Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust - Ormskirk

ContractFull time

We are looking for an experienced and motivated HCPC registered podiatrist to join our Community Podiatry Service as a Highly specialist Podiatrist covering the West Lancashire patch on a 9-month fixed-term basis. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about leading high-quality community podiatry services and supporting teams to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care across a range of community settings. The post holder will have responsibility for the delivery of the clinical service within the defined area, providing visible leadership. You will play a key role in ensuring services are efficient, effective, well-co-ordinated and responsive, with quality and patient experience at the centre of everything you do. The role will involve regular travel across multiple sites, Therefore, the post holder must be able to meet the travel requirements of this post. The Advanced clinician will take high level responsibility for the triage, clinical assessments and diagnosis of highly complex health and well being needs within a defined sphere of practice. They will implement, evaluate and modify highly complex care/ interventions which they have developed to meet those needs. The Advanced clinician will provide high level care as specified below for a client group and work across professional disciplines, co-ordinating activities as required. To work as a Highly Specialist Podiatrist with a high degree of autonomy across the multidisciplinary setting. Leading the Podiatry Team on the management of patients. This will include the assessment, diagnosis, development and implementation of highly specialist programmes of care to patient’s as well as providing expert advice on the management of complex patients to others within the team. The post holder will lead on the development and implementation of service innovations within their portfolio, as well as the development and dissemination of training to the Podiatry Team. Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Delivering high level and complex triage, clinical assessment diagnostics, treatment and evaluation of the needs within Health and Well-being. Providing leadership, promoting a learning culture for colleagues and other agencies, leading service innovations and demonstrating high level problem solving. Ensuring excellence in service delivery through personal and service development, underpinned by evidence based practice and research, embedded in the quality assurance agenda. Driving innovation, managing the change process to ensure your service continues to be flexible and proactive to reflect the needs of the wider Health and Wellbeing community. MANAGERIAL / LEADERSHIP (including financial / physical resources and staffing) To demonstrate leadership by means of: 1. Delivering change within sphere of practice, when and where indicated, to improve service delivery. 2. Influencing, motivating, supporting and enabling others to contribute towards the effectiveness and success of the organisation. To provide high level advice and guidance in working with colleagues locally to ensure best practice across all disciplines in the assessment, treatment and long term management of patient/clients within sphere of practice To identify innovations and lead the implementation of new working practices in conjunction with patients/ service users, health, wellbeing, local authority and third sector partners. To take responsibility for their own high level and complex decision making and the decisions of their team which effect service delivery. To train, supervise / case manage and performance manage staff and students. This will include for example the use of formal appraisal documentation, monitoring sickness absence etc. To manage resources including stock control to ensure they relate to the overall objectives and responsibilities of the organisation. CLINICAL To be responsible for the specialist assessment of complex care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care using a high degree of autonomy and act as a named practitioner. To triage patients with highly complex needs. To undertake highly complex clinical assessments of patients/ service users within sphere of advanced practice. To determine a clinical diagnosis and make high level decisions regarding appropriate treatment/ care plans. Implement highly complex care/ interventions according to clinical need. Evaluate highly complex care /interventions based on evidence from clinical outcomes and best practice. To provide advanced clinical advice, support, training to patients/ service users, families, carers and professional colleagues to improve their journey and their health and well being. To be professionally accountable for all aspects of own work including the management of patients in your care. Registered practitioners who are non medical prescribers are accountable for their prescribing activities by ensuring they are aware of their Professional accountability and any restrictions or special considerations in their prescribing practice. To develop and maintain the high level clinical skills required to work as an advanced practitioner. Where the administration of drugs is a requirement, this should be undertaken in line with trust policies and procedures and in following the NMC Guidelines for administration of Medicines Act 1992 and Misuse of Drugs Act 1991. LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT To maintain own professional/ personal development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments, and incorporate them as appropriate into your work. To support junior staff to do likewise Ensure all mandatory training is accessed and kept up to date To be an active member of relevant training programmes attending and delivering presentations at staff meetings/tutorials and by attending relevant professional short courses and being a reflective practitioner To participate in the supervision scheme as supervisee and supervisor when appropriate. To develop and deliver relevant evidence based training to patients, families, carers, Health and Wellbeing and local authority colleagues and third sector providers. To provide specific training as required to the patient, family, carers and other members of the multidisciplinary team on the clinical and therapeutic management of an individual to support their health and wellbeing. CLINICAL GOVERNANCE / RESEARCH AUDIT Registered Practitioners are required to evidence maintenance of their registration with the relevant regulatory body and work to their Code of Professional Conduct. To benchmark current service delivery against local and national clinical guidelines and standards of care. To lead on current best practice, based on the bench marking outcomes. To translate local and national guidelines and train Health and Wellbeing staff to ensure they have the skills and knowledge required to deliver effective services. To measure and evaluate own work and current practices through the use of evidence based projects, audit, research, statistical information and outcome measures and lead others in doing so. To network with practitioner colleagues within the trust and across the North West and Nationally, to learn together and share good practice. To interpret and implement quality assurance practices within own work situation. To identify and minimise clinical and non clinical risk to minimise risk of harm to patients, staff & visitors. Contributes to the formulation and implementation of clinical policies and procedures as appropriate. COMMUNICATION To communicate complex patient and service related information effectively to Health and Wellbeing and local authority colleagues and third sector agencies. Use complex communication skills and knowledge when working with patients, their families and other provider agencies. Demonstrates professional sensitivity and empathy during the emotional demand of high exposure to distressing circumstances where there may be difficulties in accepting or understanding. To involve the patient and the family/carers in all relevant discussions about their management and decision that are made about treatment techniques and facilitating patient involvement in the planning development, delivery and evaluation of the service. To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. To maintain accurate comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, in line with legal and departmental requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of reports and letters. To collect appropriate data and statistics for the use in the review of the service delivery. To use appropriate information technology skills for communication when required. This advert closes on Wednesday 19 Aug 2026

