Job summary

Are you a compassionate, skilled, and enthusiastic Registered Nurse ready to make a real difference to our patients and families.

The Neonatal Unit at Blackpool currently cares for around 500 infants per year with a variety of neonatal medical problems in Intensive, High Dependency, Special Care, Transitional Care and Outreach. We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated, innovative nurses to join our friendly neonatal team. The successful applicants will be influential in ensuring that the care provided is safe, of a high quality and compassionate.

You will receive a thorough and supportive induction. We are committed in supporting individuals in their continuous professional development with opportunities todevelop further in specific areas of interest.

Main duties of the job

The unit employs both qualified adult & paediatric nurses who are expected to work in all the different levels of care within the unit and across transitional care within the unit and within the maternity setting.

Successful applicants will have a supportive role to the Nurse in charge, ensuring the needs of the unit are met, assisting the non-registered workforce and students. The role requires close working with others in the MDT to deliver high quality care to neonates, prioritising and delivering nursing care and assessment as needed. Successful applicants would be expected to demonstrate high standards of care and set examples of best practise, ensuring patients' safety, privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a large, integrated provider of acute and community services to the 445,000 population of the Fylde coast health economy and the estimated 11 million visitors to the seaside town of Blackpool. With patients and families at the heart of all we do, we are committed to creating a culture that empowers our staff and inspires us all to deliver first class clinical care. We form a central part of the Healthier Fylde Coast Integrated Care Partnership and our progressive approach to partnership working in the area provides an enviable opportunity to redesign and deliver services that meet the challenges of today's health system.

We are not underestimating the challenges facing today's health system but believe there are the foundations here in Blackpool to deliver truly excellent, integrated services that can make a major impact on the lives of the thousands of people we serve.

Job summary

Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant in the Acute Medicine Department at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for the successful motivated and enthusiastic candidate to join the team based at Leighton Hospital in Crewe. This is a 12 month fixed term post.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated with a passion to improve the quality of patient care. They will have strong communication skills and be an excellent 'Team Player'. They will value training and education.

The successful applicants must have full registration with the GMC and continue to hold a License to Practice.

Main duties of the job

The vision of the Acute Medical Unit is to consistently provide a caring, professional, high quality, efficient clinical service for patients who present with an acute medical condition to secondary care from the community, Emergency Department or following a clinic attendance.

Our values, alongside professional codes of conduct, will empower staff to deliver a high quality service.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.

As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Job summary

The Treatment Centre at Leighton Hospital prides itself on providing high quality standards of care and is JAG Accredited and an approved Bowel Cancer Screening Centre.

The department currently operates 5 procedure rooms with modern airy patient areas at the Leighton site.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dedicated and motivated colleague, to work closely with the clinic prep and scheduling team, performing administration and reception duties based in The Treatment Centre at our Leighton Hospital Site.

Main duties of the job

Role overview

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills who possesses a confident and pleasant manner dealing with people over the telephone and face to face.

Excellent organisational skills, as well as a keen eye for detail and an ability to multitask are vital in this varied and busy role.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K).

The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care, child health, maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.

We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest

Job summary

We are delighted to advertise the opportunity to undertake a 12 month secondment/fixed term Specialist Practitioner Nutrition and Hydration Nurse or AHP. The Trust is looking for a clinician with significant experience working with patients with complex nutrition and hydration requirements. The postholder will support the successful implementation of the MCHFT Nutrition and Hydration 2025-2027 strategy.

Through leadership and dedicated quality improvement initiatives the postholder will support our Nutritional Ninja Champions in promoting quality nutritional and hydration standards across the Trust.

The post holder will develop and present nutrition and hydration assessment compliance data and drive the Trust in providing assurance that patients receive quality nutrition and hydration care whilst being cared for in MCHFT.

The post holder will work collaboratively with Dieticians, Nurses, Doctors Speech and Language therapists across all divisions and departments within hospital and community settings.

The post holder will support the ongoing review of policies and procedures together with supporting the development of any new policies/SOPs and Guidance that provide good governance around nutrition and hydration care.

The post will be predominantly working within the hospital base but their will be a need to travel and support across community services

Main duties of the job

To support in leading the multi-professional management of patients with enteral and parenteral nutritional needs through the provision of clinical leadership and expert advice across the service and primary care settings.

To support the leadership in facilitating, enabling and supporting the development of nutrition and hydration best practice ensuring delivery of high quality, effective and efficient care across the Trust.

This role will be key to the ongoing success of our Nutritional MDT and facilitate cross divisional working to ensure quality seamless care for patients as they transition through our services.

Support to lead in developing, delivering and evaluating high quality nutritional and hydration care in conjunction with the associated clinical teams to ensure this is incorporated within the Business Group and trust objectives.

About us

Join Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, a thriving NHS Community Services Provider

Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) delivers high-quality NHS community services across Cheshire. We are a forward-thinking, dynamic organisation dedicated to continuous improvement and outstanding patient care. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, working closely with our community partners to shape the future of healthcare.

We are ambitious in our vision to become an 'Outstanding' provider of community services, and we are committed to supporting our colleagues' professional development.

Our organisation is growing rapidly--over the past eight years, our workforce has expanded from 350 to over 1,000 staff, and our services have increased from 25 to 49, with our contract value doubling in the process.

As part ofMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, CCICP offers the benefits of both a supportive local team and the wider opportunities of a leading NHS provider.

Now is an exciting time to join us. With plans underway for the new Leighton Hospital in Crewe, we are at the forefront of innovation in healthcare. This cutting-edge hospital will be the most digitally advanced in the country, shaping the future of patient care and driving transformation across the region as part of the Healthier Futures programme.

Join us and be part of a forward-looking, compassionate, and ambitious organisation where your career can thrive.

Job summary

We are delighted to be able to offer a permanent Deputy Quality Governance and Audit Manager position to work within the CCICP Quality Team, alongside the Quality Governance Manager. A clinical background is essential to better support the successful candidate within the role.

This post will work with and support the CCICP Head of Nursing, Divisional Quality Governance Manager, Community Operational Managers, Clinical Leads/Team leads to ensure that comprehensive Risk Assessments, Standard Operating Procedures are carried out across the Division, where there is a review or development of organisational and service plans.

Working in support of the CCICP Head of Nursing, Divisional Quality Governance Manager, Community Operational Managers, Clinical Leads/Team leads to ensure robust review/investigation of incidents, in accordance with PSIRF and support learning to take place from such events which further develops service delivery.

