Total 11 Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Wigan, WN1 2NN

A Vacancy at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.


The post holder will be responsible for providing clinical care for the patients in community for the Wigan Central and North. Additionally, the post-holder will be responsible for supporting and contributing to the development of the broader Older Adult team.

Undertake assessments of referrals/ admissions to the service.

Diagnose and formulate management plans in complex presentations.

Provide management in treatment resistant and complex presentations.

Assessment and management of risk including of vulnerability, suicide

risk, risks to health and safety and risk of harm to others.

Work in a collaborative way with multidisciplinary teams including

external partners.

Memory assessments – diagnosis and management.

Supporting Care Home Liaison Team.

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

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

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

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

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

For more details about this role and the responsibilities please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification.


This advert closes on Monday 18 Nov 2024

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A VERY PHYSICALLY DEMANDING ROLE AND REQUIRES THE CANDIDATE TO FILE, MOVE AND HANDLE LARGE QUANTITIES OF HEALTH RECORDS.

Whencompleting your supporting statement, please refer to the person spec, demonstrating in your application how you match all points, providing examples of experience, understandingand transferable skills.

The Health Care Operations Department are looking to recruit a Clinic Prep Clerk (37.5hrs) within the Prep Team based at the RAEI site, Wigan; however, you may be required to work on other sites if cover is needed.

The service operates Monday to Friday between 7am and 6pm and Saturdays between 8.30am and 3pm. You would be expected to be able to work flexible covering these hours.

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY



The post holder will provide full administrative support to the Outpatient Service Department, by the timely and accurate preparation of Outpatient clinics and reception of patients.

It is important to ensure patient’s needs are central to the delivery of the service, therefore it is important that you have first class customer service skills along with a professional telephone manner. and compliance with all appropriate policies and procedures.

Must be educated to GSCE level or equivalent / relevant experience and demonstrate keyboard skills.

It is necessary to be flexible and able to adapt quickly to change and altering work patterns. Will be covering various admin and clerical duties in line with service demands.

You must be a motivated, enthusiastic individual who possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work effectively within a team. You must also have knowledge of general office systems and protocols in a customer related environment.

Choose Well – Choose WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

The main duties of this role are
• To ensure that all patients’ case-notes are prepared and available in advance of the clinic in accordance with procedure
• To receive patients at reception and ensure that all patient demographic details are update both on HIS and in the case-notes.
• To book all patient follow-up appointments in accordance with clinic rules and deal with enquiries from the general public and other disciplines of staff regarding clinic bookings.
• To be responsible for the recording of all clinic outcomes and other information within agreed deadlines.
• To ensure case-notes are transported between areas in a secure and confidential manner in line with Caldicott guidance.
• To assist members of the medical and nursing staff with any queries during the course of the clinic.
• Deal with walk-in patients to clinic, ensuring that the patients’ case-notes are obtained and transported as quickly as possible.
• Provide outpatient clinic lists and booking summaries for consultants and nursing staff and produce patient labels as required.
• Action departmental post in a timely manner and ensure that all consultant correspondence is taken into clinic and returned to the appropriate person following clinic.
• Liaise with the Transport Department to ensure the deadlines for receipt and dispatch of case-notes is strictly adhered to.
• To provide cover when necessary.
• Receive and process telephone messages in accordance with instructions
• Utilise the Trust’s IT resources appropriately and in adherence to policies and procedures
• Maintain accurate, timely and legible records
• Responsibility for all records (including patient health, financial, personal and administrative) that they gather or use as part of their work within the Trust. The records may be paper, electronic, microfiche, audio or videotapes, x-ray images.
• Demonstrate effective communication using the spoken word to influence outcomes
• Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity of patients with hearing difficulties and where patient’s language is not English
• To provide any other duties that may be required relevant to this grade.


This advert closes on Monday 18 Nov 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a well-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Medical Secretarial Team as a Consultant PA to cover a maternity leave for approximately 9 months or until return of post holder. .

You will be working 37.5hrs hours per week within the Orthopaedic department at Wrightington Hospital.

This interesting & varied role requires you to work well on your own initiative whilst being committed to teamwork to ensure work is completed to meet Trust targets. Good communication skills & the ability to deal with confidential & sensitive issues in a professional manner are essential.

Candidates should hold an AMSPAR Diploma Qualification & RSA Level III in typewriting &/or medical audio transcription or be able to demonstrate experience in a similar role.



