Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

Support Worker - Learning Disabilities Admission Avoidance

[fulltime] - Radcliffe

Posted: 13/09/2025

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Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to come and join our new team supporting young people with a learning disability aged 16 -25 who are experiencing a period of crisis. This new team requires a number of support workers who will provide care and support to service users. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate great communication skills alongside a commitment to developing a positive team culture focused on person centred care. This role provides an opportunity to develop skills and experience working alongside a dedicated team of professional staff, while also developing your own skills. The service will provide a range of training opportunities aimed at supporting your continuing development and our new service offer which includes a range of clinically led approaches such as trauma focus care and positive behavioural support (PBS). These roles will also provide support to the Senior Support Workers and will interlink with the Unit Manager, Administrator and other professionals working within the unit. You will routinely interact with service users, their families and carer's and also a wide range of professionals from across Greater Manchester. Main duties of the job The post holder will work within the Learning Disability Crisis Response Unit predominately on the Radcliffe site within the borough of Bury and may also at times work across the Learning Disability Care Hub across the footprint of Pennine Care. Our new service aims to provide a therapeutic model of care to people aged 16-25 years with a Learning Disability with or without Autism who are experiencing a period of crisis by the provision of a service to reduce hospital admissions and offer of a de-escalation programme.
The post holder will provide high quality care and support to people accessing the service. They will assist in the delivery of the model of care under the guidance of the Unit Manager, Senior Support Workers, and members of the qualified clinical team.
People accessing the service will typically be experiencing distress and at times present as challenging. The post holder will provide support which is therapeutic while also maintaining the persons safety and dignity.
The post holder will assist in establishing care plans and in the delivery of care. The expectation will be to work within the boundaries of agreed instruction, whilst being supported within Trust procedures and policies Working for our organisation We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. Detailed job description and main responsibilities To support and contribute to the development and maintenance of an environment which is defined by high quality care and support. To work as an assistant or co-worker in therapeutic activities and / or group work with the support and guidance of senior staff. To listen and talk to service users, families and their carers’ and develop boundaried therapeutic relationships. To undertake and accurately document observations and clinical care in line with Trust Policy. To ensure effective communication, either verbal or written, amongst the team, reporting any change or unusual occurrence in the service user’s behaviour or condition. To accurately report and feedback any concerns. To understand the importance of and maintain the need for confidentiality in all service users matters. To participate in the maintenance of a clean, tidy and safe environment. To value diversity and promote equality of opportunity for all and to ensure individuals are treated fairly. To ensure that any interventions are provided in accordance with least restrictive practice. To carry out duties as allocated. To support the development and implementation of Positive Behaviour Support Plans. Attend to personal hygiene including bathing, toileting and dressing, promoting quality of life and independence. Support and assist at mealtimes as required. To attend education and training sessions specially arranged for the team. To carry out assigned tasks under the supervision of qualified staff. To provide guidance to new staff on the induction to the ward and participate in induction and training programmes for staff. To undertake support to new staff as appropriate, supporting them complete their care certificate. To act as a positive role model to the service users and staff. To demonstrate appropriate de-escalation skills in managing aggression exhibited by service users, subject to achieving agreed training and competency in Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression techniques. To attend / undertake statutory and mandatory training as required. To have an interest in self-development and be active in enhancing own personal knowledge. Escort service users as appropriate to areas outside the service as delegated.
Adhere to appropriate Trust and local policies, procedures and guidelines.

