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Are you passionate about patient care and dedicated to making a difference? We're looking for Registered Nurses to join our dynamic team at King's Mill Hospital.

We are seeking first level registered nurses to work in our Discharge Lound. You'll need to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills and an understanding of individualised patient care.

Patients are transferred to the Discharge Lounge from the Emergency Department, Admission Units, Inpatient Medical/Surgical Wards, Day Case, and Clinic areas. Our primary goal is to free up bed capacity as soon as possible within the trust to facilitate patient flow from the front door while still maintaining a safe and compassionate environment for patients who are still waiting to leave the Trust.

The Discharge Lounge at Sherwood Forest Hospital provides a warm and caring environment in which medically fit patients can safely await discharge home or transfer to an alternative setting.

Apply now to join our team at King's Mill Hospital!

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.

We would love you to join us.

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.






This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

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This is a full time opportunity for an individual who has an aspiration to provide patient care by ensuring that our patients get the right medicine at the right time. This role will involve working in an acute hospital setting, liaising with clinicians and working within multi-disciplinary teams.

Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust Pharmacy Department are currently recruiting for a self-motivated individual to join our Intermediate Dispensing Pharmacy Assistant cohort. Offering a unique training opportunity within the Dispensary, in an acute hospital pharmacy based at Kings Mill Hospital.

You will undertake a one year placement which incorporates both day release for virtual College attendance and on-the job learning and experience to gain a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Apprenticeship. Due to the number of hours required to complete the course, you will be required to undertake work at home. This will be a minimum of 10 hours per month. You will need to meet the following essential qualifications:

4 GCSEs or equivalent including Grade D/3 or above and they must include Maths and English Language. (Certificates are required)

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.

Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.

To be able to meet this challenge you must also be approachable, hard working, have good communication and interpersonal skills, enjoy working with people, have a good attention to detail, have a willingness to learn and passion for patient centred care.

In return you will join a dedicated, forward thinking department. You will gain experience in aspects of pharmacy services including dispensing for wards and outpatients and provision of advice to patients on actions and uses of medicines. You must be able to work as part of a team and demonstrate good organisation and time management skills in order to be able to manage both work and study deadlines.

If you enjoy a challenge, love learning new things and want to work as part of a supportive, hardworking and friendly team, this could be the role that you are looking for.

Please note that this post is a 15 month fixed term contract to enable college enrolment and completion of the End Point Assessment.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Cheryl Smith, Pharmacy Technician Team Manager: Technical Workforce Development and Training

01623 622515 ext 6155, cheryl.smith27@nhs.net


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

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GMMH are looking to recruit an experienced and dynamic individual into the role of perinatal outreach practitioner for an exciting new team working to bridge the gap between inpatients and community perinatal services.

The Outreach Practitioner will be a member of the Specialist Perinatal Outreach Team, providing outreach services across the wider Greater Manchester area for those in the perinatal period.

The Outreach Practitioner will have a personal case load and will be responsible for assessment, formulation and prescribing of care planning including discharge planning within agreed protocols. They will be providing support to complex cases and ensuring that both mother/birthing person and baby receive the best care. Providing the opportunity to support patients in the community who are vulnerable to admission to Andersen ward mother and baby unit (MBU) and be able to facilitate early and safe discharge.

The post holder will have the knowledge of or a passion for perinatal mental health, and will advise the multi-disciplinary team on expert, safe and effective models of care and treatment.

The post holder will effectively require working across the range of services as determined by service user need.

The successful practitioner is required to be qualified as either a registered nurse, occupational therapist or social worker and be registered with the relevant governing body.

The Practitioner will work closely with the ward and community MDT to identify patients who would befit from working with the outreach team, perform home visits at times on a lone working basis, manage and triage referrals into the ward and the outreach team, act in the role of bed management for Andersen ward mother and baby unit. The post would ideally suit someone with experience of working with families during the perinatal period or a passion for working, learning and developing in this area.

The outreach team also facilitate safe discharge from the ward, developing robust crisis and contingency plans to support leave and eventual discharge from the ward. Once discharged from the ward, the teamwork with mothers/birthing people and their families to offer ongoing support.

The outreach team will also support mothers/birthing people in the community who are vulnerable to admission to the MBU providing short term interventions alongside the patients allocated care coordinator within the wider specialist perinatal community service.

The successful practitioner will need to be flexible within the period of Monday to Friday 9am until 7pm, with a shift pattern to meet the needs of the population.

The successful practitioner is required to be qualified as either a registered nurse, occupational therapist or social worker and be registered with the relevant governing body.

