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A Vacancy at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.


This is a really exciting opportunity to join the Manchester care group as a senior integrated discharge practitioner. This role will work as part of the inpatient and wider Manchester leadership team and the wider system.

The Manchester Care Group have developed a multi-disciplinary hospital based integrated discharge team to support the safe and rapid discharge of service users who longer require a hospital setting. The remit of the service will focus onservice users from all adult acute, later life and PICU beds across the GMMH Manchester care group footprint, contracted beds within the North West Bed Bureau (NWBB) and out of area placements (OAPs).



The integrated discharge team will ensure the facilitation of timely discharge from the inpatient units across the locality and wider GMMH foot print, across the NWBB and OAPs to reduce wasted bed days in a hospital setting for Manchester locality patients. The post holder will lead on facilitating the discharge of complex cases and develop excellent working relationships with external partners to progress barriers in relation to service users deemed clinically ready for discharge.

· Ensuring discharge planning from point of admission and ensure early identification of potential barriers.

· Supporting teams with a positive risk based approach to discharge to reduce harm associated with long lengths of stay.

· Utilising extensive experience of statutory assessments to ensure that they are of the highest standard.

· Act as a ‘Trusted assessor’ in order to ensure Care act assessments are completed and are of a high quality in order to reduce delays.

· Working with the most complex and lengthy delays including CRFD, progressing cases forward, utilising a multi partner approach to finding long term, sustainable community-based solutions

· Work closely and collaboratively alongside clinical and operational partners across all services as required, focused on the timely resolution of internal and external barriers to facilitate discharge and maintain flow across the GMMH footprint.

· Provide operational resilience support affecting flow, working closely with care groups to support the development, implementation, management and review of the Trusts operational plans, policies and escalation protocols which support the management of Patient Flow and discharge.

· Case manage the most complex discharge cases, and support patient flow working with all key partners, whilst using their expert knowledge of community services to create seamless pathway of care from hospital to community and home.





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.

To provide strong and effective clinical leadership and line management for Manchester teams promoting a positive and therapeutic culture that empowers staff to achieve optimal performance.



Pro actively utilises own judgement to provide options and resolutions which may involve complex facts. Optomising all professional advice from the MDT, family, carers to drive a way forward for example: case conferences, vulnerable adult panels, guardianship applications



Oversee the daily delivery of discharges including complex cases and patients clinically ready for discharge.



To provide effective leadership for the Manchester Patient Flow Service spoke practitioners, promoting a positive and therapeutic culture.



Support the Care group at internal and external patient flow forums, sharing information, supporting improvement plans and taking issues forward.



Participate in local and regional networks to promote Manchester care group and patient flow



Retain daily oversight of discharge progress with live and accurate updates to the Head of operations, Associate directors and Strategic lead as required.

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






































This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Sep 2024

A Vacancy at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.


This is an exciting opportunity to support the Manchester Care Group in the delivery of care and quality assurance of Mental Health services that are provided to those people with Learning Disabilities and/ or Autism. We believe that people with mental health difficulties, learning disabilities and/or autism should have equal access to opportunities to lead healthy, happy, meaningful lives. Our Manchester Care Group has a vital role to play in ensuring this, and we look forward to welcoming someone with the skills and drive to help us achieve this.

We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician with experience of working with people with Mental Health needs, Learning Disabilities and/or Autism. You will be looking for a post that allows you to innovate and grow and develop services within a structure that provides support from across the local system

The post-holder will work alongside and support the Manchester Care Group management team, inpatient services and the local CMHTs (Community Mental Health Team) during a period of significant transformation to establish robust and sustainable processes and service responses to meet the needs of those people using mental health services that have a diagnosis of Learning Disabilities and/or Autism.

The post-holder will need to establish a pragmatic and solution focussed approach to the work which will ensure that the Manchester Care Group are meeting both the National and Local objectives and targets in relation to people with Learning Disabilities and Autism. There is both a strategic and operational focus to this role which offers the post holder the opportunity to gain some excellent skills and experience across system leadership, strategic planning and operational management whilst maintaining their clinical practice skills.

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.

