Total 1,112 Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Manchester, M41 5SL

Time Recruitment is excited to represent a respected international organization known for its dedication to employee growth, work-life balance, and inclusive company culture. This role in the Manchester office is a unique opportunity for a skilled Claims Handler to join a thriving Marine Team within a forward-thinking, supportive environment.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure
Generous holiday allowance with options to purchase additional leave
Private medical and dental insurance plans
Employer-contribution pension scheme
Life assurance and income protection policies
Extensive professional learning resources, including sponsorship for qualifications
Hybrid working model with 2 days per week in the office, although the initial training period may require full-time office presence for 3-6 months
Role Overview: Claims Handler - Marine Team

As a Claims Handler in the Marine Team, you will play a vital role in managing subrogated claims (pre-litigation) in both UK and international markets. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has experience within marine or commercial insurance to delve deeper into a specialized and evolving area, working with a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage subrogated marine claims pre-litigation, focusing on timely resolution and compliance with company and client expectations
Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external clients, delivering high-quality service
Handle a varied, high-volume caseload effectively, meeting deadlines and SLA requirements
Negotiate effectively to secure favorable outcomes
Essential Skills & Experience:

Minimum 12 months' experience in marine/commercial insurance preferred
Strong academic credentials, ideally CII qualified or with a relevant degree
Detail-oriented, organized, and service-focused with strong communication skills
Experience with subrogated recoveries is advantageous but not essential
Working knowledge of contract and tort law
Technical Knowledge:

Solid foundation in general and marine insurance
Knowledge of relevant aspects of contract and tort law
Next Steps:

If you're an experienced Claims Handler eager to make a meaningful impact in the Marine Insurance field, Time Recruitment would love to hear from you. To apply or for more information, please reach out to our team today!

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

A Vacancy at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.


We are looking for an exceptional cardiology nurse to join our Northwest Adult Congenital Heart Disease Specialist Nursing Team on a secondment for 12 months. This is a great opportunity to be involved in our supra-regional service for adults with congenital heart disease covering the North West of England, North Wales and Isle of Man. This role will be based atManchester Royal Infirmary, which is the level 2 ACHD specialist centre for the Northwest, working within the existing ACHD specialist nursing team. You will be expected to work across Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) sites.

We are committed to the continuing development of a world class service in the North West of England that meets NHS England CHD standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic band 5/6 nurse with cardiac experience to further their knowledge and skills over the secondment period and complete invaluable ACHD training.

To succeed you will need to be committed to delivering high quality, patient focused care with pride and respect, have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to provide evidence of personal and professional development. You will need to be self-sufficient and be able to lead and develop services and be confident to work independently. You will be provided with expert guidance and support and there will be opportunities to learn and develop your knowledge within a supportive environment.

The post holder will work as part of a team of Adult Congenital Heart Disease(ACHD) Nurse Specialists who are accountable for managing the care of ACHDpatients across the ACHD North West Network. The post will be based at Manchester Royal Infirmary (the level 2 ACHD specialist centre for the North West) and will include providing outpatient clinics and expert ACHD advice to the hospitals within Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) (including Wythenshawe hospital, St Mary’s hospital and Royal Manchester Children’s hospital). In addition, the post holder will have honorary contract with the level 1 ACHD surgical centre based at Liverpool Heart and Chest hospital and will be required to work across the hospitals in the North West Congenital Heart Disease Partnership (NWCHDP) (including Royal Liverpool hospital, Liverpool Women’s hospital and Alder Hey).

The post holder will provide specialist expertise and advice demonstrating a soundunderstanding of the issues related to the identification, assessment, treatment andmanagement of the client group. They will monitor and improve standards of carethrough supervision of practice, clinical audit, evidence based practice, teaching and supporting professional colleagues and the provision of skilled professionalleadership. They will contribute to clinical governance within the service byundertaking audit and research as part of the MDT within the specialist field.

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 20 Nov 2024

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The post holder will assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of patient care in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner. Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the clinical governance process. Act as a mentor/preceptor to junior staff, with specific responsibility for pre-registration students.

The post holder will take delegated responsibility for the management of the clinical team and the maintenance of high standards of quality patient care on a shift basis.

Vacancies have arisen for Band 5 Staff Nurses within the Cardiac Catheter Suite at MFT (Wythenshawe and MRI). If you are motivated and driven and want to be part of a caring, expanding team who are dedicated to delivering high quality care to patients then take some time to read through what we have to offer.

The 9 Catheter Labs at MRI and Wythenshawe Hospitals form part of the North West Regional Cardiology service. It is one of the busiest in the country, performing in excess of 5500 procedures a year from Pacemakers to Implantable Defibrilators, Cardiac Ablations and Angioplasty. The Two hospital sites are working in unison to develop a single cardiac service across the Trust.

A strong commitment to our team is essential for this post and a broad range of nursing experience in Cardiology or another acute area is desirable but not essential as training will be provided. . A full comprehensive training package will be provided and a mentor will assist in the individual needs of the successful candidates.

In the Catheter lab we are aware of the need for flexible working. Working patterns are presently Monday to Friday with occasional weekend shifts. On completion of your competency programme, the post holder will be required to undertake some on-calls as part of our 24 hour emergency team.



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 20 Nov 2024

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Are you ready to drive meaningful change in cancer education? Join Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance as our Education Manager, leading initiatives that empower healthcare professionals with essential skills and knowledge to provide outstanding patient care through GM Cancer Academy.

As Education Manager, you’ll shape and deliver high-impact education aligned to the Aspirant Cancer Career Education Development (ACCEND) framework. This role supports our mission to embed a culture of lifelong learning. You’ll collaborate with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) on curriculum development for pre-registration students, partner with primary and secondary care providers, and assess workforce needs across Greater Manchester.