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

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

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

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

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

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card Discounts


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

This post presents a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced pharmacist motivated by the desire to improve patient care to perform this key position within the MDT. The role demands an organised, flexible individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work on their own initiative. Please see attached job description and person specification Staff benefits Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!

To be able to meet this challenge you must also be approachable, hard working, have good communication and interpersonal skills, enjoy working with people, have a good attention to detail, have a willingness to learn and passion for patient centred care. In return you will join a dedicated, forward thinking department. You will gain experience in aspects of pharmacy services including dispensing for wards and outpatients and provision of advice to patients on actions and uses of medicines. You must be able to work as part of a team and demonstrate good organisation and time management skills in order to be able to manage both work and study deadlines. If you enjoy a challenge, love learning new things and want to work as part of a supportive, hardworking and friendly team, this could be the role that you are looking for. Please note that this post is a 15 month fixed term contract to enable college enrolment and completion of the End Point Assessment. For further details / informal visits contact: Cheryl Smith, Pharmacy Technician Team Manager: Technical Workforce Development and Training 01623 622515 ext 6155, cheryl.smith27@nhs.net

Beauty Merchandiser – Flexible

Updating and re-sequencing make up stands in major high street retailers, working with leading brands such as L’Oréal Paris, Nyx Professional Make Up, Max Factor, Rimmel and Maybelline.

Momentum Instore have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Beauty Merchandiser on a flexible basis, working 8-hour days Monday to Friday as and when we have projects (2025).

We have a busy 6 weeks from the start of January 2025 (schedules of work to be given in December) and are looking for key people in your location. Paid training days will take place in December and paid before Christmas.

Work throughout 2025 on a project-by-project basis.

Role and Responsibilities


Visiting retailers and updating the stand
Moving parts around and resequencing stock according to a new planogram
Changing over the visuals
Maintaining the stand, keeping it looking fresh for customers that visit the store
Travelling to your depot* for kit collection, which is paid time.


What will I get in return?


Training: Provided in full and you are paid – This will be in December and paid before Christmas
Work: Assignment basis, under own supervision



Travel: Regionally, 50 to 80 miles of your home
Location: Field Based – working in various high street retailers
Hours: 8 hr days
Pay Rate: £14.50 per hour plus expenses (fuel/parking etc.)
Equipment: Uniform, Company van (for business use only), and PPE are all provided where applicable
Flexibility: Work when you are available on a variety of projects


Apply now, or for further information about the Beauty Merchandiser role please email: enquiries@momentuminstore.com

* Depots in Dunstable LU5, Reddish SK5, Loughborough LE11, Newport NP19 and Livingston EH54

It’s an exciting time to join Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. We are recruiting for a Junior sister / Charge Nurse band 6 to join our dynamic Paediatric Critical Care (PCC) team that sits within the Division of, Paediatric Critical Care, Anaesthetics and Complex Medicine (Paediatric Oncology, Haematology, Stem Cell Transplant and Gene Therapy).

We’re looking for a motivated and passionate individual to bring enthusiasm and excellence to our team which provides a broad range of high-quality, specialist services to our patients and supporting the team to be the best that they can be. The post holder will report to the Senior Sisters and Lead Nurse, providing visible leadership across a clinical service setting, monitoring and maintaining professional high standards. S/he is an innovative and dynamic practitioner committed to improving the patient/client experience, improving standards of care and services, leading the nursing contribution within PCC in line with the Group Nursing & Midwifery Strategy and Values and Behaviours.

The post holder is responsible for ensuring immediate care to critically ill children and their families, and will work primarily within the Paediatric Critical Care Clinical Specialist Unit, namely the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), the Paediatric High Dependency Unit (PHDU), and the North West and North Wales Transport Service (NWTS). The post holder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care for these patients supporting and guiding junior staff in the process. S/he will provide direct patient care and have detailed clinical knowledge of the specialist areas. The post holder will assist the senior Sister/Charge Nurse in ensuring that high standards of quality of care are delivered and maintained. The post holder will act as a positive role model within the department for staff, patients and families. The post holder will deputise for the senior sister/ charge nurse as required and along with the Critical Care Registrar act as a first responder bleep holder in clinical emergency calls within RMCH. The post holder will support evidenced based care within the clinical teams. S/he will contribute to the improvement of standards to care through the development of all staff groups, participating in audit and research, teaching and supporting colleagues and the provision of effective leadership.







MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.



To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.


Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

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About the role

You will be responsible for promoting the health, safety and well-being of all learners studying at WKC. You will provide information, advice, and support to learners with a range mental health and wellbeing issues. You will be responsible for providing one-to-one support and referring to relevant mental health agencies. You will be part of a team delivering group activities to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. This is a fixed term role until 30th June 2025.