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust - Garston, Liverpool

PermanentPart time

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to join a Psychology service based within a Community Mental Health Team in Liverpool. You will be joining a CMHT where nursing and OT colleagues are psychological minded who also offer psychological interventions as part of their work with service users. We are looking for a caring, compassionate, enthusiastic and committed person who is trained and accredited in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to join us and be part of a team of psychologists, psychotherapists, CBT/EMDR therapists, occupational therapists, mental health nurses, support workers and psychiatrists. You would be joining a small, Psychology team who support one another and have regular contact with one another during their working day. A stepped care model is used to provide service users with a range of psychological interventions, appropriate to the level of need. You would be joining a service that includes a Principal Clinical Psychologist, a Specialist Psychotherapist, a Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Psychologist. It is a varied role, suited to those who enjoy the challenge of engaging service users in a secondary care setting and who enjoy working in a Multi-disciplinary team. As well as opportunities to do 1:1 and group clinical work, there are also opportunities for consultation, training and reflective practice. Applicants must have a recognised qualification and BABCP accreditation. You will work as part of the multi-disciplinary teams based at Moss House in Garston, providing a qualified specialist cognitive behavioural psychotherapy service to clients with complex mental health difficulties. You will provide specialist psychological assessment and therapy. You will be able to work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the Directorate's and team's policies and procedures. You will be able to work with individuals from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when required. You will provide attendance at weekly MDT clinical, Psychology and business meetings. You will be able to work autonomously within professional guidelines and team policies. Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. To provide specialist psychological assessments of clients referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a clients psychological problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy. To be responsible for implementing a Cognitive Behavioural interventions for individuals and groups, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses where appropriate. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual. To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients whose problems are managed by psychologically based standard care plans. To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment and treatment of clients whose problems are managed by psychologically based enhanced care plans. To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan. To contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings and agencies serving the client group. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management. To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care and to monitor progress during the course of both unidiscplinary and multidisciplinary care. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities. This advert closes on Tuesday 1 Sep 2026