The post-holder will assist the CCICP Quality Governance Manager to maintain and develop an Integrated risk model to include incidents, complaints, accidents, and learn from internal and external sources to provide guidance to the Division to reduce and control all aspects of risk and promote quality improvement culture.

Main duties of the job

To assist the CCICP Quality Governance Manager to proactively lead on the Quality Governance agenda e.g. clinical/general Risk Management, Quality Surveillance, Quality Improvement, Information Governance, Health, Safety and Security for the Division. Acting as an additional source of expertise for risk management, national standards, and quality governance issues. Further ensuring all are integrated seamlessly within everyday practice, consistent with the Trust strategy, policies, procedures and guidelines.

Assist and support the CCICP Quality Governance Manager to co-ordinate, review/investigate and produce reports e.g. patient safety incidents, serious incidents and accidents in conjunction with the Quality Governance team and statutory bodies as appropriate, ensuring robust action plans are developed and in place; and that progress is reviewed.

Support the CCICP Head of Nursing and CCICP Quality Governance Manager to ensure that lessons are learnt from incidents reporting, risk identification and review, horizon scanning, and that issues identified are promptly and positively controlled and addressed and share learning and ideas with the wider Quality Governance Team.

To assist in ensuring that the Division complies with national guidance, Risk Management Standards, Health & Safety legislation, the Organisations Risk Management Strategy and Assurance Framework and the Quality & Safety Improvement Strategy.

About us

Join Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, a thriving NHS Community Services Provider

Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) delivers high-quality NHS community services across Cheshire. We are a forward-thinking, dynamic organisation dedicated to continuous improvement and outstanding patient care. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, working closely with our community partners to shape the future of healthcare.

We are ambitious in our vision to become an 'Outstanding' provider of community services, and we are committed to supporting our colleagues' professional development.

Our organisation is growing rapidly--over the past eight years, our workforce has expanded from 350 to over 1,000 staff, and our services have increased from 25 to 49, with our contract value doubling in the process.

As part ofMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, CCICP offers the benefits of both a supportive local team and the wider opportunities of a leading NHS provider.

Now is an exciting time to join us. With plans underway for the new Leighton Hospital in Crewe, we are at the forefront of innovation in healthcare. This cutting-edge hospital will be the most digitally advanced in the country, shaping the future of patient care and driving transformation across the region as part of the Healthier Futures programme.

Join us and be part of a forward-looking, compassionate, and ambitious organisation where your career can thrive.

Job summary

To work in multidisciplinary community setting as part of a dynamic team and support therapists in delivering high quality therapy interventions to the patient.

Please be aware that a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes are required for this role.

Main duties of the job

To assist with delivery of therapy through home exercise programs and education.

To communicate with therapist regarding patient progress and support patient's functional recovery.

To support service with ordering , maintaining stock and equipment.

To use excellent communication skills to ensure clinical advice and treatment programmes are delivered sensitively.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

We offer

Full induction on commencement of the role. Supervision from senior physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist. Setting individual objectives through appraisals and competencies will be provided. All generic therapy assistants benefit from regular supervision sessions which are fortnightly to start. Given equal opportunities to undertake a variety of Continuing Professional development (CPD) and Band 3 competencies to develop and support you in your role.

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Operational Services Assistant to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team.

The Operational Service Assistant will provide comprehensive, quality, confidential administrative support to the Physiotherapy team employed by the Trust. The Operational Service Assistant will be expected to organise their own workload and co-ordinate their activities in conjunction with, and supervised by the team leader, to ensure that an efficient service is provided.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be capable of the full administrative function within the team, and be able to step in to fill gaps, to ensure continuity of services. This will include managing patient calls, processing referrals, managing email requests, and supporting the clinical staff. You will also have excellent audio-typing skills, which is an essential requirement. It is essential that the post holder can exercise initiative suitable to the role and is fully supportive of other colleagues within the team.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Details

Date posted

30 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

412-COMM-8282605

Job locations

Infinity House

Mallard Way

Crewe

CW1 6ZQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide comprehensive administrative support to the Care Community Team and associated Specialist services including managing calls, referrals, and supporting the clinical staff to respond to the health needs of the population of the Care Community

• To support the Care Community Co-ordinator to liaise with a range of internal and external services and teams regarding appointments and multi-disciplinary meetings.

• Exercise own judgement based on acquired knowledge and experience, as to when to deal with queries personally, and when to involve other team members in the Care Community Team and with what degree of urgency.

• Build and maintain constructive relationships with others, within the department and externally in order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of services to patients and support signposting where appropriate of queries and referrals.

• Be conversant with all required electronic systems for correspondence, including specialist computer systems, and be able to obtain information from the Intranet/Internet, if requested to do so.

• Provide information to parents/carers where appropriate, according to agreed guidelines, where appropriate.

• Support Care Community Team with audits, reports and other activity measurement as necessary, including managing databases, obtaining information, and in the presentation of the results.

• To carry out other responsibilities / duties at the request of the senior / Line Manager, according to the job holders competency to do so.

Job description Job responsibilities To provide comprehensive administrative support to the Care Community Team and associated Specialist services including managing calls, referrals, and supporting the clinical staff to respond to the health needs of the population of the Care Community To support the Care Community Co-ordinator to liaise with a range of internal and external services and teams regarding appointments and multi-disciplinary meetings. Exercise own judgement based on acquired knowledge and experience, as to when to deal with queries personally, and when to involve other team members in the Care Community Team and with what degree of urgency. Build and maintain constructive relationships with others, within the department and externally in order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of services to patients and support signposting where appropriate of queries and referrals. Be conversant with all required electronic systems for correspondence, including specialist computer systems, and be able to obtain information from the Intranet/Internet, if requested to do so. Provide information to parents/carers where appropriate, according to agreed guidelines, where appropriate. Support Care Community Team with audits, reports and other activity measurement as necessary, including managing databases, obtaining information, and in the presentation of the results. To carry out other responsibilities / duties at the request of the senior / Line Manager, according to the job holders competency to do so.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• 5 GCSE level A-C qualifications or equivalent in English and Math's or equivalent experience.
• Computer skills, ECDL or equivalent, Microsoft Office
• Proficient in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Level 3 Business Admin or Team Leading Qualification

Skills

Essential

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management, organisational skills and ability to prioritise own workload
• Proactively manage change
• Ability to audio-type

