Total 1,207 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Manchester, M20 2LR

See attached detailed job description and person specification Staff benefits 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts

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

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

Are you a passionate and driven Occupational Therapist with the desire to support people in regaining and maintaining their own independence? Do you have the drive to support operational change and inspire others to do so? Can you be a spokesperson for your patients and promote their wellbeing? If so, this may be the position for you.

OPAL House is a specialist reablement unit based at Wythenshawe Hospital in south Manchester designed to support older people in the transition from the acute hospital site to their own home following a period of acute illness. You will undertake occupational therapy assessment and treatment with the specific aim to instil functional independence and support their physical and mental wellbeing.

You need to have specialist assessment and treatment skills to support and inform discharge plans. You will be able to manage a varied caseload autonomously and be able to work within a multidisciplinary team.

You will support the Senior Practitioner in the day-to-day running of the team and contribute to service development. You will have an interest in working in frailty and acute medicine.

You will supervise staff including band 4 Therapy Technicians. You will support, train and educate others. You will maintain your own continuing professional development. You will be supported to develop personally and professionally within this role.

To perform occupational therapy assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, and ensure safe and effective discharge. To develop and deliver individualised assessment and treatment programme. This will involve liaison with community services, day services, the voluntary sector and other service providers.

To be responsible for the management your own caseload, with support and supervision as required. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review and case conferences.

To be able to carry out comprehensive generic therapy assessments and interventions in line with best practice such as the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment framework, in a ward setting, identifying required interventions, supporting timely discharge and directing patients towards the most appropriate pathways of care.

To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

To supervise, educate and assess the performance of occupational therapy students (this would be to a graduate standard and involve working with universities to ensure the level of clinical practice and teaching meets the standards set by the degree level qualification). This role is supported through access to a clinical educator’s course if required.

To support the therapy team lead in the ongoing development of the OPAL House therapy service.

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 30 Oct 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - Manchester
Gain experience in retail
Learn about over-the-counter medicines
Assist in dispensing prescription medicines
Order pharmaceutical stock
Advise customers on over-the-counter medication
Assist with minor ailments

£6.40phTraining to be Provided

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) and Functional Skills if required.

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

Stockport Continence Service offers a supportive induction programme for staff new to continence or the community. The post holder should have good organisational and assessment skills be flexible, working well within a busy service. This post requires good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be adaptable, reliable and approachable. In addition you will need to be able to demonstrate up to date knowledge on relevant nursing issues with knowledge of Stockport Together and the integration of services in Stockport. The post holder will need to lone work, and be a car driver and have a car available for work. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS at a cost of £41.90. This will be deducted from your first Trust salary. In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.

ORGANISATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS This post is for 40 hours per week to support specialised neurooncology disease-related treatment and research across The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust. It will provide the appointee with an excellent opportunity to gain specialist training in advanced radiotherapy and in the clinical management of oncological patients. Role Purpose Accountable to: Dr. Gerben Borst, Honorary Consultant Clinical Oncologist, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. Senior Lecturer, Division of Cancer Sciences, School of Medical Science, faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester. Key interactions: The neuro cancer team consisting of patients, clinical oncology consultants, surgeons, pathologists, research nurses, therapists, registrars, radiologists, radiographers, and trial managers. This position is suitable for an enthusiastic and research-motivated applicant with a medical degree, who is pursuing a career in Clinical Oncology and have an interest in gaining research and clinical trial experience to further pre-operative treatment experiences for brain cancer patients. Candidates must hold full General Medical Council (GMC) registration and have passed the International Academic English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam (if appropriate) at the time of post commencement. This is a 12 month post with the possibility for extension to 24 months to support clinical research and to provide specialist experience and training for the successful applicant. The fellow will gain clinical experience in neuro cancer clinics and will have the opportunity to develop clinical research projects, with a particular focus on the use of preoperative treatment strategies for brain cancer patients, including Tumour Treating Fields. The fellow will work within the neuro cancer team consisting of clinical oncology consultants, surgeons, pathologists, research nurses, therapists, registrars, radiologists, radiographers, and a trial manager. The post involves patient clinics with a focus on patients with primary brain tumours. There are opportunities to develop and lead clinical research projects with the aim of presenting and publishing outcomes. The main clinical supervisor for the post will be Dr Gerben Borst (Consultant in Clinical Oncology). The post would be for an initial 24-month period with the possibility of extension dependent upon performance. Dependent on the candidate and the duration of the post, an extension to obtain an MD can be discussed. The role will be responsible for: Active role in setup, recruitment and day-to-day oversight of patients in the clinical study delivering TTFields in brain cancer patients. Participation in the care of patients with primary brain tumours referred to The Christie for their oncological treatment. Attendance at MDT and outpatient clinics as required by the supervising consultant. Successful applicants will need to divide their time between research and a moderate clinical commitment; this may involve clinical research and audit activities, including protocol writing. The post will be based within the Department of Clinical Oncology under the supervision of the consultant clinician. The post-holder will work closely with other members of the respective multidisciplinary teams and will support the consultants, clinical fellows, specialist registrars, and clinical research nurses in managing the respective disease group clinical trial portfolio. This will facilitate more rapid clinical decision-making, an increase in the number of trials opened, together with increased recruitment of patients into new and existing research protocols. The Fellow will attend appropriate clinics per week and multidisciplinary meetings. In addition, they will participate in clinical research meetings and any other relevant trial planning or trial set-up meetings. The Fellow will also spend time reviewing clinical data, writing abstracts/manuscripts, planning new studies, and attending educational meetings. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Clinical Research fellow will have the following opportunities within the Department of Clinical Oncology: Audit: Fellows play a key role in Clinical Audit as a member of The Christie Medical staff. Clinics: Research fellows in Clinical Oncology usually attend a number of patient clinics per week (seeing new referrals, follow-ups and patients on clinical trials) and are expected to undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of these patients. They will be involved in the clinical management of brain tumour cancer patients receiving radiotherapy. Clinical Governance: Fellows are expected to participate in all relevant aspects of clinical governance, including maintaining up-to-date protocols, guidelines and clinical audit, under the supervision of the Consultants in the team. Education: There are numerous courses organised annually by the School of Oncology at The Christie. Please refer to The School of Oncology website: http://www.christie.nhs.uk/school-ofoncology.aspx. Professional Development: Fellows should maintain a level of continuing professional development consistent with the recommendations of the Royal College of Physicians. Appropriate arrangements for study leave will be made in conjunction with colleagues. There is the potential to attend international meetings to present research work and fellows are expected to be involved in writing papers and reviews, and will also be required to undergo an annual appraisal. Protocol Development: Fellows may also assist with the revision and development of evidence based clinical trial protocols for patients. Research: There are excellent opportunities for research within the Department. Fellows will be expected to contribute to current research projects within the Department and/or set up new projects. The Manchester Cancer Research Centre has been established to bring together the expertise, ambition and resources of partner organisations, which include the University of Manchester, the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, Cancer Research UK, in addition to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder is committed to delivering at least four of the following: Actively participate in at least one national or international meeting (abstract