Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level or equivalent experience in clinical coding, within an acute hospital setting
• National Clinical Coder Qualification (NCCQ)
• Clinical Coder Refresher Status is current

Desirable

• NHS Digital approved clinical coding auditor ort trainer qualification or working towards

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Substantial clinical coding experience in an acute NHS Trust post ACC qualification
• Experience of assigning ICD-10 and OPCS-4 codes in a wide range of specialties
• Ability to relay highly complex information effectively to a wide range of clinical and non-clinical staff groups

Desirable

• Experience in managing change

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The appointee will be based at The Christie and will provide senior input to wards and an outpatient clinic.

Clinical Provide specialist gastroenterology and nutrition input for inpatients and outpatientsrequiring complex nutrition support, including cancer-related intestinal failure, complex enteral feeding, and parenteral nutrition. Provide specialist input into the assessment and management of patients requiring artificial nutrition support, including parenteral nutrition (PN) and complex enteral feeding. Undertaking outpatient clinics (OPC) for patients on home parenteral nutrition, ensuring continuity of care and prevention of avoidable admissions. Lead two ward rounds (WR) and multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings within the Nutrition Support Team. Support shared care models with regional centres (e.g. Salford) to optimise patient pathways. Manage complex PN nutrition-related complications, including line sepsis, liver disease,fluid/electrolyte imbalance, and gastrointestinal failure. Actively contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, collaborating with dietitians, nurses, pharmacists, oncology, palliative care, and other relevant specialties to ensure coordinated patient care Maintain effective communication and coordination with the patient's parent Team, ensuring shared decision-making and seamless care planning for complex artificial nutrition support. Support oncology and other clinical teams in ethical, patient-centered, and evidence-based decision-making for complex artificial nutrition support cases, including end-of-life care considerations Provide consultant-level advice to other clinical teams within the Trust. Ensure safe initiation and monitoring of parenteral and complex enteral nutrition. To support decision making in appropriateness for home PN and providing support and advice to medical teams for palliative and EOL patients.

Leadership & Service Development Contribute to the strategic development of the Nutrition Support Service in line with national guidance (e.g. BAPEN, NICE). Be an active member of the trust Nutrition Steering Committee. Promote and monitor standards of complex nutritional care for cancer and intestinal failure patients. Strengthen governance, audit, and quality improvement processes within the NST service. Provide leadership in decision-making around artificial nutrition in patients with advanced cancer, ensuring decisions are evidence-based, ethical, and aligned with patients values. Contribute to goals-of-care discussions, advance care planning, and end-of-life care decisions. Act as a source of specialist advice on ethical dilemmas related to artificial nutrition, capacity, and best-interest decision-making in collaboration with legal and ethics committees if required. Participate in the strategic planning of nutrition support services, including potential expansion into broader gastroenterology/later effects work. Engage with regional and national networks to promote best practice.

Education & Training Provide teaching on ethical principles in artificial nutrition support and complex decision-making Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education programmes. Undertake CPD and maintain GMC revalidation.Research & Audit Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of policies, guidelines, and audit programs to ensure compliance with best practice standards. Engage with research activity in clinical nutrition and gastroenterology and support the development of research capacity and innovation within the team. Present and publish findings at local, national, and international level. Participate in or initiate research projects, and contribute to audit, service evaluation, and clinical research in nutrition and cancer. Develop and participate in clinical trials and translational research related to artificial nutrition, cancer cachexia, and survivorship.Governance & Professional Standards Participate in annual appraisal, job planning, and revalidation. Comply with Trust and GMC standards on clinical governance, risk management, safeguarding, and data protection. Maintain continuing professional development in line with Royal College of Physicians guidance. Uphold equality, diversity, and inclusion principles in clinical and educational practice.Office Equipment & Secretarial Support The role will have a consultant office within our Supportive Oncology Directorate, shared with a colleague from Endocrinology. The role will also have access to secretary based within Dietetics and Nutrition. Any role specific clinical equipment required for the Gastroenterologist will be purchased as required. The consultant will be issued Trust laptop.