Desirable

• Understanding of health records/waiting lists
• Understanding of computer systems used by the department.
• Ability to Audio Type

Experience

Essential

• Previous administrative experience
• Awareness of the need for confidentiality in accordance with Data Protection Act and national/local guidelines

Desirable

• Previous experience within the NHS

Person Specification Qualification Essential 5 GCSE level A-C qualifications or equivalent in English and Math's or equivalent experience. Computer skills, ECDL or equivalent, Microsoft Office Proficient in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Desirable Knowledge of medical terminology Level 3 Business Admin or Team Leading Qualification Skills Essential Verbal and written communication skills Ability to problem solve Good Interpersonal skills Excellent time management, organisational skills and ability to prioritise own workload Proactively manage change Ability to audio-type Desirable Understanding of health records/waiting lists Understanding of computer systems used by the department. Ability to Audio Type Experience Essential Previous administrative experience Awareness of the need for confidentiality in accordance with Data Protection Act and national/local guidelines Desirable Previous experience within the NHS

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).

Additional information 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

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Infinity House

Mallard Way

Crewe

CW1 6ZQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Infinity House

Mallard Way

Crewe

CW1 6ZQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a Post-CCT Clinical Fellow to join a friendly and supportive Acute Paediatric team within a busy District General Hospital. The post is ideal for a paediatrician who has recently achieved, or is close to achieving, CCT and wishes to further develop their acute paediatric skills while gaining valuable experience in leadership, quality improvement, medical education and service development.

The successful candidate will work closely with an experienced and approachable consultant team, playing a key role in delivering high-quality acute paediatric care across inpatient services, the Paediatric Assessment Unit and neonatal services. The role offers a high degree of clinical autonomy alongside excellent opportunities to strengthen skills in governance, teaching, audit, quality improvement and service transformation.

The postholder will form part of the department's middle-grade workforce and participate in the acute paediatric registrar rota, including resident overnight on-call duties, weekend working and support for the neonatal rota, with consultant support available at all times.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to enhance clinical and leadership skills, contribute to departmental projects and service improvement initiatives, and build a portfolio aligned to future Consultant opportunities.

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO REAPPLY.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for a Post-CCT Clinical Fellow to join a friendly and supportive Acute Paediatric team within a busy District General Hospital. The post is ideal for a paediatrician who has recently achieved, or is close to achieving, CCT and wishes to further develop their acute paediatric skills while gaining valuable experience in leadership, quality improvement, medical education and service development.

The successful candidate will work closely with an experienced and approachable consultant team, playing a key role in delivering high-quality acute paediatric care across inpatient services, the Paediatric Assessment Unit and neonatal services. The role offers a high degree of clinical autonomy alongside excellent opportunities to strengthen skills in governance, teaching, audit, quality improvement and service transformation.

The postholder will form part of the department's middle-grade workforce and participate in the acute paediatric registrar rota, including resident overnight on-call duties, weekend working and support for the neonatal rota, with consultant support available at all times.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to enhance clinical and leadership skills, contribute to departmental projects and service improvement initiatives, and build a portfolio aligned to future Consultant opportunities.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Job summary

The ANP provides an opportunity for patients to avoid the need to be referred to a GP, thereby enabling them to receive timely care and negate unnecessary delay in receiving treatment.

ANPs in primary care can develop close, long-term relationships with their patients and work in partnership with them to achieve optimum health. They are autonomous in making decisions based on assessment, diagnosis and the interpretation of test results. They can independently prescribe appropriate medication, evaluate or refer to other specialists if necessary.

They have been assessed as competent in practice using their expert clinical knowledge and skills. They have the freedom and authority to act and make autonomous decisions in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients.

To clinically manage and support the nursing team

Main duties of the job

• Clinically lead, mentor and support all members of the nursing team (nurses, nurse associates & HCAs), providing guidance when necessary
• Undertake training needs analysis and implement training and development plans for the nursing team members
• Conduct appraisals, in collaboration with the Operations Manager, for the nursing team

• To independently undertake specialised clinical assessments, diagnose, treat and discharge, or appropriately refer, patients with a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses.
• To ensure patients are fully involved in the design and implementation of their treatment plans.
• To ensure effective coordination and liaison with multidisciplinary teams across primary and secondary care, statutory and voluntary disciplines/groups to provide a seamless service to patients and their carers and prevent hospital admission where urgent care is required
• To adapt styles of communication appropriately to promote empowerment, self-management, and health education for patients.
• To attend clinical meetings as required.
• To be a source of clinical expertise to less experienced staff within the team.
• To delegate duties/tasks to other members of staff where appropriate.
• Provide specialist advice relating to minor illness and/or injury to local healthcare teams, patients, relative, and carers.

About us

ICP is a patient focused and pro-active community-based provider. We are a standalone Primary Care Network and are looking to increase the team of clinicians and GPs working within the Practice. ICP has a strong commitment to delivering high quality community-oriented services, and to working in partnership with service users, carers, health and social care agencies and voluntary agencies.

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a staff nurse to join our small team of SACT nurses who deliver systemic anti-cancer therapies on site in the Macmillan Cancer Unit at Leighton Hospital.

You must be flexible to meet the needs of our service and be able to work flexibly between the hours of 8am and 8pm. The Unit is currently open Monday to Friday though some weekend working is anticipated in the future as our service expands to deliver more SACT closer to home. This is a role where you can learn and develop new skills whilst working within a supportive environment.

We deliver SACT to patients who are undergoing treatment for haematological cancers and solid tumours and work with a number of visiting Oncologists from tertiary centres such as The Christie and the University Hospitals of North Midlands. We receive excellent feedback from our patients about the level of care we provide.

This post is 30 hours per week

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant must have good communication skills and work well as part of a small team. Previous experience of working with cancer patients or within a cancer setting is essential.

You must have experience of current SACT administration and you must have completed the degree level module for Chemotherapy administration or SACT passport. Your application will not be considered if you can not demonstrate this.You must have experience in cannulation, accessing CVAD's, phlebotomy and have the confidence to administer chemotherapy under nurse-led protocols.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its Be Safe Be EquiPPEd campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.

The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

Job summary

We are currently seeking a Receptionist / Telephonist to join our Ophthalmology department. This position is working over 5 days Monday-Friday) to provide support for our busy department. The role involves working on our reception desk and in our call centre.