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust - Knowsley

PermanentPart time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered general nurse or Paramedic to undertake a band 7 nurse practitioner role or paramedic practitioner role in Halewood WIC. The UTC/WIC assess and treat patients with minor illness and injuries. They are open 8am to 8pm 7 days per week. The service is nurse led and offers both an appointment or walk-in service The post holder will work within a team as an autonomous practitioner and be accountable and responsible for the health care management of the client/patient group. The post holder will have the ability to perform holistic assessments to interpret, diagnose and treat, concluding to discharge with an appropriate outcome or determining the most relevant pathway for the patient. The post holder will have responsibility for taking charge of the shift and managing service provision in the absence of the Clinical Nurse Manager/ Team Leader. The post holder must show commitment to the support and development of others to ensure a consistent, high quality delivery of service underpinned by the Personal Performance Planning process and Clinical Supervision. A flexible approach is essential to this role. Whilst the post holder's base will be Halewood WIC, they will be required to work across all Walk-in Centre services and through all shift patterns as required across Merseycare's 8 sites in Merseyside to support service delivery. Ensure the delivery of the quality strategy within the designated area incorporating establishment of systems and processes. Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. To act as a nurse/ paramedic practitioner and shift lead to manage and promote the development and clinical effectiveness of a high quality service in the unpredictable environment of the Walk in Centre's using a multi-skilled team approach. To maintain effective multidisciplinary team working and communication, utilising effective referral pathways. To co-ordinate the day to day running of the clinical area including shift leader responsibilities. To provide leadership and exercise a professional advisory role in relation to clinical practice. To continue to extend the scope of own professional practice by improving and enhancing knowledge and competencies. To report sickness and absence to the Clinical Nurse Manager/ Team Leader and take immediate action to manage the safe running of the shift in the absence of the Clinical Nurse Manager/ Team Leader. To report accidents, incidents and complaints to the Clinical Nurse Manager/ Team Leader in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and to take immediate action to implement measures to reduce risk and resolve complaints in the absence of the Clinical Nurse Manager/ Team Leader. To provide high quality, evidence based care and advice to all patients attending the Walk-in Centre. To work autonomously and provide holistic assessment, interpretation of results, treatment, advice and health promotion resulting in discharge or referral of patients as appropriate initially presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions. To continually develop knowledge of a wide range of minor illness and minor injuries by achieving competencies in all areas of Walk-in Centre work to effectively assess, treat, discharge and refer appropriately to health and social care professionals. To support the professional development of peers and junior staff in developing and achieving competencies and working towards autonomous practitioner status over the whole spectrum of patient presentation at the Walk-in centres. To demonstrate a positive commitment to the teaching, training, assessment and development of all learners and facilitate programmes for learners. To supervise Band 6 Nurse Practitioners, Band 5 Associate Nurse Practitioners, B4 Assistant Practitioners and Health Care Assistants. To act as a mentor/teacher to peers, other team members and all students including nursing and other professional disciplines. To work flexibly to support all Walk-in Centres to ensure capacity meets service demand and initiate escalation policy procedures as appropriate to ensure the safe and efficient running of the service. To work within the scope of professional practice whilst providing an integrated primary care service by initiating and working collaboratively with other key stakeholders to ensure continuity of patient care. To support the Clinical Team Leader and contribute to developing new ways of working to provide a responsive service to patients needs. This may require a moderate physical effort for several short periods during a shift and involves intense concentration for frequent periods of the shift to ensure correct management of patients via the use of VDU equipment and patient interaction. To exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy and critical judgement. To have proven skills in x-ray and a requirement to undertake assessment and subsequent management; wound assessment and management; suturing; and the diagnosis and management of a wide range of minor injuries/ailments. To empower others and demonstrate an ability to make effective clinical decisions based on recent evidence. To act as a mentor to team members. To assist in the development and implementation of policies/procedures and guidance relating to nursing practice and ensure clinically effective health interventions are provided utilising the latest available evidence. To have clear understanding of legal issues and professional accountability and responsibility. To administer medication following training under patient group direction or as a nurse prescriber as clinically indicated. To be responsible for the specialist diagnostic procedures and subsequent out of hours management of patients as outlined in local service plans. To adhere to Professional body standard of practice. To maintain skills and competencies required for the post. To utilise relevant training and experience and clinical skills in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients. eg wound management, venepuncture, vaccinations and immunisations, health promotion, V300. To communicate with patients and their relatives or carers in providing or receiving highly complex, sensitive or contentious information were there may be significant barriers requiring the highest level of interpersonal communication skills. Support the efficient use of physical and equipment resources. To support and adhere to all administrative policies and procedures within the service. All staff should be familiar with relevant IT systems. IT security policies and procedures. The service operates an electronic record keeping system. The post holder will have IT skills to enable to them to use a clinical system. The post holder will be able to send and receive communications via email. This advert closes on Monday 31 Aug 2026

