Total 17 job vacancies by Pennine Care NHS FT

Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner Link Worker, Bury CAMHS.

Do you want to be part of an innovative, dynamic organisation that is committed to delivering the best care by the best people? We are looking to appoint people who are as passionate as we are about high quality care.

As part of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health partnership

in Bury, the post holder will undertake a wide range of duties to develop support and make strong links with partner agencies, including local schools. The Link Worker will provide a key facilitation role in developing collaborative working between CAMHS Minds and local schools/colleges. The main aim of this role is to provide levels of support and advice that will lead to a reduction in the need to refer to CAMHS, but ensuring those children and young people with the most serious needs have easy access to mental health services. This role will be based within our Single Point of Access.

The post holder will also be responsible supporting the management of a new Single Point of Access enabling parents, teachers, education psychology services, school support staff and other professionals across all children’s and young people’s services to get easy access to advice, support and urgent care, where necessary

The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate excellent understanding of the delivery of the child and adolescent mental health services link role and have the ability to engage with children and young people and families and to develop pathways into third sector and partner agencies.

The post holder will also have experience in screening referrals and decision making in terms of appropriate pathways, along with excellent risk management skills. They will also have duty responsibilities as part of the role.



The Service:

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment, flexibility and responsiveness ensuring safe and timely care for young people and their families.

The successful candidate will join a busy multi-disciplinary CAMHS team which includes nurses, psychologists, social workers and psychiatrists. You will have the benefit of being sometimes being co-located with partner services for children and families. A key focus of the service leadership team will be implementing transformation that ensures timely access to high quality care. Our vision is for our local community to be well equipped to support the young people of Bury to grow up with good emotional health and wellbeing.

We work closely with our partners in education, children’s services and the 3rdsector to achieve the recently developed ambitious Local Transformation Plan for CAMHS services. This plan provides us with the guide and resources to begin delivering our vision of having CAMHS workers available in new ways, and working closely with children’s universal and targeted services in each of our locality areas.

If you enjoy working intensively with young people who present with a variety of different mental health and social needs, and you can manage complex cases and systems, we would welcome your application. You would have access to regular team and individual supervision and we would support your training needs.

The support and wellbeing of the workforce are the foundations on which we grow our services to ensure children and young people receive the best care possible. We have strong links with our local Universities and are active in the North West CYP IAPT collaborative and the Greater Manchester iThrive programme. You will receive robust clinical supervision to help you achieve the high standards of care we aspire to deliver. Your development is our development and we will invest in you and your future.


This advert closes on Thursday 5 Dec 2024

We have an exciting opportunity to appoint a Band 7 CBT pathway lead for Bury CAMHS.

The post holder will be qualified in CBT and CBT supervision or have an interest in pursuing accredited CBT supervision training. The postholder will have experiencing line managing mental health professionals, and will have the following responsibilities:

· To manage and develop the stepped care, high intensity CAMHS service for this age group (age 5 up to 18 years)

· To manage CAMHS clinicians and provide supervision for team members undertaking assessment and a range of interventions / managing caseloads.

· To develop and implement therapeutic plans of care for children and young people with mental health needs.

· Supporting the service to deliver training and consultation to other children’s agencies.

· To liaise with other agencies regarding the implementation of care plans and the management of risk for children and young people.

· To promote and support mental health awareness in agencies supporting children and young people.



The successful candidate will be able to work effectively in senior clinical leadership position, have excellent communication skills, welcome a challenge and have a real desire to make a difference to the care we provide to the child and adolescent age group inclusive of evolving models of care and modernisation of mental health services.

You should be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and have a flexible approach.

You must have experience of working and delivering CBT to a wide range of clinical presentations including working in the field and child and adolescent mental health.



The CAMHS Care Hub within Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust has an active and innovative staff development strategy. Working for CAMHS within the trust means that you will access to in house training, such as shadowing staff across different care pathways, accessing training around different evidence based psychological approaches and having opportunities to further your own training needs through a robust CPD policy. Support with accessing trust wide training for managers, including accessing complaints training, interviewing and recruiting staff training and clinical supervision training.

We have a robust supervision policy which ensures that clinical and managerial supervision are delivered by different people for each clinician and we also provide specialist clinical supervision where necessary in order for people to maintain or work towards accreditation in therapeutic modalities where their role requires it.

We are committed to ensuring the psychological wellbeing of our staff as well as our patients and as such have a staff wellbeing strategy in place across the CAMHS Care hub; Bury CAMHS have developed a staff wellbeing plan by staff and for staff working in the team.

For further information:

Please contact Paris Thompson, Operational Manager, 0161 716 1100

please see above information for role details


This advert closes on Monday 2 Dec 2024

** 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

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

** 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 16 Sep 2024

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 11 Sep 2024

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to make a full time appointment for a Speciality Doctor to work in the well-established Mental Health Liaison Team based at Fairfield Hospital Bury. This is a substantive appointment. The appointee will have a role in consolidating the developments that have occurred within this service recently helping the service continue to develop in order to meet the ‘Core 24’ standards defined by the Department of Health.

These include clinical, liaison, educational, managerial and service evaluation roles. Clinical work will include assessment and interventions with patients in the Acute Trust and involve working with an expanding multidisciplinary liaison mental health team. The team will promote the development of skills in this area within the Acute Trust and pathway development.

The post holder will join the existing consultant liaison psychiatrists and liaison mental health team with the aim of improving the standard of care provided to acute Trust patients. There will be close links with the liaison mental health developments across both Pennine Care and Greater Manchester.

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.