The post holder will be required to have Customer Service & Call centre background.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to provide high quality of booking and rearrange appointments over the telephone and will need to be flexible in their working.

Excellent accuracy, organisational, delegation and communication skills are essential for this post, liaising with both the general public andcolleagues.

The successful applicant will be expected to organise their workload and co-ordinate their activities.The ability to work under pressure and to use one's own initiative is also essential in this role. Excellent accuracy, organisational and communication skills are essential for this post, liaising with both the general public and colleagues.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care,child health,maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through ourCentral Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.

We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the recruitment to the role of Specialist Screening Practitioner (SSP) within the Cheshire Bowel Cancer Screening Centre based at Leighton Hospital. This post would suit a qualified patient facing staff member with current NMC/HCPC registration, who is keen to develop their knowledge and skills in a specialist Colorectal role.

Although the programme offices are based at Leighton hospital the clinical team cover the whole of Cheshire and as such we would welcome applications from registered healthcare professionals located in West and East of Cheshire as well as those local to Leighton.

We are a busy service and we have recently expanded the screening age to include all 50-60 year olds. As such the post holder will be expected to work on his/her own initiative and as a part of a team. They will also be required to be able to work flexibly with potential for evening and weekend shifts as the service expands.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide the highest standard of care and support for patients participating in the English National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. Applicants must be a Registered Nurse (level 1) or Allied Healthcare Professional with a qualification in a patient facing profession (EG; Radiographer, Operating Department Practitioner, Paramedic or similar), with or working towards a health related degree or with an equivalent level of experience. They must have the ability to communicate sensitive and complex information, and have good IT and team working skills.

The post is varied and includes providing both face to face and telephone clinics led by the SSP for individuals who have tested positive for Faecal Occult Blood, attending endoscopy at units across Cheshire for colonoscopy lists and providing results including cancer diagnosis.

The post holder will have responsibility for assessing, informing and supporting individuals throughout the screening pathway, manging their own patient case load and auditing practice.

Travelling independently between hospital and clinic settings forms an integral part of the role.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which managesLeighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst IntermediateCare Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became aFoundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with arange of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies,and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a uniquelocal health partnership that provides a range of community services for people acrossSouth Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its Be Safe Be EquiPPEd campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives. At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

412-S&C-8180985

Job locations

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate significant post qualification experience and professional development. Previous experience of working in assessment clinics, colorectal, gastroenterology, cancer or endoscopy is an advantage and experience in screening or health promotion is desirable but not essential. Induction, training and ongoing development will be supported by the Lead/Deputy Lead Specialist Screening Practitioner's and Clinical Nurse Manager.

The successful applicant will be required to attend and successfully complete the Bowel Cancer Screening IT module and SSP professional practice module at level 6 or 7. Both courses may require a residential stay and can be held at locations around the country. In the current climate however they may be delivered virtually. Successful completion of the SSP professional practice module is a mandatory requirement of the post and if the applicant was unsuccessful they would be unable to remain in the role. The trust will ask applicants to commit to remain working for them for 12 months after successful completion or training monies may be reclaimed.

We encourage interested applicants to contact the screening team to discuss the role in more detail and enquiries should be directed to Claire Chesters, Lead Specialist Screening Practitioner or Michelle Neild, Deputy Lead Specialist Screening Practitioner.

In the event of exceptionally high levels of response, we reserve the right to close the post before the date stated above in order to prevent the number of applications received being unmanageable. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.

Full details of role and responsibilities can be seen in the Job Description.

Job description Job responsibilities The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate significant post qualification experience and professional development. Previous experience of working in assessment clinics, colorectal, gastroenterology, cancer or endoscopy is an advantage and experience in screening or health promotion is desirable but not essential. Induction, training and ongoing development will be supported by the Lead/Deputy Lead Specialist Screening Practitioner's and Clinical Nurse Manager. The successful applicant will be required to attend and successfully complete the Bowel Cancer Screening IT module and SSP professional practice module at level 6 or 7. Both courses may require a residential stay and can be held at locations around the country. In the current climate however they may be delivered virtually. Successful completion of the SSP professional practice module is a mandatory requirement of the post and if the applicant was unsuccessful they would be unable to remain in the role. The trust will ask applicants to commit to remain working for them for 12 months after successful completion or training monies may be reclaimed. We encourage interested applicants to contact the screening team to discuss the role in more detail and enquiries should be directed to Claire Chesters, Lead Specialist Screening Practitioner or Michelle Neild, Deputy Lead Specialist Screening Practitioner. In the event of exceptionally high levels of response, we reserve the right to close the post before the date stated above in order to prevent the number of applications received being unmanageable. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered. Full details of role and responsibilities can be seen in the Job Description.

Person Specification

Skills, knowledge, values and behaviours

Essential

• Display trust values and behaviours as per job description
• Ability to work evening shift
• Ability to work across sites

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in conducting audits
• Aware of national Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and Current events relating to cancer services

Experience

Essential

• Examples of effective team working
• Articulate with advanced written and oral communication skills and the ability to respond to different communication needs of patients in a variety of settings
• Ability to present factual information and deal with questions
• Importance of quality of care and changes in practice
• Evidence of management and leadership skills
• Research and audit skills
• Ability to contribute to policy development
• IT skills/email
• Evidence of ability to prioritize own workload and work independently
• Patient examination and history taking

Desirable

• Basic counselling skills
• Experience in patient examination
• Experience in patient history taking

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN or equivalent patient facing professional qualification
• Clinical expertise across a range of specialties
• Detailed knowledge of professional accountability and NHS issues
• Importance of equality, diversity and rights in patient care
• Evidence of continued learning
• Commitment to undertake and achieve mandatory certificate of Professional Development, Specialist Bowel Cancer Screening, which is essential to continued employment in role
• Commitment to undertake additional mandatory courses

Desirable

• Experience in Endoscopy or Pre- operative assessment
• Certificate of Professional Development, Specialist Bowel Cancer Screening
• Additional qualifications in a relevant area (EG; advanced communication, BCSS training)

Person Specification Skills, knowledge, values and behaviours Essential Display trust values and behaviours as per job description Ability to work evening shift Ability to work across sites Desirable Evidence of participation in conducting audits Aware of national Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and Current events relating to cancer services Experience Essential Examples of effective team working Articulate with advanced written and oral communication skills and the ability to respond to different communication needs of patients in a variety of settings Ability to present factual information and deal with questions Importance of quality of care and changes in practice Evidence of management and leadership skills Research and audit skills Ability to contribute to policy development IT skills/email Evidence of ability to prioritize own workload and work independently Patient examination and history taking Desirable Basic counselling skills Experience in patient examination Experience in patient history taking Qualifications Essential RGN or equivalent patient facing professional qualification Clinical expertise across a range of specialties Detailed knowledge of professional accountability and NHS issues Importance of equality, diversity and rights in patient care Evidence of continued learning Commitment to undertake and achieve mandatory certificate of Professional Development, Specialist Bowel Cancer Screening, which is essential to continued employment in role Commitment to undertake additional mandatory courses Desirable Experience in Endoscopy or Pre- operative assessment Certificate of Professional Development, Specialist Bowel Cancer Screening Additional qualifications in a relevant area (EG; advanced communication, BCSS training)

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).