presentation). Successfully publish at least two first-author peer-reviewed manuscripts. Aid income generation through assistance in development and writing of investigator-led studies/grant applications for research projects. Increase the international profile of the Disease Group and disseminate research findings through presentations at seminars and conferences. Representation from The Christie on international professional committees Continuing Professional Development The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities. Role Planning The post entails a maximum of five clinic sessions per week focused on primary brain tumours. The clinics will give wide exposure to the holistic treatment for patients with brain cancers. The clinic exposure will also include reviewing of patients participating in clinical trials and study-related procedures. The position will provide opportunities for clinical research within the neurooncology team with previous clinical fellows having developed clinical research projects, or contributed to translational research studies, etc. These opportunities have often led to presentations at local, national and international meetings and peer reviewed publications.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CLINICAL: 1. Assessment and prioritisation of the needs of the critically ill patient and their family, specifically tasks such as patients requiring respiratory support invasive and noninvasive, cardiovascular support, renal support, cardiac/invasive monitoring, inotropic support. The ensuring of provision of client centred care which focuses on the promotion of health as well as illness. 2. Ensure accurate documentation of patient care in accordance with hospital policies and standards. Develop and maintain communication with people about difficult matters and/or in difficult situations. 3. Assess educational and informational needs of patient and family, providing up to date information enabling them to participate in the planning of care. 4. Enhance care within the clinical area by using relevant research outcomes when planning and delivering nursing care. 5. Evaluate nursing care communicate with medical staff of patients changing healthcare needs. 6. To be a role model for potential post holders by demonstrating competent skills that have been determined in accordance with the needs of the unit. 7. Maintain safe practice according to Hospital Policies and Standards. 8. Ensure all prescribed drugs and treatments are given in accordance with Hospital Policy. 9. Participate in internal rotation to night duty as required and on occasion be willing to support other clinical areas within the Trust. 10. Prepare patients for safe transfer to other specialist critical care areas and liaise with relevant nursing, medical and Para-medical personnel and relatives. 11. Carry out patient transfer to other specialist critical care areas in absence of transfer team. 12. Prepare patients for safe and timely transfer to ward areas. 13. Carry out and facilitate preoperative and critical care follow up visits. 14. Receive and promote the Trusts annual flu vaccine. MANAGERIAL: 1. When appropriate, in rotation with other CCU sisters, take charge of the unit in the absence of the unit Manager, ensuring that standards of care and unit management are maintained. 2. In the absence of the unit Manager ensure skill mix is appropriate to clinical needs and keep Senior Nurse Managers/Modern Matrons aware of pertinent issues in the clinical area. 3. Help foster a supportive working environment and maintenance of staff morale, promoting a culture in which staffs feel valued and able to reach their potential. 4. Act as a preceptor/mentor to new unit staff and Pre and Post Registered Nurses. 5. Work with unit Sister to ensure clinical standards of care are achieved and participate in audit of clinical care. 6. Be aware of responsibilities with regard to Health and Safety at Work Act. Maintain and develop an environment and culture that improves health, safety and security. 7. Supporting the unit manager in initiating and implementing change, and in promoting an awareness of professional accountability. 8. Supporting the unit manager, when appropriate, in the recruitment and selection of new staff to the clinical area. 9. Actively participate in Clinical Risk Assessments and ensure correct documentation of Clinical Incidents in accordance with Hospital Policy. 10. Lead a team of registered nurses, nurse associates and health care assistants. EDUCATION: 1. Maintain own awareness of current nursing practice. Use relevant educational opportunities to maintain the highest standards and up to date care offered to the patient with cancer. 2. Supervise clinical staff and disseminate knowledge and current developments. Develop oneself and others in areas of practice. Assist and support the units Practice Educator to support and assess those enrolled on the Current Professional Studies in Critical Care course. 3. Participate in planned programs of appraisal with the unit manager. Facilitate timely PDR completion. 4. Liaise with the School of Nursing, participating in the teaching of basic and post basic learners and training assessments. 5. Ensure own learning and development needs are met. 6. Attend annual updates in: Fire safety, CPR, Moving and Handling, Radiation Protection and other study days as required by the trust. 7. Actively participate in Clinical Risk Assessments and ensure correct documentation of Clinical Incidents in accordance with Hospital Policy. 8. Lead a team of both registered, regulated and non-registered Staff PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: 1. In consultation with the unit manager agree learning objectives designed to meet the goals of personal and professional development and undergo appropriate programs of study. 2. Gain teaching skills by undertaking a teaching and assessing course and applying the principles in the clinical setting. work with the practice educator to support and assess those enrolled on the Current Clinical skills course. 3. At the request of the unit manager, to accept responsibility to develop managerial skills within the clinical setting, e.g. planning duty rotas which match needs with available expertise. 4. Contribute to the improvement of services. 5. Contribute to improving quality. 6. Promote equality and value diversity.

