS Directorate Senior Leadership team and commissioners, to lead the strategic and operational development of the Complex Care Inpatient service.
• To ensure that national, local and professional policies, procedures and protocols are adhered to.
• To be an active member of the CAMHS Directorate and the CAMHS Consultants group. To undertake strategic managerial tasks as appropriate to the post, including membership of the Greater Manchester CAMHS Network Tier 4 Group.



On-Call Responsibilities

First response On Call cover to all the mental health specialties including CAMHS, is provided through the Borough Psychiatric CT on call. Middle Grade CAMHS Psychiatric on call cover is provided through CAMHS ST (ST4 – 6) at a Trust-wide level, and shared with the Greater Manchester ST rota.

The Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists provide a 3rd On Call Out of Hours service for emergencies regarding young people up to their 16thbirthday, on a 1 in 17 Trust wide rota.

The successful applicant will join either the borough Adult Consultant Psychiatry on call rota (frequency 1 in 9) or the Trust Child & Adolescent Consultant Psychiatry on call rota (as above) depending on which sub-speciality the candidate has obtained his/her CCT. Additional remuneration will be provided for On Call availability.

Teaching and Training

The post holder will participate in training, teaching and supervision as appropriate, including the teaching and training of junior medical staff and other health and social care professionals as required. For interested applicants, there are ample opportunities to engage in the MRCPsych teaching programme across the Trust and with Health Education England. We also actively encourage any interested Consultant Psychiatrists to become involved in medical student teaching via existing links with the University Of Manchester. The post holder will also have the opportunity to supervise the Specialty Doctor attached to the Hope Unit.

Audit and Clinical Governance

The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical audit on a regular basis and required to participate fully in clinical governance activities. It is expected that all clinical staff will provide effective input into the Trust’s clinical governance

arrangements, and monitor their clinical practice through this process.

All the Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists in Pennine Care currently meet bi-monthly in order to address business and governance issues, and the post holder will be invited to join this forum.

Research

The Trust has an established Research Unit which is active in undertaking numerous research projects. Within the bounds of a clinical job plan, the post holder can participate in research activities in consultation with the CAMHS Clinical Director, if they are interested.Professor Prathiba Chitsabesanis the Research Lead.

Continuing Professional Development

The successful applicant will be expected to undertake continued professional development (CPD), join a peer CPD group and fulfil CPD requirements of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. The post-holder will be expected to attain and maintain good standing with respect to CPD, with The Royal College Of Psychiatrists. The Trust supports and will provide study leave and funding to enable the appointee to undertake CPD, in line with the Consultant’s Personal Development Plan. Study leave entitlement is in line with national terms and conditions at 10 days per year.

The post holder will be able to seek a consultant mentor. Details of such mentors are available from the Regional Consultant’s Group.

Job Plans

The post holder will agree a Job Plan under the terms of the new Consultant Contract, with the CAMHS Clinical Director. Appended to this document is a specimen Job Plan, based on full-time employment for 10 PA’s. However, should the successful applicant wish to work less than this, the job plan would be amended accordingly, with the distribution of ‘Direct Patient Care’ and ‘Supporting Activities’ PA’s (programmed activities) remaining proportionate.

Appraisal and Job Plan Review

The post holder will undertake annual job plan review with the CAMHS Clinical Director and participate in annual appraisal, in line with the terms and conditions of the new consultant contract, and Revalidation requirements. Timely bespoke job planning meetings will also take place with the Clinical Director if the post holders job plan changes in between the annual job planning meetings.

Facilities Supporting the Post

The Hope Unit has a designated office for the post holder, which is appropriately equipped for clinical and administrative work. A mobile device (Trust laptop) with appropriate word processing, spreadsheet and database software is provided. This supports remote working and supports access to Trust Intranet and electronic services, email access and Internet.

There is access to suitable diagnostic and recording equipment, which is maintained in good order.

Administrative support is coordinated and provided through a dedicated medical secretary. The medical secretary is line managed by the CAMHS Inpatient Services manager and the Divisional admin manager.

Full library, Internet and Post-Graduate medical facilities are based at the Post-Graduate Medical Centre on the Fairfield General Hospital site. There is also an arrangement for library services to be provided by the library at Prestwich Hospital to Pennine Care staff.

Facilities for necessary work travel will be provided for those candidates who do not drive.

Leave and Cover

The post-holder will be entitled to 32 days annual leave per annum, with enhancements as per Consultant terms and Conditions.