There will be a specific focus on the following:
• Developing a clear process to manage the local Assuring Transformation system needs
• · Developing a local process to improve CETR process
• · Develop a processes to ensure a service response to the local Dynamic Support Plan/Register that enables admission avoidance and supporting people with LD/A in the least restrictive environment but also ensures that this cohort have access to Mental Health services (including inpatient care) as required
• · Develop service responses to learning from LEDER
• · Develop service responses to the needs of people with LD/A with Mental Health inpatient settings with a specific focus on improving the quality of their experience
• · To advocate, challenge, scrutinise and support on behalf of those people with Mental Health Needs and LD/A and provide knowledge, advice, information, share learning and expertise where required to colleagues and services within the Manchester Care Group and across the local system
• · Inform the wider Trust strategic and operational work on Learning Disabilities and Autism from a Care Group perspective



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




This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Sep 2024

The main purpose of this post is to support the HR Advisory team to provide specialist advice on all employment matters relating to all staff and the provision of a high quality, proactive and efficient HR service.
To assist in providing a comprehensive, pragmatic and well-informed Human Resource Management support service to Managers and Staff within the Trust. In particular, the focus of this role is supporting the Care Groups to manage their sickness cases in line with the Trusts Policy and best practice.

The post-holder will also be required to provideadvise on the application of Trust policies and procedures and employment legislation,monitor professional registrations, fixed term contacts, respond to Subject Access Requests, and provide administration support to Job evaluation panels.

The HR officer will work in the People Absence and Wellbeing Support (PAWS) team, a sub team within the HR Advisory Team, and will focus on providing wellbeing advice and support to colleagues and managers on workforce related themes such as sickness. The postholder will be aligned to a care group and will carry a case load of long and short term sickness and will act as a point of reference to provide advice for queries on terms and conditions of employment, including salary, annual leave, sick pay, maternity leave etc

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 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.

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.

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


This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Sep 2024

Are you an AAT part-qualified accounting technician with experience in financial management looking for a fresh and exciting new challenge?

We have an exciting opportunity in our newly restructured, award winning Financial Management team supporting a £365m turnover high performing Foundation Trust. To deliver our strategy, we are looking for a Management Accountant to support the delivery of our monthly management accounts across one of our clinical Care Groups.

You will be a key part of the finance team providing financial stewardship to the organisation and supporting the achievement of the finance team vision.

We are seeking applications from individuals who have the drive, passion and ability to make a difference. If you believe you can offer this then we would like to hear from you.

An Excellent opportunity is available to support the Financial Management team reporting to the Deputy Finance Business Partner.

The post holder, with support of the team, will be responsible for Care Group budgets and providing support to budget holders to ensure information and data is accurate and up to date.

Responsible for ensuring accuracy within the General Ledger and associated financial systems in order to improve the level of services (quality, relevance, accuracy and timeliness of information) and increased efficiency to allow the Care Group to manage their budgets and deliver the FT financial regime.

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones.

We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition – a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We actively encourage staff involvement with staff networking events and staff survey

“Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool”
• In conjunction with the Deputy FBP maintaining and developing the range and scope of Care Group budget reports, Directorate summaries and accompanying reports and analysis for the Care Group. Ensuring accuracy, quality and that reports are available in accordance with the reporting timetable and within accepted professional standards.
• To be responsible for the preparation and completion of journals, budget amendments etc, on a monthly basis.
• Assist in maintaining the budgeting system to produce annual staff budgets, reconciliation of all budgets, and the inputting of all budgets into the General Ledger.
• Assist in maintaining and developing the General Ledger system, report writing using Oracle Discoverer and other analysis packages.
• Supporting and advising the Deputy FBP and Care Group in the following areas:
• Investigation of budget variances in relation to income, pay, non pay and recharges, and taking appropriate action where necessary.
• Produce activity statistics to link with financial information for the production of performance management data for discussion with operational management.
• Liaise with HR and Payroll to maintain the integrity of the systems.
• Attend regular meetings with operational management to inform them of the financial position and address any queries raised.
• To look and advise on opportunities to contain costs increase income and identify cost improvements.
• Vetting of requisitions in the Cardea system under protocols decided by the Deputy FBP.
• Provide information and support in the production of reference costs and annual accounts.
• Maintaining accurate and up to date establishment records to discuss these with operational management to ensure pay expenditure remains within budgeted establishment.
• Ensuring all work and contact with third parties is to professional standards, and that full regard is given to confidentiality.
• Other ad hoc duties as and when requested by the Deputy FBP or by managers within Finance.