The Clinical Trials Pharmacy Department is looking for a dependable, enthusiastic and motivated pharmacy assistant to join our team.

The individual will help us deliver a high quality and efficient patient focused service.

The successful candidate must have a strong work ethic, excellent IT skills, have proven organisational skills, demonstrate an attention to detail in their work and have excellent communication skills.

This is a varied and interesting role which involves a mixture of clerical/administrative work alongside dispensing duties to maintain the day-to-day running of the Clinical Trials dispensary under the supervision our Pharmacy Technicians/Pharmacists.

A Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills is essential, as is experience of working in a pharmacy dispensary, the ability to work as part of a team, and evidence of good written/verbal skills.

You will ideally have four GSCEs, including Maths, English, and a Science subject

Enthusiasm for a new challenge and a willingness to learn are key.

Experience in hospital pharmacy is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided for the successful candidate.

Are you looking for a new challenge? If you feel you match these criteria, we would like to hear from you.

You will be a key member of staff in helping us evolve the pharmacy service which continues to develop in line with the NHS plan for pharmacy. As part of the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Team, you will help us provide Investigational Medicinal Products to wards and departments across the sites.

There is a positive attitude towards development of staff within the department and you will be encouraged to participate in our in-house training programs in order that you can develop your skills and apply them in the most appropriate way towards improving patient care.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.8bn & 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 29 Oct 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The Manchester (M) Thrive Hub is a single point of entry, a front door, to Manchester’s Emotional Well being Services. The M Thrive Hub assistant Practitioners will work within one of the three Manchester locality M Thrive Hubs (North, Central, South).

The M Thrive Hub assistant practitioner roles will include acting as enablers and systems supporters; providing advice, information and signposting to well-being services. The key aim of the M-Thrive strategy is to ensure that children, young people and carers are able to Thrive in their local communities.

M Thrive Hub assistant Practitioners will work to map and develop close working relationships with the whole range of local services in their area, this is to enable an integrated community response to meet the well-being needs of children, young people, families and carers . This will involve working along side all stake holders ,including children, young people and carers.

To help M Thrive team navigate young people, parent and carers who have not been accepted by your local emotional health and wellbeing services, but who need some wellbeing or support services.

To be able to hold complex and high level conversations with young people and families and have the ability to have a positive behaviour change with them in order for them to be able to access a community neighbourhood offer.

To have challenging conversations with young people and families that may arise from the referral being at the ‘wrong front door’, having to manage their expectations in a sensitive and hold potential contentious conversations, to engage them in a positive manner when the message needs to be understood and accepted to promote engagement.

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 29 Oct 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

A Vacancy at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.


Manchester Thrive in Education is a Mental Health Support Team (MHST) developed as part of the national project to increase access to psychological support in education settings for children & young people. We were established in 2020 and work closely with partner agencies as part of the getting help offer for child mental health.

The team work within education settings, including colleges to improve the whole setting approach to mental health & emotional wellbeing. We deliver CBT informed interventions for mild to moderate mental health difficulties individually and in groups. We are an innovative team involved in a variety of exciting projects across the city including Autism in Schools.

As an autonomous practitioner you will play a key part in the delivery of high-quality service provision that promotes and improves the mental health and well-being of children and young people, their families, and carers. In an education based team you will provide direct intervention for young people presenting with mild/moderate mental health difficulties within professional practice guidelines and a structured supervision framework.     The post holder willbe requiredto adapt to and undertake different or new duties in line with professional and service developments.

Within a systemic and holistic framework, you will undertake needs led, evidence based, skilled assessments and provide therapeutic interventions, ensuring this is doneevidencingshared decision making and partnership working with children and young people, theirfamiliesand carers. 


As part of working together you willoffer quality consultation and advise to schoolsand support schools in developing their Whole school Approach to mental health and emotional wellbeing. You will actively liaise and support robust partnership working arrangements between MHST and community partners. You will undertake lead responsibilities for specific projects in the service.


MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.8bn & 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 29 Oct 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The clinical fellowship in Neuro-Oncology is a 12-month post, which may be extended to 24 months. The role is to support clinical research and to provide specialist experience and training for the successful applicant. The fellow will gain experience in advanced radiotherapy and in the clinical management of oncological patients.
Overseas applications are welcome however applicants must already have GMC registration and right to work in the UK agreed.
Please note that the advert may close early if sufficient interest is received.

