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Join Our Growing Surgical Team at Fairfield General Hospital!

Are you ready to elevate your nursing career? Fairfield General Hospital is excited to announce the expansion of our surgical services, and we’re looking for passionate, dedicated Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our dynamic team!

We have just launched a state-of-the-art 21-bedded inpatient surgical unit, specialising in ENT, and now expanding to include inpatient urology, gynaecology, and general surgery. This is your chance to be part of something exceptional!

At Fairfield, we prioritise a collaborative and supportive environment where patient care is at the forefront. You will work alongside dedicated professionals in a fast-paced, rewarding setting that values your skills.

What We’re Looking For:

Exceptional Communication Skills: Be the compassionate voice for our patients and their families.

A Passion for Patient Care: Your commitment to outstanding care will shine through in every interaction.

Adaptability: Thrive in a busy environment where no two days are the same!

If you’re ready to embrace new challenges and be part of a team that values patient care, we want to hear from you! Together, we can positively impact the lives of our patients and their families.

Apply Now! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to grow your career at Fairfield General Hospital. Your journey starts here!

Ready to elevate your nursing career? Join our dynamic team on Ward 12, where we have both full-time and part-time Staff Nurse positions available! With two successful NAAS assessments completed and a third on the way, now is the perfect time to embark on this rewarding journey.

Ward 12 is a fast-paced medical/surgical ENT ward, offering diverse patient cases that will enhance your clinical experience. Whether you're a newly qualified nurse eager to learn or an experienced professional seeking fresh challenges, this role is perfect for you!

As a Band 5 Staff Nurse, you'll become part of an enthusiastic team devoted to delivering top-notch care. While we primarily focus on ENT, our ward also includes a mix of medical and surgical beds, ensuring each day brings new excitement.

Our monthly ward meetings are more than just discussions; they foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. Join us in vital initiatives like End PJ Paralysis, which encourages patients to dress themselves and reclaim their independence, and e-obs initiatives to ensure timely interventions for deteriorating patients.

We are also committed to reducing C. diff infections and proactively preventing Pressure Ulcers, significantly improving patient care. These meetings provide a platform for every staff member to voice ideas and contribute to our mission of excellence.

Transform lives with us—apply today and take the next step in your nursing career!

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.

Our commitment to you
• A well-staffed, supportive environment (most shifts have a rostered co-ordinator)
• Senior nurses who will value and appreciate you
• Strong preceptorship and support for your development
• Opportunities for secondments and link nurse positions to enhance your skills and knowledge
• A fully staffed team of support workers who are enthusiastic, keen to learn and willing to support you in providing top notch care.

The right nurse for us….

We are looking for dedicated, committed and reliable individuals who are keen to learn, willing to work together as a team but are self-motivated and can work independently when needed. This is a forward thinking team so you will need to be someone who can embrace change and get stuck in.

You will be a professional who truly understands the need for care, consideration and respect for our patients but can also apply these qualities to your team members. Our patients and their families require someone with compassion and the ability to empathise with difficult situations and be willing to go the extra mile to do what’s right by them.

We welcome the chance for you to see how the ward team works and encourage you to visit us as part of your application.

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 Friday 15 Nov 2024

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Executive Support Officer

Working within the Corporate Core this will be a key role in supporting the Leader of the Council and the Cabinet working across the organisation and partners locally, regionally and nationally. The role will provide strategic advice to the Leader and Cabinet on current issues and other matters impacting on Council policies. It will also support the Leader in his lead role in the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA).