Hope and Horizon Unit Consultant peers mutually coordinate their annual and study leave, provide each other mutual prospective cover and have this approved through the Clinical Director.

Sickness leave and Special leave entitlement is subject to Terms and Conditions of Employment, and also outlined in Trust HR Policy on Managing Attendance – both available on Trust Intranet.

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This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Jul 2024

Job description is current pending Royal College approval

This is a substantive post for which 10 PA’s are available.

The post holder will provide specialist out-patient and consultation services to children and young people aged to 5-18 years in generic CAMHS. Based in Bury CAMHS, you will work alongside the main CAMHS team and also interface with other agencies including Local Authority, Paediatrics, and Working Age Adult services.

They will be actively engaged in service development and requirement for the post holder will include strong clinical leadership skills, and adaptation to change.



The post holder will provide a generic mental health service to children and adolescents up to their 18thbirthday. You will manage a cohort of children and young people with a wide range of mental health needs. Working as part of multi disciplinary teams you will have responsibility for direct clinical work, supervision, helping to lead in management of referrals, effective multi-agency liaison with various relevant departments and undertaking local strategic management tasks as appropriate to the post. You will have excellent clinical leadership and communication skills. You will have strong interest and experience in working children and adolescents.

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 provide a psychiatric service for children and young people in Bury CAMHS.
• To undertake direct clinical work and provide supervision to the MDT and work in partnership with other agencies.
• To take clinical responsibility for a caseload
• To manage a needs led interface with Working Age Psychiatry
• To work creatively with other agencies who are involved with children and young people (Paediatrics, Schools and colleges , YOT, Drug and Alcohol services, CCG, Local Authority )
• To provide clinical supervision as required to junior medical staff
• To support the continued development of the Bury CAMHS service
• To adhere to all relevant local and national safeguarding policies and procedures
• To work closely with the other CAMHS Consultants, Operational and multidisciplinary staff, Directorate managers


This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Jul 2024

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a full-time substantive Consultant Psychiatrist. This post is based on the CMHT in Bury and is a Community post.

This is an exciting time to join the Trust and there are many opportunities to contribute to the organisations’ development and to look at service redesign models. Bury has a very strong teaching commitment and candidates will be expected to contribute to the teaching of medical and nursing staff. There are close links to ongoing research projects. The Consultants contribute to local service user & carer groups.

To provide high-quality Mental Health Care for adults with severe and enduring mental health problems within the community

To work closely with other teams and Consultants to ensure coherent and high-quality mental health care for adults with severe and enduring mental health problems within the Bury area

To work with the other Consultants to support the development of the service, and to attend local and divisional service development meetings

The post holder will be based at the Irwell Unit, Fairfield General Hospital. Bury operates an Inpatient- Outpatient model (New Ways of Working) and is staffed by 6 full-time Consultants in Adult Psychiatry. Each Community Consultant is allocated a Junior Doctor (NW Deanery training schemes) to work with them with support from advanced practitioner and sessional input from a speciality doctor. The EIT is covered by a part time consultant.

Applicants must be on the GMC’s Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion or be within six months’ of the anticipated award of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Adult Psychiatry at the time of interview for the post.

Low frequency on-call (1 in 30) with full second tier on call and 1 day off after your on call.

We offer ample opportunities for our consultants’ professional development and opportunities for additional work for additional PAs ( require negotiation).


This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Jul 2024

Please Read Job Description and Person Specification attached for full details The department of Geriatric Medicine provides acute in-patient services, post-acute rehabilitation, stroke and ortho-geriatric services and out-patient clinics at the West Suffolk Hospital site. In addition we provide out-patient clinics, and falls clinics in conjunction with Suffolk PCT at community hospitals in Newmarket and Sudbury and medical services to a 16 bedded rehabilitation ward in the community hospital at Newmarket. The department of Renal Medicine provides acute in-patient services on ward F8 (+associated outlier wards), outreach renal service for inpatients and a variety of Nephrology clinics including general nephrology, renal transplant, predialysis (low clearance), dialysis clinic, joint diabetes/renal, paediatric transition clinic. There are also close links with other specialties- including a weekly ITU ward round reviewing patients on ITU with AKI especially those requiring renal replacement therapy and a monthly cardio-renal MDT. The Nephrology consultants oversee the day to day running of the on site dialysis unit (with 13 stations) on behalf of Cambridge University Hospitals Foundation Trust (CUH) and work closely with the CUH Nephrology team. Acute admissions are assessed on a 22 Bedded Acute Assessment Unit (AAU), or in the Accident and Emergency Department. The AAU is staffed by its own team of consultants and junior staff who provide early senior clinical assessment of patients with high rates of same-day discharge. The AAU team runs the take from 8am until 9pm, and provides on-going care to patients on AAU. There is a multi-disciplinary early intervention team to support same or next-day discharge for appropriate patients, and a 12 bedded ambulatory area SDEC.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Specialist Paediatric Audiologist to join our Bury Community Audiology Service team