Tameside & Glossop NHS FT - Ashton- Under- Lyne

ContractPart time

Orthoptist - Band 5 We are looking for an enthusiastic, well motivated Orthoptist to join our team of eight Orthoptists, one field technician, three Optometrists . The base is Tameside General Hospital and the post holder will be expected to undertake clinics at Millbrook Medical Practice and all Community Clinics throughout the whole of Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care Organisation. A diploma or degree in Orthoptics and registration with the HCPC is essential. To provide high quality, comprehensive Orthoptic services for Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care Foundation Trust . Assessing, determining clinical diagnosis, treating and managing clients referred to the service and providing specialist advice. To participate in the District Visual Screening Programme delivered in school reception class. To provide specialist Orthoptic advice to patients and a wide range of Health Professionals To demonstrate Orthoptics to other health professionals Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners. We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate: • Compassion • Accountability • Respect • Excellence We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people. Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more. The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full personspecification, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. This advert closes on Wednesday 26 Aug 2026

Pennine Care NHS FT - Ashton-Under-Lyne

PermanentFull time

The postholder will join the facilities and estates management team and will be collectively responsible in delivering safe and compliant electrical / mechanical / plumbing and building fabric services across all the Trust buildings. The role involves directly leading a team of trade staff to deliver a safe and compliant hospital place for all patients, visitors, and staff; ensuring compliance and governance with all Trust standards and procedures, along with HTMs, HBNs, British Standards and good practice. The post available to aligns with the Trust's clinical services: North, South Services. However, the postholder will be required to work closely with other managers and cover sites as needed for the business. The following are some of the main duties of the postholder: • Oversee and monitor engineering and building services and systems. • Advise on all mechanical, electrical and building fabric services and systems concerning any problematic areas, non-compliance with statutory or mandatory regulations and risks to business continuity. • Identify backlog maintenance issues and develop plans to implement a rolling maintenance strategy / planned maintenance programme. • Manage the delivery of small / minor works in a cost efficient and safe manner, having communicated effectively with the respective departments as necessary. • Oversee and be involved in conducting audits and site visits to examine information and physical buildings/plant for compliance with contract requirements and Trust policies. • Monitor standards of workmanship by contractors and directly employed staff and take necessary remedial actions. • Chair meetings and lead negotiations with internal customers and external suppliers. • Manage in-house staff in line with Trust policies. • Communicate regularly with Estates staff, senior management and clinical staff. Build strong relationships with site and ward management within network to rectify any issues as they arise or support as swiftly as possible. • Ensure estates jobs are updated on the system and jobs are progressing with the services. Keep services updated on progress and timescales. We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. A detailed job description and person specification have been attached to this advert for further information. This advert closes on Tuesday 25 Aug 2026

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - Manchester

ContractFull time

A Vacancy at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? This role offers a unique opportunity to operate at Band 9 as a Deputy Director of Nursing/AHP within the Local Care Organisation and University Dental Hospital Manchester clinical group at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). Working across the clinical group, you will play a central role in shaping strategic nursing and AHP leadership, strengthening clinical quality, and driving continuous improvement across a diverse specialist portfolio. We welcome applications from experienced senior leaders currently working at Band 8d who are ready to progress to Band 9. This pivotal role requires a dynamic, compassionate and forward‑thinking leader who can influence across complex systems, support the ‘One MFT’ approach, and contribute to the delivery of high‑quality, safe and effective care. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will work closely with medical, operational and corporate colleagues to deliver excellence, champion innovation and support the long‑term development of the workforce. If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and make a significant impact across the Local Care Organisation and University Dental Hospital Manchester clinical group, we would love to hear from you. For more information, please request a candidate information pack from Olivia.Cave@mft.nhs.uk. • Demonstrating inclusive, compassionate leadership with the ability to inspire and develop high‑performing teams, you will provide visible, professional and strategic leadership across a multi‑professional workforce, ensuring high standards of care and clinical practice. • With a proven track record of delivering high standards of governance, safety, quality and service improvement, you will lead on quality, compliance, safety and patient experience, embedding robust governance and assurance processes across all services. • Working collaboratively with senior medical, operational and corporate colleagues, you will support the ‘One MFT’ leadership approach to deliver shared priorities and strengthen integrated clinical leadership. • Acting as a trusted deputy and key decision‑maker for the Clinical Group Director of Nursing, you will provide leadership, oversight and professional advice in their absence. • You will drive continuous improvement and support the delivery of high‑quality, patient‑centred care and champion research, innovation, digital transformation and evidence‑based practice, • Alongside contributing to system‑level priorities and helping shape the future of nursing and AHP leadership across the Clinical Group, you will be leading and support workforce development, nurturing strong professional standards, enable effective education and a positive staff experience across all services. Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time. To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to exploreInside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Supporting Documents’ sectionand once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. 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, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. This advert closes on Tuesday 25 Aug 2026