Key responsibilities

• Working with the Leader and Cabinet in support of the development of policies and strategies.
• Deliver accurate and timely advice to the Leader on current issues including advice on local and national policy proposals affecting the people of Bury and the social and economic wellbeing of the Borough, ensuring there are links with Cabinet Member portfolios and members of the Executive Team.
• To research, prepare briefing papers, develop policy proposals and prepare responses on a wide range of issues for the Leader of the Council and the Cabinet. This to include reading and analysing agenda papers, minutes and reports to identify issues of interest and to prepare briefings for the Leader.
• To co-ordinate responses to Council questions.
• To work in conjunction with corporate policy colleagues to drive and contribute to corporate strategy and to ensure this planning activity is aligned to member discussions and decision making.
• Take responsibility for effective liaison between the Leader and the Chief Executive, as well as other members of the Cabinet and the Executive Team, to ensure smooth operation of policy development and Executive responsibility.
• Working closely with the Communications Team to convey the priorities of the Council so that these are understood both internally and externally.
• To attend Cabinet, Council, Committee and other meetings to identify areas of research and to assist the Leader when attending these meetings.
• To support the Leader in his lead role on the GMCA, supporting the specific portfolio of responsibilities.

Key Requirements

To succeed in this role you will need as a minimum:

• Experience of working within a political environment providing balanced advice, inspiring trust and confidence on strategic and operational matters.
• Experience of working with, advising and influencing councillors, officers and other stakeholders, developing positive working relationships that generate confidence, respect, credibility and trust.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills with proven ability to manage projects and programmes, whilst meeting quality and time considerations.
• A proven ability to undertake policy research, development and implementation within a local authority or similar setting.
• The ability to take issues from a local, regional and national level and translating those into guidance, policy and projects that will achieve the right outcomes for Bury.
• Proven analytical and problem solving capabilities.

About Bury
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way

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We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.
We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.

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Please note this is a politically restricted post.

For an informal chat about the role, please email julie.gallagher@bury.gov.uk

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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 receivea 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 is an exciting opportunity to lead a newly expanded financial support service for Adult Social Care users here in Bury

You will lead a dedicated team of staff delivering high-quality financial support services to our residents and their carers who are in receipt of adult social care.

These include the completion of financial assessments for charging, deferred payment agreements, personal budgets and direct payments and the provision of deputyships.

Recently expanded the team is now able to support our residents by maximising their income as well as delivering prompt financial charging support to ensure our residents can access the care they require

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Financial Assessments and Personal Budgets team.
• Oversee the financial assessment process for adult social care services.
• Ensure accurate and timely provision of personal budgets.
• Manage deputyship services, including financial management for clients who lack capacity.
• Ensure compliance with the Care Act and other relevant legislation.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve service delivery.
• Provide training and support to team members.
• Liaise with other departments, external agencies, and stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on service performance and outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience in financial assessments, personal budgets, and deputyship services.
• Strong knowledge of the Care Act and relevant legislation.
• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

About Bury
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way

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We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.
We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.

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An opportunity has arisen for a number of Family Support Workers to join Bury Children’s Services. Positions are available in the My Home (Fostering) Service.

We are looking for 2 Family Support Workers to join our new Special Guardianship Support Team.

You could be part of this exciting development working alongside carers and our existing connected carer team to develop exactly what carers need to support them.

We are ideally looking for staff with some therapeutic background and experience of working with children who have been in care as we recognise that out children have experienced considerably more early life difficulties than most children.

The team will organise and deliver some training as well as support families who need it.

The post offers the chance to contribute to high quality service delivery, to further develop strong partnership/cross service working and, in collaboration with their team, innovate and build on the good practice that is already in place.

The My Home Team in Bury is lively and interesting and would ideally suit Family Support Workers who are proactive and adaptable, and who have a passion for ensuring that Children and Families in our area receive a positive and timely first experience of our service. The work is immensely rich and varied day to day and allows for multi-agency working.

We want to invest in you, and we have a clear vision around succession planning for our most talented workers. At the heart of everything we do are the children and young people of Bury. We want staff who can form relationships, seeing the strengths in families and building on those assets, always looking for solutions to support families to live together safely and for children and young people to thrive.

Working collectively, we prioritise support, training and development to serve within child centred practice. If you are enthusiastic about children, young people and their families and want to work and develop your practice, then we could be perfect for you.

If you feel you can use your experience to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you! For an informal discussion about the role please contact Team Manager Amanda Dainton on 0161 253 7680.