This vacancy is open to all internal and external candidates. NHS Employees should ideally secure their manager’s agreement for a secondment arrangement ideally prior to applying, as this will be a condition of any offer made.This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term basis, it has been established to provide cover for an employee on a maternity leave and the duration will be 9 months from December 2024 or when the substantive postholder returns. Whilst this post is advertised on a fixed term / secondment basis there is the potential that this post may become permanent in the future.

You will be working within a small team, managing office administration for the Consultant(s), junior doctors & Specialist Nurses they support, providing an efficient & effective PA service. You will act as the first point of contact for all forms of communication for the Consultant(s) & their team(s) & will be expected to organise & priorities their own workload

The post holder will work with other Consultant PA’s to ensure office administration for all the relevant consultants is covered. Supporting other Consultant PA teams, when required, & provide mentorship support to the Clinical Secretaries linked to their team.

Experience in using Microsoft office software is essential. Experience of utilising digital dictation, creating spreadsheets and scheduling of clinic/theatre lists is desirable.



Please note, shortlisting is based on the person specification, therefore, when completing your supporting statement, please refer to the person spec, demonstrating in your application how you match all points, providing examples of experience, understanding and transferable skills. Please also indicate all of the specialties that you have experience of typing for, where applicable.

Choose Well – Choose WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

On-Call

Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.

The main duties of this role are
• Providing a complete PA service including word processing, filing, audio typing, photocopying and the composition of letters. Prepares responses and requests for the Consultant and designated medical staff as appropriate.
• Distributing and prioritising incoming mail, using judgement and experience to decide which documents are to be passed directly to other areas for action and information.
• Undertaking administrative work at the request of the consultant or their team.
• Attending outpatient clinics and ward rounds as necessary and where appropriate.
• Providing the first point of contact for written and telephone enquiries, some of which may be sensitive, on behalf of the Consultant and their team, using judgement to establish the validity and priority of the contact.
• When notified of Consultant’s leave, ensure appropriate action is taken with regard to cancelling/reducing clinics and re-evaluating/rescheduling appointments in Consultant’s diary where appropriate.
• The production and distribution of patient/procedure lists, e.g. admissions, arranging and co-ordinating Domiciliary visits and assessments, theatre, outpatient procedures within the required timescales.
• Maintaining close working relationships between Consultant and patient where appropriate.
• Organising and co-ordinate multidisciplinary team meetings, arrange venue and take minutes where appropriate.
• Ensuring timely responses to Medico-legal reports/Insurance reports.
• Introducing and implementing new practices to enhance service development, i.e. developing protocols and procedures for improved patient services.
• Supervising new PA’s/secretaries/support staff and work experience students ensuring an effective office system is maintained.
• Compiling and distributing medical staff rotas and liaising with medical staffing about annual leave/sick leave arrangements where applicable.
• Ensuring all results of investigations are brought to the attention of the medical staff to be signed and uses own judgement and experience to highlight any that may need urgent action.
• Maintaining a diary of appointments and information relevant to medical staff.
• Ensuring accurate and up-to-date information for the Trust’s waiting list requirements.
• Ensuring adequate supply of stationery and equipment.
• Developing office, PA and secretarial practices to continually improve service delivery.
• Assisting colleagues in providing cross cover for the work of absent PA’s, including across sites, when necessary.
• Preparation of induction packs for Junior Doctors.
• Administration of duties in relation to new policies i.e. 18 week pathway inter provider transfer documentation, choose and book administration and patient choice bookings. Provide training to other staff, as appropriate, in relation to this requirement.
• Migration to digital dictation systems and re-organisation of workload to meet performance standards.
• The post holder is expected to act independently within occupational guidelines and decide when it is necessary to refer to their Manager.
• The post holder should exercise initiative commensurate with the role and it is vital that confidentiality is maintained at all times.


This advert closes on Tuesday 5 Nov 2024

A Vacancy at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


We have an exciting opportunity for a forward thinking and flexible individual, with previous management experience, to lead an operational arm of the Health Care Operations Directorate as directed and to act as nominated Deputy for the Health Care Operations Manager (HCOM) as required or in their absence.

It is essential that the post holder is flexible and able to cross cover sites as necessary.

Applicants should possess a management qualification or equivalent or working towards this and have demonstrable experience of working in an NHS environment, including evidence of working at a management level.