Candidates must hold full General Medical Council (GMC) registration and have passed the International Academic English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam (if appropriate) at the time of post commencement.
The fellow will gain clinical experience in neuro cancer clinics and will have the opportunity to develop clinical research projects, with a particular focus on the use of preoperative treatment strategies for brain cancer, including Tumour Treating Fields. The post involves patient clinics with a focus on patients with primary brain tumours. There are opportunities to develop and lead clinical research projects with the aim of presenting and publishing outcomes.
The Fellow will have an active role in setup, recruitment and day-to-day oversight of patients in the clinical study delivering TTFields in brain cancer patients. The fellow will participate in care of patients with primary brain tumours referred to the Christie for their oncological treatment. Additionally, the post-holder will attend MDT and outpatient clinics as required by the supervising agent.

The appointee will be based at the Christie within the Department of Clinical Oncology under the supervision of the consultant clinician. The fellow will work within the neuro cancer team consisting of clinical oncology consultants, surgeons, pathologists, research nurses, therapists, registrars, radiologists, radiographers, and a trial manager.
The post-holder will work closely with other members of the respective multidisciplinary teams and will support the consultants, clinical fellows, specialist registrars, and clinical research nurses in managing the respective disease group clinical trial portfolio. This will facilitate more rapid clinical decision-making, an increase in the number of trials opened, together with increased recruitment of patients into new and existing research protocols.
ORGANISATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS
This post is for 40 hours per week to support specialised neurooncology disease-related treatment and research across The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust. It will provide the appointee with an excellent opportunity to gain specialist training in advanced radiotherapy and in the clinical management of oncological patients.

Role Purpose

Accountable to: Dr. Gerben Borst, Honorary Consultant Clinical Oncologist, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. Senior Lecturer, Division of Cancer Sciences, School of Medical Science, faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester.

Key interactions: The neuro cancer team consisting of patients, clinical oncology consultants, surgeons, pathologists, research nurses, therapists, registrars, radiologists, radiographers, and trial managers.

This position is suitable for an enthusiastic and research-motivated applicant with a medical degree, who is pursuing a career in Clinical Oncology and have an interest in gaining research and clinical trial experience to further pre-operative treatment experiences for brain cancer patients.

Candidates must hold full General Medical Council (GMC) registration and have passed the International Academic English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam (if appropriate) at the time of post commencement. This is a 12 month post with the possibility for extension to 24 months to support clinical research and to provide specialist experience and training for the successful applicant.

The fellow will gain clinical experience in neuro cancer clinics and will have the opportunity to develop clinical research projects, with a particular focus on the use of preoperative treatment strategies for brain cancer patients, including Tumour Treating Fields. The fellow will work within the neuro cancer team consisting of clinical oncology consultants, surgeons, pathologists, research nurses, therapists, registrars, radiologists, radiographers, and a trial manager. The post involves patient clinics with a focus on patients with primary brain tumours. There are opportunities to develop and lead clinical research projects with the aim of presenting and publishing outcomes.

The main clinical supervisor for the post will be Dr Gerben Borst (Consultant in Clinical Oncology). The post would be for an initial 24-month period with the possibility of extension dependent upon performance. Dependent on the candidate and the duration of the post, an extension to obtain an MD can be discussed.

The role will be responsible for:

• Active role in setup, recruitment and day-to-day oversight of patients in the clinical study delivering TTFields in brain cancer patients.
• Participation in the care of patients with primary brain tumours referred to The Christie for their oncological treatment.
• Attendance at MDT and outpatient clinics as required by the supervising consultant.


Successful applicants will need to divide their time between research and a moderate clinical commitment; this may involve clinical research and audit activities, including protocol writing.

The post will be based within the Department of Clinical Oncology under the supervision of the consultant clinician.

The post-holder will work closely with other members of the respective multidisciplinary teams and will support the consultants, clinical fellows, specialist registrars, and clinical research nurses in managing the respective disease group clinical trial portfolio. This will facilitate more rapid clinical decision-making, an increase in the number of trials opened, together with increased recruitment of patients into new and existing research protocols.