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to make a full time appointment for a consultant psychiatrist to work in the well-established Mental Health Liaison Team based at Fairfield Hospital Bury. This is a substantive appointment. The appointee will have a lead role in consolidating the developments that have occurred within this service recently helping the service continue to develop in order to meet the ‘Core 24’ standards defined by the Department of Health.

This is a rewarding and exciting post within a highly supportive environment and you will be working within a dynamic and responsive team.

You will be welcomed and supported in developing your skills and contributions to the borough, the wider organisation and beyond.

Key Responsibilities of the Post:

These include clinical, liaison, educational, managerial and service evaluation roles. Clinical work will include assessment and interventions with patients in the Acute Trust and involve working with an expanding multidisciplinary liaison mental health team. The team will promote the development of skills in this area within the Acute Trust and pathway development


This advert closes on Thursday 5 Sep 2024

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

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

What’s it like working for Bury MHST?

The below statements have been provided by bury MHST staffs:

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

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

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

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

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

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



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For further information, please contact:

Faye Kirk, Operational Manager Bury MHST

fayekirk@nhs.net




This advert closes on Monday 19 Aug 2024

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

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

What’s it like working for Bury MHST?

The below statements have been provided by bury MHST staffs:

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

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

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

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

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

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



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For further information, please contact:

Faye Kirk, Operational Manager Bury MHST

fayekirk@nhs.net




This advert closes on Monday 19 Aug 2024

Do you want to be part of an innovative, dynamic organisation that is committed to delivering the best care by the best people? We are looking to appoint people who are as passionate as we are about high quality care.

The successful candidate will need the ability to work autonomously within the context of a multi-disciplinary team approach and undertake specific work with young people and their families. Excellent assessment skills and the ability to formulate clinical decisions and management plans are essential, including assessment and management of risk.

The role will be within Bury CAMHS initial assessment team, assessing and formulating treatment plans for young people. This will involve both urgent and routine mental health assessments alongside neurodevelopmental assessments.

You will strive to achieve the best for every young person, show commitment to delivering evidence based practice and have the capability of making clinical decisions around complex and emotive issues, supported by knowledge of relevant legislation and safeguarding in relation to the client group. You will monitor and evaluate treatment offered to service users adhering to professional and Trust guidelines and using routine outcome measures related to service development and reporting. You must be an excellent communicator, be flexible, self motivated and have a willingness to build links with colleagues across team and agencies.



This is a busy multi-disciplinaryCAMHSteam which includes nurses, psychologists, social workers and psychiatrists. You will have the benefit of being co-located with partner services for children and families. A key focus of the service leadership team will be implementing transformation that ensures timely access to high quality care. Our vision is for our local community to be well equipped to support the young people of Bury to grow up with good emotional health and wellbeing. We work closely with our partners in education, children’s services and the 3rdsector to achieve the recently developed ambitious Local Transformation Plan forCAMHSservices. This plan provides us with the guide and resources to begin delivering our vision of havingCAMHSworkers available in new ways, and working closely with children’s universal and targeted services in each of our locality areas.

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. Were really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure were a great place to work.

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

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



Please note, this role is within the teams initial assessment team and therefore confidence and skills within assessment and formulating treatment plans is essential.


This advert closes on Monday 5 Aug 2024

** 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 Thursday 1 Aug 2024

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 Tuesday 30 Jul 2024

Irwell Unit - North and South ward are recruiting now!

We are currently recruiting for our male and female inpatient wards (single sex). We are currently seeking to recruit band 5 staff nurses on a permanent contract to complement the staffing team that is already in place. You will be part of a thriving ward which is committed to providing a high level of quality care to the patients they work with.

South ward is a 22 bedded male acute ward based in Bury at Fairfield General Hospital. Within the team on South ward, we have a range of nursing experience working with us from senior nurses, staff nurses, and Healthcare Support Workers. We have an inpatient Consultant Psychiatrist who is dedicated to only South ward and they are supported by a staff grade, GP trainee and Foundation Year Doctor. We also have a Psychologist that covers both our inpatient wards and they are very keen to be involved in patient Psychosocial work and trauma informed care. We currently have 2 Occupational Therapists who cover our wards to support patients in their progress from hospital to the home environment.



You will be involved in provide a high level of safe and effective care. Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, adhere to all Trust policies, procedures and guidelines, and liaise with the multidisciplinary team Provide mentorship to others





We are very keen to develop Quality Improvement within our inpatient services. We have recently completed a QI project with the Royal College of Psychiatry around Sexual Safety and were very successful in implementing changes to our wards to ensure that sexual safety was maintained for our staff and patients. We are currently finalising a QI project to reduce violence and aggression and looking forward to finalising this project very soon, we also restrictive practice lead who work with our inpatient staff to ensure that the least restrictive option is always explored and educating the team and patient around restrictive practice.

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 Thursday 25 Jul 2024

Job Summary

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

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

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

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

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

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


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


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


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


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


This advert closes on Monday 17 Jun 2024

Post: Band 5 Occupational Therapist

Location/Base: CAMHS in patents.

Job Summary
To plan and implement individualised Occupational Therapy assessments,
interventions and therapeutic groups to service users aged 13 – 18 years who are
inpatients within the CAMHS wards. To collaboratively work with service users and
members of the multidisciplinary team in establishing clear goals and
recommendations that will assist in the recovery process whilst people are resident
on the acute wards and during the transition period back into the community.





To work as part of an integrated multi-professional team, ensuring good
communication and working relationships with other professionals in hospital and
in the community.
• Contribute to the induction, training or education of a variety of staff, students or
volunteers.
• Maintain confidentiality and a high professional standard in client care at all times
in line with the COT code of practice.
• To be prepared to work flexible hours occasionally if this is required to meet the
needs of the service.



Please see attached job spec for more details

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

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

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

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


This advert closes on Monday 13 May 2024