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

Job PlanningThe job plan outlines the requirements of the post and may be altered by joint agreement with the Divisional Clinical Director and Service Manager and in response to service needs. Job Plans are prospectively agreed subject to an annual individual job plan review (May September). It is expected that the initial Job Plan discussion will take place within the first six months of employment at the Trust and then be aligned to the Trusts annual Job Planning review cycle.

The annual review will examine all aspects of the job plan (including any educational and supervision components) and will also include an assessment of professional development with defined goals for the future. For more information refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this Job Description and also the Trusts Job Planning Policy

The consultant job plan will include a combination of Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) delivered across the 7day week.

Weekend working will consist of programmed clinical activities that are jobplanned, scheduled in advance, and reviewed annually through the job planning process.

The pattern and timing of weekday and weekend programmed activities will be agreed on appointment and subsequently reviewed through the annual job planning cycle, taking account of service needs and consultant preferences.

Essential Training/Mandatory TrainingTo ensure you maintain safe practice and understand Trust requirements, you must ensure your essential/mandatory training modules are maintained at all times using allocated core SPA time to complete them.

On call CommitmentsThis role does not require participation in the on-call rota.

The OPC includes review and coordination with regional centres (e.g., Salford) to manage home PN patients and prevent avoidable admissions. SPA time includes preparation for MDT, clinical governance, ethical case review, and research/education activities. The remaining PA time can be flexible to accommodate urgent clinical needs, additional late effects work, or service development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCP
• GMC registration with a license to practice.
• Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) specialist register via one of the following: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview). Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR).

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD/PHD) in gastroenterology, nutrition or related field
• Qualifications in oncology

Research / Publications

Essential

• Participation in relevant research in the field of nutrition/ oncology

Desirable

• Publication in Peer reviewed journals, active research in nutrition / gastroenterology

Training

Essential

• Broad Training in nutrition including enteral and parenteral nutrition and gastroenterology

Desirable

• Training in oncology patients

Experience

Essential

• Experience in clinical nutrition, enteral and parenteral nutrition; MDT experience in tertiary / specialist setting
• Knowledge and experience of ethical decision-making in artificial nutrition and end-of-life care.
• Experience of working in acute setting Clinical leadership
• Evidence of audit, quality improvement and governance participation
• Evidence of teaching and clinical supervision

Desirable

• Experience in Cancer related nutrition or intestinal failure

Personal skills

Essential

• Team working
• communication skills
• commitment to patient centred care
• Evidence of clinical leadership skills
• Ability to work under pressure, self motivated, able to motivate a team, enthusiastic and professional demeanor

Desirable

• Leadership in national societies, member of BAPEN

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Endocrinology Medical - E00252

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Regional Radiopharmacy

To be part of the team that carries out the daily production of radiopharmaceuticals within the Regional Radiopharmacy, in compliance with the requirements of The Human Medicine Regulations 2012, The Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 and amendment 2024, The Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 and The Environmental Permitting Regulations. This includes:

1.1 Receipt of orders from customer departments1.2 Preparation of the Radiopharmacy prior to each production run1.3 Preparation of materials prior to Radiopharmacy production runs, including radionuclide generators1.4 Participation in the complex processes for production of Tc-99m labelled radiopharmaceuticals using aseptic techniques, and working with due speed and efficiency.1.5 Participation in the complex processes for production of Ga-68 and In-111 Octreoscan for same-day administration to Christie patients, using aseptic techniques1.6 Packaging and dispatch of QC products to other hospitals, including liaison with drivers1.7 Decontamination and cleaning of the Radiopharmacy post production, including tidying of waste and restocking of consumables1.8 Packaging and return of used radionuclide generators to manufacturers1.9 Production of the documentation for all the above processes (in compliance with GMP and data integrity principles)1.10 Proposes changes to policies and procedures1.11 Acts as in-process checking technician for the Radiopharmacy routine service and maintain this practice in accordance with local policy