The Bury Audiology Service is friendly, forward thinking and experienced with a good skill mix. It is an innovative and dynamic service that provides treatment and advice to adults and children with hearing and balance problems.

You will provide specialist paediatric/pre-school services and some routine adult services on patients in line with service requirements as part of the team within Bury Audiology Services footprint mainly at Fairfield General Hospital Audiology/ENT department

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and caring person to complement our existing audiology team. The role requires post qualification paediatric audiology experience in order to lead routine pre -school assessment clinics and support complex pre-school clinics.

Key Requirements of the Person Specification: • BSc / MSc in Audiology or the equivalent professional qualification (ONC BTEC in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurements with a Professional Qualification in Audiology (BAAT Part I and II). • RCCP/AHCS or HCPC

Hours of work: The service operates over the core hours of 8.00am - 6.00pm Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings.



The Specialist Audiologist will lead routine paediatric/pre-school clinics with a less experienced member of staff and support more complex paediatric clinics under the supervision of the Highly Specialist Paediatric Audiologist and Consultant Paediatrician
The Specialist Audiologist will select, fit hearing aids where appropriate and
rehabilitate routine and some non-routine child and adult patients using the community boroughs computer management system.
The Specialist Audiologist will have knowledge in Audiology to assess
patients directly referred from their GP and seek advice or refer patients to
see a Senior Audiologist, Advanced Practitioner or Consultant using national and local guidelines.
The Specialist Audiologist will interpret diagnostic tests and explain the results of these tests to patients, relatives and carers in an appropriate and
empathetic manner, being sensitive to the complex communication difficulties of patients who are deaf or hard of hearing.
The Specialist Audiologist will record audiological investigations and treatment plans on the community boroughs computer management system and formulate reports to other health professionals and key stakeholders where appropriate.




The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers websitewww.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.


This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Jul 2024

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A progressive, vibrant and rapidly growing business based on the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds.
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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business as part of a small team and become an integral part of the business. Duties will be varied and include but limited to;

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• Financial admin, including reconciliation of invoices.
• Sales admin, sales order processing, creating PO numbers, liaising with key customers and suppliers
• Purchasing admin, ordering stock, stock taking, chasing outstanding orders and updating customers.
• Office admin, answering incoming calls and all other ad hoc administration.

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this job you will need high energy, a positive attitude, bundles of self-motivation and have extensive and broad ranging administration experience. This job will require a confident communicator with strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and XERO. You will need a 'hands on' approach to your work and accept that no 2 days will be the same and that there will be changing priorities over the course of each day.

What you'll get in return
You will be an integral part of an ambitious and growing business, you will work in a relaxed rural environment (including office dogs).

• Competitive salary.
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A Vacancy at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust.


The successful applicant will support the orthopaedic trauma & elective service. The successful candidate will take part in the 1 in 12 orthopaedic trauma rotas at Royal Oldham Hospital Care Organisation and also undertake elective hand & wrist surgery there and at Rochdale Infirmary.



The weekly program is an average 10 sessions, which include clinics, theatres, direct clinical care, on calls and supporting clinical activities (SPA’s).



The consultant job plan will be subject to review during the initial six-month period. The successful candidate will thus need to be flexible in order to allow for capacity and demand to be managed. A detailed job plan will be available for discussion.



This consultant post will be part of a team of 13 orthopaedic consultants but also part of a wider Trauma, Orthopaedic and Plastics department across the NCA of 48 consultants.



The successful candidate will be fellowship trained in Trauma / Lower Limb upon starting the post, adding to, and complementing the existing members of the department.



The Northern Care Alliance will be the employer for the appointment and will issue the contract of employment. Candidates who are unable, for personal reasons, to work full time are eligible to apply and, if successful, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with the Clinical Director for Trauma and Orthopaedics.