The Fellow will attend appropriate clinics per week and multidisciplinary meetings. In addition, they will participate in clinical research meetings and any other relevant trial planning or trial set-up meetings. The Fellow will also spend time reviewing clinical data, writing abstracts/manuscripts, planning new studies, and attending educational meetings.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Clinical Research fellow will have the following opportunities within the Department of Clinical Oncology:
• Audit: Fellows play a key role in Clinical Audit as a member of The Christie Medical staff.
• Clinics: Research fellows in Clinical Oncology usually attend a number of patient clinics per week (seeing new referrals, follow-ups and patients on clinical trials) and are expected to undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of these patients. They will be involved in the clinical management of brain tumour cancer patients receiving radiotherapy.
• Clinical Governance: Fellows are expected to participate in all relevant aspects of clinical governance, including maintaining up-to-date protocols, guidelines and clinical audit, under the supervision of the Consultants in the team.
• Education: There are numerous courses organised annually by the School of Oncology at The Christie. Please refer to The School of Oncology website: http://www.christie.nhs.uk/school-ofoncology.aspx.
• Professional Development: Fellows should maintain a level of continuing professional development consistent with the recommendations of the Royal College of Physicians. Appropriate arrangements for study leave will be made in conjunction with colleagues. There is the potential to attend international meetings to present research work and fellows are expected to be involved in writing papers and reviews, and will also be required to undergo an annual appraisal.
• Protocol Development: Fellows may also assist with the revision and development of evidence based clinical trial protocols for patients.
• Research: There are excellent opportunities for research within the Department. Fellows will be expected to contribute to current research projects within the Department and/or set up new projects. The Manchester Cancer Research Centre has been established to bring together the expertise, ambition and resources of partner organisations, which include the University of Manchester, the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, Cancer Research UK, in addition to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder is committed to delivering at least four of the following:
• Actively participate in at least one national or international meeting (abstract presentation).
• Successfully publish at least two first-author peer-reviewed manuscripts.
• Aid income generation through assistance in development and writing of investigator-led studies/grant applications for research projects.
• Increase the international profile of the Disease Group and disseminate research findings through presentations at seminars and conferences.
• Representation from The Christie on international professional committees

Continuing Professional Development
The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.

Role Planning
The post entails a maximum of five clinic sessions per week focused on primary brain tumours. The clinics will give wide exposure to the holistic treatment for patients with brain cancers. The clinic exposure will also include reviewing of patients participating in clinical trials and study-related procedures. The position will provide opportunities for clinical research within the neurooncology team with previous clinical fellows having developed clinical research projects, or contributed to translational research studies, etc. These opportunities have often led to presentations at local, national and international meetings and peer reviewed publications.




This advert closes on Tuesday 12 Nov 2024

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The Critical Care unit at The Christie is looking for the very best nurses to work within our cancer speciality and help maintain our excellent patient outcomes and patient experiences. Our CCU is only one of two level 3 critical care facility dedicated entirely to cancer patients in the United Kingdom.

This environment is challenging, exciting, supportive and actively facilitates the development of specialised skills. You will enjoy working as part of a highly skilled and motivated team to deliver excellent patient care. Our commitment to ongoing staff development and the support of a modern career framework is apparent through the variety of educational opportunities available and clinical support offered by our Practice Educator.

We aspire to be compassionate, supportive, personal and open; patient and family experience is central to everything we do. Therefore, together with solid clinical and technical skills, we expect a deep awareness of the special needs of our patients, along with the ability to support and care for them and their families throughout their stay.

You will have post registration experience in an acute hospital setting; hold a minimum three years experience working within a Critical Care setting– including holding a post graduate Level 3 qualification. You will be confident and competent in using the required skills to fulfill the role, together with a genuine interest to develop acute cancer care skills and the ability to uphold our team’s values. Additionally, previous experience/qualifications in oncology are desirable although not essential.

Permanent and Fixed Term opportunities available, as well as Full and Part Time.