2. Quality control

Carries out the programme of quality control of radiopharmaceuticals produced within the Regional Radiopharmacy, in compliance with the requirements of the Medicines Act. This includes:

2.1 Analysis of radiochemical purity using chromatography techniques (ITLC and HPLC)2.2 pH testing2.3 Radionuclidic purity testing2.4 Analysis of endotoxin levels2.5 Ensuring that working areas are cleared after each operation

3. Environmental and microbiological monitoring

Participates in the programme of environmental and microbiological monitoring of the Radiopharmacy and blood labelling suites, to include:

3.1 Air quality and air flows3.2 Microbiological contamination3.3 Periodic monitoring of aseptic compliance for each member of staff3.4 Integrity of air seals in the blood labelling suite

4. Regional blood cell labelling service

In the absence of the Senior Radiopharmaceutical Technologist, to be responsible on a day to day basis for the operation of the Regional blood cell labelling service, including:

4.1 Aseptic preparation of radio-labelled red and white blood cells, in multi-stage patient-critical procedures, prior to re-injection of the cells into patients for diagnostic scanning purposes4.2 Liaison with customer departments for scheduling, transportation of blood to and from the customer department, and other arrangements

5. Management, supervision and training of staff

5.1 Deputises for the Senior Radiopharmaceutical Technologist in their absence.

5.2 Assists in the training of new staff and supervises the work of more junior members of the department

6. Stock control

Responsible for stock control and ordering of pharmaceutical products, including:

6.1 Pharmaceutical products, chemical reagents, and disposable items used in the radiopharmacy and associated areas6.2 Consumable items for the Clinical Isotopes Department6.3 Orders stock items for Radiopharmacy and Clinical Isotopes from Pharmacy

7. Training

7.1 Assists in the training of junior Radiopharmacy staff7.2 Introduces pre-registration pharmacists and radiography students to Radiopharmacy.

8. Radiation protection

8.1 Monitors the radiopharmacy for radioactive contamination, and records results8.2 Assesses requirement for decontamination procedures, and carries these out if necessary

9. Professional

9.1 Where applicable maintain GPhC Registration, for which participation in a continuous professional development programme is compulsory9.2 Participate in an Annual Personal Development Review (PDR)9.3 Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTec level 3 and NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services
• Science Manufacturing Technicians level 3 or Science Degree

Desirable

• Senior ATO with dispensing experience
• Second year student Pharmacy Technicians

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of aseptic dispensing

Desirable

• Experience of Radiopharmacy dispensing
• Management/supervisory experience

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work both within a team, and independently in complex multi-stage procedures
• Ability to think quickly and change plans at short notice
• Ability to keep accurate and legible written records
• Ability to work safely, quickly and meticulously with good manipulative skills
• Conscientious approach

Desirable

• Computer literacy

Knowledge

Essential

• Principles and practice of aseptic production techniques

Desirable

• Practical awareness of radiation protection principles

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• 6.00-6:30am start each day

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

CMPE RadioPharmacy - D00014

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure that the highly complex radiotherapy and imaging equipment is safe and accurate to operate, both for staff and patients, undertaking the appropriate machine checks and reporting any variances, faults, and malfunctions.

Undertake and evaluate radiation dose delivery and complex calculations involving a range of radiation types and energies.

Interpret, monitor, and evaluate the treatment prescriptions to ensure that radiotherapy is delivered accurately and reproducibly and in accordance with the quality system.

Evaluate delivery of radiotherapy through application and interpretation of treatment verification procedures.

Ensure the team follows appropriate systems and working methods to achieve the safe, timely achievement of workload targets.

Accurately position patient and operate highly complex radiotherapy and imaging equipment along the radiotherapy pathway.

Ensure the team keeps accurate records and comply with necessary policies and procedures.

Analyse systematically and evaluate all data and information relevant to patients diagnosis, ensuring the patient and their relatives are treated with dignity and respect at all times.

Communicate confidential sensitive information, and provide emotional support, to patients and their carers/relatives including children and the terminally ill. Provide information to patients and their carers with regard to the radiotherapy pathway and expected side effects.

