Job summary

Please note - previous applicants need not reapply.

The Research & Innovation Department has responsibility for all elements of research governance within the Trust and also provides corporate support to internalstaff and external partners undertaking research, service evaluations and innovation projects.Working alongside existing Research Project Managers this post will be responsible for supporting the delivery of clinical research studies within mental health and dementia services across the Trust.The role will involve recruitment and informed consent of participant's research studies, delivery research interventions and undertaking assessments as per study protocols and local guidelines and completion of research documentation. The role also involves providing information and answering any questions/queries from patients, staff and carers about the various studies being conducted within the trust.It will be a varied, involved and busy position that requires excellent communication with a variety of stakeholders, and significant organisation skills in order to prioritise and manage a demanding workload.

Main duties of the job

o Ensure that research procedures (including consent processes, interventions and follow up) are carried out according to the approved protocol and the UK policyframework for health and social care research.o Provide complex research related information to research participants and, ifapplicable, their families / carers when taking informed consent for the research study or carrying out a research procedure.

o Assist participants with the completion of questionnaires or interventions as appropriate, in consideration of individual need, using prioritisation and delegation skills

o Communicate and liaise effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary and research teams within and external to the Trust, both verbally and in writing, providing and receiving complex or sensitive information.o Liaise with the Chief Investigator in regards to the on-going support and feasibility of the project. Maintain and provide up-to-date project and recruitment information for the project which includes consent of patients, completion of case report forms and quality assurance of test kits o Actively promote the research study and any other research opportunities to staff and services. Act as an ambassador for the Research & Innovation Departmento Maintain a working knowledge of current research governance, practices and legislation; and to adhere to them.o Present at conferences, study days and meetings when required

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year PA, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

311-M295-26-A

Job locations

Trust HQ

225 Old St

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 7SR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties & Responsibilities Ensure that research procedures (including consent processes, interventions andfollow up) are carried out according to the approved protocol and the UK policyframework for health and social care research. Provide complex research related information to research participants and, ifapplicable, their families / carers when taking informed consent for the researchstudy or carrying out a research procedure.AFC 03/01/18 JME-451-17 Research Clinician Band 6 Assist participants with the completion of questionnaires or interventions asappropriate, in consideration of individual need, using prioritisation anddelegation skills To be aware of the psychological/emotional needs of the patient/carer,responding and reporting appropriately. To assess patient condition, clinical situations and report as necessary adverseand serious adverse events and breaches of trial/study protocol. To maintain confidentiality of information regarding patients, families and carersat all times. Communicate and liaise effectively with all members of themultidisciplinary and research teams within and external to the Trust, bothverbally and in writing, providing and receiving complex or sensitive information. Liaise with the Chief Investigator in regards to the on-going support and feasibilityof the project. Maintain and provide up-to-date project and recruitmentinformation for the project which includes consent of patients, completion of casereport forms and quality assurance of test kits To manage and prioritise own workload and tasks, working to appropriatedeadlines and targets set. Ensure that appropriate facilities and resources are available as required perresearch visit. Actively promote the research study and any other research opportunities to staffand services. Act as an ambassador for the Research & Innovation Department Maintain a working knowledge of current research governance, practices andlegislation; and to adhere to them. Present at conferences, study days and meetings when required This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of therole. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time totime. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreedprocess

Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties & Responsibilities Ensure that research procedures (including consent processes, interventions andfollow up) are carried out according to the approved protocol and the UK policyframework for health and social care research. Provide complex research related information to research participants and, ifapplicable, their families / carers when taking informed consent for the researchstudy or carrying out a research procedure.AFC 03/01/18 JME-451-17 Research Clinician Band 6 Assist participants with the completion of questionnaires or interventions asappropriate, in consideration of individual need, using prioritisation anddelegation skills To be aware of the psychological/emotional needs of the patient/carer,responding and reporting appropriately. To assess patient condition, clinical situations and report as necessary adverseand serious adverse events and breaches of trial/study protocol. To maintain confidentiality of information regarding patients, families and carersat all times. Communicate and liaise effectively with all members of themultidisciplinary and research teams within and external to the Trust, bothverbally and in writing, providing and receiving complex or sensitive information. Liaise with the Chief Investigator in regards to the on-going support and feasibilityof the project. Maintain and provide up-to-date project and recruitmentinformation for the project which includes consent of patients, completion of casereport forms and quality assurance of test kits To manage and prioritise own workload and tasks, working to appropriatedeadlines and targets set. Ensure that appropriate facilities and resources are available as required perresearch visit. Actively promote the research study and any other research opportunities to staffand services. Act as an ambassador for the Research & Innovation Department Maintain a working knowledge of current research governance, practices andlegislation; and to adhere to them. Present at conferences, study days and meetings when required This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of therole. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time totime. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreedprocess

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to relevant degree level or demonstrable equivalent experience
• Registered with HCPC, NMC or other relevant professional body
• Short courses and experience to post graduate diploma level

Desirable

• ICH GCP training
• Formal Research Training (including as part of degree course)

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in an NHS or healthcare environment with service user contact

Desirable

• Previous research experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of office software packages, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access
• Knowledge and appreciation of governance, risk and confidentiality issues
• Understanding of NHS agenda and primary care community services

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS Research Governance procedures and the Research Governance Framework

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to collate information and produce written reports
• Able to organise and prioritise own workload, work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Able to organise and prioritise own workload, work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Ability to produce accurate, well presented work with a quick turn around
• Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of staff
• Excellent attention to detail

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

• To work flexibly when required
• Ability to travel independently
• Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
• Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
• Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential Educated to relevant degree level or demonstrable equivalent experience Registered with HCPC, NMC or other relevant professional body Short courses and experience to post graduate diploma level Desirable ICH GCP training Formal Research Training (including as part of degree course) Experience Essential Experience working in an NHS or healthcare environment with service user contact Desirable Previous research experience Knowledge Essential Knowledge of office software packages, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access Knowledge and appreciation of governance, risk and confidentiality issues Understanding of NHS agenda and primary care community services Desirable Knowledge of NHS Research Governance procedures and the Research Governance Framework Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to collate information and produce written reports Able to organise and prioritise own workload, work under pressure and to tight deadlines Able to organise and prioritise own workload, work under pressure and to tight deadlines Ability to produce accurate, well presented work with a quick turn around Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of staff Excellent attention to detail Work Related Circumstances Essential To work flexibly when required Ability to travel independently Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Trust HQ

225 Old St

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 7SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Trust HQ

225 Old St

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 7SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Unfortunately this role does not attract sponsorship under current government legislation, therefore if you require a certificate of sponsorship to support a visa application, we will be unable to proceed with your application.

We are seeking to recruit an Administrative Assistant to work as part of our busy multi-disciplinary Drug and Alcohol Service to offer administrative and organisational support. The post will be based on the reception desk and will include answering the telephone and greeting all service users and visitors.The successful candidate will have excellent I.T. and typing skills and understand the importance of confidentiality. The post holder must be able to work under pressure and be able to multi-task. The post holder will present a professional manner, be tactful and diplomatic, exercising excellent communication skills to uphold the positive image of the service and Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will have excellent administration and organisational skills.

There is the possibility of some occasional evening work on a Thursday evening until 8 pm.

Main duties of the job

To provide cover for Reception, including answering the phone and greeting service users and visitors to the service.

To offer administrative and organisational support to the multi-disciplinary Drug and Alcohol Service.The compilation, inputting and retrieval of data using information technology and paper systems.

To produce, record and file computer generated prescriptions.To monitor and order stock.

About us

This is an exciting time to join the team at Stockport Drug and Alcohol Service. We provide a non-discriminatory and user-friendly service, offering recovery focussed interventions to reduce substance misuse related harm for individuals, their families, and the local community. We work in partnership with wider health and wellbeing services to meet the diverse needs of Stockport residents, and to deliver a high standard of care.All new starters to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust who are appointed to a post which requires a Disclosure Barring Certificate check (DBS) will be recharged for the full cost of the check. Substantive staff will have the amount deducted from their first months' salary.All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

311-S769-26-A

Job locations

Cirtek House Stockport Drug and Alcohol Service

Higher Hillgate

Stockport

SK1 3QD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge, and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge, and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Information technology qualification
• GCSE Maths or equivalent.
• GCSE English or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Proven admin experience in a busy office environment
• Using information technology systems
• Proven experience of working on a busy reception.

Desirable

• Work within health or social care setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft office packages, particularly MS Word and Excel

Desirable

• An awareness of issues relating to substance misuse

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent typing, I.T. and admin skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Liaison and communication skills - written and spoken

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

• Flexible approach to work including some early evening working
• A positive and non-judgemental attitude to the client group
• Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs

Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential Information technology qualification GCSE Maths or equivalent. GCSE English or equivalent. Experience Essential Proven admin experience in a busy office environment Using information technology systems Proven experience of working on a busy reception. Desirable Work within health or social care setting Knowledge Essential Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft office packages, particularly MS Word and Excel Desirable An awareness of issues relating to substance misuse Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent typing, I.T. and admin skills Ability to work under pressure Liaison and communication skills - written and spoken Work Related Circumstances Essential Flexible approach to work including some early evening working A positive and non-judgemental attitude to the client group Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs

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

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Cirtek House Stockport Drug and Alcohol Service

Higher Hillgate

Stockport

SK1 3QD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Cirtek House Stockport Drug and Alcohol Service

Higher Hillgate

Stockport

SK1 3QD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you a Qualified Mental Health Professional looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a team that will help you to develop and achieve your goals? Bury Liaison mental health is recruiting for a senior mental health liaison practitioner

You'll join an innovating team thriving to provide a high-quality service, ensuring patients receive a comprehensive assessment, onward referral and safety netted when the attend A&E in a mental health crisis, admitted on the wards or detained on S136.