Person specification Education / Qualifications Essential criteria NVQ level 3 in Care (or equivalent experience) or a commitment to work towards Care Certificate or willing to work towards Desirable criteria Assessor in CC Experience Essential criteria Experience of working with Children and Young People Experience of working with people with a learning disability and/or autism Experience of providing care and support in a community setting and/or residential setting Experience of carrying out observations Experience of Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression Experience of working with people with a learning disability to enhance their quality of life Desirable criteria Experience of caring for others Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team Experience of being involved in the delivery of therapeutic activities Knowledge Essential criteria Understanding of positive behavioral support An awareness of stigma and discrimination of people with learning disabilities Desirable criteria Awareness of ward procedures and clinical observations Skills and Abilities Essential criteria Able to impart knowledge, supervise and direct the work of others under supervision Able to communicate effectively with clients and their carers’ Able to remain calm in stressful situations and display patience and empathy Able to respond sensitively to emotional distress Able to report observations accurately and concisely. Able to develop and maintain effective therapeutic relationships patients and families Able to organise day to day tasks and activities based on an agreed work plan Desirable criteria Willingness to participate in staff induction and training for junior staff Work Related Circumstances Essential criteria Demonstrate an interest in working with adults and CYP Resilient and able to work within a changing environment Ability to work a flexible shift pattern over 7 days, including the rotation of night duty Use of car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trist footprint in lines with service needs Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with Trusts Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity Policies Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the on our website. Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the What happens after your application has been received? You will be informed about the progress of your application following shortlisting via email. Only applicants who clearly demonstrate the criteria listed in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. Interview invites will be sent out via email. What happens if I am offered the position after interview? The hiring manager will make contact with you to verbally offer you the position. The hiring manager will then inform Recruitment of the decision and provide relevant paperwork. You will be sent a formal conditional offer via email. What pre-employment checks will I need to complete? By conducting pre-employment checks, the recruitment team will verify that you meet the pre-conditions of the role you have been offered. Pre-employment checks will be carried out according to . The checks are: Identity verification Right to work check Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role) Professional registration and/or qualification check Occupational health assessment Employment history and reference validation All applicants external to NHS will be required to provide to cover the most recent three years. This information will used to validate employment history and references as part of pre-employment checks. If you are offer a position with is and you require sponsorship to support your right to work, we will review your eligibility in line with . If the role you have been offer is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not able to evidence your right to work, your conditional offer could be withdrawn. What happens when pre-employment checks are complete? Recruitment will liaise with you and the hiring manager to arrange a start date for your new position. You will then be booked on to a Trust Welcome Session and be sent your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions. Other important information We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and recognise the importance of ensuring our diverse service user population is reflected within our workforce. Unfortunately, we know that, at present, there is underrepresentation of our communities in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from diverse communities to help us grow, learn, be better and consider brilliant innovation diverse people bring. If you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria on the person specification for the post. If you require reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process please phone us on 0161 716 3181 at the earliest opportunity. We will support you to complete your application. Unfortunately we are not able to guarantee the transfer of lease cars, or cover the costs of early termination charges. We have a strict policy on unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Please do not contact our hiring managers directly. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. To ensure you application is considered, please submit at the earliest opportunity. If you have problems applying, contact Address Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
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Consultant Psychiatry - Old Age

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

[fulltime] - Oldham

Posted: 13/09/2025