Communicate accurate and timely information with all other disciplines involved along the patients pathway.

With the team on the unit, patients and the wider multidisciplinary team manage areas of conflict and escalate as necessary.

Anticipate and identify common and complex treatment related side effects, offering advice and where necessary refer to other relevant health care professionals.

Provide, receive, and use sensitive information, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times, in line with information governance legislation.

Apply safe and effective moving and handling skills in order to protect patients and staff and abide by Health and safety legislation in the workplace.

Minimise risk of cross infection through contamination by bodily fluids/matter. In accordance with the infection control policy.

Implement the procedures and work instructions described for the department in accredited quality management system and report any variances.

Contribute to development of the quality management system by reviewing and writing work instructions and operating procedures.

Ensure all work and actions comply with local rules and current UK Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 and IR(ME)R 2017.

Be aware of and participate in the audit and research within the department and the implementation of new processes and techniques.

Undertake training and competency to dispense medication under Patient Group Direction (PGD).

Participate in the extended shift system, bank holidays, weekend working and on-call.

Any other duties negotiated with the post holder, to develop their role in the organisation.

Achieve all the competencies as outlined by the radiotherapy education team, within a time period as outlined by line manager.

Supervisory & managerial

Lead, co-ordinate, supervise and manage a team of staff operating radiotherapy equipment and act as lead practitioner, making assessments and key decisions in regard to workload management, patient care, and treatment.

Teaching and training

Provide mentorship and guidance for junior staff and be a good role model.

. Participate in an annual Personal Development Review.

Attend all essential training and clinical updates as required and ensure your team also attend all relevant training.

Assimilate new ideas and techniques and have an ability to assess their value.

Assist in the supervision and training/teaching of pre-registration students and new members of staff.

Highlight to line manager all issues of inadequate performance, including capability and poor professional standards, for students and employees. Provide evidence where necessary and requested.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• DCR(T), BSc (Hons) or PGDip in Therapeutic Radiography).
• HCPC registration.

Desirable

• Attendance at post-registration training events, M-level modules or management/leadership training.

Experience

Essential

• Clinical Experience within a treatment setting demonstrated by evidence of a contemporary range of treatment equipment and techniques including ablative techniques (SRS/SABR).
• Supporting colleagues in managing patients including protocol variations, response to imaging/changes in treatments.
• Experience in on-treatment imaging and relevant on-set clinical decision making.
• Experience of quality, governance and service improvement. Contributing to a ISO9001-accredited system or similar.
• Reporting of incidents, errors, complaints and compliments.
• Participating in technical developments.
• Experience of working within a team environment.

Desirable

• Awareness of contemporary trends in advanced radiotherapy.
• Awareness of clinical practice at other Radiotherapy centres.
• Awareness of trial protocols and procedures.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage difficult conversations.
• Ability in conflict resolution with all grades of staff, patients, carers and general public.
• Ability to foster a team-environment, motivating colleagues.
• Ability to impart messages including in group setting, utilising presentation aids as appropriate
• Ability to manage colleagues.
• Ability to manage workload.
• Ability to manage pathways.
• Ability to analyse data and formulate plans based on these.
• Ability to make sound judgements to support clinical decisions.
• Ability to utilise core clinical IT (e.g. R&V systems, PACS/RIS systems, PAS systems).
• Ability to utilise clinical support IT (e.g. quality management systems, incident reporting systems, audit software).
• Ability to utilise core non-clinical IT (e.g. MS Office etc).

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles of radiotherapy applied to all aspects of the radiotherapy pathway.
• Evidence of radiotherapy physics, anatomy and radiobiological knowledge.
• Understanding of referral pathways and the patient's journey up to, through and beyond radiotherapy.
• Good knowledge of other relevant legislation, guidance and national working parties in radiotherapy.
• Advanced knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR 2017 and responsibilities relating to own professional practice.
• Knowledge of Data Protection legislation, health and safety legislation, etc.
• Awareness of the professional context including the role and function of the College of Radiographers, the National Radiotherapy Board and the National Radiotherapy Implementation Group A/I SKILLS.