Candidates will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and provide evidence to support their planning and organisational skills in their current role. Ideally, you will have specialist knowledge across a range of operational work practices and an understanding of the NHS political agenda.

Knowledge of NHS computer systems is an essential requirement of the post together with an understanding of Trust policies and procedures.

Shortlisted candidates will be expected to deliver a short presentation at interview as part of the selection process.

The post holder will take an active role in the day-to-day operational delivery of the directorate services. They also will be expected to take an active role in the Trust’s corporate objectives leading on some Trust wide initiatives / developments.

The post holder will assist the HCOM with the effective delivery of elective access waiting time targets and booking systems corporately within the Trust, in line with current NHS directives and legislation. They will also assist the HCOM in the implementation of the highly complex change management programme to facilitate the Trust’s transition to digital patient communications and consultations.

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Duties and Responsibilities

Planning and Organisational Duties

· To raise the profile of booking services across the Trust.

· To lead and take responsibility for the development and implementation of Trust wide policies and procedures for the management of new booking systems, in line with national guidelines and local policy relating to patient access and booking.

· To lead the development and implementation of new initiatives as set out within the NHS choice agenda, monitoring their effectiveness liaising with colleagues from all disciplines, to ensure they are successfully developed and incorporated into mainstream management.

· Actively work towards eliminating waiting times in collaboration with other service managers across the Trust.

· Assist in the development and implementation of a Trust wide Access Policy ensuring accurate interpretation of national guidelines, and audit /monitor compliance of policy throughout the Trust.

· To ensure the implementation of robust booking systems across primary and secondary care, with responsibility for monitoring and auditing its success within the organisation.

· Interpret National policy appropriately in order to ensure achievement of Trust and National targets, implementing strategies that will ensure that all performance and activity targets will be achieved.

· Lead, organise and motivate staff, and be responsible for the overall performance and development of staff throughout the department.

· With the clinical teams, prepare plans which will contribute to the Trust wide Service Strategy.

· Represent the Trust internally and externally on matters relevant to the post providing advice on area of expertise.

· Oversee and monitor compliance of the appropriate booking of the 2 week cancer referrals ensuring targets are met.

· Work closely with consultants and service managers to ensure the provision of adequate capacity to meet the demands of the service across the inpatient and outpatient setting, and be responsible for ensuring recommendations for improved utilisation take place.

· Regularly undertake complex auditsto ensure Trust compliance with National targets and react and highlight problem areas.

Communications and Key Working Relationships

· To monitor patient access issues and produce reports for all Divisional Managers across the Trust as requested.

· To collaborate with Directorate Managers in the delivery of their area of the service.

· To work with the Directorate Mangers to review individual consultant activity in conjunction with the clinicians, providing complex information for discussion.

· To liaise with colleagues within the CCG assessing the impact on the Trust of reducing waiting lists, and the achievement of booking and choice targets.

· To promote and develop a multidisciplinary approach to the management of elective access, ensuring that each stage of the patient pathway is managed effectively.

· Take the lead in investigating and resolving complaints from patients and other service users providing appropriate advice and guidance where necessary.

· Maintain high profile links with all relevant stakeholders involved in the booking process both within the Trust and across local CCGs and Strategic Health Authorities.

· Ensure that systems are in place for the auditing of quality standards and patient information to facilitate continuous improvement.

· To contribute to the achievement of all Trust wide strategy and operational objectives.

· Provide analysis of and communicate service related information to Executive managers as required regarding capacity and activity position and compliance with national targets.

· Attend external and internal Trust meetings to act as an expert resource and to provide a 2 way channel of communication between staff and senior management.

· Audit and report on Waiting List information to ensure the Trust complies with National and local targets for patient access.

· Collaborate with internal and external auditors regarding the audit of the accuracy and quality of patient and systems data information.

Responsibility for Finance

· Budget holder for designated area of responsibility ensuring the overall budget achieves financial balance with the resource allocation.

· Ensure relevant resources are obtained to fund additional activity and new developments.

· To be responsible for the authorisation of expenditure and be accountable for expenditure within agreed budget limits.

· To be responsible for all procurement and maintenance of all physical assets of the department.

· Comply with the Trust’s Standing Financial Instructions with regard to business planning and budget management.

· Identification of cost improvements and service developments.