Working in the LMHT you will receive all age referrals from A&E, hospital wards or section 136 from the police. Referrals will be assessed, and care planned for admission, discharge and signpost to services that can meet the needs of the individual. For service users presenting with symptoms of a severe and enduring illness, and/or risks to self or others, you will complete a comprehensive mental health assessment and risk assessment to ensure that risks are managed and on-going supported is provided.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities. this is not exhaustive? Work as part of the multi-disciplinary Mental Health Liaison team to deliver an effective and efficient response to referrals from the acute trust, providing clinical assessments and interventions focusing on relapse prevention, early discharge and improved quality of life for patients referred.? Be expected to undertake mental health assessments for people attending the Emergency Department, offering highly developed clinical and risk assessments and managements plans? Provide a service to the wards within the general hospital, assessing individualswith a range of complex physical and mental health needs. This would include both functional and organic illnesses of later life in addition to younger people? Provide support and training to acute hospital staff regarding recognising mental health conditions and appropriate management and onward referral pathways? Provide information and clinical support to police and ambulance staff in order to help them make appropriate pathway decisions? Provide support and care for individuals brought to an identified Place of Safety under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act and co-ordinate the assessment process.

About us

Bury Liaison Mental Health is leading the way in delivering high quality, safe, effective and evidence based best practice assessments and support for patients in A&E and on medical wards. The team is currently working towards getting accredited by The Psychiatric Liaison Accreditation Network.

You will be joining a team of experience practitioners willing to support your learning and development needs, offering flexibility for work life balance and with a strong desire to maintain staff wellbeing.

Job summary

Unfortunately this role does not attract sponsorship under current government legislation, therefore if you require a certificate of sponsorship to support a visa application, we will be unable to proceed with your application.

The post holder will be required to support the CAMHS team members by providing an effective range of medical records duties. The post holder will work as part of an established administrative team and will have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills with a flexible approach to work and enjoy working as part of a team

Main duties of the job

Collate and maintain waiting lists having special regard to degree of urgency as per consultant/Operational co-ordinator directions. Booking of appointments and generating related correspondence. Referral Process: Monitor and record referrals daily in accordance to the Trust procedure.

Waiting list management via the timely posting of appointment opt-ins under the guidance of the Operational co-ordinator and regular monitoring and reporting of waiting times. Assist with the introduction of the PARIS electronic recording keeping system to the department and undertake duties related to this.

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Job summary

Join our dedicated team at Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust as a Health Care Support Worker in our Inpatient Services.

What we offer

• Career development
• Mentoring and coaching opportunities to support your growth
• Flexible working options to support your work-life balance
• Comprehensive staff wellbeing service
• Generous NHS pension scheme and staff benefits package
• A Trust-wide commitment to diversity, inclusion and psychological safety

As a Health Care Support Worker, you will be an essential part of our team, providing compassionate care and support to our patients. You'll work closely with our qualified nursing staff to deliver high-quality care and help establish care plans.

This role is perfect for someone who is empathetic, dedicated, and eager to contribute to the well-being of our patients.

We're recruiting across a range of inpatient settings, including:

• Adult and older adult acute mental health wards
• Psychiatric intensive care wards
• Rehabilitation and high support wards

You'll be working alongside dedicated multidisciplinary teams, using your skills to deliver person-centred care in line with our values of kindness, fairness, ingenuity and determination.

Whether you're early in your career or looking to grow, this is your chance to shape the future of mental health care in Greater Manchester - and experience the difference of working in a Trust that puts staff and patients first.

Main duties of the job

• Engage with Patients: Build meaningful relationships with patients and their carers, providing emotional support and effective communication.
• Document Care: Accurately record observations and nursing care in line with Trust policies, using Electronic Patient Records (EPR) or PARIS.
• Promote Safety: Ensure the safety, well-being, and interests of clients, staff, and visitors.
• Assist with Personal Care: Help patients with personal hygiene, bathing, toileting, and dressing, always respecting their privacy and dignity.
• Support at Mealtimes: Assist patients with their meals, ensuring they receive adequate nutrition and hydration.
• Mentor New Staff: Act as a role model and mentor for new Health Care Support Workers, supporting them in completing their Care Certificate.
• Clinical Observations: Undertake and report clinical observations, therapeutic observation
• Maintain Cleanliness: Participate in maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe ward environment, adhering to infection control policies.
• Professional Development: Engage in mandatory training and take responsibility for your personal development

About us

Why choose Pennine Care?

• Top mental health trust to work for in the North of England - NHS Staff Survey 2024
• A culture that supports professional autonomy and values nursing leadership
• A clear commitment to safe staffing levels and quality patient care
• A forward-thinking Trust focused on creating the conditions for great nursing care to thrive
• A genuinely supportive environment where your skills and compassion are recognised

Job summary

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Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives?

Join our dedicated team at Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust as a Health Care Support Worker in our Inpatient Services.

What we offer

• Career development
• Mentoring and coaching opportunities to support your growth
• Flexible working options to support your work-life balance
• Comprehensive staff wellbeing service
• Generous NHS pension scheme and staff benefits package
• A Trust-wide commitment to diversity, inclusion and psychological safety

As a Health Care Support Worker, you will be an essential part of our team, providing compassionate care and support to our patients. You'll work closely with our qualified nursing staff to deliver high-quality care and help establish care plans.

This role is perfect for someone who is empathetic, dedicated, and eager to contribute to the well-being of our patients.

You'll be working alongside dedicated multidisciplinary teams, using your skills to deliver person-centred care in line with our values of kindness, fairness, ingenuity and determination.

Whether you're early in your career or looking to grow, this is your chance to shape the future of mental health care in Greater Manchester - and experience the difference of working in a Trust that puts staff and patients first.

Main duties of the job

• Engage with Patients: Build meaningful relationships with patients and their carers, providing emotional support and effective communication.
• Document Care: Accurately record observations and nursing care in line with Trust policies, using Electronic Patient Records (EPR) or PARIS.
• Promote Safety: Ensure the safety, well-being, and interests of clients, staff, and visitors.
• Assist with Personal Care: Help patients with personal hygiene, bathing, toileting, and dressing, always respecting their privacy and dignity.
• Support at Mealtimes: Assist patients with their meals, ensuring they receive adequate nutrition and hydration.
• Mentor New Staff: Act as a role model and mentor for new Health Care Support Workers, supporting them in completing their Care Certificate.
• Clinical Observations: Undertake and report clinical observations, therapeutic observation
• Maintain Cleanliness: Participate in maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe ward environment, adhering to infection control policies.
• Professional Development: Engage in mandatory training and take responsibility for your personal development

About us

Why choose Pennine Care?

• Top mental health trust to work for in the North of England - NHS Staff Survey 2024
• A culture that supports professional autonomy and values nursing leadership
• A clear commitment to safe staffing levels and quality patient care
• A forward-thinking Trust focused on creating the conditions for great nursing care to thrive
• A genuinely supportive environment where your skills and compassion are recognised

Job summary

The Community Learning Disability Services Manager (Band 8a) is responsible for providing clinical and operational leadership for specialist community learning disability services, including the Bury Specialist Community Learning Disability Team. The post holder is a senior leader within the Learning Disability Directorate, contributing to strategic development, service transformation and continuous quality improvement in line with Trust and system priorities.

The role focuses on delivering safe, effective, person-centred and well-led services, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and commissioning requirements. The post holder works in close partnership with people with learning disabilities, families, carers, commissioners, local authorities and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to improve outcomes, promote integration across health and social care, and ensure services reflect Trust values, national policy and best practice.

Main duties of the job

The post holder leads the planning, development, delivery and performance management of community learning disability services, ensuring high-quality care within agreed resources and budgets. This includes establishing robust clinical governance arrangements, safeguarding systems, risk management processes and compliance with statutory, regulatory and CQC requirements.

Key responsibilities include leading service transformation and integration, supporting innovative practice, and ensuring the voice of people with learning disabilities drives service design and quality improvement. The role requires strategic oversight of financial management, including responsibility for borough budgets, efficiency plans and service redesign, ensuring services are cost-effective and meet agreed service specifications.

The post holder provides professional, clinical and managerial leadership to senior staff and multidisciplinary teams, promoting engagement, learning, research, development and continuous improvement. They are responsible for workforce planning, performance appraisal, staff wellbeing and effective communication across services. The role also involves managing complaints, serious incidents and complex clinical matters, contributing to on-call arrangements, and maintaining strong partnerships with commissioners, local authorities, voluntary sector organisations and wider system stakeholders.

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Job summary

The Community Learning Disability Services Manager (Band 8a) is responsible for providing clinical and operational leadership for specialist community learning disability services, including the Bury Specialist Community Learning Disability Team. The post holder is a senior leader within the Learning Disability Directorate, contributing to strategic development, service transformation and continuous quality improvement in line with Trust and system priorities.