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Job overview Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to make full time appointment for a consultant psychiatrist to work in the Older Age Psychiatry service. The Older age wards are Rowan and Cedar which are situated at Parklands House at Royal Oldham Hospital. To provide high-quality Mental Health Care for Older people with severe and enduring mental health problems both inpatient and outpatients. To work closely with other teams and Consultants to ensure coherent and high-quality mental health care for older people within the Oldham area. Main duties of the job Our services are specialised to help diagnose dementia as early as possible, so we can support you to remain as healthy as possible while living with the illness. We can also provide advice and support if a family member of someone you look after has dementia. Our services can also support you with a range of moderate to severe mental health problems, such as depression, bi-polar disorder, delirium, and severe anxiety. Some of our services are based in community buildings and clinics, but we also have the specialist wards and units located on hospital sites. Close co-working with colleagues from the community services is essential to guarantee that patients are safely and effectively treated, and that discharge from hospital is followed by prompt and reliable community support. The consultant in this post will have a part to play, with others, in ensuring that the transitions from community treatment to hospital care and back again are safe and seamless as far as possible. Working for our organisation 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. Detailed job description and main 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 Qualifications Essential criteria MB BS or equivalent medical qualification Desirable criteria Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists Additional clinical qualifications Eligibility Essential criteria Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months. Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment Desirable criteria In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Transport Essential criteria Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative Clinical skills, knowledge and experience Essential criteria Excellent knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA Desirable criteria Wide range of specialist and subspecialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service Academic skills and lifelong learning Essential criteria Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Participated in continuous professional development Participated in research or service evaluation Able to use and appraise clinical evidence Has actively participated in clinical audit Desirable criteria Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications Has led clinical audits leading to service change. We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the on our website. Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the What happens after your application has been received? You will be informed about the progress of your application following shortlisting via email. Only applicants who clearly demonstrate the criteria listed in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. Interview invites will be sent out via email. What happens if I am offered the position after interview? The hiring manager will make contact with you to verbally offer you the position. The hiring manager will then inform Recruitment of the decision and provide relevant paperwork. You will be sent a formal conditional offer via email. What pre-employment checks will I need to complete? By conducting pre-employment checks, the recruitment team will verify that you meet the pre-conditions of the role you have been offered. Pre-employment checks will be carried out according to . The checks are: Identity verification Right to work check Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role) Professional registration and/or qualification check Occupational health assessment Employment history and reference validation All applicants external to the NHS will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references as part of pre-employment checks. If you are offered a position with us and you require sponsorship to support your right to work, we will review your eligibility in line with . If the role you have been offered is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not able to evidence own your right to work, your conditional offer could be withdrawn. What happens when pre-employment checks are complete? Recruitment will liaise with you and the hiring manager to arrange a start date for your new position. You will then be booked on to a Trust Welcome Session and be sent your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions. Other important information We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and recognise the importance of ensuring our diverse service user population is reflected within our workforce. Unfortunately, we know that, at present, there is underrepresentation of our communities in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from diverse communities to help us grow, learn, be better and consider brilliant innovation diverse people bring. If you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria on the person specification for the post. If you require reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process please phone us on 0161 716 3181 at the earliest opportunity. We will support you to complete your application. Unfortunately we are not able to guarantee the transfer of lease cars, or cover the costs of early termination charges. We have a strict policy on unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Please do not contact our hiring managers directly. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. To ensure you application is considered, please submit at the earliest opportunity. Read Less