Your responsibilities will include overseeing the flagship Greater Manchester Cancer Conference, guiding the Education Engagement Officer in outreach and program marketing, and ensuring projects are high-quality and impactful. Strong project management, collaborative skills, and experience in workforce development are essential for success.

If you thrive on building relationships across diverse groups and are passionate about education's role in cancer care, we want to hear from you! Shape the future of cancer education in Greater Manchester.

The post is 1.0 WTE and is fixed term until March 2026 in the first instance. Secondment requests will be considered.

The Education Manager will support the Workforce and Education team to:


• Lead the planning and delivery of the programme, including the identification of key milestones, deliverables, and measurable benefits.
• Oversee the project management of the flagship Greater Manchester Cancer Conference, working collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support the delivery of the GM Workforce and Education strategy and Cancer Academy blueprint
• Implement and manage education activities in response to strategic planning guidance, incorporating ACCEND principles to guide curriculum and training initiatives.
• Advocate for workforce and education transformation, integrating these themes into all GM Cancer projects and the broader GM
• Cancer strategy, and organising events and workshops as appropriate.
• Engage with GM Cancer Pathway boards to ensure that workforce and education transformation is a central consideration
• Build and maintain links with national and regional workforce and education groups to promote the GM Cancer Academy and align with ACCEND.
• Promote education offerings and inform education strategies across care settings, providers, and HEIs.
• Takes ownership of the Cancer Academy website user database, enlisting the assistance of the Education Engagement Officer where necessary to produce meaningful information and data.



Please see job description for full list of responsibilities.

Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance (GM Cancer) is a venture that brings together patients, charities, NHS and academic institutions with the aim of securing world-class cancer outcomes and experience for our population. Greater Manchester Cancer is the cancer programme of the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board.

The GM Cancer Academy is a Programme of work within the Workforce and Education Programme. The team are dynamic, diligent, and passionate about supporting the cancer workforce to ensure they have equitable access to training and education to develop the right skills to respond to the needs of people affected by cancer, adapt to new, improved ways of working, continue to modernise the way they work, and embrace technology to deliver the best quality healthcare.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of cancer workforce and education in Greater Manchester, and to essentially improve outcomes for people affected by cancer.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Education Manager will utilise specialist knowledge to support the Workforce and Education Programme to:
• Lead the planning and delivery of the programme, including the identification of key milestones, deliverables, and measurable benefits, ensuring alignment with the National ACCEND framework where applicable.
• Oversee the project management of the flagship Greater Manchester Cancer Conference, working collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support the delivery of the GM Workforce and Education strategy, as well as the Cancer Academy blueprint, ensuring all efforts are consistent with National ACCEND standards.
• Implement and manage education activities in response to strategic planning guidance, incorporating ACCEND principles to guide curriculum and training initiatives.
• Advocate for workforce and education transformation, integrating these themes into all GM Cancer projects and the broader GM Cancer strategy, and organising events and workshops as appropriate.
• Engage with GM Cancer Pathway boards to ensure that workforce and education transformation is a central consideration in all pathway developments.
• Build and maintain links with national and regional workforce and education groups to promote the GM Cancer Academy and align it with the ACCEND framework.
• Promote education offerings that support alignment and inform education strategies across care settings, providers, and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
• Effectively communicate complex information and issues to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity and understanding.
• Takes ownership of the Cancer Academy website user database, enlisting the assistance of the Education Engagement Officer where necessary to produce meaningful information and data.



Leadership and expertise
• Leading workshops and discussions to develop educational initiatives aligned with its standards To support the implementation of the ACCEND framework across the workforce.
• Act as a subject matter expert in workforce and education, providing strategic guidance and expertise across the GM Cancer Academy and pathway boards.
• Expand the ePortfolio, collaborating closely with the practice educator to ensure integration with ACCEND and other national frameworks.
• Lead the development of pre-registration curriculum with HEIs, ensuring cancer education components are embedded and consistent with ACCEND guidelines.
• Champion workforce and education transformation across Greater Manchester and East Cheshire, coordinating responses to national and regional developments.
• Influence senior clinical and managerial stakeholders to prioritise and integrate workforce and education strategies within their work programmes.
• Stay informed on workforce and education developments within GM Integrated Care and at the national/regional level, disseminating these to the appropriate audience and aligning them with ACCEND.
• Represent the workforce and education sector on cancer pathway boards, ensuring education strategies reflect ACCEND and national priorities.
• Develop partnerships with pharmaceutical companies, ensuring income generation through ABPI-compliant educational modules and activities that support the Cancer Academy's goals.
• Oversee the delivery of third-party donations and grants, ensuring compliance and alignment with strategic education objectives.



Set-up and organisation
• Oversee the preparation of agendas, papers, and action logs, holding members accountable for actions and tracking progress against objectives.
• Foster relationships across Greater Manchester, including with primary, secondary, community, and social care providers, HEIs, and public and patient engagement groups.
• Monitor and manage programme dashboards to evaluate the success and impact of education initiatives



Communication and support
• Become the lead contact for various education workstreams
• Lead the development of innovative proposals for education transformation projects
• Support the Senior Programme Lead for Education in development and delivery of the communications strategy effectively engaging stakeholders.
• Create reports and papers to update relevant boards and programme steering groups on programme developments and to seek approval for recommended action.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of the Greater Manchester Cancer Conference, ensuring the event supports the broader workforce and education strategy.



Data and information
• Keep up to date with research and literature from national and international sources relevant to the cancer workforce and education
• Collate data and literature into concise reports and tools and present to the Senior Programme Lead for Education, making clear recommendations for action
• In conjunction with the Senior Programme Lead for Education, review how education can be quantified to show meaningful impact on the cancer workforce.