As part of the trauma unit at Oldham, you will cover dedicated on-calls and trauma lists on a 1 in 12 rota of weekdays and weekends.



Fracture clinics will be undertaken at the Royal Oldham Hospital where there is dedicated support from plaster technicians, occupational therapists and other essential allied health practitioners. There will be both middle grade and junior doctor level support from both North West deanary trainees and Trust appointed doctors. Radiology support is provided

Direct Clinical Care Includes;

· Out-patient work

· Operating sessions

· Ward rounds

· Pre & Post operative care

· Special Procedures

· Patient administartion

· Investigative and diagnostic work.

All consultants will be allocated 1 core SPA per week for professional development (CPD), Job Planning, Appraisal, Mandatory Training, attendance at regular team meetings which will have a clinical governance aspect and particoptaing in Audit. Additional SPA time will be made available to Consultants on the basis of evidence need.







The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential tomake a differenceand we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire– to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Direct Clinical Care Includes;

· Out-patient work

· Operating sessions

· Ward rounds

· Pre & Post operative care

· Special Procedures

· Patient administartion

· Investigative and diagnostic work.

Plus on call commitments


This advert closes on Thursday 27 Jun 2024

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The Unit Manager will be responsible for the direct clinical management and leadership of the team and patients within the Acute Medical Unit .

AMU is a busy 24-hour unit comprising of a 50 in-patient beds. The unit accepts patients presenting with acute medical conditions who require short term acute medical care covering a variety of specialities.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment who aspires to deliver a high standard of quality care within a team where everyone’s contribution is valued.

We work closely with our ED colleagues, assessment areas within the division of Urgent Care and our Medical Division colleagues to ensure a safe patient journey from hospital to home.

The Unit Manager will ensure effective managerial and clinical leadership of the Acute Medical Unit. To always act as a role model and contribute towards the provision of nursing expertise and specialist knowledge within the area of practice. The Unit Manager will guarantee the team are delivering, a high standard of care, ensuring all local and trust polices, and guidelines are being adhered too.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential tomake a differenceand we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire– to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

A. Exercise effective managerial and clinical leadership of ward/department staff

B. Demonstrate effective use and deployment of ward/department staff.

C. Undertake individual performance review and the identification and implementation of personal development plans for all staff.

D. Be responsible the effective management of the ward/department pay and non-pay budget.

E. Ensure compliance with all Trust policies and national guidelines.

F. Deal personally with patients, families, and carers to aid resolution of complaints.

G. Hold regular ward/department meetings and represent the ward/Directorate team at other meetings as and when required.

H. Facilitate open and effective communication within the ward team.

I. Manage the selection and appointment of ward staff.

J. Manage sickness and absence of staff within ward team in accordance with Trust policy.

K. Ensure that duty rotas are prepared; reflecting skill mix against patient workload using agreed methodology and comply with European Working Time Directive as appropriate.

L. In conjunction with the Head of Nursing Service, monitor the registration status of all professionally registered staff within the ward/department.

M. Demonstrate responsibility for reporting all accidents/untoward incidents and ensuring relevant documentation is completed.

N. Undertake delegated responsibilities from the Head of Nursing Service.

O. Act as the team leader for a group of patients

P. Actively promote and monitor the safety, well-being and interests of the patients, staff and all visitors to the clinical area.

Q. Be conversant with and lead the ward/departmental contribution to local, corporate, regional and national performance objectives.

R. Be responsible for the monitoring of quality and performance standards of services provided to the ward by external agencies.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 3 months. Please note an NMC PRN PIN is not a full NMC PIN and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.

The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receive a full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website: https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/


We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.


This advert closes on Thursday 27 Jun 2024

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A Vacancy at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust.


Join Our Team at Fairfield Hospital as a Health Care Support Worker on Ward 8

Are you passionate about making a difference in healthcare? An exciting opportunity awaits you to become part of our dedicated team on Ward 8 at Fairfield Hospital.

About Ward 8

Ward 8 is a dynamic 20-bed unit specialising in general medical care, frailty, and dementia. Our team is committed to providing comprehensive support—both physical and emotional—to our patients from the moment they are admitted and throughout their treatment journey. Our goal is to enhance the patient experience by ensuring a safe environment and delivering top-notch nursing care for diverse clinical needs.