This advert closes on Sunday 8 Sep 2024

24 hour covering both North Tees and Hartlepool sites. Reporting to the Emergency Care Team Lead via Directorate Admin Manager, the post holder will assist in the provision of an efficient, effective and comprehensive administrative service to clinicians and their associated staff in main work area and also throughout the trust as and when required in line with service needs.

Using appropriate technologies and equipment, and taking direction and guidance from the admin Team Lead where appropriate, the post holder will produce all work outputs to a high standard of quality that meets the organisations requirements for Information Governance, RMS, and CQC and is compliant with all associated policies, procedures and guidelines.

Being the first point of call for patients the the Emergency Care departments and to book patients onto the Systmone data base. Retrieve details for patients and insert onto Systmone. Booking follow up appointments as required. Assist in planning and prioritising of workload to ensure that all service requirements and priorities are met

Data entry and retrieval of results/information where appropriate through the effective use of available technologies.

Under the direction of the Admin Team Leader, assist in providing interim short-term cover throughout the work area where appropriate for instances such as sickness absence/annual leave etc.

Assist in ensuring a healthy, safe and secure working environment for self and work team.

Any other ad-hoc duties as and when required in line with service needs.

Demonstrate commitment to IWL principles and flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff.

Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the workplace

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition – a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool”

The Unscheduled Reception team provides care for patients accessing unscheduled care. Across both sites North Tees and Hartlepool, over a 24 hour period 7 days a week, working alongside a multi-disciplinary team to ensure that all patients receive an exceptional level of care.

The applicant will be expected to have an NVQ at level 2/3 in Business Administration (or equivalent)

experience of System One and Track Care would be advantageous.


This advert closes on Thursday 29 Aug 2024

Be part of the effective and efficient management of the Endoscopy waiting list. This includes monitoring endoscopy lists and ensure fully utilised by coordinating the booking team and admin team focus to ensure all priorities within the daily team plan are carried out regardless of unexpected pressures.

Weekly waiting list reports must be produced to ensure transparency and patient safety.

Meet the needs of the service by coordinating the needs of the service as directed from the Booking and Service leads and in line with this, re-organise work across the admin and booking team to achieve goals.

Waiting List Management:assist in the management and delivery of an
efficient waiting list service for the endoscopy service, ensuring that all patients are seen within the required timescales and in accordance with Local and National policies. Ensure that comprehensive quality checking processes are put in place to carry out regular, systematic validation of the waiting list via the weekly pivot tables including those patients suspended for clinical and other reasons and for patients that are on the surveillance / screening programmes. Produce timely and accurate audit and activity reports as required for the Management Team regarding waiting times, session utilisation etc.

Supervisory Responsibilities:supervise the admin team for endoscopy services ensuring standardised working processes and coordination of
workload between hospital sites. be responsible for the monitoring and recording of sickness, absence and annual leave (conducting return to work interviews as necessary), ensuring accurate records are maintained in line with Trust Policies and Procedures. Carry out system of annual appraisals for the admin & clerical team, identifying personal development for each member of the admin team and setting objectives and standards as appropriate.

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition – a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.



We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool”

Under the direction of the Unit Manager, assist in the management and delivery of an efficient waiting list service for the endoscopy service, ensuring that all patients are seen within the required timescales and in accordance with Local and National policies.

Ensure that comprehensive quality audits and checking processes are carried out regularly, with systematic validation of the waiting list via the weekly pivot tables including those patients suspended for clinical and other reasons and for patients that are on the surveillance / screening
programmes.

Oversee the maximum utilisation of all available endoscopy sessions at all times to ensure that all sessions are fully booked wherever possible, ensuring appropriate case mix of patients.

Identify availability of Endoscopists and arrange cover where appropriate to enable planning and organising of the Endoscopy timetable ensuring best use of available resources to meet required demand.

Identify when additional capacity is required to meet waiting list targets and liaise with Unit Manger to ensure additional capacity is organised effectively and in a timely manner with best use of resources.

To ensure that information relating to cancelled procedures is passed to the appropriate team and arrangements made for the procedure to be rescheduled within the necessary timescales.

Attend a weekly waiting list meeting. Produce timely and accurate audit and waiting list reports on a weekly basis for the Management Team regarding waiting times, session utilisation etc. Record minutes and outcomes required from the meeting.