About you

With appropriate experience and qualifications reflecting a strong background in mental health and safeguarding support, you will have a track record of working with and supporting vulnerable young people in an educational, youth or social service setting. You must have the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including with students, parents/carers, you will have experience of managing caseloads, carrying out risk assessments, writing support plans, dealing with crisis intervention and delivering training.



For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the Job Description.



About Us:

Capital City College Group is London's largest further education college group. We comprise three of London's largest most popular colleges - City and Islington College, Westminster Kingsway College and the College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London - and we are committed to success through equality and diversity.



Closing date: 17th November 2024
Interview date: TBC



We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.



We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of young people and adults and follow Safer Recruitment processes. All successful candidates will need to complete a DBS check, with some roles requiring an Enhanced check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences.



We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all our activities for everyone who learns and works here. We respect and value differences and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!

An exciting opportunity to join our Supportive & Palliative care team at Wythenshawe hospital. You will be working with a team of highly specialised Clinical Nurse Specialists, supporting patients with Palliative and EOLC needs.

The post holder will be expected to provide detailed specialist knowledge and care to the patient and their carers. They will act as a source of specialist advice in the nursing management of patients in their specialist area who require a high level of judgement, discretion and decision making whilst as an in-patient/outpatient or in a setting external to the
Trust. The post-holder will provide education and training to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.

You will also be working with the Macmillan organisation. You will be
supported by an expert team in an environment where training and developing opportunities are actively encouraged in order to meet the clinical needs of the role/patient cohort and the Trust’s philosophies. The team operate a seven day service across the acute setting.

We offer a comprehensive induction programme and you will have appraisals on a regular basis with a view to developing knowledge and skills.
With the development of your clinical leadership skills, you will need to demonstrable the ability to influence the practice of others through
teaching and service improvement.

Create an environment in which individuals take ownership for their professional development.

Establish & maintain a learning environment within the service of responsibility.

Provide & develop specialist teaching which will include practical & theoretical sessions to nursing, medical staff, other health care professionals & primary care in their own specialty & in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

Participate & undertake research & audit to enhance & demonstrate evidence based practice.

Provide specialist care, knowledge & expertise, whilst being continually aware of the importance of empowering colleagues to ensure dissemination of knowledge & best practice.

Advise & support patients to manage their symptoms, giving highly specialist advice as appropriate.

Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in their specialty.

Assess, plan, prioritise, implement & evaluate nursing interventions to meet patient's needs.

Undertake comprehensive health care needs of patients, changing treatment plan as necessary.

Promote effective leadership at all times.

Manage effective multidisciplinary teamwork.

Deal personally with patients, relatives or visitors who make a compliant in line with Trust policy.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!


This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024

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Would you like a rewarding role with a multi award-winning care company? We are seeking a Registered General Nurse to lead our team of care workers, providing exceptional care for our residents. You will be working in a vibrant community, providing nursing support to older people and people with dementia.

This post is working 40.25 hours per week on night shifts from 8pm, which will include some weekends. Shifts work on a 2 week rolling rota of 4 days in week 1 and 3 shifts in week 2.

What you’ll be doing:

Managing a team of carers, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring we deliver an exceptional level of care for our residents. You’ll plan and monitor care which promotes the emotional, physical, and social wellbeing of every individual we look after. Some of your duties will include:

Preparation of care plans to meet individual needs
Overseeing drug storage, administration, ordering and recording
Appropriate assessment and induction of staff and residents
Deputising in absence of senior manager

What we are looking for:

Experience leading an effective and motivated team within the health or social care sector, demonstrating evidence of promoting best practice in Safeguarding adults.
RGN or RMN, registered with NMC
Good communication, literacy, and numeracy
Active practice of administering medicine & understanding of regulations
Able to work in accordance with National Care Standards and GSCC Code of Conduct

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Staff Nurse Acute Medical Unit
Band 5
Permanent contract


The post holder will assess plan and evaluate patient care, supporting in the provision of clinical expertise, while acting as a role model. They will assist in the effective management of the clinical area,acting in a manner consistent with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, carrying out his/her duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

The post holder will lead, support, supervise and teach staff where appropriate.

To assess plan and evaluate patient care, supporting in the provision of clinical expertise, while acting as a role model.

To assist in the effective management of the clinical area.

The post holder must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical decision making skills.

Excellent communication skills are required to ensure that patients, relatives and the multi-disciplinary team are able to understand the often complex needs of the patients.





Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
• Safety
• Care
• Respect
• Communication
• Learning

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.


