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

PBT Radiotherapy - E00625

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical: Core Responsibilities

1. Working within strict protocol-driven non-invasive photography of patients as delegated by the qualified clinical photographers.2. Undertake Clinical Photography of patients using standardised representational photographic techniques for diagnostic, record, teaching, publication and research purposes in the studio, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing whilst in their care.

3. Support with administration and team coordination as required

4. Ensures standardisation of images by accurately logging exposure and magnification details.

5. Assist with clinical videos of patients as necessary to illustrate their conditions

6. Carries responsibility for deciding the most appropriate photographic technique to best demonstrate the patients condition from the options available.

7. Produces images which represent the condition accurately so that they are both medically and legally valuable i.e. medico legal.

8. Uploads images onto the image management/PACS system as required.

9. Ensures that the work passing through the department is of a highly professional nature and that the rules of confidentiality are adhered to at all times.

10. Undertakes non-clinical photography including production of teaching materials working closely with clients in the planning and production of their work ensuring deadlines are met and briefs are followed.

11. Undertakes all photography within Health and Safety requirements.

12. Follow the Trust's control of infection and hand washing policies.

13. Carries responsibility for the safe use, maintenance and storage of valuable digital photographic equipment.

Management

1. Adheres to department protocols and policies.2. Is aware at all times of the requirements to follow data protection and Caldicott requirements with particular awareness of sensitivity of the images being produced and works within trust guidelines and policies with regard to patient consent and confidentiality to clinical photography.3. Provides advice and guidance in interpreting legislation and policy guidelines to Trust staff when required regarding consent, confidentiality and photography.4. Ensures correct archiving and labelling of digital images on departmental server. Controls access to the information in line with the Data Protection Act.

Leadership

1. Supports the departmental manager to create a suitable, supportive and safe team environment.

Communication

1. Regularly interacts with patients, carers and relatives who may have varying levels of ability to understand or whose first language is not English.2. Provides and receives complicated and sensitive information, and gives explanations and instructions clearly and concisely where barriers to communication may exist.3. Uses tact and diplomacy when persuading distressed patients/relatives to co-operate with the photographic procedure4. Communicates with and refers to other healthcare professionals as necessary.5. Responds appropriately to all telephone and personal enquiries in a sensitive and helpful manner.6. Attends and contributes to regular department meetings.

Policy and Service Development

1. Contributes to the identification of areas for change and development.

Administrative

1. Provides cover at department reception as necessary2. Books in patient details on department database as required.3. Answering telephone requests4. Templating and printing images

Training and Education

1. Maintains a personal development plan and CPD record to keep in touch with appropriate technical and professional developments

Audit and Research

1. Assists with audits when necessary.

Personal and Professional Development

1. Is active in enhancing own personal knowledge and self-development.2. Attends mandatory and statutory training as required.3. Attends relevant education, training and study days as required.

Supplementary

1. Physical effort involving carrying heavy camera equipment (up to 8 Kilos) on a daily basis, when taking photographs or assisting with videos

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive but reflects the main responsibilities of the post holder. Other duties may be required from time to time, which are commensurate with the grade of the post. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Foundation degree or equivalent qualification or experience in photography

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in the NHS or in a clinical setting
• Experience of general/non-clinical photography and using a DSLR camera

Desirable

• Sound knowledge of professional protocols and procedures including: Caldicott, data protection, consent and confidentiality and the copyright law

Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills with a caring attitude
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Conscientious
• Team player
• Flexible

Knowledge

Essential

• Good computer literacy
• Sound knowledge of digital imaging and photo editing

Desirable

• Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
• Anatomical views

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Good time management skills
• Demonstrate compassion and empathy
• Enthusiasm and initiative to meet service needs
• Attention to detail

Desirable

• Understand and accept the need to maintain confidentiality

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

CMPE Medical Illustration - D00035

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Registered Nurse/Midwife
• Masters Degree in a health related subject/equivalent
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding statute and regulation
• Evidence of training in compliance with Intercollegiate Guidance
• Able to demonstrate level 4 competencies as set out in Intercollegiate Guidance