Planning and reporting
• Manage programme plans ensuring that this contains clear objectives, tasks and identified leads
• Ensure that the work plan reflects, and contributes towards the delivery of the Cancer Academy strategy / implementation plan,
• Cancer Workforce strategy, and objectives of improved clinical care and patient experience
• Coordinate the reporting of outcome measures so that they can be monitored during the year
• Track progress against these outcome measures and provide progress reports to programme steering groups, the Cancer Academy Programme Board, and Workforce and Education Board when required
• Maintain a risk register for the relevant workstreams, reporting risks and issues to the Programme Lead and relevant boards


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

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The post holder is expected to troubleshoot patient care or technical issues in all pre-treatment areas. Work as a subject matter expert on all aspects of pre-treatment radiotherapy. The candidate will supervise, instruct and take part in pre-treatment imaging for radiotherapy planning and virtual simulation planning of patients for radiotherapy and make decisions pertaining to patient care and treatment. Supervise, instruct and take part in production of required immobilisation of patients for radiotherapy. They will do the same for cannulation of patients and administration of radiographic contrast. Identify normal anatomy and pathological appearances, to make analytical judgement on imaging and treatment actions.



We look forward to welcoming a new senior member to our existing close knit, supportive and friendly team here in pre-treatment.

Pre-treatment in radiotherapy is a fast-moving area with exposure to a diverse range of patients and techniques, with several new developments on the horizon. Post holders should be quick to learn new skills as well as the ability to develop novel techniques and disseminate learning on a regular basis. The pre-treatment area offers constant involvement with a range of disciplinary teams and working alongside clinicians which will encourage significant professional development.



We are looking for a highly motivated individual with experience in the radiotherapy pre- treatment department. The role involves rotating through CT scanners, vsim planning and cannulation departments. The successful candidate will be expected to lead the pre- treatment team in a designated area together with other permanent pre treatment band 6 staff. Reporting to the superintendents on a daily basis with expectation to organise a busy workload with the highest level of patient care.

We are looking for an individual who can easily fit into our team and is willing to go the extra mile and show high levels of dedication in a very busy environment.

There will be a need to constantly train staff and students that rotate through the pre- treat department and to supervise their training through mentorship and competency packages.

We are looking for an individual who can show flexibility with shift patterns and be punctual at all times.

For the full information regarding the job duties please refer to the relevant job description.

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
• To ensure that the highly complex pre-treatment radiotherapy imaging equipment is safe and accurate to operate, both for staff and patient, undertaking the appropriate machine checks and reporting any variances, faults and malfunctions.
• Using highly complex equipment such as CT simulators and MR scanners, including the administration of contrast, to provide accurate radiotherapy planning scans, in order to plan radiotherapy treatment for a diverse range of patients
• Providing accurate written instructions of treatment set-up to ensure accurate treatment reproducibility ensuring that radiotherapy may be delivered accurately and reproducibly and in accordance with the quality system.
• Using highly complex equipment and software for virtual simulation of radiotherapy treatments in order to produce accurate treatment plans in accordance with the quality system.
• Electronic dispatch of pre-treatment images to relevant sections of the radiotherapy and treatment planning departments
• Cannulation of patients for IV contrast and competence for relevant PGD for contrast media and emergency drugs for the management of side effects in accordance with trust policies
• Monitor and assess patient’s condition and liaise with the multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate care, referral, information and support is offered to all patients. Administer appropriate drug prescriptions as prescribed by clinicians.
• Produce highly complex immobilisation devices for use in radiotherapy treatment to ensure accurate treatment and reproducibility so that radiotherapy may be delivered accurately and reproducibly and in accordance with the quality system
• Ensure the team follows appropriate systems and working methods to achieve the safe, timely achievement of workload targets.
• Ensure the team keeps accurate records and comply with necessary policies and procedures
• Analyse systematically and evaluate all data and information relevant to patients’ diagnosis, ensuring the patient and their relatives are treated with dignity and respect at all times.
• Communicate confidential sensitive information, and provide emotional support, to patients and their carers/relatives including children and the terminally ill.
• Provide information to patients and their carers with regard to the radiotherapy pathway and expected side effects.
• To communicate accurate and timely information with all other disciplines involved along the patients pathway.
• With the team in the assigned area, patients and the wider multidisciplinary team manage areas of conflict and escalate as necessary.
• To provide, receive and use sensitive information maintaining patient confidentiality at all times in line with information governance legislation
• Apply safe and effective moving and handling skills in order to protect patients and staff, abide by Health and safety legislation in the work place.
• Minimise risk of cross infection through contamination by bodily fluids/matter. In accordance of the infection control policy
• To implement the procedures and work instructions described for the department in ISO9001/2015 and report any variances.
• Maintenance of treatment skills and knowledge and understanding of advanced radiotherapy techniques and technology including VMAT, IMRT, FFF, Stereotactic and protons
• Contribute to development of the quality system by reviewing and writing work instructions and operating procedures.
• Ensure all work and actions comply with local rules and current UK Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 and IRMER Regulations 2018.
• Be aware of and participate in the audit and research within the department and the implementation of new processes and techniques.
• Undertake training and competency to dispense medication under Patient Group Direction (PGD)
• Participate in the extended shift system, bank holidays, weekend working and on-call.
• Any other duties negotiated with the post holder, to develop their role in the organisation
• To achieve all the competencies as outlined by the pre-treatment manager within a suitable and agreed time frame. . Awareness of the process to report safeguarding issues and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.Apply and abide by trust principals and behaviours. Awareness of the process to report safeguarding issues and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.