Liaise with Senior Endoscopy Staff (including Clinical Director, Senior Nurse and Senior Managers) to contribute to achieving and maintain compliance with national standards and be responsible for developing action plans where appropriate.

Under the direction of the Unit Manager and Admin Team Leader, supervise the administrative function for endoscopy services ensuring standardising working processes and coordination of workload between hospital sites.

Supervise and deploy staff where and when necessary across sites to meet the continuing and developing needs of the service and escalate issues of concern to Unit Manager / Admin Team Leader.

Be responsible for producing a robust admin staffing rota to ensure that all service requirements are met, escalating any issues to Admin Team Leader for advice and guidance where appropriate.

Under the direction of the Admin Team Leader, be responsible for the monitoring and recording of sickness, absence and annual leave (conducting return to work interviews as necessary), ensuring accurate records are maintained in line with Trust Policies and Procedures and escalating to Admin Team Leader where appropriate for advice/guidance.

Under the direction of the Admin Team Leader, be responsible for the monitoring and recording of mandatory and workplace training and competence issues ensuring accurate records are maintained in line with Trust Policies and Procedures and escalating to Admin Team Leader
where appropriate for advice/guidance.

To assist the Admin Team Leader in the maintenance of a system of annual appraisal for the A & C team, identifying personal development for each member of the admin team and setting objectives and standards as appropriate.


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Sep 2024

Please download a copy of the job description for full details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues 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 Trusts 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 Trusts 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 website https://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.net or 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.

To lead on the development and delivery of the Trust Recovery Academy (RA) and promote the development of knowledge and skills which are inherent to recovery from mental health and substance misuse difficulties. This will be through the development and delivery of education programmes and resources to service users, carers, staff and other health and social care professionals. To engage stakeholders from across all professions and service user groups within the organisation to ensure collaboration and co-production in order to adhere to the Academy core principles of shared learning and empowerment. To coordinate service user involvement and ensure the necessary support is in place for people with lived experience and people with professional expertise to foster good relationships and ensure co-production can flourish. To be the budget holder for the Recovery Academy and secure opportunities for income generation to ensure long-term security and commercial viability of the Academy. To line manage staff within the Recovery Academy, including trainers with lived experience of mental health and/or substance misuse problems. To promote co-production at a Trust wide level and influence organisational change via the development, growth and sustainability of GMMH peer workforce. To recruit, train, induct and supervise the peer workforce ensuring all peers are supported effectively and enable shared learning to take place for continuous improvement. Please see attached 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

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Resuscitation Training Officer available within the trust and also the new Health and Social Care Academy.

The successful candidate will work across sites within both of our Simulation Suites.



To co-ordinate the use with the maintenance of all resuscitation equipment within the Trust.

To act as a professional resource for all members of the hospital team.

To act as key resource for simulation training

To maintain high standards of delivery of resuscitation training through audit and to have the ability to act upon any issues identified.

To ensure an accurate resuscitation database is maintained.

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition – a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.



We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool”

To respond to critical incident investigations when appropriate, producing action plans necessary to ensure safe, effective procedures are in place and appropriate training provided.

To offer support and advice to all staff after a resuscitation attempt and facilitate the opportunity for reflective practice.


This advert closes on Monday 2 Sep 2024

The Intensive Care Staff Nurse will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care of patients requiring level 2 and 3 care under indirect supervision from senior staff. They are expected to be able to provide general and specialised direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organisation.

To be responsible for the provision of skilled, specialist nursing care to level 2 and level 3 patients within the multidisciplinary care team. There will be a requirement to supervise, on a day to day basis, qualified and newly qualified staff in achieving objectives.A registered nurse who is able to use knowledge and skills to be able to assist and support the provision of care. Additionally, will gain or utilise existing skills in the provision of safe and effective care to level 2 and level 3 patients. The department at North Tees is a busy unit delivering high quality care to both surgical and medical patients. We can provide advanced respiratory, cardiovascular and renal support as required. We are funded for ten level 3 and six level 2 patients, although can utilise the beds flexibly according to patient/service need. We are also pleased to provide an excellent Outreach service to compliment the trusts commitment to patient safety.





At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition – a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.



We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool”

Communications and Relationship

• Applies effective communication in clinical practice with a caring and compassionate attitude at all times.

• Utilises communication aids for complex patients who find it difficult to communicate due to sedation or mechanical reason such as tracheostomies.