What We Offer

Working on Ward 8 is both challenging and rewarding. This fast-paced environment allows staff to hone multiple transferable skills while delivering exceptional care. You will have the opportunity to work with acutely unwell and cognitively impaired patients, gaining valuable experience in acute care settings.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking exceptional and passionate individuals to join our team. If you are dedicated to improving patient outcomes and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

Join us on Ward 8 and contribute to making a significant impact on the lives of our patients. Apply now and be a part of our mission to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.

As part of the multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will carry out personal care duties for patients, in support of the registered nurse and other relevant professional practitioners, where appropriate.

To carry out a range of personal care clinical duties, including bathing, oral hygiene, assist in maintaining patients nutrition/fluid balance status to ensure delivery of high quality patient care at all times.

Ensure effective delivery of personal care is provided to patients and that an acceptable standard is maintained.

To plan day to day workloads, under the direction of the registered nurse and according to patient and ward need.

To undertake escort duties as required.

To co-operate with and maintain good working relationships with both the multi-disciplinary team and other healthcare professionals.

You must have an empathetic approach to patients, carers and relatives, answering any queries, suggestions or concerns they may have where possible, referring them to the registered nurse where appropriate.

The post holder will ensure patients property and valuables that are received by the ward for safe keeping are secured and processed as per policy.

Participate in personal and practice development activities to maintain standards of care.

Demonstrate care and compassion to patients, carers and relatives to help ensure high quality person centred patient care is delivered at all times.

Report, observe changes in the patients physical and psychological needs.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers websitehttps://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/


This advert closes on Tuesday 25 Jun 2024

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Ensuring that the estate is maintained in accordance with all mandatory and legislative requirements and also HTMs / HBNs to provide a safe, secure and clean environment for all patients, visitors and staff. An interest in all engineering disciplines is useful as Healthcare Estates is complex, but a particular skill set in electrical is required

Responsible for the provision and management of effective operational estates services in accordance with current best practise, risk management techniques and in line with Health Technical Memorandums / Health Building Notices etc.

Day to Day management and supervision of operational estates staff within the Estates Department and also external contractors.

Maintaining the infrastructure and critical services to enable patients to be treated in a clean, safe and pleasant environment.

Responsible for managing and complying with all statutory instruments related to all estates infrastructure and engineering services.

To manage contracts, both internal and external, in addition to the directly employed workforce, to ensure the delivery of operational services.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme, we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership.


This advert closes on Tuesday 25 Jun 2024

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Job Summary

The post holder will provide occupational therapy assessment, treatment, and review of service users who experience serious/enduring mental illness. The post holder will work across two adult inpatient wards (one female and one male). You will be expected to use your own initiative and clinical skills to plan and carry out treatment, run treatment groups, and contribute to the MDT management and treatment of our service users. You will work alongside another Occupational Therapist, Recovery and Inclusion Worker, and two Activity Coordinators.

Main Duties &Responsibilities
• To carry out appropriate OT assessment and treatment of allocated patients.
• To plan, conduct and participate in various treatment sessions in response to assessment and need.
• To provide clinical and other support to multidisciplinary team.
• To carry out 1:1 and group sessions.
• To work in close liaison with other disciplines involved in the care and treatment of patients allocated to you.
• To provide in-service training.
• To develop and maintain community links to increase social inclusion and community integration.
• To maintain strict confidentiality regarding any information concerning patients.
• To establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, their relations and friends and to support and promote patients’ rights and identity.

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.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
To be responsible for assessing, treating, and evaluating patients referred specifically for OT intervention from our adult inpatient services.
Assess to determine the need for longer-term support (e.g., referral to CMHT) under the Care Act 2014.
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to, assess, plan and implement brief individualised programmes of care/interventions.
To assess OT need and plan therapeutic OT interventions using the Model of Human Occupation.
To deliver a range of therapeutic interventions in line with professional requirements and in accordance with the job specification.
To write reports using MOHO outcome measures and to maintain up-to-date and accurate records regarding all patient contact.
Ensure that outcome measures are evidenced using standardised assessment tools such as OSA, OCAIRS, MOHOST.
To use a comprehensive range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients, their carers, families, and colleagues. This may include people who may have difficulties with understanding or communication.
To manage patient discharge in a safe and timely manner, ensuring liaison with relevant professionals, ensuring that family and carers are, where appropriate, advised of the patient's discharge arrangements, and completing documentation in a timely manner.
To develop partnerships working with all relevant agencies/services/individuals to support optimal care for patients
To develop partnerships working with all relevant agencies/services/individuals to support optimal care for patients
Participate in risk assessment and formulation of risk management plans
Supervise and assess students during placements.
Provide supervision to staff in the team according to trust policy and standards.