The post holder must demonstrate competence in a wide range of expanded roles including: Venepuncture, cannulation, ECG recording & basic interpretation, requesting and obtaining pathology samples, utilising PGDs.

The post holder must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical decision making skills.

Excellent communication skills are required to ensure that patients, relatives and the multi-disciplinary team are able to understand the often complex needs of the patients.

To complete Trust documentation/liaise with all agencies if any suspicions arise regarding the possibility of any Safeguarding Adult/Children issues.

Maintain effective communication within the team by ensuring that information is transmitted at handover and is documented either in the notes, appropriate folders or on the computer system as deemed necessary.

All documentation relating to a patients episode within the department is to be recorded accurately in the patient’s notes/computer system for future referencing as required.

Assist in maintaining a calm, efficient and cost effective service.

Assist in Co-ordinate/facilitate new staff’s orientation into the department.

Undertake individual responsibilities as delegated to the post holder.


This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is an international leader in cancer research and development and is one of the largest cancer treatment centres of its kind in Europe.

We are very pleased to offer this post doc opportunity for a fixed term basis to join our R&I division as a ANP/Nurse Fellow.

The purpose of the post is for a post-doctoral Nurse/ Allied Health Professional to lead and conduct research and integrate findings into practice and deliver the Trust’s plan to increase high quality patient-centred research.

The post-holder will be expected to conduct and engage in all aspects of research activity, implement routine monitoring of unmet needs into the teenage and young adult (TYA) Late effects service and collect pilot data required for completing competitive external funding applications.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours and are able to role model and lead by example. You must be self-motivated and be able to motivate teams and groups, and lead through authenticity and compassion.

An informal visit to discuss the post is highly recommended and encouraged. Please also see the supporting documents to support with your application.

The post-holder will lead applications for research grants and fellowships to secure funding for further research. They will be responsible for delivering projects within specified time frames and disseminate research findings in conference presentations and writing high quality papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

The post holder will develop strategic links with other Christie research groups and external organisations such as Manchester BRC, Universities and other health organisations and charities. The post holder will continue to develop the Christie’s capacity to develop a pipeline of research leaders to meet national ambitions.

The post holder will be responsible for the effective management of defined research associates within Christie Patient Centred Research and trainee researchers such as PhD supervision.

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

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

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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES



Planning and organisational duties:
• Provide professional and management leadership to support the development of clinical research activity for defined staff.
• Supports with the development and implementation of the R&I strategy and objectives.
• Supports with the design and implementation of relevant strategies within the trust including the NIHR Nursing strategy, and Trust Nursing & AHP Strategy
• Maintain responsibility for professional registration and practice through continuing personal development and undertaking annual appraisals.
• Maintain ICH/GCP competence.
• Oversee and ensure quality data management and data handling
• Maintain personal standards of conduct and behaviour consistent with Trust and professional codes of conduct.
• Maintain clinical competence through regular peer review of evidence based practice with medical consultant supervisor or by undertaking revalidation processes.
• Liaise and collaborate with relevant organisations such as charitable partners, and other bodies such as MCRC, Tessa Jowell Foundation, and NIHR.
• Be aware of the policies, procedures and philosophies of the Trust, understanding health and safety requirements and ensure that all duties and responsibilities are carried out within these guidelines.



Support equality and value diversity
• Ensure all Trust-wide policies and practices are adhered to and implemented within teams.
• Manage and report any risk issues to the Divisional Associate Chief Nurse in a timely manner



Patient / service user related duties
• Be an expert practitioner and clinical role model in the field of oncology nursing, with specific expertise in clinical research and the development of protocol defined follow-up care involving the patient management and monitoring of late effects.
• Be an advocate and role model for developing and delivering care that is responsive to changing requirements, informed by an understanding of local population health needs, agencies and networks.
• Use advanced clinical skills in the assessment and management of patients in collaboration with relevant clinical teams. This includes obtaining informed consent, history taking, systematic physical examination, requisition and interpretation of appropriate clinical investigations and formulation of clinical management plans.
• Communicate highly complex and sensitive information to patients and their significant others, this may include results of scans or other investigations, management options and prognosis.
• Liaise with the patient’s GP and recruit support from other relevant services as required to meet the needs of the patients.
• Prepare accurate and concise records and reports, both verbal and written.
• Contribute to clinical and research governance processes, including adverse incident reporting and the investigation and the management of complaints as appropriate.
• Act on professional judgement about when to seek help, demonstrating critical reflection on own practice, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and openness to change.
• Ensures patients and their families are treated with dignity and respect and information is conveyed to them in a timely and understandable manner
• Monitor the quality and timeliness of nursing care and service provision in accordance with relevant professional and local standards
• Responsible for providing senior nursing advice across areas of the Trust as required, including participation in Duty Manager rota for evenings, weekends and bank holidays.