• Establishes and maintains effective communication with individuals, the wider nursing team, and other health professional regarding patient’s conditions, care planning and treatments.

• To ensure effective communication with patient’s relatives and carers, explaining medical conditions, progress and investigations taking into consideration level of understanding, culture and background.

• Develop and maintain effective channels of communication within the team, engaging, staff at all levels.

• Actively manages barriers to communication across all areas of responsibility to ensure positives outcomes.

• Communicates regularly and effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of clinical care and service delivery, including environmental issues.

• To encourage the families to negotiate and take an active role in the welfare and care of their child in hospital

• Must be able to demonstrate the English language proficiency level required for the post




Analytical and Judgement skills

· Working as an autonomous practitioner and part of the multi-disciplinary team to assess and implement care to patients with complex needs.

· Discussions with relatives, patients and service users of a sensitive nature to determine treatment escalation and care planning.

· Able to recognise the signs of the deteriorating patient, stabilise & manage the patient and appropriately escalate as needed.

· Undertake comprehensive assessments of patients and provide specialised level 2 and 3 care.

· Willingness to complete additional courses & enhance skills to provide specialised care at high dependency/intensive care level.

· Makes judgements involving straightforward job related facts or situation

Planning and Organisational Skills

· Plans own work to understand, explain and perform care activities to meet the individuals health and wellbeing needs



Will work on own initiative within their role remit planning and prioritising duties.



· Excellent organisational skills, effective time management skills



· Following successful completion of Critical Care competencies Mentor and facilitate the education of staff nurses, student nurses and HCAs alongside the clinical educator



· Maintain accurate and confidential Critical Care documentation



· Ensure accurate and timely completion of digital Critical Care documentation

• Be familiar with non-invasive and invasive equipment & be able to set equipment up as needed such as Nasal high flow, ventilators, transducer set and NIV.



• Provide skills such as venepuncture, catheterisation and removal of catheters, removal of cannulas, blood glucose monitoring, ketone monitoring, ABG’s and 12 lead ECG.





• The post holder will be a highly trained critical care practitioner with the ability to deliver complex multi-organ support to patients. This includes but not exclusive to;

-Airway management including suction both open and closed.

-Advanced breathing support utilising various modes of ventilation

-Advanced cardiovascular support

-Advanced renal support (CVVHD) or willingness to undertake training



• Delivery of personal care to critically ill patients, maintaining safety of multiple indwelling adjuncts that support organ dysfunction.



• The post holder will be able manage invasive lines within the critical care setting and utilise them to deliver powerful medication, take bloods and monitor perfusion pressures. Perform blood gas sampling and utilise the blood gas analyser, interpret and act on results accordingly. This may involve complex changes to ventilation management.

• Insert/remove urinary catheter as required and be able to insert/remove a bowel management system. To provide stoma care to patients.

• Safe set up and cleaning of a critical care bed space ensuring all safety equipment is ready and available for immediate use.



Patient/Client Care

• Nursing is 1:1 or 1:2 basis therefore the patients provision of care is based on a therapeutic relationship that is focused on patient complex care needs.



• Demonstrates expert professional / clinical competence and credibility.



• Ensure privacy and dignity is achieved for all patients.



• Ensure a safe and comfortable environment for patients, staff and visitors.



• Prevent hospital acquired infection by ensuring the highest standard of infection control, cleanliness and healthcare environment.



• Contribute to the prevention and management of untoward occurrences by responding to emergencies



• Act as patients advocate in all matters relating to his or her care, treatment and welfare acknowledging and incorporating cultural preferences, health beliefs and behaviours.

• Nursing is 1:1 or 1:2 basis therefore the patients provision of care is based on a therapeutic relationship that is focused on patient complex care needs.



• Demonstrates expert professional / clinical competence and credibility.



• Ensure privacy and dignity is achieved for all patients.



• Ensure a safe and comfortable environment for patients, staff and visitors.



• Prevent hospital acquired infection by ensuring the highest standard of infection control, cleanliness and healthcare environment.



• Contribute to the prevention and management of untoward occurrences by responding to emergencies



• Act as patients advocate in all matters relating to his or her care, treatment and welfare acknowledging and incorporating cultural preferences, health beliefs and behaviours.













This advert closes on Tuesday 27 Aug 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 Tuesday 3 Sep 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Charitable Funds and Lease Car team at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust as a Financial Services Technical Co-ordinator. We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and self-motivated individual to join the team on a permanent basis.