Supervisory & managerial
• As a Senior Radiographer you will be expected to lead, co-ordinate, supervise and manage a team of staff operating in radiotherapy pre-treatment and act as lead practitioner, making assessments and key decisions in regard to workload management, patient care and treatment.



Teaching and training
• As a Senior Radiographer you will be expected to provide mentorship and guidance for rotational staff, irrespective of grade and be a good role model.
• Act as a mentor cannulation of patients for IV contrast and a link worker for relevant PGD for contrast media and emergency drugs for the management of side effects in accordance with trust policies
• Participate in an annual Personal Development Review.
• Attend all essential training and clinical updates as required.
• Be capable of assimilating new ideas and techniques and have an ability to assess their value.
• Assist in the supervision and training/teaching of pre-registration students and new members of staff and all learners.
• Highlight to line manager all issues of inadequate performance, including capability and poor professional standards, for students and employees. Provide evidence where necessary and requested.
• Take personal responsibility for compliance with essential training.


This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Dec 2024

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This is a great opportunity to join the leadership team supporting the emergency department as a Band 7 Full-time Unit Manager.

The unit operates 24hrs and 7 days a week and we deliver high-quality, effective, safe care in a well-led service. This role involves coordinating a motivated and dedicated nursing team and ensuring that the day-to-day management of the department meets our goals.

As part of the role you are expected to Lead and manage the team of staff within the department. This includes appraisals mandatory training compliance and ensuring a positive staff experience.

If you are a dedicated, energetic individual and have excellent communication skills with a passion for the delivery of emergency care we would like you to apply.

You will be expected to develop your scope of practice within local Trust guideline and policies. You will demonstrate an enthusiastic approach to care delivery and service improvement in order to work in this highly desirable area with a proactive multidisciplinary team.

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 atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

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Package Description:

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: helping the people we support celebrate along the road to a brighter future.

Are you looking for a new role that you can shape and develop? Do you have proven experience of working collaboratively with managers, theoretical knowledge together with relevant experience in positive behaviour support?
An exciting opportunity for Positive Behaviour Support Lead (Children & Families) has become available to join our Therapy & Support Services.
Hours - 37.5 hours
Salary - £45,518 per annum with biennial increments
Location - Together Trust Charity, School Hill Cheadle and within services in Stockport, Worsley, Bolton and Greater Manchester
Reporting to the principal PBS practitioner you will play a key role in promoting and maintaining a supportive environment for our young people in our children’s residential settings, and our community. Your primary focus will be on creating strategies and interventions that encourage positive behaviour, improve social skills, and enhance the overall well-being of our young people with disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, harmful sexualised behaviours and emotional behavioural disorders.
The strategic priorities of this role will include developing and implementing positive behaviour support plans and working in collaboration with the registered manager and a multi-disciplinary team to assess the needs of our young people.
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Being involved in strategic planning groups where appropriate, consulting on issues relating to PBS.
• Providing training, guidance and coaching opportunities to enable others to develop their knowledge and skills.
• Helping to develop strategies that promote a safe, respectful environment and ensure people are treated with dignity.
• Cultivating a positive, inclusive atmosphere where people feel supported, valued and empowered to grow and succeed.
• Designing, implementing, evaluating and adapting individual recording systems according to the needs of an individual young person.
• Managing caseload and waitlist in a manner that ensure efficient and effective use of resources.
• Keeping up to date with national best practice about provisions for people with learning disabilities, neurodiversity, restrictive practices and challenging behaviour.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Master’s Level qualification in Applied behaviour Analysis, PBS, or other relevant discipline such as psychology.
• Significant experience delivering PBS within a relevant setting.
• Sound knowledge of working within Ofsted’s social care common inspection framework.
• Experience with supporting young people with challenging behaviours.
• Ability to demonstrate working with children or young people with complex needs including learning disabilities and Autism spectrum conditions.
• Experience in delivery of PROACT-SCIPr.
• Driver with own transport is essential.
• A full valid UK Driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Benefits:

• Annual Leave 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit , up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
• Proud to be a real living wage employer
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home

Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, you’ll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters.

You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support.

If you are interested in this position and want to help the Together Trust make a change please take a look at our full job description and apply for this rewarding role.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 3rd December 2024.
This advertisement may be withdrawn if we identify suitable candidates before the closing date; early applications are encouraged.
Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience.
If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you

Package Description:

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: helping the people we support celebrate along the road to a brighter future.

Bank work is a great way of gaining experience in a not-for-profit organisation and topping up your income.

We are looking to build a team of Bank Occupational Therapists to provide ad-hoc projects and interventions. You will be involved in a range of varied activities including direct intervention with individuals and groups of young people, primarily in SEN or mainstream settings. You will provide one-off assessments and reports, coaching, training and mentoring for professionals, front-line staff and families.

What can you bring to the team……………

• Are you creative enabling individuals to be stretched and challenged to develop goals?
• Do you have a proven track record of young people making outstanding progress?
• Are you driven to help someone reach their potential?

We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and varied life and work experience.

Benefits

• Proud to be a real living wage employer.
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home.

Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, you'll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families and supporters. You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support.

Full Job Description is attached.

https://www.togethertrust.org.uk/join-us

If this sounds like a place for you and you think you have the relevant skills and experience we are looking for please get in touch at jobs@togethertrust.org.uk or apply now. We would love to hear from you!

Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience.
If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you

Package Description:

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different but our mission remains the same : helping the people we support celebrate along the road to a brighter future.

Bank work is a great way of gaining experience in a not-for-profit organisation and topping up your income.

We are looking to build a team of Bank Speech & Language Therapists to provide ad-hoc projects and interventions. You will be involved in a range of varied activities including direct intervention with individuals and groups of young people, primarily in SEN or mainstream settings. You will provide one-off assessments and reports, coaching, training and mentoring for professionals, front-line staff and families.