Responsibilities for information resources
• Can use a variety of clinical research related information systems including CWP, R-PEAK
• Produce and utilize reports to manage team performance, including, but not limited to, HR, Financial, patient recruitment, and other KPI’s.
• Ensure teams are involved with, and influences trust Digital strategies in relation to the requirement of the R&I division
• Responsible for providing accurate and timely records on patient care and performance IT based systems.
• Development of audits and analysis of working practices and trends to support improvements in performance in relation to quality and patient experience.
• Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained.



Responsibilities for human resources
• Contribute as appropriate to the development of nursing research within the Research and Innovation Division and to research to build and develop the TYA Late Effects service.
• Be highly visible in the TYA and brain tumour clinical areas, engaging with all disciplines.
• Provide professional, clinical and academic leadership to other nurses/AHPs and other professionals as appropriate within the scope of the role.
• Lead on clinical audit and service evaluation, and contribute to clinical service re-design including evaluation of own practice and demonstrate the impact of research on service function and effectiveness, (e.g use research findings to develop and integrate policies and procedures for effective evidence-based patient centred service delivery).
• Take a proactive role in shaping the development of service improvement, managing change in conjunction with key stakeholders as appropriate
• Contribute to local, regional and national clinical networks including specialty groups and key stakeholders.
• Actively and independently search out research funding opportunities and apply for these funds.
• Act as an ambassador of the nursing profession, ensure self and others practice to the highest professional standards.
• Responsible for the informal and formal appraisal of direct line report staff and for ensuring that they are trained, supported and developed accordingly.
• Ensure that all direct line report staff have clear and agreed performance objectives that support the delivery of the Directorate and the wider Divisional and Trust objectives
• Participate in training and development activities that are relevant to the job role.
• Work with Trust R&I department and research staff to ensure regulatory and governance frameworks are adhered to.
• Participates with service/specialty teams in the development of policy, processes and business plans at Directorate/Service level.
• Represent and provide nursing expertise and advice to business and operational discussions, meetings and forums.
• Responsible for recognising service requirements and ensuring these are communicated to the Directorate/Specialty teams and Divisional Associate Chief Nurse.
• Ensuring that all staff practice in accordance with statutory and corporate policies; including those specific to patient safety.
• To be aware of, comment on and/or actively participate in changes on policies, procedures or service developments.
• To embrace and support line management and the department in making service improvements effective within the workplace



Responsibility for financial resources
• Develop business plans to secure funding for the provision of resources as required
• Ensure appropriate use of trust funds in line with SFI’s.
• Ensure oversight and active management of aged debt within teams.
• Ensure safe and efficient use of equipment, resources and consumables always.
• Within sphere of responsibility ensure self and line-report staff manage pay and non-pay resources efficiently and effectively, and in accordance with corporate standards, procedures, policies and objectives. Include formulating and delivering remedial action plans where adverse variances arise.



Research
• The post holder will lead and develop protocol ideas through liaison with clinical professionals across the Trust and University partners.
• Work towards transition from Co-investigator to Principle Investigator in the design and conduct of primary research and systematic reviews where appropriate. 1.03 Support the strategic aims of Christie Clinical Academic Pathway (CCAP), Christie Patient Centred Research (CPCR), and wider Trust/MCRC strategy as a collaborator, working with other clinical and academic researchers to identify and participate in research opportunities, supported by the lead investigator of the CPCR research team.
• Facilitate collaborative links between clinical practice and research through proactive engagement, networking and close working relationships with academics, clinical and charitable partners and other researchers, working towards developing strategic approaches to research studies and in collaborations over joint proposals.
• Undertake own post-doctoral research: manage the research and ethics application process through national systems; manage the day to day running of the project; convene and chair meetings and ensure the research meets the objectives and deadlines.
• Disseminate best practice/research findings and quality improvement projects through appropriate media. For example, via local team and/or national/international presentations and peer reviewed publications
• Actively identify potential need for further research to strengthen evidence for best practice. This may involve acting as an educator, leader, innovator and contributor to research activity and/or applying for research funding.
• Be responsible for ensuring patient safety issues are paramount in developing and delivering research.
• Conduct the collection of sensitive research data optimising accuracy of data. Manage highly sensitive issues and provide emotional support to participants when discussing difficult and upsetting issues
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained in line with research protocols and GCP. Lead in making clinical decisions about management of sensitive patient disclosures during research interviews.


This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024

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To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!