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Research and Innovation Operational Manager

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

[fulltime] - Ashton-under-Lyne

Posted: 13/09/2025

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Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our vibrant and expanding Research and Innovation Team at Pennine Care. The R&I function at the trust is forward thinking and developing the capacity and capability of the trust to undertake high quality research in partnership with Industry, Higher Education and others to ensure we are able to offer maximum research opportunities to our service users, their carers and the wider community. This role will help operationalise the trust research strategy while ensuring that the day to day running of the department is managed effectively. Working closely with the Head of R&I, the postholder will help ensure this dynamic and ambitious department is working to its maximum potential Main duties of the job The Research Operations Manager is responsible for managing and developing an effective research and innovation department, to facilitate, strengthen and optimise the delivery of high-quality clinical research within the trust in line with the Trust strategy. The postholder will work with others to lead on increasing the Trust’s research profile, volume, and performance. The post-holder will work with individual clinicians and groups across the Trust to identify and promote research opportunities and to aid the delivery of clinical research. The post-holder will be responsible for a team within the R&I department and work closely with research units in the trust to optimise the performance (including generating and analysing metrics) of the research infrastructure and support services.
The postholder will work with clinical divisional managers to develop and implement research delivery strategies to meet the overarching Trust strategy. The post-holder will also be the operational link with North West RDN, with some budgetary responsibility.
The post holder will have responsibility and oversight of both University and NHS employed staff ensuring a seamless service to researchers and stakeholders at Pennine Care. Working for our organisation We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. 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 Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person specification for detail on on the responsibilities of this post Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria A relevant degree or equivalent qualification plus further short courses and experience to Master’s level Desirable criteria Project Management qualification Postgraduate degree or equivalent qualification or relevant experience Experience Essential criteria Experience of developing and implementing new practices and policies within a complex organisation Experience of performance management across a large field or a large organisation Experience of strategic service development Previous experience of supporting research in the NHS Experience of managing stakeholder groups Previous experience of research systems including (but not limited to) IRAS, EDGE etc. Experience of NHS R&D finance tools (iCT, SoECAT etc) Experience of managing budgets Desirable criteria Experience of running training sessions for staff, including developing training materials and delivering presentations Experiencing of managing/ supporting clinical trials Experience of working with national/regional organisations Knowledge Essential criteria Good knowledge of current NHS/NIHR research priorities and structures Knowledge of change management principles and an understanding of how people go through a change and the change process Experience of management in a clinical research environment (NHS , HEI or Industry) Understanding of current NHS R&D practices and processes Knowledge of clinical research set up and delivery guidelines and legislation Skills Essential criteria Excellent communication and presentational skills, both written and oral, and experience of communicating complex issues to a variety of audiences, and the ability to liaise effectively with senior colleagues both within and outside the organisation The ability to read and analyse complex documents and extract salient information to give clear explanations and advice to colleagues at all levels of experience and seniority Project management skills, experience of planning and managing projects, and the ability to plan, manage and deliver complex projects, involving multiple agencies and individuals and a range of tasks, to tight deadlines Good practical IT skills (including Word, Excel and a good understanding of databases), and an understanding of the application of IT solutions to information management requirements Negotiation skills and experience of negotiating with external bodies to achieve organisational objectives Highly numerate, with strong analytical skills We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the on our website. Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the What happens after your application has been received? You will be informed about the progress of your application following shortlisting via email. Only applicants who clearly demonstrate the criteria listed in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. Interview invites will be sent out via email. What happens if I am offered the position after interview? The hiring manager will make contact with you to verbally offer you the position. The hiring manager will then inform Recruitment of the decision and provide relevant paperwork. You will be sent a formal conditional offer via email. What pre-employment checks will I need to complete? By conducting pre-employment checks, the recruitment team will verify that you meet the pre-conditions of the role you have been offered. Pre-employment checks will be carried out according to . The checks are: Identity verification Right to work check Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role) Professional registration and/or qualification check Occupational health assessment Employment history and reference validation All applicants external to the NHS will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references as part of pre-employment checks. If you are offered a position with us and you require sponsorship to support your right to work, we will review your eligibility in line with . If the role you have been offered is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not able to evidence own your right to work, your conditional offer could be withdrawn. What happens when pre-employment checks are complete? Recruitment will liaise with you and the hiring manager to arrange a start date for your new position. You will then be booked on to a Trust Welcome Session and be sent your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions. Other important information We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and recognise the importance of ensuring our diverse service user population is reflected within our workforce. Unfortunately, we know that, at present, there is underrepresentation of our communities in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from diverse communities to help us grow, learn, be better and consider brilliant innovation diverse people bring. If you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria on the person specification for the post. If you require reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process please phone us on 0161 716 3181 at the earliest opportunity. We will support you to complete your application. Unfortunately we are not able to guarantee the transfer of lease cars, or cover the costs of early termination charges. We have a strict policy on unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Please do not contact our hiring managers directly. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. To ensure you application is considered, please submit at the earliest opportunity. Read Less