The role focuses on delivering safe, effective, person-centred and well-led services, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and commissioning requirements. The post holder works in close partnership with people with learning disabilities, families, carers, commissioners, local authorities and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to improve outcomes, promote integration across health and social care, and ensure services reflect Trust values, national policy and best practice.

Main duties of the job

The post holder leads the planning, development, delivery and performance management of community learning disability services, ensuring high-quality care within agreed resources and budgets. This includes establishing robust clinical governance arrangements, safeguarding systems, risk management processes and compliance with statutory, regulatory and CQC requirements.

Key responsibilities include leading service transformation and integration, supporting innovative practice, and ensuring the voice of people with learning disabilities drives service design and quality improvement. The role requires strategic oversight of financial management, including responsibility for borough budgets, efficiency plans and service redesign, ensuring services are cost-effective and meet agreed service specifications.

The post holder provides professional, clinical and managerial leadership to senior staff and multidisciplinary teams, promoting engagement, learning, research, development and continuous improvement. They are responsible for workforce planning, performance appraisal, staff wellbeing and effective communication across services. The role also involves managing complaints, serious incidents and complex clinical matters, contributing to on-call arrangements, and maintaining strong partnerships with commissioners, local authorities, voluntary sector organisations and wider system stakeholders.

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Job summary

Do you want to be part of an innovative, dynamic organisation that is committed to delivering the best care by the best people? We are looking to appoint people who are as passionate as we are about high quality care.

The successful candidate will need the ability to work autonomously within the context of a multi-disciplinary team approach & undertake specific work with young people and their families. Excellent assessment skills & the ability to formulate clinical decisions and management plans are essential, including assessment and management of risk.

There are roles within Bury CAMHS for case manager full time and a part time assessment and triage role.

Both roles involve assessing & formulating treatment plans for young people, risk management and signposting.

You will strive to achieve the best for every young person, show commitment to delivering evidence based practice and have the capability of making clinical decisions around complex and emotive issues, supported by knowledge of relevant legislation and safeguarding in relation to the client group. You will monitor and evaluate treatment offered to service users adhering to professional & Trust guidelines and using routine outcome measures related to service development and reporting. You must be an excellent communicator, flexible, self motivated and have a willingness to build links with colleagues across team and agencies.

Main duties of the job

This is a busy multi-disciplinary CAMHS team which includes nurses, psychologists, social workers and psychiatrists. You will have the benefit of being co-located with partner services for children and families. A key focus of the service leadership team will be implementing transformation that ensures timely access to high quality care. Our vision is for our local community to be well equipped to support the young people of Bury to grow up with good emotional health and wellbeing. Wework closely with our partners in education, children's services and the 3rd sector to achieve the recently developed ambitious Local Transformation Plan for CAMHS services. This plan provides us with the guide and resources to begin delivering our vision of having CAMHS workers available in new ways, and working closely with children's universal and targeted services in each of our locality areas.

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. Were really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure were a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Job summary

This post is located within a Core CAMHS team in Bury. The role will involve the provision of Clinical Psychology assessment and interventions in to the Core CAMHS service The post will involve casework within the core Tier 3 CAMHS service working with a caseload of young people with complex presentations.

The successful candidate will have experience in delivering several models of psychological therapy to this population (e.g. CBT, DBT, EMDR), and will be keen to develop further therapeutic competence (e.g. IPT, MBT).

The post holder will utilise research skills for audit, policy, service development and research. The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the service. They will adhere to Trust policies.

o The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring that high quality individualised care is delivered which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing and maximising independence.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to work in a variety of settings, includinga number of specialist children's services and community settings, including the child and family's home, residential settings and the child's school. Liaison with other agencies will require the post holder to attend meetings in social care, voluntary service settings and Education establishments.

The post holder will be required to transport test materials between work sites and to manipulate test items with speed and accuracy, and work with children who may have severe emotional and behavioral problems.

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Job summary

Service summaryStockport Talking Therapies is a successful multi-disciplinary IAPT service and is excited with the opportunity to recruit an enthusiastic Band 7 CBT therapist.Stockport Talking Therapies is high performing service which provides innovative Primary Care Psychological Therapies using a range of evidenced based treatments for people requiring a brief psychological intervention utilising a stepped care model, in accordance with NICE guidelines.

Within the core IAPT offer the Step 2 service provides cCBT and Guided Self Help with the Step 3 service providing CBT, EMDR, Counselling and Inter-Personal therapy.Group interventions are offered at all Steps. At Step 3, the current group offers include:"Skills for Life group", (for younger people, 16-25 years, using an emotional skills approach)"Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy group","Living well", (for clients living with a Long Term Condition).The service includes practitioners who specialize in working with Younger People and Peri-natal clients and are accessible for case consultation.The Step 3.5 service provision uses enhanced therapeutic offers including CBT/EMDR/counselling/CBASP for people whose clinical presentation shows more complexity. Alongside this the Step 3.5 service offers Psycho-Dynamic Therapy and Psycho Sexual Therapy.All members of the workforce in each Step have a wealth of skills/knowledge and experience ensuring high quality psychological therapy services can be provided.

Main duties of the job

Working in the Talking Therapies service:o To provide brief Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) assessment andtherapy to service users.o To provide advice, consultation and supervision as required to other mentalhealth professionals.o To participate in ongoing service developments within the service as andwhen possible

Clinicalo To carry out the assessment, formulation and treatment planning for service usersreferred to the service.o To provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to service users.o To attend relevant meetings in relation to service user group and to give advice onreferrals appropriate for CBT.o To work closely with relevant other professionals as appropriate.o To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning theassessment, formulation, and treatment plans to service users and theirmultidisciplinary professional team.o To undertake risk assessment and risk management of service users

About us

Stockport Talking Therapies is high performing service which provides innovative Primary Care Psychological Therapies using a range of evidenced based treatments for people requiring a brief psychological intervention utilising a stepped care model, in accordance with NICE guidelines.

Within the core IAPT offer the Step 2 service provides cCBT and Guided Self Help with the Step 3 service providing CBT, EMDR, Counselling and Inter-Personal therapy.Group interventions are offered at all Steps. At Step 3, the current group offers include:"Skills for Life group", (for younger people, 16-25 years, using an emotional skills approach)"Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy group","Living well", (for clients living with a Long Term Condition).The service includes practitioners who specialize in working with Younger People and Peri-natal clients and are accessible for case consultation.The Step 3.5 service provision uses enhanced therapeutic offers including CBT/EMDR/counselling/CBASP for people whose clinical presentation shows more complexity. Alongside this the Step 3.5 service offers Psycho-Dynamic Therapy and Psycho Sexual Therapy.All members of the workforce in each Step have a wealth of skills/knowledge and experience ensuring high quality psychological therapy services can be provided.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

311-F985-26-A

Job locations

Pennine Care NHS Stockport Talking Therapies, Oasis Building, Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove, Stockport, SK2 7JE

Stockport

SK2 6NG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to provide CBT based assessment, formulation and treatment for people experiencing a moderate to severe common mental health problem. This includes opportunities for group based intervention in addition to 1-1 client facing work. There are options for a combination of remote and office based working.The successful candidate will provide CBT to clients referred into the service who are deemed appropriate for Step 3 intervention. This includes undertaking and managing a clinical caseload, in accordance with the Trusts operational policy and recommendations within the IAPT manual. This includes working towards national standard service targets which are monitored closely by Stockport CCG and Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership.The successful candidate will be expected to attend monthly clinical supervision to develop knowledge, skills, promote access clinical excellence and ensure safe therapeutic practice.High levels of clinical governance are expected including all documentation as required by the service and the successful candidate will work closely with their Line Manager, Senior CBT Therapist, and Clinical Lead.The service encourages and promotes staff development. Members of staff are encouraged to participate in the delivery of clinical supervision and/or training to colleagues and partnership organisations. This may include further training in varying therapeutic modalities, and/or specialist areas and various champion roles.Members of staff are offered 5 CPD days pro rata by the Trust and the service also offers monthly CPD events.

Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will be expected to provide CBT based assessment, formulation and treatment for people experiencing a moderate to severe common mental health problem. This includes opportunities for group based intervention in addition to 1-1 client facing work. There are options for a combination of remote and office based working.The successful candidate will provide CBT to clients referred into the service who are deemed appropriate for Step 3 intervention. This includes undertaking and managing a clinical caseload, in accordance with the Trusts operational policy and recommendations within the IAPT manual. This includes working towards national standard service targets which are monitored closely by Stockport CCG and Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership.The successful candidate will be expected to attend monthly clinical supervision to develop knowledge, skills, promote access clinical excellence and ensure safe therapeutic practice.High levels of clinical governance are expected including all documentation as required by the service and the successful candidate will work closely with their Line Manager, Senior CBT Therapist, and Clinical Lead.The service encourages and promotes staff development. Members of staff are encouraged to participate in the delivery of clinical supervision and/or training to colleagues and partnership organisations. This may include further training in varying therapeutic modalities, and/or specialist areas and various champion roles.Members of staff are offered 5 CPD days pro rata by the Trust and the service also offers monthly CPD events.