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - Oldham

PermanentPart time

Join Our Team: Community Midwives Positions Available The NCA is excited to announce openings for midwives to join our friendly and supportive community midwifery team. We are seeking dedicated professionals to provide exceptional care within the full spectrum of community midwifery services including the provision of intrapartum care at home and on our alongside midwifery led birth centre. We are recruiting dedicated midwives to provide comprehensive antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care within community settings and on the alongside midwifery led birth centre. Key Responsibilities: • Deliver high-quality midwifery care during antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal periods in the community and on the birth centre ensuring the highest standard of care for women and their families through efficient use of available resources • Promote equality, diversity, and rights for women and families throughout their care journey • Assess the health and wellbeing needs of women and babies, particularly when those needs are complex For detailed information about the role, please refer to the uploaded Job Description. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care in a community setting, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dedicated team The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential tomake a differenceand we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire– to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk This advert closes on Sunday 23 Aug 2026

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - Salford

PermanentFull time

An opportunity has arisen for a Cardiac Physiologist to join the Cardiology team. A Cardiac Physiologist is required to work as a competent practitioner performing a range of Diagnostic investigations. Duties will include Ambulatory Analysis, Exercise Tolerance testing and Tilt tests. The successful candidate will perform a range of diagnostic investigations independently within the department and assist in some complex investigations. Analyse and report findings for Ambulatory Monitors and perform routine ECG’s and fit ambulatory monitors on a variety of patients. Work collaboratively on a day-to-day basis with others to contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the service. Training will be offered in Pacemaker implantation and follow up. The main duties of the role include but are not limited to: • Recording Electrocardiograms (ECGs), • Ambulatory 24Hr BP monitoring • Ambulatory 24 HR ECG monitor Analysis. • Analysis of the R test Event recorders • Assist in ETT/ HUT • Assist Pacemaker Implant and follow ups The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential tomake a differenceand we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire– to join our team. To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk This advert closes on Monday 10 Aug 2026

NHS Jobs - Oldham

£55,157 to £68,544 a year

PermanentFull time

Clinical Practice Assess and holistically clinically examine patients with both minor and complex needs through history taking, physical examination and appropriate use of investigations to confirm diagnosis. Plan, implement and evaluate an effective management plan for the patient, ensuring safe discharge/referral and/or transfer to an appropriate health care service. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care. Refer and discharge safely ensuring that safety-netting advice is offered. Triage telephone referrals, calls from external clinicians, patients and others into a range of services appropriately as required. Communication Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment. Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating. Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication. Maintain effective communication within the organisation and with external stakeholders. Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate. Non-Medical Prescribing If you are employed in a prescribing capacity, you must only prescribe within your scope of practice and comply with the gtd healthcare NMP governance registration processes. You must maintain your knowledge and skills and prescribe within your scope of clinical competencies. The non-medical prescriber is required to comply with organisational NMP governance processes and adhere to local and national prescribing guidance. Delivering a Quality Service Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC/HPC etc. Understand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time. Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality. Ensure professional revalidation requirements are met. Deliver care according to NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care. Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation. Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities. In partnership with other clinical teams, collaborate on improving the quality of health care responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate. Support and participate in shared learning across the organisation and wider organisation. Understand and apply guidance that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patient health procedures and local guidance. Leadership Personal and People Development Take responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role mode. Support staff development in order to maximise potential. Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice. Encourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency or actions that are not in the interest of the public and/or users of services. Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant areas of work. Take a lead role in planning and implementing changes within the area of care and responsibility. Work with senior clinical and management teams to ensure sufficient staff of appropriate ability, quality and skill-mix is available to meet current and future service delivery, that selection and recruitment processes are effective and that equality of treatment of the team incorporates quality HR principles and processes. Contribute to the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards. Maintain effective communication with those responsible for the overall commissioning and procurement process. To attend and be proactively involved in professional meetings at base and corporately. Take the lead/ develop a special interest within certain areas to allow the sharing of clinical knowledge and expertise. Corporate Responsibility Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working. Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence. Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management. Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery. Discuss, highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care. Management of Risk Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients. Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines. Apply infection-control measures within the organisation according to local and national guidelines. Managing Information Use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring of care, presenting and communicating information. Review and process data in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes. Learning and Development Undertake mentorship where appropriate. Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments (e.g. courses and conferences). Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate. Provide an educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning.