Additional information 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

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

SMASH Care Community has a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic Nurse Associate or Assistant Practitioner to join our forward thinking community care team at Alsager

The post requires effective communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be adaptable, reliable and approachable.

In this role you will be responsible for the assessment, delivery and evaluation of nursing care (under the guidance and delegation of a case manager/District Nurse) caring for patients a wide range of complex health conditions. You will be supported to develop existing and new clinical skills which will allow you to effectively care for the patients on the care community caseload.

You will work with our patients and families to empower them which will enable them to live their optimum life, being self-caring and independent with their health needs where possible.

Work collaboratively, efficiently and creatively with multi professional colleagues and partners with a focus on helping patients to avoid hospital admissions.

You will be given an allocated mentor and be supported to complete competencies in line with your scope of practice. By the completion of regular Motiv8 (1:1) sessions you will have the opportunity to identify any further learning opportunities to support you in your career development.

Main duties of the job

The Assistant Practitioner (Nurse)/ Nurse Associate will assist in the identification of health needs and participate in the delivery and evaluation of care interventions developed to meet those needs under the leadership of a senior registered Nurse. Supervision may be direct/indirect depending upon competency/complexity of work.

The post holder will continue to develop and undertake a range of delegated tasks and will report to a Registered Nurse. The Assistant Practitioner (Nurse)/Nurse Associate will provide general/specific care as specified below for a client group and will be proficient and competent to work across professional disciplines, referring clients for assessmentand treatment or to other agencies as required.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of local hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester boroughs (population 357K).

The Trust provides high quality planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care as well as child health, maternity services, and intermediate care across our sites at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. The Trust provides 500 beds and employs over 5,000 members of staff.

An extensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools by our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022 the Trust became a strategic partner in both Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester 'places' and is part of the Cheshire and Merseyside partnership caring for a population of over 2.7million.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

412-COMM-8276336

Job locations

SMASH Care Community

Alsager Health Centre

Alsager

ST7 2LU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

As a qualified AP or NA (foundation degree or equivalent) you will work as part of an integrated community team.

To follow plans of care prescribed by the Registered Nurse/Practitioner to patients whose needs are best met in the community, including the patients own home, clinic's or other care settings, which may be unpredictable.

To work independently under the leadership of Registered Nurses/Practitioners

To work within the CCICP Care Community Teams scope of practice for Band 4 Assistant Practitioners (Nurse) /Nursing Associates

To work in partnership to reduce hospital admission and facilitate discharge.

To promote optimal levels of independence and wellbeing for patients.

Teaching and support for formal and informal carers.

To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

SERVICE DELIVERY

To take responsibility for accepting and implementing patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Practitioner, that is within the CCICP Care Community Teams scope of Practice for Band 4 Assistant Practitioners (Nurse) /Nursing Associates and where you are signed off as competent in that task.

In collaboration with the Registered Nurse/Practitioner, deliver individual programme of care in partnership with patients, carers and other health and social care professionals in a response to planned needs.

To be responsible for patients with continence needs, assessing planning, delivering and evaluating care when delegated by Registered Nurse/Practitioners.

To communicate effectively with clients, carers and colleagues to ensure understanding of conditions and treatment.

To manage patient expectation regarding the service, how it operates and the potential for patients to be transferred or discharged.

To deliver a range of clinical skills within your competence from the Care Community team scope of practice for Band 4 Assistant Practitioner (Nurse) /Nursing Associates.

Administering of medication in accordance within policies and guidelines, and the Care Community Team scope of practice for Band 4 Assistant Practitioner (Nurse)/Nursing Associates.

Identify the early signs of deterioration to ensure acute and chronic phases or changes in condition are responded to appropriately - this may include referral to an alternative care pathway or service. Ensure discharge dates are met wherever possible.

To manage the competing clinical priorities of the caseload, following escalation procedures including seeking appropriate clinical or managerial support.

Must have an understanding of the concept of risk and be aware of how risk is assessed and managed within patients homes and other settings and ensure any change in risk status is reported promptly according to agreed policies and protocols.

To be accountable for reporting and relaying information to the Registered Nurse, or other Health Care Professionals (HCP) concerns or changes in a patients condition Requirements of the post holder.

To support team members, formal and informal carers in the delivery of clinical care.

To support learning of students and other team members as required

To work in partnership to reduce hospital admission and facilitate discharge.

To promote the service countywide within the Trust and external agencies including: secondary care, social and community services, primary care, ambulance services, private and voluntary agencies, patients and public.

Must have knowledge of a broad range of resources available in the community along with an understanding of the other agencies and professionals that support patients at home to ensure that these services are accessed and utilised appropriately.

To contribute to ongoing service development.

To attend relevant internal and external meetings as agreed with the line manager.

To participate in Care Quality Commission audits and inspections.To participate in relevant local clinical audit and research to inform servicedelivery and development.

To actively participate in a clinical supervision programme that supports reflective practice.

Be open and honest, act with integrity and uphold the reputation of your role and Mid Cheshire Hospital Foundation Trust.

To maintain professional relationships for those in your care.

To present a personal professional image at all times.

To have the knowledge and skills for safe and effective practice without direct supervision and work within the limits of your competence.

To keep your knowledge and skills up to date and participate in educational activities that maintains and develops your performance.

Be accountable for the prioritisation of own workload and seek support where necessary.

Maintain clear concise and legible documentation adhering to prescribed standards and protocols.

GOVERNANCE

Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines for self and others, by taking action/alerting senior management team if practice appears to contravene policy, or if concerned about any aspect of patient care.

Maintain the work environment in line with Infection Control Policies.