Reporting to the Financial Services Manager, the post holder will provide a comprehensive technical service in relation to the Trust’s Charitable funds, lease cars & vans including insurance & fuel cards.

We are seeking applications from individuals who have the drive, passion and ability to make a difference. If you believe you can offer this then we would like to hear from you.

The provision of a comprehensive technical service in relation to the Trust’s Charitable funds, lease cars & vans including insurance & fuel cards.

Produce the CharitableFundsStatutory Returns,theFinancialAccountsfortheCharity Commission and Trust Board in accordance with the national deadline. Including the production of theCharitableFundsAnnual Report with support and review from the Financial Services Manager prior to submissiontothe Charity Commission and TrustBoard.

Co-ordination of Charitable Funds control account reconciliations and Management of Charitable funds banking services and cash balance.

ProvideacomprehensiveaccountingservicefortheTrusteesandCharitable Fund holdersthatis in accordance with theTrustsFinancialStanding Instructions.Ensuringmanagers receive monthlyfundreportsidentifyingallitemsofincome&expendituretoensurethatfund holdershaveaccurateand uptodateinformationenablingthemtoplantheirfuturespending.

Co-ordinate the administration and approvals of the Family & Business Lease car scheme with the external provider for North Tees & Hartlepool NHS FT and North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions LLP.

Monitor theInvestment Portfolio.


We are a dynamic and fast paced department that is always evolving, always improving and encourages innovation. We are committed to your continued career development and offer a supportive, flexible and collaborative working environment where your health and well-being are equally valued.

As an employee of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust you are able to access a range of NHS discounts, including our staff lottery and lease car schemes and will be provided with training, support and development in your career. In addition, you will also be entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday per annum (including bank holidays, pro rata and increasing with length of service) and we offer a generous pension scheme. On top of this, our department’s flexi-hours policy allows you to manage your work around a set of core hours to suit your work-life balance.

Staff recognition is very important to us. As well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition – a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool”

Preparation of Annual Accounts ensuring accurate and timely completion in line with the Charity Commissions time scale.

Monitor theInvestment Portfolioandprovideregularinformation on the Portfolio'sperformancetotheTrusteesandseniorfinancemanagers.

Responsible for the monitoring of the dailycashpositionof the Charitable TrustFund through direct access to the banking networks.

OverallmanagementofCharitable fundbankaccountsandpettycashholdingsensuringthat IncomeandExpenditureisrecordedandbankaccountsarereconciledtotheLedgeron a timelybasis.

Ensure payroll deductions, salary sacrifice amounts, business mileage are administrated via ESR and liaise where necessary with ESR or the lease car provider.

Design and maintaintheledgersystem'scodingtoaidtheproductionofthecharitable fundsaccountsinaccordancewiththeCharityCommissionsguidance.



Develop and maintain a trainingprogrammeforfinanceandnon-financestaff,ensuringstaffarecompetentandwellinformedwithregardtoCharitable funds.

Raise profile of the Charitable funds, produce and update charitable funds handbook & fundraising policy.

Implement, develop & maintain staff lottery draw, including staff lottery constitution & procedures. Produce staff lottery reports to Charitable Funds Committee and incorporate in Charitable Funds Annual Accounts.

Co-ordinate the pool car fleet to maximise the benefits to the Trust and users.

Maintain the Lease car policy with Trust & legislation changes.

Co-ordinate & manage the Trust & LLP fuel cards, develop & maintain a pool car & fuel card handbook for users.

Monitor the workload ofthedepartment through reviewofsystem reports. Implementationofnewworkingpracticesin ordertomaximiseefficiencyandto ensure that Statutory and other Departmental targets anddeadlinesare met.

Preparemonthly/ periodic returns e.g. toCharityCommission,Monitorin accordance with the relevant bodiestimetable.

Ensure data is input with accuracy including monthly cashbook and adjustment journals to obtain the charitable funds monthly and annual finance position.

Extraction of data with accuracy & present in a meaningful manner.

Ensuring all work and contract with third parties is to professional standards, and that full regard is given to confidentiality.

Responsiblefor thedaytodaysupervisionand organisationoftheworkof sub-ordinate staff.


ToprovidefinancialinformationasandwhenrequiredtothecharitableFundsCommittee to enable thecommitteetomake informed decisions.