Practice Developments
To ensure that patients, their families and carers are directly involved in decisions which affect their care.
To maintain personal contact with patients, their relatives and carers. Being sensitive to their needs for respect, privacy and dignity and to act as a senior point of contact on the ward.
To initiate patient-focused interventions and developments that reflect social, cultural, and spiritual needs.
To ensure that high standards of record keeping, patient assessment, care planning, risk assessment and management are delivered in accordance with the Care Programme Approach.
To lead or participate in programmes of work as required by service.
To actively contribute to the Trust-wide O.T. forum and workstream groups.


Organisation and Management
To promote the involvement of service users, relatives and carers and advocacy workers in the evaluation and development of service delivery.
To take an active role in the management of resources as relevant to the post
To delegate appropriate duties to junior registered and support staff, providing relevant direction and oversight.
To assist in the investigation of complaints and clinical incidents within the community mental health team.
To demonstrate a working knowledge and application of Trust Policies, Guidelines and Protocols, actively contributing to their development and ensuring they are effectively delivering a high standard of clinical care.


Education, Training and Development
To ensure that you fulfil all statutory and mandatory training requirements meeting the requirements of registration with HCPC.
To promote and maintain high professional standards demonstrating a commitment to CPD and adhering to the code of ethics and professional conduct.
To participate in clinical / professional and managerial supervision and provide practice / clinical supervision to designated registered and non-registered staff within the community mental health service.
To participate in the Trust appraisal process.
To support the acute services manager in the development, organisation and delivery of training specific to the service.
This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.


General Duties of all post holders
To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff.
To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
To be aware of and work towards the Trusts strategic goals.