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Senior Mental Health Practitioner (CAMHS)

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

[fulltime] - Oldham

Posted: 11/09/2025

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Job overview An exciting opportunity to join the Greater Manchester Inreach Assessment Center (GMAIC). GMAIC’s role is to offer gatekeeping assessments, bed management and case management to any CYP, who may require a Tier 4 Inpatient admission. We work in collaboration with our NHS inpatient providers, for any Tier 4 referral/request for an Inpatient admission. The gatekeeping assessment involves establishing if the threshold has been met for an inpatient admission, or if alternative least restrictive options could be attempted initially. We also think about level of relational security is required and what unit will best suit the needs of the young person. The bed management function involves daily liaison with CAMHS Lead Provider Collaborative (LPC) and Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), to seek approval/funding and ensure our CYP are appropriately placed within different types of Inpatient settings. GMAIC then offer Case Management for any CYP who is placed in an inpatient bed within the Independent sector, for any CYP with a diagnosis of ASD/LD, CYP’s who have had a previous number of inpatient admissions or with extremely complex needs and CYP who will be turning 18 whilst an inpatient. Main duties of the job You will have the opportunity to make profound improvements in how crisis care is experienced by young people and those who care for them. You will be working closely with our inpatient colleagues and have responsibility of managing the Single Point of Access for all Inpatient referrals for the GM population of 13-18 year old young people who are being considered for inpatient care. This will involve working with CYP with a variety of mental health difficulties and diagnosis such as Psychosis, Bipolar Disorder, Emotional dysregulation Schizophrenia, Depression/anxiety, LD, ASD, ADHD, PTSD, Conduct disorder and Attachment difficulties. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with external services such as social care, CAMHS, FCAMHS, CMHT, CEDS, EIT, HTT to ensure the correct pathways are in place, to support our CYP’s discharge from hospital. We have seen already how we have positively impacted in ensuring that our young people are being supported within local services, and with the help of our colleagues within RRT reducing the dependency on inpatient care, meaning young people are getting supported at home, in a timely manner. As a member of the Greater Manchester Assessment and Inreach Centre you will be at the heart of a well-funded, well organised, hugely valued work-stream. Working for our organisation According to our staff, we are the most improved mental health and learning disability trust to work for and the best in the north west. We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Lead and co-ordinate an effective service to ensure there are safe and effective pathways in place for all young people across the footprint into specialised inpatient settings within the NHS and independent sector. Maintain and co-ordinate the Single Point of Access for all referrals into regional specialised inpatient beds on a daily basis. To ensure the provision of a 5 day, high quality clinical service to young people before, during and after admission to a specialist inpatient setting, co-ordinating bed management for the whole of the NHS Greater Manchester GAU and ED beds. To also work closely with our providers so the out of hours offer is consistent and meets the needs for those young people. To manage and register all referrals into the team and co-ordinate full and timely responses offering alternatives to admission where appropriate. To remain committed to ensuring a clear, timely and optimum outcome and resolution for all referrals. To promote and maintain partnerships and interface with other professionals and agencies that work within the child and adolescent mental health settings. To provide case management role for young people when their pathways have become disrupted, or have complex needs. Key requirements of Person Specification You will have a relevant core professional qualification in mental health or social care plus evidence of continued professional development in a CAMHS related area. You will have evidence of professional registration. You will have substantial experience of risk assessment and risk management. Have experience of assessment, formulation and managing complex cases and risk within a mental health service An extensive range of clinical experience within the speciality or within a care pathway Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for patients’ care and treatment and case management Experience of working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers Experience of working across professional/organisational boundaries. You will have a genuine and passionate belief in the child centred, needs led, recovery focused values base of the service. You will need to recognise the value of flexibility and availability for young people and be able to work weekends, unsocial hours and have use of a car or suitable means of transport to enable support of young people across GM. Person specification education and qualifications Essential criteria Relevant Core Professional qualification in mental health e.g. registered nurse, clinical psychologist, social worker plus evidence of continued Professional development in a HYM related area Evidence of professional registration and continued professional development Educated to masters level or equivalent demonstrable experience. Desirable criteria Training in one or more additional specialised areas of practice including children and young people Experience Essential criteria Experience of working as a senior clinician in clinical settings which meet the core competencies of the post Experience of managing complex cases within a mental health service An extensive range of clinical experience within the speciality or within a care pathway Experience of working across professional / organisational boundaries Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for patients’ care and treatment. Experience of teaching, training and / or professional and clinical supervision Experience of supervision of less experienced practitioners within the