Person Specification

Qu

Essential

• IAPT High Intensity Training
• Accreditation with BABCP

Exp

Essential

• Experience of working in mental health delivering CBT treatment
• Experience of working with patients with a wide range of presentations (delivering CBT / other psychological interventions to this group)
• Experience of psychological assessment, formulation, and treatment of clients.
• Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly in difficult and complex situations.

Kno

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of the national IAPT service and how it links to governmental objectives.
• An awareness and understanding of issues of working with patient with LTC
• Knowledge of government guidelines / best practice around delivering psychological therapy to patients with long term conditions / development of IAPT services in this area.
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Can deliver high intensity CBT
• Able to deliver interventions to a wide range of service users
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Skills in providing clinical advice to other professional and non-professional staff.
• IT skills sufficient to use computers for communication, data management and writing reports
• Ability to demonstrate developing self-care skills
• Ability to deliver, measure and monitor outcomes.

Person Specification Qu Essential IAPT High Intensity Training Accreditation with BABCP Exp Essential Experience of working in mental health delivering CBT treatment Experience of working with patients with a wide range of presentations (delivering CBT / other psychological interventions to this group) Experience of psychological assessment, formulation, and treatment of clients. Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets. Proven ability to communicate clearly in difficult and complex situations. Kno Essential Demonstrates an understanding of the national IAPT service and how it links to governmental objectives. An awareness and understanding of issues of working with patient with LTC Knowledge of government guidelines / best practice around delivering psychological therapy to patients with long term conditions / development of IAPT services in this area. Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post. Skills and Abilities Essential Can deliver high intensity CBT Able to deliver interventions to a wide range of service users Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing Skills in providing clinical advice to other professional and non-professional staff. IT skills sufficient to use computers for communication, data management and writing reports Ability to demonstrate developing self-care skills Ability to deliver, measure and monitor outcomes.

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

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Pennine Care NHS Stockport Talking Therapies, Oasis Building, Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove, Stockport, SK2 7JE

Stockport

SK2 6NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Pennine Care NHS Stockport Talking Therapies, Oasis Building, Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove, Stockport, SK2 7JE

Stockport

SK2 6NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

There is one permanent post and one 12 month maternity cover post as a Health Care Support Worker on the Hope Unit. You will play a vital role in supporting registered nurses and the wider multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care to people experiencing mental ill health and/or learning disabilities. You will work directly with patients, supporting their daily care, wellbeing and recovery while maintaining professional boundaries and promoting dignity, respect and inclusion.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced inpatient environment. You will be expected to remain calm under pressure, respond sensitively to emotional distress and support the early prevention and management of challenging behaviour using least-restrictive approaches. You will receive appropriate supervision, training and development to help you grow in your role.

The post involves working a rota that includes days, nights, weekends and bank holidays in line with service needs.

Main duties of the job

o To undertake and accurately document observations and nursing care in line with Trust Policy and to accurately document nursing care in the nursing notes when required which will then be countersigned by a qualified practitionero To ensure the promotion of safety, wellbeing and interests of clients, staff and visitors to the unit if ward basedo To ensure effective communication, either verbal or written, amongst the team, reporting any change or unusual occurrence in an individuals' behaviour or condition.o To communicate effectively with patients, staff, families and other external agencies and use a polite telephone manner. To use verbal and non-verbal skills to overcome communication barriers presented by service users due to their mental health or learning disability needs.o Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and a positive attitude within the team and when dealing with the patients, their families and members of the publico To contribute to maintaining the ward's agreed philosophy, aims and objectives.o To carry out duties as allocated by a qualified practitioner. Engage with patients to undertake activities and carry out duties that have been agreed with a qualified practitioner and follow a care plan. Required to use own initiative and decision making in the planning and delivery of some basic activitieso Provide input to care plan discussions with a qualified practitioner where requested, using knowledge of patient and environment.

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

311-HYM835-26-A

Job locations

Hope Unit

Fairfield General Hospital

Bury

BL9 7TD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job Description and Person Specification.

The post holder will assist qualified members of the multi-disciplinary team in providingcare and support to patients. They will assist in the delivery of care under the guidanceof a qualified nurse.The post holder will assist in establishing care plans and in the delivery care. Theexpectation will be to work within the boundaries of agreed instruction, whilst beingsupported within Trust procedures and policies.The post holder will support the development of trainee health care support workers by acting as a role model and mentor, including acting as an assessor for new Health Care Support Workers completing the Care Certificate.

Job description Job responsibilities See attached Job Description and Person Specification. The post holder will assist qualified members of the multi-disciplinary team in providingcare and support to patients. They will assist in the delivery of care under the guidanceof a qualified nurse.The post holder will assist in establishing care plans and in the delivery care. Theexpectation will be to work within the boundaries of agreed instruction, whilst beingsupported within Trust procedures and policies.The post holder will support the development of trainee health care support workers by acting as a role model and mentor, including acting as an assessor for new Health Care Support Workers completing the Care Certificate.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE (or equivalent level of education) with grade D/E (2/3) or above in English and Maths or functional skills level 1.
• Vocational (or equivalent) Qualification at level 3 in Care or demonstrable equivalent relevant experience to this level

Desirable

• Assessor in CC

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with young people and their carers
• Experience of carrying out clinical observations
• Experience of working in healthcare

Desirable

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience in CAMHS services

Knowledge

Essential

• Some awareness of early prevention of violence and aggression using least restrictive interventions and practices with willingness to undertake & complete PMVA training and engage in techniques as required
• Able to recognise changes in a patient's mental and physical condition and act appropriately by alerting the qualified practitioner or nurse in charge
• An awareness of stigma and discrimination of people with mental health issues
• Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Basic IT skills - ability to use MS outlook, word, and willing and able to be trained to use Trust IT systems and applications such as Electronic Patient Records or PARIS
• Able to develop and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families and communicate effectively

Desirable

• Willingness to participate in staff induction and training

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

• Willingness to work flexibly across the Trust footprint if required in line with service needs
• Resilient and able to work within a challenging environment
• Requirement to work flexibly and participate in a rota system undertaking a combination of night shifts, weekend work and day shifts. Subject to any requests made and agreed in accordance with the Trusts Flexible Working Policy

Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential GCSE (or equivalent level of education) with grade D/E (2/3) or above in English and Maths or functional skills level 1. Vocational (or equivalent) Qualification at level 3 in Care or demonstrable equivalent relevant experience to this level Desirable Assessor in CC Experience Essential Experience of working with young people and their carers Experience of carrying out clinical observations Experience of working in healthcare Desirable Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Experience in CAMHS services Knowledge Essential Some awareness of early prevention of violence and aggression using least restrictive interventions and practices with willingness to undertake & complete PMVA training and engage in techniques as required Able to recognise changes in a patient's mental and physical condition and act appropriately by alerting the qualified practitioner or nurse in charge An awareness of stigma and discrimination of people with mental health issues Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation Skills and Abilities Essential Basic IT skills - ability to use MS outlook, word, and willing and able to be trained to use Trust IT systems and applications such as Electronic Patient Records or PARIS Able to develop and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families and communicate effectively Desirable Willingness to participate in staff induction and training Work Related Circumstances Essential Willingness to work flexibly across the Trust footprint if required in line with service needs Resilient and able to work within a challenging environment Requirement to work flexibly and participate in a rota system undertaking a combination of night shifts, weekend work and day shifts. Subject to any requests made and agreed in accordance with the Trusts Flexible Working Policy

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

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Hope Unit

Fairfield General Hospital

Bury

BL9 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Hope Unit

Fairfield General Hospital

Bury

BL9 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

A rare opportunity to lead, influence and shape the future of specialist CAMHS inpatient and acute care across Greater Manchester.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of the most innovative and developing areas of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) across Greater Manchester.

As our CAMHS Inpatient Service Manager, you will provide visible, compassionate leadership for our specialist inpatient service while playing a key strategic role in the continued development of the CAMHS acute care pathway. This is a highly influential post, offering the opportunity to shape services for children and young people experiencing complex mental health needs.

Working as part of Pennine Care's senior CAMHS leadership team and alongside the Bee Together Greater Manchester Children and Young People's Mental Health Provider Collaborative, you will help drive service transformation, improve equity of access, reduce avoidable admissions and support young people to receive high-quality care closer to home wherever possible.

#JoinUsBeYou and make a difference to a child's life

Main duties of the job

You will provide operational, clinical and strategic leadership across CAMHS inpatient and acute pathway services, leading a large multidisciplinary team and ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing the CAMHS inpatient service and the wider acute care pathway across Greater Manchester.

• Driving service improvement, innovation and transformation in line with local and national priorities.

• Providing inclusive and supportive leadership to nursing, therapeutic, medical and administrative teams.

• Ensuring high standards of quality, clinical governance, safeguarding, patient experience and regulatory compliance.

• Leading workforce planning, staff development, performance, budgets and effective use of resources.

• Overseeing patient flow, bed management and system-wide capacity planning.

• Building strong partnerships with young people and families, commissioners, local authorities, community teams and other inpatient providers.

• Representing Pennine Care as lead provider and contributing to strategic decisions across the Greater Manchester system.

The breadth of this post makes it an excellent opportunity for an experienced operational leader who wants to retain a strong connection to clinical quality while developing their strategic and system leadership experience.