Normal hours of work are 37 hours per week, worked throughout the year.

About Bury
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way

Benefits of working for Bury Council
To hear about the benefits for working with Bury Council, please visit A good employer | greater jobs
We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.
We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.

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Join Our Expanding Surgical Team at Fairfield General Hospital!

Exciting news! We are thrilled to announce the expansion of our surgical services at Fairfield General Hospital, and we're searching for passionate Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our dynamic team.

With the recent opening of our state-of-the-art 21-bed inpatient surgical unit, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to our diverse patient population, including those undergoing ENT procedures, urology, gynecology, and general surgery. As the only site in the area specializing in ENT inpatient care, this is a unique opportunity to enhance your skills and experience in a variety of surgical disciplines.

We offer a 12-month secondment contract, making this an ideal opportunity for dedicated nurses looking to make a real impact in a fast-paced environment. Your empathy, communication, and interpersonal skills will be essential as you work collaboratively with a motivated team focused on delivering top-tier patient care.

If you thrive in a busy setting and are driven by a passion for making a difference in patients' lives, we want to hear from you! Join us at Fairfield General Hospital and be a part of a team that puts patient care at the forefront of everything we do.

Don’t miss out on this chance to advance your nursing career and contribute to our expanding surgical unit. Apply today and help us shape the future of surgical care at Fairfield.

We have a full-time Band 5 Staff Nurse position available for a 12-month contract, with the exciting potential for permanent employment. Join our vibrant team and contribute to a ward that is not just fast-paced, but also recognised for its excellence—boasting triple Green NAAS awards.

Ward 12 is a dynamic medical/surgical ENT ward that offers a unique blend of cases, allowing you to develop your skills and broaden your nursing experience like never before. Whether you’re a newly qualified nurse or an experienced professional, we’re looking for dedicated individuals who are eager to learn and grow within an enthusiastic team committed to delivering the highest standards of patient care.

In addition to traditional ENT cases, our ward features a mix of medical and surgical beds, providing you with a diverse range of experiences that will enhance your clinical capabilities. We actively engage in initiatives such as End PJ Paralysis, e-obs for deteriorating patients, C. diff awareness, and pressure ulcer prevention, all discussed in our monthly ward meetings where your voice matters!

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.

Join Our Compassionate Team: Your Commitment to Patient Care Starts Here!

At our hospital, we prioritize the well-being of both our staff and our patients. When you join us, you can expect a supportive, well-staffed environment where each shift includes a dedicated coordinator to help guide you. Our experienced senior nurses value and appreciate your contributions, ensuring you feel recognized and supported from day one.

We believe in your growth! That's why we offer a robust preceptorship program and a wealth of opportunities for secondments and link nurse positions, helping you enhance your skills and expand your knowledge. Plus, you'll have the benefit of a fully-staffed team of enthusiastic support workers ready to assist you in delivering top-notch care every step of the way.

Are You the Right Fit for Us?

We’re seeking dedicated and reliable individuals who are eager to learn and collaborate as part of a forward-thinking team. You should be self-motivated and capable of working independently when necessary. Your compassion and empathy are crucial—our patients and their families rely on you to respect their needs while also fostering a supportive atmosphere among your colleagues.

If you’re ready to make a real difference and willing to embrace change with a positive attitude, we invite you to join us! We encourage you to visit our ward and experience firsthand how our team works before applying. Come see why our commitment to care extends to our staff, and be a part of something special!

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 Tuesday 5 Nov 2024

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** Have you ever considered working in CAMHS in-patients ? **

Are you an RMN with transferable skills wanting that next step?

CAMHS experience is desired but not essential, as you will be fully supported throughout.

We are keen to hear from dynamic individuals with relevant transferable skills , who are interested in joining an expanding inpatient CAMHS Service.

We are looking for individuals with a genuine interest in working with children and young people and being pert of their positive futures.