MDT Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups Desirable criteria Experience of working with a wide variety of patient groups, across the whole life span and presenting with the full range of severity. Experience of assessing and treating patients across the full range of care settings. Experience of using outcome measures to evaluate the impact of their clinical practice Experience of children and young peoples’ inpatient mental health care Skills in service evaluations and service relevant research Knowledge Essential criteria Knowledge of the use and inputting of outcome measures High level of working knowledge of the policy guidance and legislation specifically relating children and young people Knowledge of legislation in relation to the patient group and mental health, including the Mental Health Act and issues of capacity and consent Detailed knowledge of child safeguarding procedures Knowledge of referral and bed management procedures Desirable criteria Knowledge in the practice of specialist therapies in Children and Young People within a stepped model of care An understanding of evidenced based psychological therapies from a range of modalities, including systemic working Understanding of the acuity and demands of CYP inpatient services skills and abilities Essential criteria Ability to demonstrate clinical credibility with clinicians, practitioners and stakeholders Ability to provide clinical supervision to the workforce Ability to lead, manage and motivate a team of practitioners Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and severely challenging behaviours Demonstrable commitment to the focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes Ability to work across boundaries and look for collective success, listens, involves and respects and learns from the contributions of others High level mental health assessment and risk assessment skills Case management skills focusing on the needs of the CYP and the context of their pathway in relation to all clinical and legal processes Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options Able to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise Good organiser, influencer and networker Excellent interpersonal and communication skills enabling good working relationships with others across professional boundaries Able to provide and receive highly complex sensitive information and negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult issues. Ability to present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups Maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of conflicting priorities and agendas. Interpersonally calm and able to defuse difficult situations. Ability to inspire others and lead collaboratively. Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change Works well under pressure and is proactive Willingness to work flexibly including non-social hours Willingness to participate in on call rotas Good organisational and time management skills, ability to plan and prioritise own work load. Ability to work as part of a team and independently. A commitment to the evaluation of services, and a commitment to performance management. We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the on our website. Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the What happens after your application has been received? You will be informed about the progress of your application following shortlisting via email. Only applicants who clearly demonstrate the criteria listed in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. Interview invites will be sent out via email. What happens if I am offered the position after interview? The hiring manager will make contact with you to verbally offer you the position. The hiring manager will then inform Recruitment of the decision and provide relevant paperwork. You will be sent a formal conditional offer via email. What pre-employment checks will I need to complete? By conducting pre-employment checks, the recruitment team will verify that you meet the pre-conditions of the role you have been offered. Pre-employment checks will be carried out according to . The checks are: Identity verification Right to work check Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role) Professional registration and/or qualification check Occupational health assessment Employment history and reference validation All applicants external to the NHS will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references as part of pre-employment checks. If you are offered a position with us and you require sponsorship to support your right to work, we will review your eligibility in line with . If the role you have been offered is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not able to evidence own your right to work, your conditional offer could be withdrawn. What happens when pre-employment checks are complete? Recruitment will liaise with you and the hiring manager to arrange a start date for your new position. You will then be booked on to a Trust Welcome Session and be sent your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions. Other important information We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and recognise the importance of ensuring our diverse service user population is reflected within our workforce. Unfortunately, we know that, at present, there is underrepresentation of our communities in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from diverse communities to help us grow, learn, be better and consider brilliant innovation diverse people bring. If you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria on the person specification for the post. If you require reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process please phone us on 0161 716 3181 at the earliest opportunity. We will support you to complete your application. Unfortunately we are not able to guarantee the transfer of lease cars, or cover the costs of early termination charges. We have a strict policy on unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Please do not contact our hiring managers directly. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. To ensure you application is considered, please submit at the earliest opportunity. If you have problems applying, contact Address Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
225 Old Street
225 Old Street
OL6 7SR
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Response Hub and Living Well Service Manager