What can you bring to the team……………

• Are you creative enabling individuals to be stretched and challenged to develop goals?
• Do you have a proven track record of young people making outstanding progress?
• Are you driven to help someone reach their potential?

We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and varied life and work experience.

Benefits

• Proud to be a real living wage employer.
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home.

Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, you'll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters. You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support.

Full Job Description is attached.

https://www.togethertrust.org.uk/join-us

If this sounds like a place for you and you think you have the relevant skills and experience we are looking for please get in touch at jobs@togethertrust.org.uk or apply now. We would love to hear from you!

Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience.
If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you

Package Description:

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: helping the people we support celebrate along the road to a brighter future.

Whether that’s helping people to live independently, or creating spaces to learn, work and play, you’ll be making sure adults with disabilities or complex health needs have a chance to thrive, right in the heart of their local communities.

We are looking for Bank workers to work across several Children’s Residential Homes across Greater Manchester

The Together Trust is one of the North West’s leading charities, offering individual care, support, and education to hundreds of Children, Young People, and Adults each year. We are a not-for-profit charitable trust, so every penny goes back into benefiting the people that we support.

You will be working in a caring home environment with the wider team under the leadership of the Registered Manager, nurturing, and supporting the young people providing them with all the care, love and support that they would receive as if it was their family home.

Hours: Various Hours – Full flexibility required.

Salary: £12.01 per hour (weekend rate is £15.01 per hour).

Bank Holiday paid at Double Time

Possibility of additional sleep-in payment of £96.

Locations: We have services across Bolton, Salford, Manchester & Stockport

About you...

Are you a student training in the care sector, looking for some paid work experience?

Do you work in care already and are you looking to earn some extra money? Or are you a student or a teacher looking for some work during the holiday?

Or are you new to the care sector and want to get some paid experience?

You will complete our full training induction programme, be given constant support working within our residential homes and be committed to our values and be flexible in your working week. We will give you some great opportunities to learn and grow within your career.

Job Description

Our work wouldn’t be possible without our incredible team of staff and volunteers who are positive role models to the people we support.

The Together Trust is an organisation driven by its values and desire to see meaningful change - the people we support really are at the heart of everything we do.

We want you to grow and develop - so we’ll support you to shape the career that you want to have.

We can’t promise a job with us will be easy. But what we can say is your work will be filled with meaning.

A job at the Together Trust is more than just a job. Together we’ll change lives.

The Together Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. It is a commitment we expect and require from all our staff and volunteers. All Successful applicants will undertake stringent recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS.

This role will require additional mandatory training before you can start. If successful, you will be supported by L&D to complete the training you need.

How it works…..

We are looking to build a team of bank staff to support the children and young people we care for in our residential services.

We have Residential services in Bolton, Salford, Manchester and Stockport, providing short and long-term support for children and young people who have experienced trauma and difficult beginnings, young people with learning disabilities and autism and young people with harmful sexual behaviour.

You will be motivated and flexible, passionate about supporting the people who access our services.

You should have some experience in working within a similar environment or the desire to kick start a career with us.

You will encourage our young people to develop confidence, self-esteem and essential life skills. As part of our team, you will work hard to empower and help them break through barriers and experience a range of varied opportunities and activities and assist permanent staff teams with duties. You will be open to completing personal care as well as general support work.

Working for Together Trust

Every day is different at Together Trust, and you’ll be empowering people to live the best life possible. Plus, you’ll be supported by an understanding team and a charity that values and cares for you.

For more information about the benefits we offer, please see the documents attached below.

We're a Real Living Wage employer

Together Trust has committed to paying all staff a significantly higher wage than the government minimum. By officially registering as a Living Wage employer, we are showing our commitment to our employees, now and in the future.

Apply now!

We welcome applications from those with a right to work in the UK. We do not currently sponsor overseas staff.

We may remove this vacancy prior to the expiry date if a suitable candidate is found therefore early applications are encouraged.

Shortlisting will take place throughout the duration of the advert as we are seeking more than one individual.

Package Description:

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: helping the people we support celebrate along the road to a brighter future.

Whether that's helping people to live independently, or creating spaces to learn, work and play, you'll be making sure adults with disabilities or complex health needs have a chance to thrive, right in the heart of their local communities.

We have a rewarding new opportunity for a Senior Community Support Worker (Positive Behaviour Support) to work within our new service based in Wythenshawe however supporting young people and families across Manchester.

Working therapeutically within a person-centred PBS model you will support young people and families to stay together and thrive. Our ultimate goad is to improve the quality of life for all those we support.

The service is based in Wythenshawe, Manchester however you will work across Manchester supporting several families.

As a specialist service there is a comprehensive package of training and support either internally within the Trust's Learning & Development Team or externally with our professional partners (which include social services and CAHMS).

The role includes……..

As a Senior Community Support Worker (Positive Behaviour Support) you will provide first line management to a team of Community Support Workers (Positive Behaviour Support), developing their capability through demonstrating the right values and behaviours, mentoring staff, and supporting their ongoing development.

You will work alongside other practitioners within the service and community, to upskill and increase the resilience of children and their families. You will have the opportunity to receive formal Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) training and coaching from qualified behavioural specialists.

What can you bring to the service...?

• Do you have an NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People’s Workforce, or equivalent QCF?
• Do you have experience of and coaching staff, and nurturing team development?
• Do you have considerable experience working with children with disabilities, including autism?
• Can you manage difficult and challenging situations whilst maintaining high standards of care and support?
• Can you make a direct positive impact on the lives of children and their families?

Benefits include…..

• Annual Leave 27-day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, an initial contribution of 4% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
• Proud to be a real living wage employer
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home

Help us make a change to the people we support.