We cater for children and young people with mental health needs and eating disorders/ disordered eating. The units benefit from a variety of practitioners and roles including occupational therapy, social work, occupational therapists, medical staff, and psychology in addition to the nursing teams

As a charge nurse on you will have the chance to demonstrate leadership in many different clinical situations. Your contribution to the quality of care provided will be valued by the wider multi-disciplinary team. There is support and supervision for further study that relates to working with children and young people

We are committed to working collaboratively with our patients and providing a service that is least restrictive whilst also fitting with the boundaries that are appropriate to the environment.



At Pennine Care you’ll do more than join something – you’ll be valued for who you are; you’ll be making a difference and be part of something good and important.

Our colleagues are the beating heart and pride of our organisation. Everyone contributes towards our vision of a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities.

Our strong values of kindness, fairness, ingenuity and determination guide us – they are fundamental to who we are, wherever we are.

Equality diversity and inclusion is at the top of our agenda. We believe that a diverse, inclusive and engaged culture is vital; that everyone’s value should be recognised and respected.

We proactively challenge injustices, and are the only Trust in the North West to publicly recognise our commitment to becoming anti-racist and supporting our transgender and non-binary colleagues. We also have thriving staff networks to make sure everyone has a voice.

We’ve got big ambitions for the future and a clear path to get there. You’ll be supported to achieve and upskill, with opportunities to learn and progress.

We care for our colleagues and offer a range of health and wellbeing support; such as a dedicated wellbeing service, flexible working options for work-life balance, plus regular wellbeing sessions and courses.

With the referral team and Responsible Clinician, undertake assessment of patients referred to our service and feedback as required

Undertake comprehensive, patient-focused, nursing assessment and co-produce care plans in consultation with the service user and their families and carers

Undertake comprehensive risk assessment and formulate risk management plans with Service Users, their families and Carers,

Assist the Unit Manager in developing a service that will ensure that the needs of patients are met with regard to their age, spiritual, cultural, ethnic and sexual orientation

To assist the Unit Manager with the on-going development of the unit

In the absence of the manager, undertake responsibility for the day to day running of the unit

In consultation with the multi-disciplinary team, ensure high standards of individual care for patients and that they are fully consulted and involved in every aspect of their care

To provide management and clinical supervision to members of staff.

To conduct annual appraisals/IPDRs for staff members

To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and both statutory and non-statutory organisations involved with client care

To assist the Unit Manager in ensuring high quality of evidence-based practice is carried out by all staff within the unit

To participate in the recruitment process, as required.


This advert closes on Monday 4 Nov 2024

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Do you have an excellent understanding and extensive experience in SEND? If so, this may be the opportunity for you. We are looking for dedicated and passionate EHC Assessment and Review Officers for a 2 year fixed-term contract. The role is complex, fast paced, varied, and rewarding, working directly with parents, carers and professionals to co-produce Education Health Care plans, undertake work around updating of plans following annual review as well as seeking and supporting school placements. The Team works in line with all the requirements as set out in the SEND Code of Practice and our Officers require a strong knowledge of SEND legislation as well as a good understanding of how young people with SEND can be supported in Education. Due to the range of duties and high expectations for timeliness and communication the EHC Assessment and Review Team has to work very much as a team.

This role will require the successful candidate to be based at 3 Knowsley Place, opposite the Town Hall and to report to a Senior EHC Assessment and Review Officer. Normal hours of work are based around the usual business working week.

About Bury
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way

Benefits of working for Bury Council
To hear about the benefits for working with Bury Council, please visit A good employer | greater jobs
We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.
We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.

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Do you have an excellent understanding and extensive experience in SEND? Are you a skilled and compassionate leader? If so, this may be the opportunity for you. We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Senior EHC Assessment and Review Officer for a 2 year fixed-term contract. The role is complex, fast paced, varied, and rewarding, advising and guiding our EHC Officers, managing our most complex cases, including representing the LA at mediation and SENDIST appeal, and ensuring that our statutory work is of a high quality and legally compliant. The Team works in line with all the requirements as set out in the SEND Code of Practice and our Senior EHC Officers require a very strong knowledge of SEND legislation as well as an excellent understanding of how young people with SEND can be supported in Education. Due to the range of duties and high expectations for timeliness and communication the EHC Assessment and Review Team has to work very much as a team.