About us

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering high-quality mental health and learning disability services and improving the lives of the communities we serve.

Our CAMHS inpatient and acute care services are entering an important period of development. There is a strong focus on collaboration, innovation and improving outcomes for young people and their families. Leaders are encouraged to think creatively, challenge established ways of working and contribute meaningfully to service design and system-wide change.

You will join a committed, experienced and supportive leadership team that values compassionate leadership, staff wellbeing, professional development and continuous improvement. You will have the opportunity to build influential regional relationships and make a lasting contribution to specialist mental health services across Greater Manchester.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

311-HYM836-26-A

Job locations

Hope Unit Pennine House

Bury

BL9 7TD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Why join us?

• A distinctive leadership role spanning operational management, clinical quality and regional pathway development.

• The opportunity to influence the future of CAMHS acute and inpatient care across Greater Manchester.

• Significant scope to lead transformational change and develop innovative models of care.

• Close working with senior NHS leaders, commissioners and provider collaborative partners.

• A supportive senior management team with a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and development.

• The chance to make a genuine and lasting difference for children, young people and families.

About you

We are looking for an experienced, credible and inspirational leader with a strong background in mental health inpatient services and experience of CAMHS or working with young people.

You will bring experience of leading multidisciplinary teams, managing complex services, developing staff and delivering quality improvement and change. You will be confident working across organisational boundaries, building relationships with partners and balancing operational pressures with a clear strategic vision.

Most importantly, you will be passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people. You will lead with compassion and integrity, create an inclusive culture in which staff can thrive, and bring the energy and determination needed to guide services through their next phase of development.

Interested?

If you are seeking a challenging, rewarding and influential senior leadership role, we would welcome your application. This is a rare opportunity to shape specialist CAMHS services and help create a more connected and responsive acute care pathway for young people across Greater Manchester.

Job description Job responsibilities Why join us? A distinctive leadership role spanning operational management, clinical quality and regional pathway development. The opportunity to influence the future of CAMHS acute and inpatient care across Greater Manchester. Significant scope to lead transformational change and develop innovative models of care. Close working with senior NHS leaders, commissioners and provider collaborative partners. A supportive senior management team with a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and development. The chance to make a genuine and lasting difference for children, young people and families. About you We are looking for an experienced, credible and inspirational leader with a strong background in mental health inpatient services and experience of CAMHS or working with young people. You will bring experience of leading multidisciplinary teams, managing complex services, developing staff and delivering quality improvement and change. You will be confident working across organisational boundaries, building relationships with partners and balancing operational pressures with a clear strategic vision. Most importantly, you will be passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people. You will lead with compassion and integrity, create an inclusive culture in which staff can thrive, and bring the energy and determination needed to guide services through their next phase of development. Interested? If you are seeking a challenging, rewarding and influential senior leadership role, we would welcome your application. This is a rare opportunity to shape specialist CAMHS services and help create a more connected and responsive acute care pathway for young people across Greater Manchester.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• first level registration (RMN or equivalent) and current registration , a recorded licence to practice , Evidence of Continuing Professional Development , Short courses and experience to postgraduate diploma level

Desirable

• Relevant degree management qualification o Postgraduate diploma in relevant subject

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of mental health inpatient ward management (Band 7)
• Experience of leading a multidisciplinary team . This should include chairing meetings and case management.
• Experience of Project management
• Experience of business planning
• Experience and skills in clinical and management supervision
• Experience of working in a CAMHS Inpatient Unit / experience of working with young adults

Desirable

• Experience of leading the development of a new service

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the functioning of Inpatient Units / wards
• Up to date knowledge of current trends in research and evidence based practice relating to therapeutic interventions with young people.
• High-level knowledge of Child safeguarding

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to build confidence with local stakeholders
• Ability to lead motivate and empower others to reach organisational goals
• Commitment to developing services for young adults

Person Specification Qualifications Essential first level registration (RMN or equivalent) and current registration , a recorded licence to practice , Evidence of Continuing Professional Development , Short courses and experience to postgraduate diploma level Desirable Relevant degree management qualification o Postgraduate diploma in relevant subject Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of mental health inpatient ward management (Band 7) Experience of leading a multidisciplinary team . This should include chairing meetings and case management. Experience of Project management Experience of business planning Experience and skills in clinical and management supervision Experience of working in a CAMHS Inpatient Unit / experience of working with young adults Desirable Experience of leading the development of a new service Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the functioning of Inpatient Units / wards Up to date knowledge of current trends in research and evidence based practice relating to therapeutic interventions with young people. High-level knowledge of Child safeguarding Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to build confidence with local stakeholders Ability to lead motivate and empower others to reach organisational goals Commitment to developing services for young adults

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

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Hope Unit Pennine House

Bury

BL9 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Hope Unit Pennine House

Bury

BL9 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Clinical Lead Practitioner will provide senior clinical leadership and professional expertise within the CAMHS multidisciplinary team. The postholder will lead and support high-quality assessment, care planning and intervention for children and young people with complex mental health needs, while carrying a small, complex caseload.

You will provide structured clinical supervision, support colleagues with complex cases, lead on risk assessment and safeguarding, and maintain a small clinical caseload. You will work collaboratively with the Operational Team Manager, multidisciplinary colleagues and partner agencies to improve clinical pathways, promote timely transitions and discharge, and develop evidence-based practice across the service.

Main duties of the job

Key elements of the role include:o Providing clinical leadership, consultation and structured supervision.o Supporting complex clinical decision-making, risk assessment and risk management.o Leading safeguarding practice and supporting learning following incidents.o Promoting evidence-based practice, high professional standards and effective record keeping.o Supporting clinical governance, audit, service review and quality improvement.o Developing staff confidence, competence and learning opportunities.o Strengthening collaborative working and clinical pathways across CAMHS and partner services.o Supporting safe, effective and timely transitions into and out of CAMHS.

The successful candidate will be a proactive and compassionate clinical leader who can inspire colleagues, promote continuous improvement and help ensure that children, young people and families receive safe, responsive and high-quality care.

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Job summary

Open to B4 staff due to qualify as B5

ARE YOU READY for your next NEW CHALLENGE? We are seeking to employ a number of highly motivated and skilled senior practitioners to join and expand our dynamic, friendly and diverse multi-disciplinary teams. This is a real chance be a part of the CAMHS transformation long term plan which will improve the mental health outcome for children and young people.

We have opportunities for new fulltimeBand 6 CAMHS practitioner posts in Tameside and Glossop CAMHS, Open to B4 staff due to qualify as B5. This post are based within Single point of entry and assessment team CAMHS, This role will include triage of new referrals and assessment for children and young people referred for community CAMHS aged 5-18 .

Main duties of the job

CAMHS offers a wide range of mental health assessments and evidence-based interventions including family therapy, CBT, DBT interpersonal therapy, EMDR, and psychotherapy for children and young people aged 5 to 18 years. . CAMHS also has close links with community services which work with children and young people to offer an early help and bespoke packages of care. There are plenty of opportunities to work in a true multi agency way to help deliver a whole system offer that communicates that all children and young people matter and that their emotional wellbeing and mental health needs are understood and supported with kindness, compassion and high quality and safe care.

These posts will be responsible for providing high quality mental health assessments for children and young people and families using evidence-based assessments.

To be responsible for triaging new referrals into CAMHS, Urgent and routine Psychosocial assessment and safety assessments and formulation of initial care plans .

Providing consultation, advice, and training to a wide range of agencies.

About us

As a service we prioritise staff wellbeing and are active in ensuring that our team values are demonstrated in practice and are a vital part of our working culture. Working hours are generally Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, though there is plenty of opportunity to work flexibly as we are looking to expand our opening hours as part of our service transformation plans and work around your unique needs as an employee.

We are always interested in hearing new ideas and creative ways of working to meet the needs of our service users and support quality improvements, therefore your voice does matter and will be included in key service developments.

The roles available are extremely varied and as a service we are interested in playing to your clinical strengths and developing your clinical interests and skills. You will receive ongoing support through regular monthly clinical supervision and separate line management support. You will also be actively encouraged to be part of peer supervision and will have the opportunity in your job plan to attend specialist treatment modality consultations. As part of your professional development, you will be supported in pursuing and attending relevant in-house training and will have external opportunities to embark on further professional qualifications relevant to the post.

Job summary

Reporting directly to the Network Director of Transformation and Delivery, the postholder will provide operational and business management support to the Network leadership team. The postholder will lead on the development of business cases and support the development and monitoring of Network business plans. Working with colleagues across all Trust networks and across the wider NHS and social care systems, the individual will take a lead on projects as relevant to the role. The Network Business Manager will work closely with the Strategic Delivery Hub teams and Operational Performance team.

The postholder will be a valued member of the Network leadership team and be required to attend network leadership and performance meetings as required, actively contributing to discussion and supporting decision making. The Network Business Manager may be required to provide line management support to teams as required.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the detailed job description and person specification that is attached to the job advert.

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year PA, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

311-F1009-26

Job locations

Pennine Care NHS Trust Headquarters

225 Old Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 7SR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the detailed Job Description and Person Specification which is attached to the advert.

Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the detailed Job Description and Person Specification which is attached to the advert.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• oManagement and / or leadership experience
• oDelivering service/practice innovation, development and change
• oBudgetary management
• oParticipation in local and regional professional forums
• oExperience of multi-agency working
• oExperience of managing change, developing business cases and service plan developments
• oManaging, leading and motivating a team
• oIdentifying and interpreting national policy and implementing required changes
• oBusiness case development and annual planning, longer term planning
• oFinancial procedures including budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes
• o Business planning /annual planning/long term planning
• o Risk management
• o Utilising data to deliver change or improved performance
• oExperience of leading system wide improvement

Desirable

• oFormal research experience
• oManagement or leadership experience in a healthcare setting

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• oPost graduate training relevant to healthcare / leadership / management
• oEducated to Masters level (or equivalent experience) in relevant area
• oEvidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• oMasters
• oManagement / leadership qualification
• oOther relevant clinical qualification
• oProject management experience or qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Comprehensive knowledge, understanding and application of the national Mental Health agenda and current best practice in Mental Health
• Knowledge of governance and best value practices
• Proven planning and decision making skills alongside a demanding workload
• Knowledge and application of effective time management and prioritisation skills

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to contribute to strategic planning
• Resolution of conflict / professional / ethical matters
• Proven effective leadership skills
• Ability to establish professional boundaries and resolve operational issues
• Audit and research skills
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and good communication with relevant stakeholders
• Ability to motivate staff and achieve goals through the actions of others
• Ability to recognise and work through resistance to change
• Presentation and training skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and achieve objectives within agreed deadlines
• Ability to lead by motivating, supporting and encouraging staff to develop personally and professionally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

• Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
• Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
• Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Person Specification Experience Essential oManagement and / or leadership experience oDelivering service/practice innovation, development and change oBudgetary management oParticipation in local and regional professional forums oExperience of multi-agency working oExperience of managing change, developing business cases and service plan developments oManaging, leading and motivating a team oIdentifying and interpreting national policy and implementing required changes oBusiness case development and annual planning, longer term planning oFinancial procedures including budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes o Business planning /annual planning/long term planning o Risk management o Utilising data to deliver change or improved performance oExperience of leading system wide improvement Desirable oFormal research experience oManagement or leadership experience in a healthcare setting Education/Qualifications Essential oPost graduate training relevant to healthcare / leadership / management oEducated to Masters level (or equivalent experience) in relevant area oEvidence of continued professional development Desirable oMasters oManagement / leadership qualification oOther relevant clinical qualification oProject management experience or qualification Knowledge Essential Comprehensive knowledge, understanding and application of the national Mental Health agenda and current best practice in Mental Health Knowledge of governance and best value practices Proven planning and decision making skills alongside a demanding workload Knowledge and application of effective time management and prioritisation skills Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to contribute to strategic planning Resolution of conflict / professional / ethical matters Proven effective leadership skills Ability to establish professional boundaries and resolve operational issues Audit and research skills Ability to maintain effective working relationships and good communication with relevant stakeholders Ability to motivate staff and achieve goals through the actions of others Ability to recognise and work through resistance to change Presentation and training skills Ability to prioritise workload and achieve objectives within agreed deadlines Ability to lead by motivating, supporting and encouraging staff to develop personally and professionally Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance Work Related Circumstances Essential Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Pennine Care NHS Trust Headquarters

225 Old Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 7SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Pennine Care NHS Trust Headquarters

225 Old Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 7SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The purpose of this post is to work as part of a multi-disciplinary Early Intervention Team providing care co-ordination and intervention to those identified as having an at risk mental state or being in the early phase of a psychotic illness. To support the assessment of needs and delivery of interventions in line with currently identified best practice within early intervention work.

Main duties of the job

Role Summary:

To participate in the provision of a high quality care. This will involve assessing, supporting, monitoring of the service users who are experiencing 1stepisode psychosis and those who are suspected of developing psychosis. It will involve you're working in a variety of community settings; it will include your liaising and co working with other services both statutory and non statutory. It will involve you're working with carers and families of service users and will involve seeing service users families and carers in their own homes, clinics or in other environments such as hostels, supported living, residential and nursing homes.

Key Responsibilities of the Post:

Work with clients who have suspected psychosis or who are presenting with a psychotic illness, undertake assessments including risk and specialist assessments such the CAARMS. Plan Monitor and Review Care Packages

Offer a range of psychosocial interventions including family interventions

Key Requirements of the Person Specification:

Good interpersonal and observational skills o Understanding of the problems associated with psychosis. o Good communicator and ability to develop rapport with people. o Ability to work within a team, flexibility, patience and reliable o Have full driving licence and use of a car or access to a car be able to take passengers/clients in car o Understanding of the impact of mental and physical health problems on a persons overall well being.

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

311-R430-26

Job locations

John Elliot Unit, Birch Hill Hospital

Birch Road

Rochdale

OL12 9QB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• R.M.N. / RNMH/ DipSW /SROT

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with clients with serious mental illness
• Experience of teamwork and effective communication at all levels.
• Ability to work independently in a community setting.

Desirable

• Experience in the use of psychosis-specific semi-structured interviews (e.g. PANSS; CAARMS; PSYRATS).
• Experience working with clients with serious mental illness within an Early Intervention Psychosis Team

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and skill in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the care of clients with serious mental illness under the supervision of a senior clinical practitioner.
• Knowledge of legislation that underpins the care of those with serious mental illness.

Desirable

• Knowledge of NICE guidance applicable to those with psychosis and schizophrenia.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to work within workload deadlines and prioritise workload
• To organise, plan and implement own work, under the supervision or a senior clinical practitioner.

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

• Able to Flexibility in working hours required to meet client needwork within workload deadlines and prioritise workload
• Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
• Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies

Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential R.M.N. / RNMH/ DipSW /SROT Experience Essential Experience working with clients with serious mental illness Experience of teamwork and effective communication at all levels. Ability to work independently in a community setting. Desirable Experience in the use of psychosis-specific semi-structured interviews (e.g. PANSS; CAARMS; PSYRATS). Experience working with clients with serious mental illness within an Early Intervention Psychosis Team Knowledge Essential Knowledge and skill in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the care of clients with serious mental illness under the supervision of a senior clinical practitioner. Knowledge of legislation that underpins the care of those with serious mental illness. Desirable Knowledge of NICE guidance applicable to those with psychosis and schizophrenia. Skills and Abilities Essential Able to work within workload deadlines and prioritise workload To organise, plan and implement own work, under the supervision or a senior clinical practitioner. Work Related Circumstances Essential Able to Flexibility in working hours required to meet client needwork within workload deadlines and prioritise workload Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies

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

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

John Elliot Unit, Birch Hill Hospital

Birch Road

Rochdale

OL12 9QB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

John Elliot Unit, Birch Hill Hospital

Birch Road

Rochdale

OL12 9QB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The post involves working with people of all age (Children and Young People, Adults or Older People) experiencing a mental health crisis via the telephone. Working as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team, Mental Health First Responders will provide initial assessment and triage via the phone, as well as information, support, signposting, andadvice.

The post holder will provide compassionate and professional support to callers (including carers) and will support and assist individuals to cope more effectively with their mental health issues by assisting then with key aspects of their care plans, (if in place), supporting them in managing distress and challenges / difficulties which they might be struggling todeal with.

The post holder will seek advice from the clinical leads/shift coordinators with any call where the caller may require urgent assessment, or any call in which the appropriate response is unclear.

For people experiencing a mental health crisis, Mental Health First Responders will provide.o Mental state assessmentso Risk assessmentso Case formulationo A range of recovery focused interventionso Validation and de-escalation of crisis

Main duties of the job

Provide complex and sensitive information to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders (users of services, carers, multi-disciplinary staff, and other statutory / non statutory services)o Contribute to the safe and effective day to day operations of the service managing clinical enquirieso Provide a high standard of written and verbal communication that is clear and in line with local guidance.o Role model effective communication: demonstrating empathy, respect, compassion, and hope where there may be barriers to understanding

Ensure that individual episodes of care are delivered in a timely, effective and integrated manner.o Promote a recovery model that empowers persons, carers and relatives to be at the forefront of decision making, owning their packages of care/treatment.o Create, implement, and update care plans as required.o Utilise a range of hardware, software and applications provided by Trust and other stakeholders to sources and record information and communicate with service users and partners and be proficient in the use of IT hardware and software and digital telephony.o Champion persons' rights and service users including dignity, equality, diversity, choice and respect.o Provide advice and guidance regarding mental health problems.o Request information on specific individuals from Police Officers as per information sharing protocol

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Community Mental Health Practitioner working within Older Adult Services in Rochdale.

The role involves screening referrals which are received from primary and secondary care services and making decisions on the most appropriate service to meet the needs of the person. You will be required to complete holistic assessments with the person in their own home, making autonomous decisions in relation to their care requirements and make onward referrals or signpost to other services in the community setting.