· Monitor the Health Care Operations’ budget in conjunction with the Divisional Accountant and provide the HCOM with continuous analysis and review of financial position and performance.

· Identify, implement, manage and monitor year on year cost improvement schemes.







Responsibility for Human Resources

· To ensure implementation and compliance with all Trust and Human Resource, Management Policies and Procedures for the Health Care Administration department

· Monitor that appropriate recruitment and selection takes place in accordance with Trust Policy.

· Manage the department’s sickness absence to within agreed limits and ensure that accurate records are kept and reported on.

· Provide leadership to staff and take management responsibility for designated team members.

· Manage staff resources efficiently ensuring appropriate deployment and re deployment of staff to meet service demands

· Complete Individual Performance Reviews and set realistic departmental and personal objectives for staff in line with organisation objectives and personal development

· Investigate all matters concerning staff discipline and staff grievances ensuring they are dealt with in accordance with Trust policy.

· Evaluate flexible working practices to ensure the responsiveness of the service to both staff and patients in line with the modernisation agenda

Responsibility for Health & Safety

Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 – the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

Responsibility for Teaching

· Implement within the department the Trust strategic training and development policy adhering to recommendations and directives

· Develop and implement Trust wide training / awareness documentation to ensure all Trust staff understand and comply with the Access Policy

· Promote an environment that supports staff through appropriate use of coaching and assessment.

· Identify own personal training objectives in line with annual individual performance review


This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Oct 2024

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a detail orientated individual looking to grow your career in finance? Do you want to make a difference in the education sector? The Rowan Learning Trust are seeking to appoint a dedicated Finance Assistant to join our dynamic central team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive team environment and contribute to the success and stability of our Trust.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management

• Input orders and invoices into the finance system
• Manage petty cash and process staff expense claims
• Handle credit card transactions and assist with accounts receivable, including raising invoices, chasing outstanding payments and reconciling payments

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Provide regular and timely cost centre reports
• Assist with month-end reviews of outstanding orders and reconciliations
• Prepare schedules and undertake general finance admin duties

Liaison and Communication

• Work internally with our schools and staff and with external agencies to manage financial queries and transactions
• Liaise with schools regarding trips, Peri Music, events, and charity monies collection and banking

Administration and Compliance

• Handle day-to-day finance admin tasks, including document management and ensuring GDPR compliance
• Assist with the security of all cash held in schools
• Annually prepare bulk requisitions for expected budget costs such as phones and utilities
• Deputise for the Finance Officer if required

About You:

Essential skills and experience

• GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C or above) or equivalent
• Previous financial background with knowledge of banking procedures, purchase and sales orders, and invoice processing
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong organisational skills and a methodical approach to tasks
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Professional approach with a keen eye for detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility in day-to-day working patterns
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality
• Enthusiasm for the work and a sense of humour
• Empathy with children

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience in creating and updating financial spreadsheets
• Working knowledge of IT packages for statistical and financial data presentation
• Experience in a local government financial environment
• Knowledge of education finance software

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a Trust that is dedicated to making a difference for its students and staff
• This is an impactful role - you will play a vital part in supporting our schools and helping to make a difference in education
• Every day is different, with a range of challenges to keep you engaged
• Local government pension scheme with generous employer contribution rates
• Support for further qualifications and your CPD
• A network of staff for sharing best practices
• A growing organisation with plenty of future career development opportunities

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced individual to join the Endoscopy team at RAEI as Unit Leader.

The Unit Lead needs to be passionate about delivering quality care, display excellent communication skills and provide exemplary leadership skills.

The candidate should be a role model displaying the positive values and behaviours of the organisation.

The Endoscopy Unit is currently undergoing an extension of the unit which is targeted to be completed by February 2025.

Please note you are required to hold NMC Registration to apply for this role.

Candidates are required to present original certificates for qualifications at interview stage.

The post holder will act as a role model to all team members in the delivery of a high standard of evidenced based nursing or midwifery care. They will utilise effective management and leadership skills in the operational management of department.

They will be responsible for the management of all nursing staff in the area from the selection and recruitment of staff to managing their personal and professional development. They will act as a role model and mentor to staff and students in establishing a positive learning environment where staff can develop to their full potential and work in conjunction with the deputy director of nursing and matron to implement the recommendations of the strategy for nurses and midwives.