Desirable

• Management qualification
• Post registration qualification

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience as a senior nurse /manager within acute or community services
• Highly experienced clinical practitioner in community settings
• Experience of leading integration of service across agencies
• Demonstrates breadth and depth of understanding of current NHS Policy and ability to interpret and implement in practice
• Significant experience across a range of health care priorities
• Experience in a management position at directorate level
• Experience in developing clinical teams
• Experience in managing change successfully
• Significant experience of safeguarding practice

Desirable

• Experience in acute hospital settings
• Experience of membership of partnership boards

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of influence and negotiating skills
• Evidence of successful change management
• Evidence of highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of managing complex projects
• Evidence of managing conflict and deploying successful conflict resolution strategies
• Ability to work with different disciplines across the health, education, social care and voluntary settings

Aptitude/leadership

Essential

• Demonstrates values and behaviours that accord with the Trust's values and behaviours
• and behaviours. Demonstrates high degree of autonomy & decision making
• Able to work unsupervised and manage deadlines
• Ability to work at pace under pressure
• Ability to manage different projects simultaneously
• Evidence of transformational change management
• Ability to role model values and standards of the organisation to lead the profession
• Evidence of presentations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced physiotherapist to join our specialist oncology AHP team at The Christie Private Care. As a bank physiotherapist, you will be part of a close-knit team consisting of a physiotherapy lead, advanced physiotherapists, complementary therapists, an advanced dietitian and dietetic lead.

At The Christie Private Care, we are rated outstanding by the CQC, and you will have the opportunity to be part of a motivated, supportive and compassionate team whose focus and priority is delivering exceptional care.

Day to day you will be responsible for co-ordinating and delivering a tailored oncology physiotherapy service to private patients in our care. The role is primarily based in an in-patient setting, with the occasional requirement to see patients in an out-patient or day-case setting.

As part of the role, you will support the physiotherapy lead and senior clinicians with the development of service initiatives and contribute to the departments clinical governance. You will be responsible for maintaining your own personal development and ensuring up to date knowledge of best practice and guidelines. You will take responsibility for your own training and ensure that mandatory training is always compliant.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• What youll bring:
• HCPC Registration
• Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent
• Post registration experience across a broad range of core physiotherapy areas, e.g. acute medicine, surgical care, ICU/HDU/CCU, cardio-respiratory, neurology, orthopaedics and MSK
• Post registration experience working within oncology/ haematology
• A passion to develop and specialise further within oncology
• Evidence of training/CPD/experiential experience relevant to the area of cancer care
• Advanced communication skills
• Advanced clinical reasoning skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

HCA Healthcare UK

Address

The Christie Care Centre

Wilmslow Road

Greater Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Patient Services & Front Desk

• Provide a warm, courteous, and professional reception service to patients and visitors
• Manage patient enquiries in person, by telephone, and online
• Signpost patients to the most appropriate service (GP, nurse, pharmacist, or external services) in line with care navigation principles
• Handle difficult or sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism

Appointment & Workflow Management

• Book, amend, and cancel appointments using the clinical system (e.g. EMIS)
• Support effective triage by capturing accurate patient information
• Manage GP and clinician appointment templates to optimise access
• Process requests for home visits, urgent appointments, and routine care

Administrative Duties

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
• Process repeat prescription requests in line with practice protocols
• Scan, file, and distribute clinical correspondence
• Manage incoming and outgoing post
• Support general administrative tasks to ensure smooth practice operations

Team Working & Communication

• Work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical staff
• Support colleagues during busy periods and provide cover when required
• Communicate effectively with the wider primary care team and external services

Confidentiality & Compliance

• Maintain strict patient confidentiality at all times in line with GDPR and NHS standards
• Adhere to practice policies, including safeguarding, health & safety, and infection control
• Ensure the reception environment is tidy, safe, and welcoming