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

CLINICAL:

1. Assessment and prioritisation of the needs of the critically ill patient and their family, specifically tasks such as patients requiring respiratory support invasive and non–invasive, cardiovascular support, renal support, cardiac/invasive monitoring, inotropic support. The ensuring of provision of client centred care which focuses on the promotion of health as well as illness.

2. Ensure accurate documentation of patient care in accordance with hospital policies and standards. Develop and maintain communication with people about difficult matters and/or in difficult situations.

3. Assess educational and informational needs of patient and family, providing up to date information enabling them to participate in the planning of care.

4. Enhance care within the clinical area by using relevant research outcomes when planning and delivering nursing care.

5. Evaluate nursing care – communicate with medical staff of patient’s changing healthcare needs.

6. To be a role model for potential post holders by demonstrating competent skills that have been determined in accordance with the needs of the unit.

7. Maintain safe practice according to Hospital Policies and Standards.

8. Ensure all prescribed drugs and treatments are given in accordance with Hospital Policy.

9. Participate in internal rotation to night duty as required and on occasion be willing to support other clinical areas within the Trust.

10. Prepare patients for safe transfer to other specialist critical care areas and liaise with relevant nursing, medical and Para-medical personnel and relatives.

11. Carry out patient transfer to other specialist critical care areas in absence of transfer team.

12. Prepare patients for safe and timely transfer to ward areas.

13. Carry out and facilitate preoperative and critical care follow up visits.

14. Receive and promote the Trusts annual flu vaccine.



MANAGERIAL:

1. When appropriate, in rotation with other CCU sisters, take charge of the unit in the absence of the unit Manager, ensuring that standards of care and unit management are maintained.

2. In the absence of the unit Manager ensure skill mix is appropriate to clinical needs and keep Senior Nurse Managers/Modern Matrons aware of pertinent issues in the clinical area.

3. Help foster a supportive working environment and maintenance of staff morale, promoting a culture in which staffs feel valued and able to reach their potential.

4. Act as a preceptor/mentor to new unit staff and Pre and Post Registered Nurses.

5. Work with unit Sister to ensure clinical standards of care are achieved and participate in audit of clinical care.

6. Be aware of responsibilities with regard to Health and Safety at Work Act. Maintain and develop an environment and culture that improves health, safety and security.

7. Supporting the unit manager in initiating and implementing change, and in promoting an awareness of professional accountability.

8. Supporting the unit manager, when appropriate, in the recruitment and selection of new staff to the clinical area.

9. Actively participate in Clinical Risk Assessments and ensure correct documentation of Clinical Incidents in accordance with Hospital Policy.

10. Lead a team of registered nurses, nurse associates and health care assistants.



EDUCATION:

1. Maintain own awareness of current nursing practice. Use relevant educational opportunities to maintain the highest standards and up to date care offered to the patient with cancer.

2. Supervise clinical staff and disseminate knowledge and current developments. Develop oneself and others in areas of practice. Assist and support the units Practice Educator to support and assess those enrolled on the Current Professional Studies in Critical Care course.

3. Participate in planned programs of appraisal with the unit manager. Facilitate timely PDR completion.

4. Liaise with the School of Nursing, participating in the teaching of basic and post basic learners and training assessments.

5. Ensure own learning and development needs are met.

6. Attend annual updates in: Fire safety, CPR, Moving and Handling, Radiation Protection and other study days as required by the trust.

7. Actively participate in Clinical Risk Assessments and ensure correct documentation of Clinical Incidents in accordance with Hospital Policy.

8. Lead a team of both registered, regulated and non-registered Staff



PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

1. In consultation with the unit manager agree learning objectives designed to meet the goals of personal and professional development and undergo appropriate programs of study.

2. Gain teaching skills by undertaking a teaching and assessing course and applying the principles in the clinical setting. work with the practice educator to support and assess those enrolled on the Current Clinical skills course.

3. At the request of the unit manager, to accept responsibility to develop managerial skills within the clinical setting, e.g. planning duty rotas which match needs with available expertise.

4. Contribute to the improvement of services.

5. Contribute to improving quality.

6. Promote equality and value diversity.


This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Oct 2024

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