Main duties of the job

• To triage all referrals that are made to the service as the single point of entry and first level gatekeeper to mental health services
• To make onward referral to the most appropriate service to meet the individual needs of the service user following triage
• To carry out a thorough assessment of the service users' current mental health problems and individual needs, including a risk assessment
• To provide short term crisis management as appropriate
• To identify the need for protection in line with safeguarding children and the Protection of Vulnerable Adult Policy and to comply with statutory obligations
• To liaise and negotiate with other professions, statutory and independent agencies to ensure the best possible service is provided to service users and carers
• To evaluate systematically and record, outcomes of mental health assessments
• To involve family and carers in the assessment process with service users consent

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Job summary

The Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust provide mental health support, advice and signposting across the Trust footprint, and support mental health crisis contacts in collaboration with Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust across the Greater Manchester footprint. The role of the Team Administrator is to provide efficient and effective administrationsupport to the mental health crisis offer.

Main duties of the job

Please see attached job description to review main duties of the role.

Sefton House, Bolton, BL6 6PQ

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Job summary

Due to an expansion in the team an exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a new colleague as a Mental Health Liaison Practitioner with the service based at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport.

If you are a registered mental health professional with experience in assessing and supporting individuals of any age and you would like to be part of a growing and developing service we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As part of the Mental Health Liaison service you can expect professional support and development in this exciting and challenging area of work. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team at Stepping Hill Hospital and will receive regular management and clinical supervision and have opportunities to engage in CPD. As a valued member of the liaison team you will be fully involved in all service developments and given opportunities to support quality improvement. Significant developments have taken place over the past 12 months with acute trust colleagues supported by NHS England which means this is a great time to join the team.

The service runs 7 days a week to support wards and 24/7 to support the Emergency Department, so posts will be worked on a shift basis to include nights, weekends and bank holidays.

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Job summary

To provide clinical leadership, support and supervision to clinical staff within the Community Mental Health Team. To support an identified team of practitioners with advice and guidance on the management of complex and difficult to engage cases.

To work over both Bury CMHT which may include carrying a small complex caseload.

To support the CMHT identify any Service Users who need to be transferred to other service provision, to the review clinic or discharged back to the care of their GP.

To develop and maintain effective working relationships with other services including Community Alcohol and Drugs teams, Mental Health Liaison Team, Primary Care Networks, and the third sector.

To ensure that Clinical Documentation is in place for Service Users and to a high standard.

To ensure that CMHT staff receive effective clinical supervision.

To participate in the extended working hours as required by the needs of the service.

To ensure that clinical standards are, monitored and evaluated, and ensure both they and the team provide care of the highest quality to patients.

Main duties of the job

Please see Job overview and detailed job description and main responsibilities. Please also see the job description and person specification on the application.

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Job summary

Open to current NHS employee's only.

Unfortunately this role does not attract sponsorship under current government legislation, therefore if you require a certificate of sponsorship to support a visa application, we will be unable to proceed with your application.

An opportunity has arisen for a full time member of staff to join the NHS Talking Therapies Tameside & Glossop Administration Team.

We are looking to employ a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our fast paced Talking Therapies team from Monday to Friday. You will contribute to the general day to day running of the service by taking calls, covering reception, processing referrals and ensuring patients are seen in a timely manner in order to receive the best patient care possible. The Admin team is a high functioning, close working team which is reliant on team work and good communication skills. Previous experience of a busy office, multitasking, along with an ability to work under pressure, unsupervised and using your own initiative are essential.

Main duties of the job

To provide efficient and effective administration support to the wider Talking Therapies Team in line with the Trust values of kindness, fairness, ingenuity and determination.

Deal with enquiries from service uses, relatives, professionals and members of the public.

Undertake the administration of all referrals received by the Service and provide administrative support to the clinicians within the team.

To ensure high standards are maintained at all times and that work is produced effectively and efficiently in accordance with the Trust's policies and procedures.

Accessing and inputting to clinical reporting systems - Pcmis.

To undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health services to Tameside & Glossop

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

Our ambition is to maximise people's potential and we aim to promote an inclusive environment and improve the diversity of our workforce so our people truly represent the communities we serve.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Job summary

Unfortunately this role does not attract sponsorship under current government legislation, therefore if you require a certificate of sponsorship to support a visa application, we will be unable to proceed with your application.

Post Title

Team Administrator

Service/Ward/Department

Older Peoples Intensive Home Treatment Service

Borough

Oldham (North Network)

Band & salary scale

Band 3

Hours of work

25 hours per week

Monday - Friday

12 month secondment

Job overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Team Administrator to join our Community Mental Health Team for Older people

Using a high degree of initiative to resolve queries, acting independently where appropriate but mainly working alongside other colleagues and together as a team, you will provide a responsive and quality administration service.

This role requires a highly organised Team Administrator with the ability to prioritise their workload with conflicting demands and have the confidence to demonstrate excellent communication effectively at all levels.

This is a varied role and you will be ensuring good communication between staff and family members and patients, dealing with telephone queries which may occasionally be from very anxious callers. You will be information creating information and letters and you will be supporting a busy MDT team.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties & ResponsibilitiesTo manage telephone queries from patients, carers and other agancies regarding queries, appointments and other service queries . Give advice where appropriate, take messages and redirect clinical calls as required from patients, relatives and professionals.

Prioritise own workload on a daily basis to meet various timescales and service needs.To carry out general clerical duties including information gathering, dealing with internal and external post, electronic mail, filing, scanning and photocopying documents.Establish and maintain administrative systems.

Recording of data on Paris including uploading documents and producing reports as requested. Add case note entries as required , entering the outcomes of meetings and uploading correspondence. Ensuring Paris records are up-to-date and patients are discharged from the system in a timely way.To assist with the co-ordination of the lone worker response and feed back any issues to the appropriate team manager as required.

Arrange meetings on behalf of the the manager and team as requested.To work with and support the team manager and the team in their day-to-day activities.To maintain the existing stock control system and ensure supplies are ordered and checked on a regular basis.

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

The Community Mental Health Team Service comprises of a team manager, nurses, occupational therapist, psychologist and administration staff. This is a very friendly and hard working team who strive to support each other and welcome new members to the team. The role will be demanding due to increase service demand, but you will be well supported within a well established and friendly team.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

311-O750-26-D

Job locations

Forest House, Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Rd

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Post: Intensive Home Treatment Servcie Team AdministratorBand: 3Responsible to: Intensive Home Treatment Team ManagerMain Contacts: Internal or external contactsJob SummaryTo provide efficient and effective administration support to the IHTS team To undertake the administration of all referrals received into the IHTS teamReports to the IHTS team Manager who will provide ongoing support and guidance.

Main Duties & ResponsibilitiesTo deal with difficult telephone queries and give advice wherever possible, in a diplomatic and sensitive way, following these through with the appropriate member of staff, in a responsible and professional manner. To take messages and redirect calls as appropriate on a daily basis from patients, relatives and professionals.To communicate with staff in maintaining timely procedures for data entry and answer queries relating to the information held on the Trusts electronic systems including managing referrals and inputting activity data on Paris.Prioritise own workload on a daily basis to meet various timescales involved.To carry out general clerical duties including information gathering, dealing with internal and external post, electronic mail, filing, scanning and photocopying documents.Establish and maintain administrative systems, eg, filing and monitoring systems to support the Team and Service and to continuously review administrative processes and contribute to the development of the the Service alongside other team members and senior managers.Recording of data on Paris including uploading documents and producing reports as requested. Add case note entries as required as well as booking appointments (including cancelling and rebooking as necessary), entering the outcomes and uploading correspondence. Ensuring Paris records are up-to-date and patients are discharged from the system in a timely way. Liaison with clinicians, patients and their relatives to organise appointments and visits.To assist with the co-ordination of the lone worker response and feed back any issues to the appropriate team manager as required.Provide accurate and efficient administrative support including managing appropriate correspondence (eg, clinical discharge letters) on behalf of the IHTS team.Plan, arrange and take minutes of the team meetings on a regular basis. Arrange meetings on behalf of the IHTS team as requested.To work with and support the team manager and wider MDT in their day-to-day activities.To maintain the existing stock control system and ensure supplies are ordered and checked on a regular basis.To work flexibly to cover administrative roles in the absence of colleagues and where requested to do so by a senior manager.

Job description Job responsibilities Post: Intensive Home Treatment Servcie Team AdministratorBand: 3Responsible to: Intensive Home Treatment Team ManagerMain Contacts: Internal or external contactsJob SummaryTo provide efficient and effective administration support to the IHTS team To undertake the administration of all referrals received into the IHTS teamReports to the IHTS team Manager who will provide ongoing support and guidance. Main Duties & ResponsibilitiesTo deal with difficult telephone queries and give advice wherever possible, in a diplomatic and sensitive way, following these through with the appropriate member of staff, in a responsible and professional manner. To take messages and redirect calls as appropriate on a daily basis from patients, relatives and professionals.To communicate with staff in maintaining timely procedures for data entry and answer queries relating to the information held on the Trusts electronic systems including managing referrals and inputting activity data on Paris.Prioritise own workload on a daily basis to meet various timescales involved.To carry out general clerical duties including information gathering, dealing with internal and external post, electronic mail, filing, scanning and photocopying documents.Establish and maintain administrative systems, eg, filing and monitoring systems to support the Team and Service and to continuously review administrative processes and contribute to the development of the the Service alongside other team members and senior managers.Recording of data on Paris including uploading documents and producing reports as requested. Add case note entries as required as well as booking appointments (including cancelling and rebooking as necessary), entering the outcomes and uploading correspondence. Ensuring Paris records are up-to-date and patients are discharged from the system in a timely way. Liaison with clinicians, patients and their relatives to organise appointments and visits.To assist with the co-ordination of the lone worker response and feed back any issues to the appropriate team manager as required.Provide accurate and efficient administrative support including managing appropriate correspondence (eg, clinical discharge letters) on behalf of the IHTS team.Plan, arrange and take minutes of the team meetings on a regular basis. Arrange meetings on behalf of the IHTS team as requested.To work with and support the team manager and wider MDT in their day-to-day activities.To maintain the existing stock control system and ensure supplies are ordered and checked on a regular basis.To work flexibly to cover administrative roles in the absence of colleagues and where requested to do so by a senior manager.