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Planning and Organisational Duties
• Lead the team in providing evidence-based nursing/midwifery care ensuring that care is assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated utilising a patient centred approach to care
• Be responsible for reviewing and updating nursing care plans and documentation.
• To co-ordinate nursing activity in the unit environment and ensuring the smooth operational running of the unit.
• Responsible for ensuring that there are adequate staffing levels and appropriate skill mix to meet the needs of the unit.
• Ensure patient care is of a high standard.
• Facilitate regular meetings with staff in order to encourage the exchange and implementation of new ideas.
• Responsible for recognising and responding appropriately to situations which require immediate action.
• Deputise for the matron and participate in senior nurse rota.
• Ensure performance standards are met in accordance with agreed objectives.
• Manages effectively the use of allocated resources/funding.
• To lead the unit in the management of ward environment in order to meet Trust objectives for Risk Management and Health & Safety
• Manage own workload autonomously.
• Ensure that effective communication has been established with all disciplines, patients and relatives. Communicate very sensitive and distressing information to patients and their families. Ability to assess and advise patients in crisis situations and ensure that their needs are met by the whole team.
• Enables and supports colleagues in developing effective communication skills particularly in difficult situations.
• Acting a resource of professional knowledge for the multi-disciplinary team, patients and relatives through application of theory in practice.
• Participate in management of complaints and patient concerns at ward level referring to relevant departments when appropriate.
• Lead patient and public involvement in the ward area leading to service improvement.

Responsibility for Finance
• Responsible for managing the ward budget including early identification of potential budgetary pressure.
• Ensure that there are adequate provisions of equipment and stores.
• Authorised/Accountable signatory for the unit budget.

Responsibility for Human Resources
• Adhere to Trust policies and maintenance of the professional Code of Conduct.Responsible for management of staff within the unit. Actively involved in selection, recruitment and retention of staff
• Ensure that staff receive an annual appraisal/IPR and a personal development plan.
• Ensure that all staff have continual effective registration with NMC and are aware of NMC Code of Professional conduct.

Responsibility for Health & Safety
• Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 – the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

Responsibility for Teaching
• Lead in the orientation, development and identification of training needs of all members of ward team
• Take personal responsibility for own professional updating by maintaining knowledge and skills in accordance with professional and education requirements.
• Facilitate a supportive learning environment which enables all members of a team to develop.
• Promotes the nursing and midwifery strategy and encourages staff to be involved in achievement of standards.


This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Oct 2024

A Vacancy at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


We are looking to recruit a full time AssistantPhysiologistfor our Cardio respiratory Department

The successful candidate will be efficient, reliable and be able to work using their own initiative whilst being part of a team.

You will be a motivated and confident assistant, dedicated to assisting in the delivery and the development of an excellent service.

This post can be offered as a development role and in order to progress to or commence at Band 4 Level the candidate will be required to complete Level 4 Cardiology Apprenticeship.

Please note this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.

You will be responsible for providing a range of diagnostic tests for patients and a range of clinical duties under the guidance of a Physiologist.

Our Assistants work independently performing a number of clinical duties/tasks following training and meeting competency within role as per policy and procedure.

Our Assistant will be expected to work across all of the WWL sites, RAEI, Leigh Infirmary, Thomas Linacre Centre and Wrightington

Duties include:
• Assist in Specialist led and physiologists rapid access chest pain clinics
• Assist in preparation for echocardiograms
• Application and removal of ambulatory monitors
• Perform basic lung function diagnostics
• Perform and report electrocardiograms
• Assist in TOE sterilisation / decontamination
• Perform other duties as required
• Train support workers to perform ECG
• To assist members of the medical staff with any queries.
• To provide cover when necessary
• To provide clerical support to the Admin Team
• To provide any other duties that may be required relevant to this grade.