To discover the full details of this rewarding role within the Together Trust take a look at our Job Description.

If this sounds like the place for you, and you think you have the relevant skills and experience we are looking for, apply now. If you have any questions relating to the role, please get in touch at jobs@togethertrust.org.uk. We would love to hear from you!

This service is regulated by Ofsted therefore all employees must be over the age of 22 years at the time of joining the service.

We may remove this advert should we find the success candidate prior to the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged.

We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have the right to work in the UK.

In order for the Trust to comply with the apprenticeship funding rules, it is a requirement of the role that the successful applicant must be able to evidence that (1) they have the right to work in the UK without additional approval for more than 20 hours each week throughout the year and (2) they have an eligible residency status for the purposes of the apprenticeship funding rules. In most cases this will mean that the individual needs to show that they have been ''ordinarily resident'' in particular countries (including the UK) at least 3 years before the start of the apprenticeship.

Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience.
If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you.

Do you have excellent experience as a Claims Handler and want a new opportunity with an employer that offers excellent working conditions and a great team? If so, this is the role for you! This long established and rapidly expanding company offers fantastic career prospects and an amazing working environment. The role includes a very competitive salary and benefits that include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days over time with holidays, pension scheme, discretionary bonus, study support for industry qualifications, life assurance and free onsite parking.

What will you be doing as a Claims Handler:
Working as part of a team, you will deal with a mixture of commercial and personal lines insurance claims. Duties include:

• Reviewing and assessing insurance claims across different products to determine coverage and liability
• Acknowledging all new claims to both clients and insurers and keeping clients updated
• Investigating and gathering evidence to support claims decisions
• Negotiating with claimants, insurers and others to reach settlements
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all claims activities
• Mentoring and providing guidance to other claims handlers
• Preparing claims reports to be presented by Account Executives on larger cases

We would LOVE to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

• Strong experience in claims handling, ideally in a similar commercial Claims Handler role
• Exceptional customer care skills
• Confident with excellent negotiation skills
• Very strong attention to detail
• Comfortable with Word, Excel and Outlook
• Team player

What will you get in return for your work as a Claims Handler:

• Highly competitive salary
• 25 days plus bank holidays, rising over time to 30 days
• An extra days holiday at Christmas
• Pension
• Free parking
• Death in service benefits
• Employee assistance programme
• Study support for CII qualification
• Fantastic office environment
• Lots of little extras including breakfasts on a Friday, social and charity events, dress down days
• Excellent career prospects

To apply
If this sounds like a Claims Handler role you would love, please email your CV today

Apply now by sending your CV. We aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 days. If you haven't been contacted within 2 days your application has been unsuccessful. Please check our website and apply directly for any other suitable positions you see. We apologise that we are unable to contact everyone in person and thank you for your interest. Jobwise Ltd is an employment agency and the details sent in your application may be stored on our secure database.

The Post-CCT Fellow post offers an excellent opportunity to obtain clinical experience and skills in all aspects of modern fertility care. This post is suitable for doctors wishing to gain further clinical experience at consultant level in Reproductive Medicine, to further consolidate their experience.

The successful candidate should have completed CCT along with holding full GMC registration and a license to practice in the UK is required.

You will gain experience in delivering outpatient fertility clinics, undertaking egg recoveries, intrauterine inseminations and embryo transfers in theatre and holding responsibility for the day to day management of patients undergoing assisted conception treatment. On-call commitments also form a part of this role.

MFT is England’s largest NHS Trust 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 brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we’ve 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 new Green Plan which will set 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.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the ‘NHS England’ website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.

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 Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

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We are looking for a highly motivated nurse, interested in helping to improve patient treatment outcomes for patients affected by lymphoma. Research nursing is an exciting and developing role, supported through the R&I division with a good education and development package in place to ensure that staff reach their potential.

This post presents an excellent opportunity to join the establishing and Lymphoma Research team with a varied portfolio of early and late clinical trials.

Central to this role is the responsibility of assessing and managing the care pathways including the delivery of all specified treatments for participants in research within a multidisciplinary team. Key responsibilities of the post include the co-ordination of the trial protocols and support for patient affected by lymphoma.

A background in oncology, flexibility in working, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Experience in clinical research and/or haematological malignancies would be desirable.

This advert is currently for a 12-month fixed contract as a maternity cover with a view to extend at the end of the post according to staffing at the time. This will be a band 5- 6 progression post. Competencies to be achieved for progression from band 5 to 6 will be focused on research delivery in oncology. This will include training sessions and work-based assessment.

As a Clinical Research Nurse (CRN), you will be providing patient-centred insights to the research delivery team by supporting both the patients and the team through all aspects of clinical research of the Lymphoma portfolio.

You will be involved in every stage of the portfolio activities including feasibility reviews and set-up of and new trials. Patient recruitment and management is a key part of the role, including the administration of complex treatment regimes. You will be supporting team with data query resolution and reviewing protocol amendments.

You will be required to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, possess strong motivation and have the ability to work independently.

With support from the team the CRN will ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the patients is maintained within the requirement of the multi-regulatory frameworks for clinical research ensuring compliance with ICH/GCP standards and Trust SOPs.

You will be able to raise the profile of the clinical research nurse and clinical trials within the trust by engaging in promotional events relating to clinical research with attendance and contributions at local, national and international meetings. As part of the role, you will need to demonstrate awareness and contribution to divisional, Trust and national objectives and strategies.

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is one of the leading cancer centres in Europe, offering high quality diagnosis, treatment and care as well as being at the forefront of cancer research and education.