To report and record any concerns regarding patient care.

Identify risk issues which could affect patient care.

Undertake risk assessments where appropriate.

To participate in patient and public involvement activities appropriate to role.

Support and promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.

To participate in audit, benchmarking and other initiatives as required.

Conform to safe and lone working practices and policies.

MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP

Ensure a healthy, safe and secure working environment, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate documentation and reporting concerns.

To maintain health, safety and security and report any concern.

To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

To contribute to effective communications with patients, relatives and members of the MDT team.

To acknowledge own limitations and to work with the confines of the remit of the assistant practitioner and the knowledge and skills framework.

To supervise others relevant to grade and participate in their education and development.

To ensure effective and efficient use of physical resources.

To contribute to the development of services.

EDUCATION/LEARNING

Take responsibility for own learning and development by recognising and taking advantage of all opportunities to learn, including full participation in Motiv8/appraisal, supervision, action learning and by maintaining a professional/personal portfolio of learning.

To develop and maintain own clinical skills and knowledge using a competency framework to ensure effective care delivery.

To ensure compliance with mandatory training and personal development plans.

To adopt a lifelong learning approach to developments and maintain a portfolio of practice and development.

To contribute to the assessment and development of others where appropriate.

Participate in the induction and orientation of newly appointed staff, students and cadets to the team.

To assist in and promote evidence based care.

Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSE As a qualified AP or NA (foundation degree or equivalent) you will work as part of an integrated community team. To follow plans of care prescribed by the Registered Nurse/Practitioner to patients whose needs are best met in the community, including the patients own home, clinic's or other care settings, which may be unpredictable. To work independently under the leadership of Registered Nurses/Practitioners To work within the CCICP Care Community Teams scope of practice for Band 4 Assistant Practitioners (Nurse) /Nursing Associates To work in partnership to reduce hospital admission and facilitate discharge. To promote optimal levels of independence and wellbeing for patients. Teaching and support for formal and informal carers. To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. SERVICE DELIVERY To take responsibility for accepting and implementing patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Practitioner, that is within the CCICP Care Community Teams scope of Practice for Band 4 Assistant Practitioners (Nurse) /Nursing Associates and where you are signed off as competent in that task. In collaboration with the Registered Nurse/Practitioner, deliver individual programme of care in partnership with patients, carers and other health and social care professionals in a response to planned needs. To be responsible for patients with continence needs, assessing planning, delivering and evaluating care when delegated by Registered Nurse/Practitioners. To communicate effectively with clients, carers and colleagues to ensure understanding of conditions and treatment. To manage patient expectation regarding the service, how it operates and the potential for patients to be transferred or discharged. To deliver a range of clinical skills within your competence from the Care Community team scope of practice for Band 4 Assistant Practitioner (Nurse) /Nursing Associates. Administering of medication in accordance within policies and guidelines, and the Care Community Team scope of practice for Band 4 Assistant Practitioner (Nurse)/Nursing Associates. Identify the early signs of deterioration to ensure acute and chronic phases or changes in condition are responded to appropriately - this may include referral to an alternative care pathway or service. Ensure discharge dates are met wherever possible. To manage the competing clinical priorities of the caseload, following escalation procedures including seeking appropriate clinical or managerial support. Must have an understanding of the concept of risk and be aware of how risk is assessed and managed within patients homes and other settings and ensure any change in risk status is reported promptly according to agreed policies and protocols. To be accountable for reporting and relaying information to the Registered Nurse, or other Health Care Professionals (HCP) concerns or changes in a patients condition Requirements of the post holder. To support team members, formal and informal carers in the delivery of clinical care. To support learning of students and other team members as required To work in partnership to reduce hospital admission and facilitate discharge. To promote the service countywide within the Trust and external agencies including: secondary care, social and community services, primary care, ambulance services, private and voluntary agencies, patients and public. Must have knowledge of a broad range of resources available in the community along with an understanding of the other agencies and professionals that support patients at home to ensure that these services are accessed and utilised appropriately. To contribute to ongoing service development. To attend relevant internal and external meetings as agreed with the line manager. To participate in Care Quality Commission audits and inspections.To participate in relevant local clinical audit and research to inform servicedelivery and development. To actively participate in a clinical supervision programme that supports reflective practice. Be open and honest, act with integrity and uphold the reputation of your role and Mid Cheshire Hospital Foundation Trust. To maintain professional relationships for those in your care. To present a personal professional image at all times. To have the knowledge and skills for safe and effective practice without direct supervision and work within the limits of your competence. To keep your knowledge and skills up to date and participate in educational activities that maintains and develops your performance. Be accountable for the prioritisation of own workload and seek support where necessary. Maintain clear concise and legible documentation adhering to prescribed standards and protocols. GOVERNANCE Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines for self and others, by taking action/alerting senior management team if practice appears to contravene policy, or if concerned about any aspect of patient care. Maintain the work environment in line with Infection Control Policies. To report and record any concerns regarding patient care. Identify risk issues which could affect patient care. Undertake risk assessments where appropriate. To participate in patient and public involvement activities appropriate to role. Support and promote peoples equality, diversity and rights. To participate in audit, benchmarking and other initiatives as required. Conform to safe and lone working practices and policies. MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP Ensure a healthy, safe and secure working environment, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate documentation and reporting concerns. To maintain health, safety and security and report any concern. To maintain patient confidentiality at all times. To contribute to effective communications with patients, relatives and members of the MDT team. To acknowledge own limitations and to work with the confines of the remit of the assistant practitioner and the knowledge and skills framework. To supervise others relevant to grade and participate in their education and development. To ensure effective and efficient use of physical resources. To contribute to the development of services. EDUCATION/LEARNING Take responsibility for own learning and development by recognising and taking advantage of all opportunities to learn, including full participation in Motiv8/appraisal, supervision, action learning and by maintaining a professional/personal portfolio of learning. To develop and maintain own clinical skills and knowledge using a competency framework to ensure effective care delivery. To ensure compliance with mandatory training and personal development plans. To adopt a lifelong learning approach to developments and maintain a portfolio of practice and development. To contribute to the assessment and development of others where appropriate. Participate in the induction and orientation of newly appointed staff, students and cadets to the team. To assist in and promote evidence based care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Nurse Associate/AP qualification

Desirable

• Previous experience of clinical supervision and reflective practice

Experience

Essential

• experience in health care

Desirable

• experience in more than one area in health care
• Wound Care Management
• Experience in Community Setting

skills

Essential

• Good Communication skills
• basic IT skills
• Ability to perform area specific core clinical competencies

Desirable

• Ability to solve problems & make decisions under pressure.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Nurse Associate/AP qualification Desirable Previous experience of clinical supervision and reflective practice Experience Essential experience in health care Desirable experience in more than one area in health care Wound Care Management Experience in Community Setting skills Essential Good Communication skills basic IT skills Ability to perform area specific core clinical competencies Desirable Ability to solve problems & make decisions under pressure.