Choose Well – Choose WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

Key results from the job holder

Duties and responsibilities
• The Assistant Physiologist will undertake high quality and compassionate care when performing diagnosis testing and clinical duties, under the direction and supervision of the Physiologist. The Assistant cardiac Physiologist will work both independently and working as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• As an Assistant Physiologist, you make a valuable and important contribution to the delivery of high quality healthcare in the Trust. Your role is to support the registered professional in the delivery of safe, effective, compassionate care to patients and their relatives.
• Working under the direction of a cardiac Physiologist, you will participate in the clinical care provided to patients prioritising workload appropriately and developing competencies that safeguard practice and effectiveness in role
• Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS and Trust Values
• Work as part of a designated multi-disciplinary team, delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
• Be aware of the patient’s needs – emotional, social, physical, and cultural. Respect privacy, dignity and beliefs. Acts in a way that supports equality and diversity values.
• Work as part of the team in a co-operative, professional and constructive manner.
• Always maintain confidentiality
• Report any information regarding the well-being of the patients to the Registered Health Care Professional in a timely manner.
• To undertake safe venepuncture and cannulation as requested by the Registered Health Care Professional and have competencies checked annually by a Registered Healthcare Professional. (Following the completion of appropriate training and assessment)
• At the request of the Registered Health Care Professional, perform and record physiological measurements on patients, and report any abnormalities to the supervising Cardiac Physiologist
• Obtaining MRSA swabs
• To assist in blood collection.
• Assist the Registered Health Care Professional in maintaining a clean environment
• Following the completion of appropriate training and assessment and under the direction of a registered health care professional undertake clinical activities such as ECG recordings / Spirometry
• Provide and receive sensitive information concerning a patient’s medical condition.
• Act in accordance with all organisational policies and procedures and within expected values and behaviours.
• Actively participate in and attend departmental MDT meetings.
• Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking diagnostic procedures / duties
• Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the registered healthcare professional as required
• Promote health and safety maintaining best practice in health, safety and security
• Share ideas with colleagues to improve care and suggest areas for innovation
• Participate in audit activities being undertaken in area of practice
• Contribute to the improvement of service by reflecting on own practice and supporting that of others
• Adhere to legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines both local and national Regularly attend workplace and staff engagement meetings and contribute positively to discussions about the improvement of care
• Post holders are required to work independently with regard to routine, delegated tasks, following established good practice and refer non-routine tasks appropriately. Work is supervised and evaluated on a routine basis.

Training
• In safe venepuncture and cannulation
• In recording / interpretation of ECG's
• In basic lung function testing.
• Obtaining MRSA swabs,
• Blood collection.
• Undertake Mandatory training updates
• Maintain own level of competence and ongoing CPD
• Undertake role specific training for onward development of the role

Communications and Key Working Relationships
• Maintain accurate and timely records
• Ensure smooth running of the team through facilitation of administrative support, including stock levels
• Effective verbal communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team
• Communicate effectively with dignity and respect to all patients, relatives and others giving consideration to potential barriers to understanding.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions when sharing information, delegating or handing over responsibility for care.
• Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes.
• Report accidents, incidents, near misses or complaints following Trust policies/procedures
• Contribute to a culture where all staff feel safe to raise their concerns [and that] speaking up about what these are is a normal part of their routine.
• To assist in information collection from patients/ relatives as requested by trained staff.
• To use communication tools (verbal and non verbal) to gain informed consent with patients where there will often be barriers to effective communication e.g. loss of hearing, altered perception, expressive and receptive dysphasia,
• To priorities tasks allocated and adjust as necessary.
• To ensure that documentation is completed in accordance with Trust and departmental requirements.
• To be responsible for some degree of housekeeping and stock control in the department

Responsibility for Finance
• Participate in ensuring effective use of all financial resources in providing and delivering an effective service
• Exercise personal duty of care in the safe use and storage of equipment
• Be environmentally aware and prudent in use of resources and energ

Responsibility for Human Resources
• Responsible for own self
• Adhere to Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
• Ensure compliance with Mandatory training requirements in accordance with Trust Policy

Responsibility for Health & Safety
• Have an understanding of health and safety, ethical and legal issues
• Display a professional attitude at all times when dealing with the general public and colleagues alike
• Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 – the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions

Responsibility for Teaching
• Facilitate a supportive learning environment to enable all members of the team to develop.
• Recognise and accept responsibility for own personal development
• To support developments that contribute to individual goals and to those of the department


This advert closes on Friday 18 Oct 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 Registered nurse to join the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary Endoscopy unit and become part of an evolving and innovative team.

Whether you are an existing Band 5 who wishes to have a career change and want to work in a more specialist area of nursing and have further career developments or if you are a student nurse who is due to qualify in the next couple of months, we want to here form you!!!

We can offer you a training programme where you will be supported by our Clinical educator and other senior staff.

Please note this vacancy may close earlier than the specified closing date if a high volume of suitable applications are received.