Provideadvice toindividualswishingtocontributetocharitablefundsanddealswith allmattersrelating tolegaciesandbequests,maintaininga permanentlegacyregister.

Vetting approval of charitable fund requisitions in the Oracle procurement system.

Tomaintaincharitable fundscontrolaccountreconciliationsand ensuretheaccurateand timely completion for the provision of closedowninformation.

Produce Commercial van quotes, place orders and arrange delivery and insurance cover.

Work with insurance providers to arrange Commercial Insurance policy, Goods in transit, public liability (income generation), Group personal accident and Directors & Officers Insurance (Charitable Funds).

The postholder will be required to produce reports for the Charitable Funds Committee as and when required and fund holders on a monthly basis.

The postholder will assist will provide information to internal and external Auditors as required.



This advert closes on Friday 23 Aug 2024

The Pathology departments at North Tees and South Tees hospitals are working collaboratively to develop a joint service with services being delivered from all hospital sites via hub and essential services laboratory arrangements.
This will require cross site working as appropriate.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a professional, motivated and innovative Biomedical Scientist to join our team in Haematology/Coagulation and Blood Transfusion.
The post holder will be expected to work closely with other scientific staff across pathology and in support of the development of the Tees Valley Pathology Service in collaboration with South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust, to deliver a high quality service to our users.

The successful candidate will be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist. They will have completed the IBMS Registration and contribute to the maintenance of departmental UKAS accreditation.

The successful applicant must have excellent organisational skills, effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work using their own initiative, to meet tight deadlines.

The departments provide a 24/7 service and the post holder is expected to work flexibly within these hours.


Under the direction of the Haematology, Coagulation and Blood Transfusion Management team, the post holder will be required to perform routine day-to-day operations within these departments, rotating between all sections within the specialty following approved methodologies and procedures. To assist in the training and development of Trainee Biomedical Scientists, Higher Healthcare Science Support Workers, Healthcare Support Workers and other staff grades according to departmental policy.

It is expected that the post holder:

· Will work autonomously without direct supervision.

Willparticipate in a 24/7 shift system, weekend working, extended working day and out of hours cover applicable to the specific needs of the department.

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition – a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.



We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool”

Reviewing requests highlighting any relevant clinical histories to enable accuratedata entry by Support staff

To reject specimens which do not conform to established protocols and prioritise

specimen types as to their perceived urgency.

To process, unsupervised but in accordance with established SOP’s, clinical specimens received into the laboratory. Analyse pathology specimens and provide technically accurate results. Be professionally accountable for the interpretation of patients’ results to enable diagnostic and treatment regimes for clinical colleagues. Provide specialist knowledge and assistance to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients within their area of responsibility.

To work within the HCPC Standards of Proficiency for Biomedical Scientists

To communicate directly with the service users (e.g. Consultants, staff nurses, G.P.s) clearly and accurately, such communication may involve the communication of test results or advice regarding the type of specimen required for a particular test. Certain results can have social consequences beyond the medical realm and must be handled sensitively.

To ensure important or unusual results are brought to the attention of senior staff and/or medical staff, and to report complaints and anomalies as soon as possible.

To be responsible for the organisation of individual daily workload and throughout, delegating work to support staff if appropriate, and liaising with colleagues, senior staff and clinical staff as and when necessary.

To become familiar with internal and external quality control procedures used within the Haematology, Coagulation and Blood Transfusiondepartments, including the reporting of the results to the external quality control suppliers, complete trend analysis and discuss anomalies at quality meetings when required.

To participate in internal, external and clinical audit activities, report any non-conformances via Quality Management System and then work with the senior team to address them and prevent their reoccurrence in the future.

To facilitate the efficient running of the laboratory by drawing the attention of senior staff to any potential problems, either of a technical or resource nature, and suggest how it may be resolved.

To participate in discussions regarding clinical and technical issues in the laboratory, and to offer suggestions as to how procedures/processes might be improved by working with the senior team to develop a change management project to resolve the issue.


This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Aug 2024

A Vacancy at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.


Consultant Psychiatrist – General Adult Psychiatry, Pennine West Home Treatment Team (10PA)

*Golden Hello payment Payable*

This post is eligible for a 5% payment of basic salary payable over 2 years

We are seeking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist to work as part of the Pennine West Home Treatment Team (HTT), based at Daisyfield Mill, Blackburn Daisyfield Mill, Blackburn. The post is full time (10PA).