This advert closes on Monday 17 Jun 2024

Job summary: The post holder will add value to the Executive Directors through ensuring the delivery of first-class support to enable the Executive Directors to be effective in their organisation and time management and by assisting in the smooth day to day running of the Trust Office. The post holder will also provide a comprehensive and effective Executive Assistant (EA) role to nominated Directors, including diary management and the compilation of reports, agendas and papers for Meetings as directed by Directors, ensuring key actions are undertaken and the minutes transcribed within strict timescales. The post holder will be expected to exercise initiative, whilst working independently, in a high profile and busy environment, and to take opportunities to explore improved ways of working in order to enhance the quality and efficiency of the service provided. The post holder will be required to demonstrate the ability to deal effectively and confidently with people at a senior level and recognise the importance of confidentiality and sensitivity of issues and be able to act using the utmost discretion. The post holder will act as the Executive Directors first point of contact for those internal and external to the organisation. They will deal with all private and confidential correspondence for their Director and provide a bridge from stakeholders to the Director and make decisions as to the best point of contact for those wishing to speak to the nominated Director. Job responsibilities: The post holder will provide operational management of the Trust Office by delivery of first class administration and support services to the Chair, Non-Executive Directors, CEO and Executive Directors. Ensure that the relevant working practices/processes are in place for the team to meet admin requirements i.e. IT equipment & stationery ordering, room bookings, refreshments, travel and audio-visual equipment bookings and ordering. Claiming expenses and mileage on the directors behalf. Authorising other directors/NEDs expenses on the Directors behalf. To be a budget code holder to the Trust Office and Medical Director. Receive invoices, allocate purchase order numbers, correct budget and coding to be allocated and then endorsed via Integra. Ensuring that reoccurring annual invoices are allocated within budget and as forecast. Actively participate and, where necessary, lead on departmental audits, investigations or projects as appropriate. Receive, collate, distribute and reply to correspondence autonomously, as well as drafting and commissioning responses on behalf of the Executive Director. Manage the complex and competing priorities of the Executive Directors diary, analysing business need; frequently re-scheduling in line with changed priorities based on an awareness of degree of importance. Manage email accounts, providing proactive responses where appropriate. Management of a range of complex and competing priorities requiring effective prioritisation based on an awareness of degree of importance and political awareness. Prioritise the Executive Directors workload effectively to ensure that meeting papers and reports are provided in accordance with deadlines and Ensure the Executive Director is appropriately briefed and prepared for the work programme and meetings Source and gather information from a variety of sources for the director to support their business. Organise complex, routine and non-routine meetings (Board and executive level) and other events, making sure that appropriate venues are booked, hospitality arranged, presentation materials and IT organised and all delegate information circulated. Co-ordinate and provide proactive support to the meetings led by the Executive Director and other members of the senior executive team, ensuring that the agendas are prepared and issued within agreed timescales. Take minutes of meetings, monitor and follow up progress on action points. Assist in the preparation of internal and external reports, summarising where Use considerable judgement and experience in dealing with queries on behalf of the Executive Build and maintain relationships with senior internal and external Participate in the planning, organisation and delivery of activities that may involve local and central government political leaders, provider and partner organisations. Organise programme and schedule for external visits. Participate in and manage the progress of particular directorate and Trust-wide projects to ensure the fulfilment of schedules and meeting of deadlines. Respond appropriately to local/regional/national press releases/enquiries/FOI. Use appropriate computer software at an advanced level to develop or create reports, documents, diagrams and presentations, ensuring that documentation is of a high standard in line with corporate identity As first point of contact, receive and respond as appropriate to telephone and personal enquiries and visitors to the Director ensuring that all are dealt with efficiently, promptly and courteously. Dealing with distressing and emotional complaints from patients/carers, MPs, GPs etc. ensuring these are dealt with promptly, being aware of sensitive and contentious issues/information. Essential to monitor the progress of actions taken and deadlines, liaising with the PALS Team and senior staff as required. Assist as required with the administration of sensitive investigations, including taking notes in complaints and other meetings held under stressful and emotional circumstances. Make all necessary travel arrangements and bookings on behalf of the Executive Director in order to instruct Procurement. Provide support to executive management participation in MAJAX. Arrange Trust induction programmes for new members of staff, including Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors. Devise and maintain electronic and paper-based filing systems, ensuring proper records are kept which are accurate and accessible and adhere to Data Protection. To work as part of the Trust Office team, supporting colleagues and executives in periods of high workload, annual or sick leave. Be aware of relevant/current Trust and national issues and developments Use judgement when liaising with managers and executives on urgent matters both internal and external Complying with the GDPR and Caldicott guidelines in relation to confidential data. Manage the daily flow of correspondence to agreed timescale. To undertake any other duties which are deemed appropriate to the band as requested by the Executive Directors Ensure that an efficient bring forward and pending system is in place, ensuring the Chief Executive or Directors are fully prepared for meetings. The post holder will be required to be flexible (within the maximum of 37.5 hours per week) regarding working hours, as some of the meetings may commence early or late in the day Deal proactively with general and confidential correspondence and internal and external telephone enquiries in a timely, professional and sensitive manner without reference to the Chief Executive or Directors and initiate action and progress as appropriate. Employ initiative to ensure messages and actions are prioritised and brought to the attention of the Chief Executive or Directors as appropriate, with any relevant supporting information where necessary. Collate information for meetings and other events etc. This may require researching and presenting clear written briefing information. Ability to deal with issues of a highly confidential, and in some cases sensitive nature, as well as dealing with complainants who may be extremely upset or angry and want to speak or meet with the Chief Executive or Directors personally. The post holder will be expected to deal with these in a sympathetic and tactful manner. Filing both electronically and hard copy, ensuring logical retrieval and updating of documents. Ensure document management and controls are in place for filing as per Trust policy.

A Vacancy at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust.


We are excited to be recruiting into this new permanent full time Band 7/8a Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Neuropsychologist post to support neurological rehabilitation patients in the HMR Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team (CNRT) and the Bury Integrated Team (CSNRT). Please note: applicants must have completed at least the first year of the PGDip in Neuropsychology to be considered for an 8a position. Funding arrangements are in place for the PGDip and successful completion of the first year of the course allows you to be considered for the 8a position.

The HMR CNRT and the Bury CSNRTs are welcoming, ambitious and enthusiastic teams with a wealth of expertise. There is a focus on multi-disciplinary working and goal setting to achieve the best outcomes with the patients and their support systems. The teams provide assessment and intervention for people across Rochdale and Bury who have a broad range of neurological conditions and acquired brain injuries.

To provide clinical psychology/neuropsychologically-informed assessments, formulations, and interventions for persons referred to the HMR CNRT and Bury CSNRT for MDT input. This includes individuals with a wide range of neurological conditions and acquired brain injury.

To support the CNRT and the CSNRT in working with these client groups.

To monitor outcomes with clients.

To support research, audit and service evaluations within the 2 teams.