• This list is not exhaustive

Additional Information

• Training and ongoing development will be provided
• The role may involve occasional extended hours during busy periods
• Wilbraham Surgery is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace

Person Specification

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to work accurately with attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS services and primary care processes
• Understanding of patient confidentiality and GDPR

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education (GCSEs or equivalent, including English and Maths)

Desirable

• Customer service or administrative qualification
• Training in healthcare administration or reception duties

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a customer-facing role
• Experience handling telephone enquiries and dealing with the public
• Experience of administrative tasks (filing, data entry, record keeping)

Desirable

• Previous experience in a GP practice or NHS setting
• Experience using clinical systems (e.g. EMIS, SystmOne)
• Experience managing appointments or booking systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Wilbraham Surgery

Address

515 Wilbraham Road

Manchester

M21 0UF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wilbrahamsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent or evidence of working towards
• ECDL or CLAIT qualification or able to demonstrate ability to use basic Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Desirable

• Evidence of Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Previous working experience of working/volunteering with people in a healthcare/social care setting or being a carer
• To be able to show empathy and understanding.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• To work as part of a team.

Desirable

• Understanding of professional conduct
• Health, safety and risk awareness

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal skills
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Experience of group work
• Working knowledge of Meditech system

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies whcih is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Radiography / Diploma of College of Radiographers.
• HCPC registered

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Be adaptable, competent and safe in the operation of a variety of specialist equipment.
• Desire for self-development and motivation to embrace change and learn new techniques outside the current scope of practice. Provision of CPD portfolio and documented evidence to support ongoing self-development.
• Demonstrate empathy, tact and understanding of patient's clinical and emotional situation.
• Participate in / influence service development as required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop 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. Youll 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 Documents to download heading and once opened, you can 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 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, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council
• Valid License to practice

Medical Qualifications

Essential

• Primary medical qualification (eg. MB ChB or equivalent)
• MRCP(UK) or equivalent
• CCT Geriatric Medicine or equivalent

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Broad Knowledge & Clinical Expertise in: a) Acute Medicine b) Geriatric Medicine
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team (e.g. surgeons, nurses, therapists)
• Up to date knowledge of a) Osteoporosis b) Falls Prevention c) National Hip Fracture Database d) Best Practice Tariff
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Experience

Essential

• Working on an Acute Medical Ward caring for older patients
• Working on a Rehabilitation Ward
• Clinical Audit
• Clinical Governance including Incident Reporting

Desirable

• Completed Quality Improvement / Audit Cycles
• Able to give examples of Critical Incidents reported

Academic, Research Skills, Teaching, Management

Essential

• Use of evidence based practice
• Information technology skills (e.g. e-mail, word processing & some spreadsheet skills)

Other

Essential

• The applicant must demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour, i.e integrity, honesty, confidentiality, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013)
• The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking in English language that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013)
• Work health Assessment
• Capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a nonjudgmental approach towards others
• Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality & ethical issues
• Eligible to live & work in the UK
• Able to demonstrate flexibility in working hours
• Willing & able to undertake training
• Satisfactory attendance record in previous 2 years
• Residing or prepared to reside within reasonable access to the Hospital

Desirable

• Able to attended conferences and courses out of the area

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wythenshawe Hospital

Southmoor Road

Manchester

M23 9LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop 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. Youll 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 Documents to download heading and once opened, you can 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 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, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of current nursing issues
• Knowledge of clinical governance & Awareness of clinical audit
• IT/ Word Processing

Training and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working on own and as part of a team
• Ability to supervise and support junior staff
• Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
• Awareness of clinical Audit

Desirable

• Evidence undertaking a mentor/preceptor role
• Experience in relevant area of practice

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Proven ability to problem- solve
• Demonstrates awareness of own limitations
• Ability to organise workload and delegate tasks appropriately
• Well developed organisational skills.
• Dexterity and accuracy in physical skills.