Under the supervision of the ward manager the nurse is responsible for the provision, organisation and direction of nursing care of the patients in his/her care. To communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and high quality care is provided to all patients

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Key results from the job holder

· To provide the highest standards of care to our patients.

· Performs well within a multidisciplinary team

· Upholds NMC Code of Conduct

· Adheres to Trust policies and procedures

Planning and Organisational Duties

· Accountable for nursing practice and takes every opportunity to sustain and improve his/her knowledge and professional competence

· Participates in the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care relevant to patients within sphere of responsibility and under supervision.

· To be sensitive to the needs of the patients in relation to curtesy , privacy and dignity

· To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Divisional objectives, policies, guidelines and current legislation.

Communications and Key Working Relationships

· To communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and high quality care is provided to all patients

· Maintain effective working relationships with ward colleagues particularly those highlighted within the organisational chart above.

Responsibility for Finance

· To be aware of resources and give high quality cost effective care.

Responsibility for Human Resources

· In conjunction with the ward manager, participate in induction programmes, introducing new staff to the ward and their duties.

Responsibility for Health & Safety

· Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 – the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

Responsibility for Teaching

· Take personal responsibility for developing and maintain own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in conjunction with NMC guidance

· Attend mandatory training as directed by Trust

· In conjunction with the ward manager, help create and maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and students and act as a mentor in the supervision and teach of less experienced staff.

· To develop own teaching skills and participate in education programmes supervising unqualified nurses and students as directed.

Work Circumstances & on-call

· Shifts of 6 or 12 hours to include nights and weekends. Rosters are planned and released six weeks in advance.




This advert closes on Monday 28 Oct 2024

Opportunity for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to work with the team on Pemberton Ward, based at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary.

Candidates will be required to -
• Provide the highest standards of care to our patients.
• Perform well within a multidisciplinary team
• Uphold the NMC Code of Conduct
• Adhere to Trust policies and procedures

This vacancy is open to all internal and external candidates. NHS employees should ideally secure their manager’s agreement for a secondment arrangement prior to applying, as this will be a condition of any offer made.

This vacancy is being advertised on a fixed term basis up until 21/09/2025 as it has been established to provide cover for maternity leave. This vacancy may become permanent in the future but please note this may be on an another Trust Site/Ward or Department.

Please note this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.



Under the supervision of the ward manager the nurse is responsible for the provision, organisation and direction of nursing care of the patients in his/her care. To communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and high-quality care is provided to all patients.

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Planning and Organisational Duties
• Accountable for nursing practice and takes every opportunity to sustain and improve his/her knowledge and professional competence
• Participates in the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care relevant to patients within sphere of responsibility and under supervision.
• To be sensitive to the needs of the patients in relation to curtesy , privacy and dignity
• To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Divisional objectives, policies, guidelines and current legislation

Communications and Key Working Relationships
• To communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and high quality care is provided to all patients
• Maintain effective working relationships with ward colleagues particularly those highlighted within the organisational chart abov

Responsibility for Finance
• To be aware of resources and give high quality cost effective care.

Responsibility for Human Resources
• In conjunction with the ward manager, participate in induction programmes, introducing new staff to the ward and their duties

Responsibility for Health & Safety
• Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 – the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions

Responsibility for Teaching
• Take personal responsibility for developing and maintain own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in conjunction with NMC guidance
• Attend mandatory training as directed by Trust
• In conjunction with the ward manager, help create and maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and students and act as a mentor in the supervision and teach of less experienced staff.
• To develop own teaching skills and participate in education programmes supervising unqualified nurses and students as directed.


This advert closes on Monday 21 Oct 2024

Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) has recently had business case approval to expand its services and we are looking to recruit two forward-thinking and motivated individuals to join our team of Acute Medicine Consultants delivering our Acute Medicine services. These posts present an excellent opportunity for experienced clinicians with a comprehensive understanding of acute medicine to join our dynamic team committed to the delivery of the highest standard of care.

The Acute Medicine service is an integral part of the Trust’s Medicine Division, providing care for a range of acutely unwell patients across our Acute Assessment Units and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan.

The successful applicants will join colleagues to continue the exciting developments improving the delivery of care to these acutely unwell medical patients within the settings of Medical Assessment Unit or Bryn Ward. Specialist interest will be accommodated eg. Respiratory, Cardiology, or Diabetes clinics, teaching and education sessions at Edge Hill University can also be considered.