To provide training to other members of the MDTs.

You will join one of the largest Neuropsychology teams in the country. We are a group of highly committed and supportive clinicians who work across inpatient, outpatient and community settings supported by an excellent administrative and managerial team.

The person will benefit from the supervision structure and peer support of the department and the additional CPD opportunities afforded here.

We are looking for a proactive and creative individual who has a keen interest in clinical work and in developing evidence based, inclusive clinical neuropsychology services.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three

core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a betterwork-life balance.

We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information

around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website

https://www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk





To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.


This advert closes on Monday 27 May 2024

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This is a Band 6 community mental health nurse role working within Older adult services in Bury. This role involves responsibilty for providing interventions to identified clients in a community setting, involving severe and enduring mental health issues and particularly challenging and complex cases.



To work in the community and liaise with in-patient areas assessing and
prioritising clients appropriately.To manage a caseload of clients with complex and challenging mental health needs.
To assess clients in the most appropriate location often in their own home
working in accordance with the Lone working Policy.
To plan and implement appropriate client centred interventions to meet the needs of the individual. Contribute to making decisions regarding client care in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team.
Undertake the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of of care.Maintain standards with regards to the quality of interventions provided. Work within the framework of the All Agency Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policy and be willing to undertake relevant training.
To carry out a thorough holistic assessment of the service users’ current mental health needs, including risk assessment and psychological needs.
To demonstrate the ability to make decisions in relation to the clinical
management of individual patients and make critical clinical judgements in
relation to mental health and care provision within the community setting
To be able to assess and manage clients presenting with co-morbidities of
physical and mental health needs including the impact of medication.Maintain confidentiality and a high professional standard at all times

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusuatic and highly motivated individual to join Bury Older adult CMHT as a Band 6 practitioner. You will be joining a full team of highly experienced practitioners which includes Nurses, Older Peoples Clinical psychologist , Support worker, Psychiatrists and Mental Health Well being Practitioner. The role is support the older peoples community mental health nursing team in managing the care and treatment of older people in the community. This will involve working with patients diagnosed with both organic and functional illness. The post-holder will also support the duty system that is operated within the team in response to crisis calls that they receive.

Please see job description attached.

This is a full time band 6 Care co-ordinator role within Bury Older Peoples CMHT.


This advert closes on Monday 3 Jun 2024

Please see job description for full details. Key Responsibilities To assist in the production of annual revenue budgets for the organisation through the budget setting process. Responsible for the collection, review and processing of monthly management accounting information and presentation of all key aspects of this data (including revenue and CIP performance) in the appropriate form for the relevant internal and external governance bodies. To advise the Finance and Performance manager on the availability of resources to discharge the Trusts financial management responsibilities. To support clinical, nursing and operational leads by becoming an integral member of the divisional team. In the process of financial performance management of the Trust, reporting actual performance against the plan and where performance differs significantly to influence operational managers/clinicians in taking corrective action. To lead in the formulation of the financial aspect of the divisional business cases in accordance with the Trusts strategic aims and objectives (as directed by the Finance and Performance Manager). To make the Finance and Performance Manager aware of the risks and benefits of business cases. To advise & recommend options on financial and non-financial aspects of the business plans, including assessment of financial risk and advice regarding the allocation of financial resources. To act in an entrepreneurial and innovative manner, ensuring that all financial opportunities and strategic threats (often including highly complex cross divisional issues) are identified, investigated and acted upon to deliver a balanced financial position for the division. To assist clinical, nursing and operational leads by identifying and achieving cost improvement and income generation targets, undertaking reviews of all existing practices with the aim of improving efficiency. To ensure that the measurement and financial reporting of progress towards the Trust cost improvement programme is robust and auditable. To support and input into the production and timely completion of the year end accounting cycle. To ensure that appropriate analytical review analysis is completed to support the accounts. To continually improve and develop the provision of quality information and financial expertise for the divisions. To deputise for the Finance and Performance manager for the relevant Clinical Division To ensure the Trusts interests are served in the provision and receipt of services from partner organisations (e.g. Universities, NHS Trusts, ICBs) and the commercial sector. To ensure that robust financial forecasting is undertaken in a professional manner which provides effective early warning of potential future problems which enable financial risks to be effectively managed. Ensure there are appropriate systems and processes in place which deliver a continuous process of improved efficiency and value for money using external sources of benchmarking where available and that the delivery of Trust cost improvement programme is effectively delivered.