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

[fulltime] - Wardle

Posted: 09/09/2025

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Job overview Are you a passionate and dynamic leader ready to make a real impact on mental health services in Rochdale. We are seeking an inspiring individual to take on this exciting secondment opportunity (Band 8B) within the north division. This is a unique opportunity to drive transformational change, shape the future of mental health care, and influence system-wide improvements. As part of our supportive and forward-thinking leadership team, you will play a key role in fostering collaboration, innovation, and person-centered approaches to mental health support. If you are motivated by the challenge of making a lasting difference, we want to hear from you! The Response Hub and Living Well Service Lead will oversee the strategic development, implementation,
and management of initiatives to promote holistic wellbeing across the population.
Collaborating with health, social care, and VCSE partners, the postholder will ensure
the delivery of integrated, person-centred services that improve population health
outcomes and align with the NHS's core objectives.
This role requires exceptional leadership, expertise in system-wide integration, and the
ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships to drive transformational change
in primary and secondary care mental health services Main duties of the job Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification, which have been carefully crafted to help potential applicants understand the key requirements of this role. Working for our organisation We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. 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 Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification, which have been carefully crafted to help potential applicants understand the key requirements of this role. Person specification Education / Qualifications Essential criteria Relevant professional qualification e.g. RGN / RMN / DipSW or equivalent senior leadership within the Health and social care system Evidence of further formal management study and/or management qualification Evidence of ongoing CPD Extensive knowledge of the Health and Social Care system including Mental Health services and primary care Desirable criteria Formal management/ leadership qualification Experience Essential criteria Significant track record of employment at a Band 8a operational level delivering services Considerable experience in operational leaderships roles Extensive transformation and service redesign/ large scale change experience and related policy development Demonstrate success in delivering change and performance with and through your management and clinical teams Ability to analyse complex problems and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them Relevant experience of implementing strategic and operational planning with oversight of business operating model effectiveness/ be able to prioritise work programmes in the face of competing demands. Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership working. Evidence of delivering successful strategic and operational performance management and clearly demonstrating improvement in the quality-ofservice delivery at a strategic level; including business case preparation, service initiation, contract negotiation, and the development and monitoring of outcome and output measures Experienced in developing both internal and external strategic partner relationships and alliances in progressing organization. operational issue resolution. Experience managing financial resources at a senior level, be able to work across organisations to challenge cost efficiency targets Experienced appraiser and supervisor of staff and proven experience in leading large clinical teams and a wide range of staff of different professions Experience of working to objectives and meeting deadlines Experience of addressing workforce and population health inequalities, experience of project work in this area and evidence based outcomes Desirable criteria Primary Care mental health work experience Experience in the use of outcome measures such as CORE, PHQ9 and GAD7 Experience of working with a psychological model of care Experience of triaging referrals Knowledge Essential criteria Up to date knowledge of current national health agenda including the Community Mental Health Framework. A good understanding of wider NHS and social care strategies including substance misuse and homeless prevention and be able to work in partnership with public health to drive forward change A detailed understanding of the national agenda for Adult services– both legislative and direction of travel A good understanding of criminal justice system and the progression of Right Care Right Person implementation. Knowledge of business case development Sound knowledge of clinical governance and effective systems An understanding of the role and its contribution to the overall Trust agenda Knowledge and/ or experience of policy development at a national level Knowledge of management tools and organisational processes relevant to managing NHS resources Knowledge of clinical governance and quality improvement Good working knowledge of wider health and social care systems and structures Knowledge of national substance misuse strategy (i.e. Models of Care, DANOS) Understanding of current mental health legislation, Safeguarding and Child Protection Desirable criteria Knowledge of Pennine Care’s Mental Health strategy Knowledge and understanding of the Strategic Framework to Tackle the Harm from Substance Use Strategy. Skills and Abilities Essential criteria Ability to analyse complex issues and identify potential solutions Ability to work effectively between strategic and operational activities where required Ability to be intellectually flexible and to look beyond existing structures, ways of working, boundaries and organisations to produce more effective and innovate service delivery and partnerships Sound political judgement and astuteness in understanding and working with complex policy, and diverse interest groups, and common sense in knowing when to brief at a senior level Ability to build trusted stakeholder relationships and wide support networks in a political context Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required Effective motivator with strong influencing skills and personal credibility Highly developed communication skills, must have the ability to present using a wide range of resources to large audiences Ability to work in a high pressure environment with competing deadlines Ability to implement policies and deliver services Ability to interpret and use data relating to clinical settings Competent IT skills and ability to produce relevant management reports/ ability to manipulate data Evidence of well-developed management and leadership qualities Ability to effectively manage change Ability to develop credibility with clinicians, practitioners and stake holders Ability to lead, manage and motivate a team of experienced staff Desirable criteria Skills in planning, delivery and evaluation of training Skills in the area of audit or research Skills in project work, ability to analyse outcomes and implement changes Work Related Circumstances Essential criteria Participate in the Trust Manager on call rota We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the on our website. Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the What happens after your application has been received? You will be informed about the progress of your application following shortlisting via email. Only applicants who clearly demonstrate the criteria listed in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. Interview invites will be sent out via email. What happens if I am offered the position after interview? The hiring manager will make contact with you to verbally offer you the position. The hiring manager will then inform Recruitment of the decision and provide relevant paperwork. You will be sent a formal conditional offer via email. What pre-employment checks will I need to complete? By conducting pre-employment checks, the recruitment team will verify that you meet the pre-conditions of the role you have been offered. Pre-employment checks will be carried out according to . The checks are: Identity verification Right to work check Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role) Professional registration and/or qualification check Occupational health assessment Employment history and reference validation All applicants external to the NHS will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references as part of pre-employment checks. If you are offered a position with us and you require sponsorship to support your right to work, we will review your eligibility in line with . If the role you have been offered is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not able to evidence own your right to work, your conditional offer could be withdrawn. What happens when pre-employment checks are complete? Recruitment will liaise with you and the hiring manager to arrange a start date for your new position. You will then be booked on to a Trust Welcome Session and be sent your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions. Other important information We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and recognise the importance of ensuring our diverse service user population is reflected within our workforce. Unfortunately, we know that, at present, there is underrepresentation of our communities in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from diverse communities to help us grow, learn, be better and consider brilliant innovation diverse people bring. If you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria on the person specification for the post. If you require reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process please phone us on 0161 716 3181 at the earliest opportunity. We will support you to complete your application. Unfortunately we are not able to guarantee the transfer of lease cars, or cover the costs of early termination charges. We have a strict policy on unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Please do not contact our hiring managers directly. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. To ensure you application is considered, please submit at the earliest opportunity. Read Less