The postholder will also be expected to participate on the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration is payable.

You will lead a Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) that provides a 24/7 service for people in the Blackburn, Darwen and Hyndburn area. The main clinical duties are arranged around assessing new patients and carrying out follow up reviews. The postholder will carry no responsibility for inpatients.

Applicants should hold full GMC registration and be included on the Specialist register of the GMC or they should be eligible for entry to the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.

It is a requirement that applicants are Section 12 Approved at the time of commencing employment and have or are eligible to have Approved Clinician Status. Remuneration will be as set out in the terms of the New Consultant Contract according to previous experience.

The role:
• At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full time post (we would be flexible in looking at enhancements to support other activities that support the wider ambitions of the Trust).
• Excellent peer support group
• Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years or up to £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants
• Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor
• Relocation package available.

At our Trust, we're really keen to develop our Consultant workforce and nurture their areas of interest in a flexible way where possible. Come and have a chat with us about what your special interest or development area and build a suitable job plan with us. We also have an extremely active Medical Education department and support our Consultants in becoming Clinical & Educational Supervisors and nurturing their interests in this area. There are also opportunities to have a role in Digital Leadership if this is a passion for any of our Consultants.

Check out our twitter accounts for examples of some exciting things we are working on via @LSCFTMedics and @LSCFTMedEd

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.

The Job Description was approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists on 26 May 2023


This advert closes on Monday 9 Sep 2024

Responsible for fault finding and calibration on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment (low pressure hot and cold water systems, and associated equipment and natural gas systems.)



Performs work including Plumbing activities, which are complex, and / or non-routine.



Undertaking maintenance repairs, minor improvements and capital work across the Trust as directed by management ensuring compliance with trust safety standards and procedures.



We are looking to recruit a self motivated, I.T. literate craftsperson with excellent Mechanical Plumbing and Engineering knowledge to join the estates team. The post holder will be responsible for fault finding on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment. The day to day duties will include planned preventative maintenance, general repairs, Energy Centre checks and responding to high priority emergencies to ensure continuity of service in a vibrant busy hospital. North Tees and Hartlepool Solutions is a wholly owned company, entirely owned by the Trust.

For further information please contact :-

Richard Speight

Head of Estates (01642) 624038



NTH Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary company of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, established in April 2018 to provide estates, facilities and support services.

Our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.

At NTH Solutions we work as a team, we support each other, learn from one another and have our patients at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking to employ honest, dedicated individuals to join our team, we recruit for values and together, we are North Tees and Hartlepool.

North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions LLP

Division of Operations and Human Resources

Job title: Mechanical Craftsman Plumber /on days / on call / shifts

Accountable to: Hospital Engineer

Location: Works Dept., North Tees and Hartlepool University Hospitals

Grade: Grade E

Job Summary

Responsible for fault finding and calibration on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment (low pressure hot and cold water systems and associated equipment and natural gas systems and building management services).

Performs work including activities, which are complex, and / or non-routine.

Undertaking maintenance repairs, minor improvements and capital work across the trust as directed by management ensuring compliance with trust safety standards and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

Operational responsibilities
• To work in accordance with the requirements of decontamination CFPP01 (HTM 2010/2030), HTM04 Water Supplies
• To be prepared to work in hazardous areas taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.


• To actively participate in the operation and control of engineering planned maintenance schemes.


• Actively participate in the operation of the NHS labour control scheme (Planet) by working within the scheme including completion of all required documentation in paper and electronic PDA format


• Work overtime to carry out emergency repairs as required by management


• Undertake on-call / shift duties as part of the team to ensure that emergency repairs occurring out of normal hours are attended to.

The most challenging part of the job.

Carry out maintenance tasks without causing risk or inconvenience to patients, staff and visitors. Provide a safe and secure and pleasing environment for patients, staff and visitors in a busy acute hospital. Completing all tasks to an accepted high standard within budgetary and time constraints.

This job description is intended as a guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post and should not be regarded as a complete list of those required to be fulfilled under the written statement of the main terms and condition of employment.

The contents may be amended from time to time subject to developing service needs although such amendments would occur following appropriate consultation with the post holder.


This advert closes on Tuesday 13 Aug 2024