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust - Winwick

PermanentFull time

Are you a Registered Nurse Associate looking to join an innovative time and drive compassionate patient-centred care? We are looking for an established or new Registered Nursing Associate to join our team on Sheridan Ward, we are a female acute ward for adults. You will be supported within a multidisciplinary team consisting of occupational therapists, psychiatrists, physiotherapists, activity workers and assistant practitioners. We provide a range of training and educational opportunities, clinical supervision and peer group support. This post is subject to an enhanced check with adults barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the multi professional team and the Registered Nurse to assess, plan, organise and deliver clinical care in line with service and patient needs, as agreed with supervising clinicians. The Nursing Associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and across the fields of nursing, providing holistic and person centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The Nursing Associate works independently under the leadership of registered nurses,working within the sphere of nursing care and within all aspects of the nursing process (Health Education England 2018). Nursing Associates are accountable professionals who are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a Nursing Associate and will work to a nationally recognised Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of conduct. They must meet the NMC standards of proficiency and recognise and work within the limits of their competency. Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Key responsibilities: Deliver high quality, person-centred care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other registered care professional, dependent on setting Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses directly on the needs of the person Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or other registered care professional Where appropriate work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individual’s defined plan of care, within designated parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed Continue to develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills whilst in clinical practice and maintain all evidence required Contribute towards developing a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments Duties and responsibilities: Clinical Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual and their family. Holistically support people to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing, promoting health and preventing ill health. Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the ongoing assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care. To recognise changes in a patients’ condition which require the intervention of others and understand when to refer to the supervising registered nurse and other senior colleagues for reassessment of patient care. To work in collaboration with others to ensure the safe and timely discharge of patients with the aim of avoiding readmission. To perform procedures as detailed within the NMC Standards for proficiency for Nurse Associate (2018) to meet the nursing needs of the patients in their care. To ensure that high standards of nursing care are delivered and maintained. To act and raise concerns when standards are not being maintained following local policy and procedures. To act as an advocate for the patient and the family, including promoting and protecting their interests, privacy and rights, equality and inclusion. To be involved in Trust Initiatives to improve patient safety and care. Have demonstrated the proficiency to administer medications and undertake annual medicines management training, highlighting as appropriate any areas for personal development. To be aware of and adhere to Trust Policies relating to the control and administration of medication. To ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained and to act when standards are not being maintained. To work within the NMC code of professional practice, and within policies, procedures and guidelines of the Trust. To be flexible to work within areas or departments to meet the demands of changing service needs. Recognise and work within the limits of their competence highlighting as appropriate any areas for personal development. Managerial To communicate with the team leader/nurse in charge and collect data in order to participate in the smooth running and organisation of the department. To support junior and senior colleagues in their roles and be resilient to manage change. To support the team leader/nurse in charge in risk assessment and minimisation, ensuring incidents and near misses are reported appropriately. To manage verbal complaints, inform team leader/nurse in charge and refer on when unable to resolve. To participate in the investigation of incidents/complaints as required. To establish and maintain effective communication, both verbal and written in every context/setting. To recognise, prevent where possible, and manage areas of conflict, reporting to team leader /nurse in charge if unable to resolve. To participate in staff meetings regularly. To provide support and supervision to health care support workers to promote their learning and development within role. To receive delegated duties from the supervising Registered Nurse and senior colleagues, accepting those that fall within their individual competency level, adhering to the NMC Delegation and Accountability document (NMC Code 2018). This advert closes on Tuesday 1 Sep 2026