These roles will require you to work across all areas in the Trust which includes those that are designated as positive, asymptomatic and negative COVID wards

An attractive joining package will be available, the details of which are to be agreed with the successful candidates but this is subject to approval.



The successful applicants will support the delivery of high-quality acute care across the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary. The post is for three new substantive appointments for full time Acute Physicians (10 PAs each, 2 additional PAs to be considered). Responsibilities include:
• Providing high quality consultant-delivered care to patients
• Ensuring patient safety, dignity and care are given the highest priority
• Being proactive in ensuring that patients receive rapid assessment, treatment and clinical decision making
• Undertaking clinical leadership and supervision, teaching and training of junior medical staff
• Liaising with clinicians and managers to address any issues arising that may affect the services
• Contributing to the ongoing development of the acute medicine services at WWL
• There may be opportunities to pursue an area of specialist interest, eg developing new services or pathways

Choose Well – Choose WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

On-Call

Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.

The successful applicants will support the delivery of high-quality acute care across the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary. The post is for two new substantive appointments for full time Acute Physicians (10 PAs each, 2 additional PAs to be considered). Responsibilities include:
• Providing high quality consultant-delivered care to patients
• Ensuring patient safety, dignity and care are given the highest priority
• Being proactive in ensuring that patients receive rapid assessment, treatment and clinical decision making
• Undertaking clinical leadership and supervision, teaching and training of junior medical staff
• Liaising with clinicians and managers to address any issues arising that may affect the services
• Contributing to the ongoing development of the acute medicine services at WWL
• There may be opportunities to pursue an area of specialist interest, eg developing new services or pathways


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Dec 2024

A Vacancy at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Band 6 Anticoagulant/VTE specialist nurse to join our team. You will work within an established team to provide safe and effective care. Previous knowledge is desirable but not essential as on the job training can be provided.

The team provides specialist care for Anticoagulant patients and Venous thrombo embolic patients within varying settings in the hospital and community.

The Anticoagulant team provides both nearside and remote patient testing for around 1000 patients requiring oral Anti coagulation therapy. The team offers advice and dosage instruction in a variety of settings, such as hospital, community, postal service, and telephone consultations. The team initiates and manages warfarin treatment, as well as initiating direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC).

The VTE team liaise with GPs across the borough taking patient referrals to the VTE unit for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of lower limb DVTs ensuring that appropriate management is given in line with the NICE Guidance. The team also see patients who have been seen in the Emergency care centre, the wards outpatient clinics and the Same day Emergency Care for review and management of confirmed or suspected Deep vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism. The team act as a resource centre for advice from secondary and primary care and ongoing patient support.

The role is working between the two aspects of the service.
• Assess patients and their medical history to determine suitability for anticoagulants.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills relevant to practice.
• Provide specialist counselling and information for patients/carers in the hospital and community settings.
• Undertake testing and analysis of blood results within the service, prescribe and calculate dosage of anticoagulant treatment within the boundaries of patient specific directives and national guidelines.
• Phlebotomy skills
• Non-Medical prescriber or working towards
• Participate in service improvement.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and multi-disciplinary team.
• Working with other members of the multidisciplinary team and supporting lead clinicians.

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Planning and Organisational Duties
• The post holder will act as an autonomous practitioner within a nurse led service.
• Ensure that effective communication is maintained both within the unit itself and with relevant external agencies or individuals.
• Organise own workload and adjust priorities in response to issues arising in the workplace.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to issues which require urgent or immediate attention, reporting to other members of the multidisciplinary management. team as necessary.
• Deputise for the unit manager as requested at meetings and other events

Responsibility for Finance
• Contribute to ensuring the effective use of all resources.
• Bring any potential efficiency savings or anticipated budgetary pressures to the attention of the unit manager.

Research
• Maintain an awareness of current identified best practice within the relevant sphere of nursing.
• Participate in relevant research and audit to improve service delivery and clinical effectiveness.

Responsibility for Health & Safety
• Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 – the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

Responsibility for Teaching
• Facilitate a supportive learning environment for all levels of staff
• Provide teaching and training for medical and nursing staff in primary and secondary care
• Deliver health education to patients and their families in accordance with their needs.

Professional
• Maintain effective registration in accordance with NMC standards.
• Act in accordance with the NMC professional code of conduct.


This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Oct 2024