As a key member of the Lymphoma Research Team, you join a dynamic and supportive team at the forefront of haematology research and centred around patient treatment and care. Working with a team of Research Nurses, Clinical Trials Coordinators and Investigators you will support the delivery of commercial, non-commercial and academic trials. We put emphasis on individual’s and team’s development and encourage engagement from all team members into meetings and system improvement projects. An exposure to a variety of trials, tasks and processes enables professional and continuous growth.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES



Clinical Research Co-ordination


• Work autonomously in all areas of practice relating to clinical research.
• Understand and deliver care in accordance with regulatory approved clinical research protocols.
• Understand the process for obtaining NHS permissions (R&D approval) for conducting clinical trials at site. As project lead, ensure permissions are in place prior to any patient recruitment.
• Participate in clinical trial feasibilities and risk assessments of clinical trial protocols.
• Ensure all clinical trial activities are recorded in appropriate systems in a timely manner.
• Awareness of trial specific, regional and national targets. Identify and implement strategies for recruiting patients to clinical trials ensuring that targets for patient recruitment are delivered.
• Delegation and oversight of research related activities to research team members (clinical and administrative) and ensure compliance with SOPs and ICH/GCP
• Arrange and facilitate clinical trial related meetings.
• Involvement in appropriate financial remunerations for clinical trial activity.



Clinical Service and Professional Responsibilities


• Assimilation of highly complex information relating to clinical trials and communication to patients at a level appropriate to their understanding. Ensure highly sensitive information is communicated to patients, relatives and carers regarding prognosis
• Contribute to the development, implementation and review of specialist care pathways in conjunction with appropriate personnel.
• Demonstration of expert knowledge in specialist area to maintain clinical excellence.
• Demonstrate awareness of divisional and trust strategic objectives including performance indicators and metrics.
• Escalation of governance issues impacting on delivery of job purpose.
• To act as a primary contact point for the clinical trial patients and act as adviser to other health care professionals.
• Responsibility for maintenance and development of professional knowledge and practice by attending mandatory and specialist training in accordance with local policy
• Ensuring care delivery standards in accordance with trial protocol, local policy, NMC Code of Practice Conduct and current best practice.
• Development and maintenance of a high quality service by:
• Overseeing the safe administration of all licensed and unlicensed medicinal products within the context of a clinical trial.
• Overseeing assessment and evaluation of treatment toxicities and initiation of appropriate intervention.
• Contribute to development of specialist Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines
• Provide education and support for non-research staff in the delivery of protocol driven treatment for all patients.
• Participate in monitoring and audit activities within research team
• To carry out non-medical prescribing within scope of professional practice and in accordance with local policies and procedures and national legislation (optional and depending on clinical service needs)



Personal Education, Training and Development


• Maintain professional development whilst evaluating own specialist knowledge and practice through a process of appraisal and personal development planning.
• Promote the role of the clinical research nurse as an integral part of the healthcare system.
• Increase and maintain awareness of current advances in cancer treatments, research and nursing practice thereby maintaining the highest standard of care for patients with cancer and implementing evidence based care by continuing professional development.
• Participation in trust-wide education programmes and study days.
• Obtain clinical supervision as appropriate.
• To keep up to date with departmental, Trust, UK and EU developments for the management of clinical research ensuring timely, effective implementation of changes.
• Attendance at team and divisional meeting Staff Management and Development
• To Support the Senior Clinical Research Nurse in the induction and continued supervision of junior members of staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory compliance and legislation.
• Support the development of specialist study days within own research team.
• Assist in the provision of specialist education and training in relation to clinical trials to all key stakeholders.
• Disseminate information by attendance and /or presentations at local, national and international conferences/meetings
• Contribute to the development of members of the research tea
• EU DIRECTIVE ICH/GCP All personnel involved in clinical research have a responsibility to ensure that clinical trials are conducted in accordance with the EU Directive and ICH/GCP.


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

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Are you ready to play a pivotal role in healthcare education and outreach? Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance is recruiting enthusiastic Education Engagement Officer to help deliver impactful learning experiences for our healthcare workforce.

In this role, you’ll support the workforce and education team by managing and promoting a suite of blended learning initiatives on the Cancer Academy that empower healthcare professionals to develop their skills and enhance patient care. You’ll oversee the Academy website, update the learning library, and maintain the ePortfolio to ensure engaging and accessible resources for all users. This position offers a unique blend of responsibilities, from planning and delivering webinars, events, and skills labs to developing and executing promotional campaigns that inspire staff to engage with the ACCEND framework.

If you have a knack for creating engaging content, a passion for education, and excellent organisational skills, this role is perfect for you. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across Greater Manchester’s health and social care system, building partnerships and raising awareness of Cancer Academy’s educational offerings.

The post is 1.0 WTE and is fixed term until March 2026 in the first instance. Secondment requests will be considered.

The Education Engagement Officer will support the Workforce and Education Programme to:
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with key contacts and stakeholders across the Greater Manchester education system, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Provide a basic understanding of ACCEND to the workforce across the system, with knowledge of education Academy offers
• Work closely with relevant internal teams and partner organisations to support the delivery of flagship events, such as the Greater Manchester Cancer Conference, promoting collaboration across cancer pathways and trusts.
• Oversee the GM Cancer Academy inbox, providing expert advice, resolving queries efficiently, and directing communications to the relevant individuals or departments as appropriate.
• Lead the production and distribution of high-quality marketing materials ensuring they meet accessibility standards.
• Take ownership of the Cancer Academy website, proactively managing and updating content, sustaining the learning library, and developing the ePortfolio.
• Lead the creation, management, and monitoring of social media channels, producing engaging and informative content to grow audience reach and interaction that promotes ACCEND
• Coordinate the delivery of educational activities, events, and webinars, managing timelines and ensuring alignment with strategic goals.



Please see job description for full list of responsibilities.

Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance (GM Cancer) is a venture that brings together patients, charities, NHS and academic institutions with the aim of securing world-class cancer outcomes and experience for our population. Greater Manchester Cancer is the cancer programme of the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board.

The GM Cancer Academy is a Programme of work within the Workforce and Education Programme. The team are dynamic, diligent, and passionate about supporting the cancer workforce to ensure they have equitable access to training and education to develop the right skills to respond to the needs of people affected by cancer, adapt to new, improved ways of working, continue to modernise the way they work, and embrace technology to deliver the best quality healthcare.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of cancer workforce and education in Greater Manchester, and to essentially improve outcomes for people affected by cancer.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES



GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with key contacts and stakeholders across the Greater Manchester education system, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Provide a basic understanding of ACCEND to the workforce across the system, with knowledge of education Academy offers
• Develop, implement, and manage systems to monitor, track, and report progress across all workstreams, ensuring alignment with project timelines and objectives.
• Work closely with relevant internal teams and partner organisations to support the delivery of flagship events, such as the Greater Manchester Cancer Conference, promoting collaboration across cancer pathways and trusts.
• Oversee the GM Cancer Academy inbox, providing expert advice, resolving queries efficiently, and directing communications to the relevant individuals or departments as appropriate.
• Provide project support including minute-taking, recording key actions from meetings, and occasionally chairing meetings to ensure clear communication and follow-up.



MARKETING
• Manage and maintain the customer relationship database, leading the coordination and execution of marketing campaigns in line with strategic objectives.
• Ensure compliance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in all marketing activities, implementing best practices for data management.
• Work creatively within guidelines to design effective marketing and communication strategies, ensuring brand consistency in promoting the Cancer Academy’s offers.
• Lead the production and distribution of high-quality marketing materials, including posters, flyers, agendas, and digital content, ensuring they meet accessibility standards.
• Take ownership of the Cancer Academy website, proactively managing and updating content, sustaining the learning library, and developing the ePortfolio.
• Lead the creation, management, and monitoring of social media channels, producing engaging and informative content to grow audience reach and interaction that promotes ACCEND
• Develop and implement a comprehensive, annual marketing calendar, aligning activities with key national awareness days and campaigns.
• Promote Cancer Academy offers through external platforms, building partnerships to maximise visibility and reach.
• Collate, analyse, and report key engagement metrics and analytical data to the monthly Education Delivery Group, providing insights and recommendations to improve campaign effectiveness and uptake of education
• Lead discrete pieces of work related to Academy marketing, identifying opportunities for engagement and education within Greater Manchester Cancer and beyond.



EDUCATION ACTIVITY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Oversee the development of registration platforms for educational offers, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Coordinate the delivery of educational activities, events, and webinars, managing timelines and ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Plan and organise educational activities, ensuring high standards in event coordination and delivery.
• Act as the main point of contact at events, coordinating on-site logistics, troubleshooting issues, and providing excellent support to attendees.
• Conduct detailed data analysis on educational activities, providing insights to inform current and future planning, ensuring the quality and relevance of offers, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Apply project management principles to delegated deliverables, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget while supporting the review of project plans and updating them with milestones, timeframes, and outcomes.
• Support the implementation of tests/pilots in accordance with established project plans and escalate risks to the Senior Programme Lead/Education Manager as appropriate.
• Produce and maintain precise, accurate documentation and project update reports for key internal and external stakeholders, ensuring they are distributed in a timely manner.
• Deliver event schedules, including supplier liaison, health and safety compliance, staff coordination, and budget management, ensuring all logistical aspects are addressed.
• Work flexibly within the team to support the development and evolution of educational activities, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Produce detailed event evaluations and reports, providing insights and recommendations to senior colleagues for enhancing future events.
• Source and negotiate appropriate venues for educational activities, preparing detailed requirements and managing relationships to ensure event success.
• Monitor and track registration rates for education offers, analysing data against targets, and providing strategic recommendations to the team for course corrections where needed.
• Implement ABPI Guidelines when planning and organising education to fulfil pharmaceutical contracts



FINANCE
• Monitor and maintain accurate budgetary records for the Cancer Academy, supporting financial planning and tracking with the Senior Programme Lead for Education.
• Lead on processing financial transactions, including raising purchase order requisitions, invoicing external organisations, and managing personal payments, ensuring all actions are compliant with the Trust’s Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs).
• Achieve sponsorship income targets, acting as the primary liaison for sponsors, managing contracts and financial records, and ensuring sponsors receive appropriate support and engagement at events.



PLANNING AND REPORTING
• Work with the team to plan short and long term deliverables, regularly monitoring and adjusting plans as required
• Support the team to determine overall project durations, when activities and events are planned including their dependencies taking into account requirements and availability of resources
• Develop and manage work plans with clear objectives and outcomes as identified by the team
• Support the team in the reporting of project status metrics to facilitate the identification of project priorities and reporting progress to relevant boards
• Assist in the tracking of progress against these outcome measures
• Support the Senior Programme Lead and Education Manager to maintain a risk register for the programmes of work reporting risks and issues according to a risk assessment framework



ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support the production of programme documentation, including project update reports for key stakeholders, ensuring clarity and transparency.
• Provide feedback to stakeholders, address issues as they arise, and follow up on outstanding matters to ensure timely resolution and effective communication.
• Promote collaboration between partner organisations and build relationships across cancer pathways to strengthen the Cancer Academy’s education programme.
• Represent the team at meetings, providing updates on the progress of educational programmes and deliverables as required.
• Keep up to date with relevant research and literature from national and international sources to enhance the development and quality of education programmes.
• Analyse data, solve problems, and develop solutions in partnership with Programme Leads/Project Leads and stakeholders, ensuring evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement in programme delivery.


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

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