Qualifications

Essential

• First level registration - Registered Nurse
• Degree or Diploma

Desirable

• Degree level 6 study Diploma
• Teaching Qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Saint Mary's Hospital

Hathersage Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop 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. Youll 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 Documents to download heading and once opened, you can 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 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, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level with a minimum of five GCSE's or equivalent qualification/ experience
• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration, Customer Service, Healthcare Administration or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Evidence of ongoing learning or development relevant to administration, coordination, data quality or healthcare services.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within an administrative or coordination role in a healthcare, NHS, public sector or similarly complex environment.
• Experience of managing referrals, appointments, waiting lists, pathway trackers or other patient/service coordination processes
• Experience of supporting meetings, including preparing agendas, collating papers, taking minutes, maintaining action logs and following up actions.
• Experience of accurate data entry, data validation and maintaining records using electronic systems
• Experience of handling confidential, sensitive or distressing information in a professional and discreet manner.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with multidisciplinary teams, clinical teams, referrers or external stakeholders.
• Previous experience within women's health, gynaecology, termination of pregnancy, safeguarding, sexual health, maternity or complex pathway services

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Ability to use electronic patient administration systems and referral platforms accurately, with willingness to learn local systems including Hive and other relevant Trust systems.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands, manage timesensitive referrals and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate sensitively with patients, referrers, clinicians and external organisations.
• Ability to coordinate MDT and service meetings, including preparation of documentation, accurate minute taking, action tracking and follow-up.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when recording referral, pathway, appointment, outcome and audit data.
• Understanding of confidentiality, information governance and the need to handle sensitive Termination of Pregnancy information with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and know when to escalate concerns, delays or risks appropriately.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure, particularly where referrals are urgent, complex or time-sensitive

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS pathways, referral management, patient administration processes or clinical governance processes.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Saint Mary's Hospital

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date, this in the event that a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Visa sponsorship is not possible for this role for either candidates or existing employees. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker/ Health and Care Worker visas as set out at gov.uk. Graduate visa holders should have no expectation of long-term employment through sponsorship. Additionally, your visa conditions and validity period must allow you to work in the role question and for a suitable period to allow training and execution without requiring sponsorship.

Please ensure that you have read and understood the job description and person specification before applying.

Person Specification

Qualification and Knowledge

Essential

• Formal educational qualifications to the equivalent of GCSE standard including English and Maths.
• Formal qualification in Business Administration or equivalent experience.

Qualification and Knowledge

Essential

• Computer literate with a broad understanding of MS Office software packages - Outlook, Word, Excel and Access.
• Knowledge of "Data Protection Act".

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience working in an administrative environment.
• IT literate.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Valid driving licence for use in the UK and access to a vehicle for work use OR the ability to travel between sites using other means within reasonable timescales.

Skills / Competencies

Essential

• Effective verbal and written communication skills when dealing with colleagues and visitors.
• Understands and maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Able to organise and prioritise own workload and use own initiative to prioritise a busy workload, effectively switch between a range of activities and meet demanding deadlines.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Smart, professional appearance.
• Persuasive, influential and assertive.
• Able to work alone and as a team player.
• Pleasant telephone manner.
• Self-motivated.
• Flexible approach to working practices; role holder will be required to have flexibility in working hours and flexibility in place of work and be able to respond flexibly to changing priorities.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Barton Airbase

Manchester

M30 7SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nwas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN qualification and/or RGN qualification

Desirable

• post preceptership

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working in collaboration with members of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• experience or strong desire of working in the community

learning

Essential

• Evidence of further learning about medication side effects and monitoring

Desirable

• Evidence of self directed learning and willingness to take part in further learning

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Benchill Annex

Benchill Community Centre, Benchill Rd, Wythenshawe

Manchester

M22 8EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements.
• 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
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with older adults with mental health needs

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Community setting

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with service users with organic and functional illnesses

Desirable

• Experience of supervising junior staff/students

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Understanding of the role of Community Mental Health Teams.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of relevant mental health legislation and issues.

Qualification

Essential

• Registered to practice/evidence of revalidation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hexagon Tower

Crumpsall Vale

Manchester

M9 8GQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)