This role will require the successful candidate to be based at 3 Knowsley Place, opposite the Town Hall and to report to the EHC Assessment and Review Team Manager. Normal hours of work are based around the usual business working week.

About Bury
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way

Benefits of working for Bury Council
To hear about the benefits for working with Bury Council, please visit A good employer | greater jobs
We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.
We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.

Next steps

For an informal chat regarding the role please email ehc@bury.gov.uk or call 0161 253 5659 and a senior member of the team will contact you.

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A Full time 10 PA Inpatient Specialty Doctor Post to a female 22 Bed acute Mental health Ward

The role involves helping the consultant psychiatrist with daily tasks such as participation in ward reviews, mental health act paperwork and Tribunal related work. Supporting the junior doctors on the team alongside wider MDT working.

There are ample opportunities for career growth and development. It is expected that successful applicants participate in departmental management and clinical governance.

Alongside other senior trainees within the department the successful applicant will be expected to provide leadership and support to junior doctors within the department.

The post involves Inpatient service based on North Ward, Irwell unit single sex Female ward 22 beds capacity. The doctor will join a friendly, well-established inpatient working Age Psychiatry Service which altogether includes one full-time Consultant, one full-time speciality doctor and at least two trainee doctor-a GP trainee and an FY2 dr . The team works closely with CMHT sectors the EIT team and Home treatment team.





This is an exciting time to join the Trust and there are opportunities to contribute to the organisations' development including service redesign involving more integrated models of person centred care for our local community. Bury has a very strong teaching commitment and the post holder will be expected to contribute to the teaching of both mental health and non-mental health staff. There are close links to ongoing research projects within the service and academic links are encouraged.

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


This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Oct 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 30 Oct 2024

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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Contact: speakingup.pcft@nhs.net


This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Oct 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated dietitian looking to work within the acute adult team at Fairfield Hospital.

This permanent post provides an opportunity to work within specialist areas including stroke, parenteral nutrition and critical care. We have lots of opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills. You will also be able to develop and take part in staff teaching and training, and maintain your continuous professional development.

You will support and supervise student placements and Dietetic Assistants, as well as playing a key role in raising the profile of dietetics across the Care Organization and within the MDT.

You will be actively involved in the development, implementation and audit of patient care practices as part of Clinical Governance.

Main Responsibilities:
• To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
• To attend ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings as appropriate to ensure a co-ordinated approach to patient care.
• Decide priorities for own work area, balancing other patient related and professional demands, and ensure that these remain in accordance with specialty.
• To ensure the safe and timely discharge of patients on nutrition support and liaise with appropriate internal and external agencies.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in discussions concerning the running of the nutrition and dietetic service.
• Participate in the achievement of dietetic department objectives



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 Wednesday 30 Oct 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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 Sunday 17 Nov 2024

RAPID RESPONSE BURY

About the role

Within Bury Adult Services we are seeking to employ a Support Workers to work in the Rapid Response Team.

Working for the Rapid Response Team is very rewarding career, as you can make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable adults. There will be an induction and training plan in place.

The Rapid Response Service is a community based short term service that supports adults, including those with complex needs, who are in crisis and require urgent, short-term support.

You will support people in daily living tasks including personal care, and in the use of aids and personal equipment. Working as part of a small team, you will encourage and motivate people and assist them to build their confidence and achieve their personal goals.

Our service operates 24/7 365 days a year.

The AM shift is 9am till 2pm (subject to change if service needs require it)

The PM shift is 5 pm till 10 pm. (subject to change if service needs require it)

You must hold a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle along with the relevant business insurance.

About Bury
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way

Benefits of working for Bury Council
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We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.
We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.

Next steps

For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Nicola Withers on 0161 253 6267.

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