Person Specification

education/qualifications

Essential

• English / Math GCSE grade C or higher or equivalent
• NVQ 3 or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Typing/Word processing qualification
• ECDL or equivalent qualification

Experience

Essential

• Working experience of Microsoft software.

Desirable

• Experience of using electronic systems
• Previous clerical experience
• Ability to accurately input data
• note taking/making notes experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Office procedures and systems.
• Understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of Trust staff and external agencies
• Good keyboard skills
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Good organisational skills
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as a team member and individually
• Conscientious and able to prioritise work to meet deadlines.

Desirable

• Working with databases and generating reports

Person Specification education/qualifications Essential English / Math GCSE grade C or higher or equivalent NVQ 3 or equivalent experience Desirable Typing/Word processing qualification ECDL or equivalent qualification Experience Essential Working experience of Microsoft software. Desirable Experience of using electronic systems Previous clerical experience Ability to accurately input data note taking/making notes experience Knowledge Essential Office procedures and systems. Understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of Trust staff and external agencies Good keyboard skills Ability to prioritise workload effectively Good organisational skills Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work as a team member and individually Conscientious and able to prioritise work to meet deadlines. Desirable Working with databases and generating reports

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

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Forest House, Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Rd

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Forest House, Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Rd

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Qualified EMHP Post in Oldham MHST #joinUsBeYou

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of The Oldham Mental Health Support Team (MHST).

Delivering Evidence-Based CBT Interventions for children and young people, with mild to moderate mental health problems, in Education Settings.

Applicants must have successfully completed the 1year Post Graduate Certificate 'Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)'course in order to be considered for shortlisting.

We welcome applications from qualified EMHP's and Trainee EMHPs who are due to finish their training in September 2026.

You must have registration as an EMHP with BABCP or BPS. This will be verified at interview and during pre-employment checks.

We are looking for qualified EMHPs, with mental health experience, who can provide low intensity evidenced based CBT interventions and are passionate about young person-centred practice.

Successful candidates will play an important part in the in the delivery of high-quality service provision that promotes and improves the mental health and well-being of young people in education settings.

You will be empowered to shape and build the service with further education settings in Oldham. You will help build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and the wider network.

Main duties of the job

Delivering outcome focused, Evidence-Based Interventionsin Educational Settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

Developing skills in supportingchildren and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, their parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties.

Developing and practicing Evidence-Basedskills and working in partnership with children, young people, their families and educators in the development of treatment plans for the specific intervention and agreeing outcomes.

Work in collaborationwith children and young people and where appropriate parents/carers to formulate and develop agreed treatment plan.

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our #PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

Our ambition is to maximise people's potential and we aim to promote an inclusive environment and improve the diversity of our workforce so our people truly represent the communities we serve.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our#PennineCarePeople

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk/values

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

311-HYM832-26-A

Job locations

Oldham Mental Health Support Team

Positive Steps, 80 Union Street

Oldham

OL1 1DJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification and ensure you relate your supporting information section to the criteria below as this is ultimately what you'll be shortlisted against.

Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification and ensure you relate your supporting information section to the criteria below as this is ultimately what you'll be shortlisted against.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Expertise within specialism, underpinned by theory Knowledge of mental health services and procedures gained through training in Educational Health Practice for Children and Young People (EMHP Qualification).
• Must be Accredited with the BABCP/BPS

Desirable

• Training in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Counselling or within a Psychological Therapy.
• Psychology or other Health related undergraduate degree.
• Psychology or other health related Postgraduate degree.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing a caseload of children and young people with a range of mild and moderate mental health needs.
• Working within a community mental health setting.
• Experience of delivering evidence based psychological interventions
• Experience of delivering groupbased interventions.
• Experience of providing psychological interventions in Educational Settings.
• Experience of working with children and families and a hospital or community setting.
• Experience of working within mental health service.

Desirable

• Evidence of working in the local community.
• Experience of safeguarding vulnerable people
• Working within an integrated multidisciplinary environment and coworking with other teams within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of mental health issues in young people.
• Knowledge of legislation and National policies in relation to mental health issues in young people.
• Child protection knowledge and implemented in practice.
• Knowledge of CPA Processes.
• Understanding of how difficulties.
• Understanding how difficulties can be maintained by the wider system and family.
• Working Knowledge of the educational system in England
• Knowledge of children and young people gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health.
• An understanding of mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
• An understanding of mental health in community settings.
• An understanding of The Mental Health Act/Mental Capacity Act.
• An understanding of Child Development.
• An understanding of Safeguarding responsibilities and the importance of multi-agency working for children and families in the community.
• Understanding of CYP-IAPT Principles including the use of Routine Outcome Measures.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the functional operation of specialist CAMHS teams.
• Knowledge of the school's safeguarding procedures and who the Designated Safeguarding Lead, (DSL), is in each establishment that they work in.
• Knowledge of Pennine care trusts Safeguarding policy
• Working knowledge and working relationship with CAMHS.
• Low Intensity Interventions for low mood, worry/ anxiety
• Working knowledge of the Whole School Approach to mental health.

Skills And Abilities

Essential

• Ability to assess, plan and implement care programmes for young people with complex emotional and/or behavioural difficulties
• Ability to observe, listen and communicate effectively, verbally and non-verbally with young people and their families.
• Insight into clients' perceptions and ability to empathise.
• Ability to use humour constructively.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to plan work of self
• Ability to recognise own limits and seek appropriate support.
• Ability to recognise own attitudes towards offending / challenging behaviours.
• Ability to recognise challenges of working within an inpatient environment.
• Flexible and innovative.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and willingness to learn and develop role.
• Team player
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people / children and young people experiencing emotional and or mental health problems.
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings
• Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers.
• Ability to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques which can be incorporated into one to one and / or group interventions.

Desirable

• Proven commitment to Continuous Professional Development.

Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential Expertise within specialism, underpinned by theory Knowledge of mental health services and procedures gained through training in Educational Health Practice for Children and Young People (EMHP Qualification). Must be Accredited with the BABCP/BPS Desirable Training in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Counselling or within a Psychological Therapy. Psychology or other Health related undergraduate degree. Psychology or other health related Postgraduate degree. Experience Essential Experience of managing a caseload of children and young people with a range of mild and moderate mental health needs. Working within a community mental health setting. Experience of delivering evidence based psychological interventions Experience of delivering groupbased interventions. Experience of providing psychological interventions in Educational Settings. Experience of working with children and families and a hospital or community setting. Experience of working within mental health service. Desirable Evidence of working in the local community. Experience of safeguarding vulnerable people Working within an integrated multidisciplinary environment and coworking with other teams within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of mental health issues in young people. Knowledge of legislation and National policies in relation to mental health issues in young people. Child protection knowledge and implemented in practice. Knowledge of CPA Processes. Understanding of how difficulties. Understanding how difficulties can be maintained by the wider system and family. Working Knowledge of the educational system in England Knowledge of children and young people gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health. An understanding of mild to moderate mental health difficulties. An understanding of mental health in community settings. An understanding of The Mental Health Act/Mental Capacity Act. An understanding of Child Development. An understanding of Safeguarding responsibilities and the importance of multi-agency working for children and families in the community. Understanding of CYP-IAPT Principles including the use of Routine Outcome Measures. Desirable Knowledge of the functional operation of specialist CAMHS teams. Knowledge of the school's safeguarding procedures and who the Designated Safeguarding Lead, (DSL), is in each establishment that they work in. Knowledge of Pennine care trusts Safeguarding policy Working knowledge and working relationship with CAMHS. Low Intensity Interventions for low mood, worry/ anxiety Working knowledge of the Whole School Approach to mental health. Skills And Abilities Essential Ability to assess, plan and implement care programmes for young people with complex emotional and/or behavioural difficulties Ability to observe, listen and communicate effectively, verbally and non-verbally with young people and their families. Insight into clients' perceptions and ability to empathise. Ability to use humour constructively. Effective communication skills. Ability to plan work of self Ability to recognise own limits and seek appropriate support. Ability to recognise own attitudes towards offending / challenging behaviours. Ability to recognise challenges of working within an inpatient environment. Flexible and innovative. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Self-motivated and willingness to learn and develop role. Team player Excellent time management and organisational skills. Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people / children and young people experiencing emotional and or mental health problems. Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers. Ability to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques which can be incorporated into one to one and / or group interventions. Desirable Proven commitment to Continuous Professional Development.

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

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Oldham Mental Health Support Team

Positive Steps, 80 Union Street

Oldham

OL1 1DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Oldham Mental Health Support Team

Positive Steps, 80 Union Street

Oldham

OL1 1DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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