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).

Additional information 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

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

SMASH Care Community

Alsager Health Centre

Alsager

ST7 2LU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

SMASH Care Community

Alsager Health Centre

Alsager

ST7 2LU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist

An exciting opportunity has become available within Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) to join our innovative and friendly team of Physiotherapists as a Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist. There are several opportunities all 37.5 hrs a week fixed term for 12 months. There will be a mix of community MSK and acute MSK settings as required. The roles would involve clinical assessment and treatment of patients referred with Musculoskeletal conditions by their GP or Self Referring and Post-operative patients referred via Orthopaedics.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-rounded HCPC registered Physiotherapist with experience of working in the UK and proven post registration experience in MSK as demonstrated by their CPD portfolio.

The role will involve working independently as an autonomous practitioner and to build strong links with GP's and Consultants therefore evidence of experience in similar roles is desirable. The role will also involve working within a team across Physiotherapy outpatient services in the locality . You will be expected to be involved in service projects and audit to ensure high quality, evidence-based practice enabling standardized care across the service.

The candidate should be self-motivated with excellent communication skills and the ability to work both autonomously and within the physiotherapy team and wider MDT.

Organisation and time management is key to efficiently managing caseloads.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of local hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester boroughs (population 357K).

The Trust provides high quality planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care as well as child health, maternity services, and intermediate care across our sites at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. The Trust provides 500 beds and employs over 5,000 members of staff.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Job summary

Are you newly qualified or a band 5 dietitian looking for a rotational post? The dietetic service within Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership has great opportunities for you to work in a band 5 rotational post across our integrated acute and community dietetic service.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will be part of the band 5 rotation gaining clinical experience in both the acute dietetic teams. They will develop their dietetic skills within a variety of clinical areas providing a service to in-patients wards and out-patients clinics based at Leighton Hospital, rotating through gastroenterology, surgery, diabetes and stroke. There is also opportunity to work with the community home enteral feeding dietetic team and general practice service offering a wider experience at the start of a career.

Attendance at regular huddle meetings supports extending clinical practice and workload management, alongside regular supervision with your mentor promoting advancement of your clinical skills and confidence.

The post holder will be involved in on-going health care professional training in nutritional screening /food first advice and structured group patient education linked to their rotation including cardiac rehabilitation, Gestational Diabetes and T1DM & T2DM . The service has developed virtual training to support and enhance patient care.

Participation in dietetic student training is an important commitment for our service for which the post holder will receive training and guidance.

The post holder should have developed communication, interpersonal and organisation skills, be able to prioritise a caseload and seek assistance as appropriate

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.

The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

412-COMM-8093973

Job locations

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe, CW1 4QJ

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE1. To contribute to the delivery of dietetic services to adult patients across Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust and Central Cheshire as part of the Adult Dietetic Team.2. To managing and prioritising a defined patient caseload on wards at Leighton Hospital, provide a regular general dietetic clinic, and patient education.3. To formulate, deliver and monitor nutritional care plans for referred patients across a range of general wards and outpatient settings.SERVICE DELIVERY1. To practice safely within the professional code of conduct and level of competency for all aspects of work, including the management of patients in your care.2. To deliver the dietetic service to non-complex clinical areas such as General Medicine including cardiology, respiratory medicine and general Surgery includes orthopaedics.

3. To communicate information in an understandable form to patients which may include giving difficult to accept information e.g. life-long adherence to a restricted diet.4. To gain acceptance for treatment and motivate/persuade patients to comply with treatment programmes where there may also be barriers to understanding such as dementing illness, cognitive impairment, hearing or sight impairment.

5. To assess nutritional status taking into account anthropometric data, clinical condition/treatment, biochemical data and social and cultural factors.

6. To estimate the patients current nutritional intake and nutritional requirements using recognised validated techniques where available.

7. To collect all relevant information such as dietary history, drug history and medical history in order to formulate nutritional care plans and deliver personalised verbal and written information to patients.

8. To monitor and review nutritional care plans against outcome measures and adjust care plans to facilitate achievement of goals.

9. To liaise with catering staff to ensure appropriate therapeutic diets are provided.10. To provide information and support to other health care professionals to ensure a multidisciplinary ward team approach to nutritional care.

11. To contribute to ward rounds and case conferences as appropriate to explain nutritional plans.12. To accurately record all assessments and interventions in medical notes, nursing documentation and dietetic record cards in line with service Policy. To communicate in writing with other agencies e.g. GPs, community dietitians, consultants to keep them fully informed about ongoing patient management.13. To ensure safe and timely discharge of patients particularly those requiring home enteral feeding to include liaison with relevant community health care professionals. To be responsible for arranging feed, equipment and training.14. To be responsible for safe use and tracking of equipment by patients in your care e.g. scales, feeding equipment.15. To provide dietetic input into patient group sessions, which will facilitate lifestyle change such as cardiac rehabilitation. This should include planning, delivery and evaluation of the session providing advice to patients which is clear, consistent and evidence based.

Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSE1. To contribute to the delivery of dietetic services to adult patients across Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust and Central Cheshire as part of the Adult Dietetic Team.2. To managing and prioritising a defined patient caseload on wards at Leighton Hospital, provide a regular general dietetic clinic, and patient education.3. To formulate, deliver and monitor nutritional care plans for referred patients across a range of general wards and outpatient settings.SERVICE DELIVERY1. To practice safely within the professional code of conduct and level of competency for all aspects of work, including the management of patients in your care.2. To deliver the dietetic service to non-complex clinical areas such as General Medicine including cardiology, respiratory medicine and general Surgery includes orthopaedics. 3. To communicate information in an understandable form to patients which may include giving difficult to accept information e.g. life-long adherence to a restricted diet.4. To gain acceptance for treatment and motivate/persuade patients to comply with treatment programmes where there may also be barriers to understanding such as dementing illness, cognitive impairment, hearing or sight impairment. 5. To assess nutritional status taking into account anthropometric data, clinical condition/treatment, biochemical data and social and cultural factors. 6. To estimate the patients current nutritional intake and nutritional requirements using recognised validated techniques where available. 7. To collect all relevant information such as dietary history, drug history and medical history in order to formulate nutritional care plans and deliver personalised verbal and written information to patients. 8. To monitor and review nutritional care plans against outcome measures and adjust care plans to facilitate achievement of goals. 9. To liaise with catering staff to ensure appropriate therapeutic diets are provided.10. To provide information and support to other health care professionals to ensure a multidisciplinary ward team approach to nutritional care. 11. To contribute to ward rounds and case conferences as appropriate to explain nutritional plans.12. To accurately record all assessments and interventions in medical notes, nursing documentation and dietetic record cards in line with service Policy. To communicate in writing with other agencies e.g. GPs, community dietitians, consultants to keep them fully informed about ongoing patient management.13. To ensure safe and timely discharge of patients particularly those requiring home enteral feeding to include liaison with relevant community health care professionals. To be responsible for arranging feed, equipment and training.14. To be responsible for safe use and tracking of equipment by patients in your care e.g. scales, feeding equipment.15. To provide dietetic input into patient group sessions, which will facilitate lifestyle change such as cardiac rehabilitation. This should include planning, delivery and evaluation of the session providing advice to patients which is clear, consistent and evidence based.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration pending

Experience

Essential

• Acute NHS experience

Desirable

• Community NHS experience

skills

Essential

• one to one patient education and group dietetic intervention

Desirable

• experience in enteral nutrition

Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registration pending Experience Essential Acute NHS experience Desirable Community NHS experience skills Essential one to one patient education and group dietetic intervention Desirable experience in enteral nutrition

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

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UK Registration

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

Additional information 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

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe, CW1 4QJ

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe, CW1 4QJ

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

To work in multidisciplinary community setting as part of a dynamic team and support therapists in delivering high quality therapy interventions to the patient.

Please be aware that a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes are required for this role.

Main duties of the job

To assist with delivery of therapy through home exercise programs and education.

To communicate with therapist regarding patient progress and support patient's functional recovery.

To support service with ordering , maintaining stock and equipment.

To use excellent communication skills to ensure clinical advice and treatment programmes are delivered sensitively.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

We offer

Full induction on commencement of the role. Supervision from senior physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist. Setting individual objectives through appraisals and competencies will be provided. All generic therapy assistants benefit from regular supervision sessions which are fortnightly to start. Given equal opportunities to undertake a variety of Continuing Professional development (CPD) and Band 3 competencies to develop and support you in your role.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Infant Feeding Practitioner (Midwife) within the Women's and Children's Divisional Infant Feeding Team . We have a 22.5 hour post available covering a six-day service Monday-Saturday.

The postholder will support our BFI Stage 3 accredited service and provide care and advice to women with infant feeding concerns/challenges. The role will also include supporting staff training and audits and improvement work associated with BFI compliance

Main duties of the job

The post holder will practice throughout the Women's and Children's Division (maternity, neonatal unit and child and adolescent unit) providing specialist clinical feeding support for patients with complex or ongoing challenges. The role also includes clinical duties within the trust's frenulotomy service following supported training if required.

The post holder will work under direction of the Infant Feeding Lead and closely with Neonatal and Paediatric Infant Feeding Practitioners supporting the implementation and maintenance of the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

412-W&C-8270275

Job locations

Mid Cheshire NHS Foundation Trust, Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

- Demonstrate clinical expertise and knowledge with a positive approach to infant feeding across the womens and childrens division.

- Management of feeding support for complex or ongoing concerns (antenatal and postnatal period).

- Ensure infant feeding practice/plans are evidence based and appropriate for each family.

- Participate in implementing and maintaining the UNICEF BFI UK programme (policies, guidelines, audit and training).

- Communicate with all staff groups to support their knowledge and implementation of infant feeding practices within their clinical area.

- Ensure clinical areas are supported by infant feeding support workers as required by clinical need.

- Provide antenatal education to parents and families related to infant feeding and relationship building.

- Participate in Frenulotomy Service (or be willing to train)

- At times, deputise for the Band 7 infant feeding lead

- Provide mentorship and guidance to students and preceptees

- To ensure infant feeding stock levels are adequate and appropriate.

- Attend internal and external meetings as required by the infant feeding lead.

- Maintain own professional status and ensure that the NMC requirements for registration is met.

- You may be required to support the unit clinically in times of escalation

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will: - Demonstrate clinical expertise and knowledge with a positive approach to infant feeding across the womens and childrens division. - Management of feeding support for complex or ongoing concerns (antenatal and postnatal period). - Ensure infant feeding practice/plans are evidence based and appropriate for each family. - Participate in implementing and maintaining the UNICEF BFI UK programme (policies, guidelines, audit and training). - Communicate with all staff groups to support their knowledge and implementation of infant feeding practices within their clinical area. - Ensure clinical areas are supported by infant feeding support workers as required by clinical need. - Provide antenatal education to parents and families related to infant feeding and relationship building. - Participate in Frenulotomy Service (or be willing to train) - At times, deputise for the Band 7 infant feeding lead - Provide mentorship and guidance to students and preceptees - To ensure infant feeding stock levels are adequate and appropriate. - Attend internal and external meetings as required by the infant feeding lead. - Maintain own professional status and ensure that the NMC requirements for registration is met. - You may be required to support the unit clinically in times of escalation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Willingness to undergo training relevant for role
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and training

Desirable

• IBCLC International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
• Advanced clinical skills in tongue tie (Ankyloglossia)
• UNICEF BFI Courses
• Teaching / Training qualification
• Practice Assessor / Mentorship

Skills

Essential

• Supporting complex infant feeding challenges
• Participation with facilitating / delivering staff education or training
• Proficient IT skills (excel, databases, PowerPoint etc)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to negotiate and influence others in situations where there are barriers and challenges to change

Values

Essential

• A commitment to quality and safety
• Respectful, showing compassion, respect and dignity
• Act as a role model to staff and students

Experience

Essential

• Experience of conducting audits
• Experience of implementing strategy and policy
• Experience of facilitating training to groups

Desirable

• Substantive experience in infant feeding / infant feeding team
• Experience of BFI assessments
• Experience in project management
• Implementation of quality improvement projects
• Facilitating face to face / online parent education classes