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Team Leader

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

[fulltime] - Rochdale

Posted: 08/09/2025

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Job overview As a senior member of the multi-disciplinary CAMHS team, to support the CAMH Service to provide high quality assessment of the mental health needs of children and young people. To manage and develop the stepped care CAMHS service for this age group.
To manage CAMHS clinicians and provide supervision for team members
undertaking assessment and a range of interventions/managing caseloads.
To develop and implement therapeutic plans of care for children and young people with mental health needs. Supporting the service to deliver training and Consultation to other children’s agencies. To liaise with other agencies regarding the implementation of care plans and the management of risk for children and young people. To promote and support mental health awareness in agencies supporting children and young people in HMR Main duties of the job • To ensure high quality CAMHS clinical assessment of young people
and their families referred to the Single Point of Entry
• To manage and clinically supervise CAMHS practitioners in managing
their own caseloads
• To be responsible for and manage a (reduced) defined caseload (as
agreed with Operational Manager) and undertake key-worker
responsibilities within the caseload, making autonomous decisions
concerning service delivery, risk management, referrals to other
agencies and discharge.
• To make independent clinical decisions about the appropriate
therapeutic interventions for each young person, in accordance with individual assessed need, and to provide or provide access to this
intervention, including those young people with learning difficulties Working for our organisation Working for us you will find a busy but supportive environment. Regular supervision and a friendly and supportive place to work. We also offer free parking and a canteen Detailed job description and main responsibilities To work strategically with the Consultant Psychiatrist, Camhs
Coordinator, the HMR Commissioners and other agencies in order to
develop the stepped care CAMHS service..
• To be responsible for the implementation of the stepped care CAMH
service and Pennine Care NHS Trust and to meet standards and
targets developed for this service.
• To play a leading role with the strategic and operational direction of the
service within Pennine Care and the CAMHS Directorate via Clinical
and Social Care Governance Groups
• To manage CAMHS practitioners from a range of professional
backgrounds within the service, to recruit and support new staff as
appropriate and to implement HR processes and Pennine Care
procedures within the service.
• To clinically supervise the work of staff within the service.
• To keep the Operational Manager informed of developments and
issues within the service. Person specification Experience Essential criteria Highly Developed Knowledge of mental health issues in young people • Knowledge of relevant legislation and National Policies in relation to children and young people. Highly developed knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions with this client group Desirable criteria Knowledge and experience of working with young people with learning disability Evidence of Post qualifying training courses / certificates Education/Qualifications Essential criteria Registered Nurse – Mental Health with NMC registration/Social worker with SW registration • Short courses and/or experience to post graduate diploma level Knowledge Essential criteria Substantial experience of working within a health delivered child and adolescent mental health outpatient / community service or of Adult Mental Health Services Experience of the CPA model Experience of clinically supervising the work of others. Skills and Abilities Essential criteria Ability to perform complex diagnostic assessments as an autonomous practitioner across a range of mental health conditions Ability to develop packages of care based on assessed needs Ability to develop a range of therapeutic activities across a range of settings. Ability to identify and manage risk in individuals presenting with mental health needs Ability to provide and receive complex sensitive or contentious information often within a hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive atmosphere. Ability to act in consultation / supervision / training capacity with professionals. Ability to develop liaison / links and familiarity with other professional networks Ability to prioritise key tasks, and targets for intervention. Ability to evaluate service initiatives for effectiveness / outcome. Ability to work as a member of a team within and beyond organisational boundaries. Ability to keep accurate activity data for audit / evaluation. Ability to work strategically to develop the 16-17yr service. Ability to develop and audit the effectiveness of protocols. Ability to manage other staff to meet targets and objectives of the service Ability to implement HR procedures as appropriate Ability to use systems approach. Ability to provide leadership for the service Ability to manage and to work autonomously with case load. Ability to work flexibly and innovatively Good communication skills. Ability to operate with an unpredictable work pattern. Ability to work in situations that are often highly emotionally charged and were individuals may be antagonistic / aggressive Work Related Circumstances Essential criteria Ability to work unsocial hours and weekend 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. We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the on our website. Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the What happens after your application has been received? You will be informed about the progress of your application following shortlisting via email. Only applicants who clearly demonstrate the criteria listed in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. Interview invites will be sent out via email. What happens if I am offered the position after interview? The hiring manager will make contact with you to verbally offer you the position. The hiring manager will then inform Recruitment of the decision and provide relevant paperwork. You will be sent a formal conditional offer via email. What pre-employment checks will I need to complete? By conducting pre-employment checks, the recruitment team will verify that you meet the pre-conditions of the role you have been offered. Pre-employment checks will be carried out according to . The checks are: Identity verification Right to work check Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role) Professional registration and/or qualification check Occupational health assessment Employment history and reference validation All applicants external to the NHS will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references as part of pre-employment checks. If you are offered a position with us and you require sponsorship to support your right to work, we will review your eligibility in line with . If the role you have been offered is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not able to evidence own your right to work, your conditional offer could be withdrawn. What happens when pre-employment checks are complete? Recruitment will liaise with you and the hiring manager to arrange a start date for your new position. You will then be booked on to a Trust Welcome Session and be sent your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions. Other important information We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and recognise the importance of ensuring our diverse service user population is reflected within our workforce. Unfortunately, we know that, at present, there is underrepresentation of our communities in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from diverse communities to help us grow, learn, be better and consider brilliant innovation diverse people bring. If you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria on the person specification for the post. If you require reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process please phone us on 0161 716 3181 at the earliest opportunity. We will support you to complete your application. Unfortunately we are not able to guarantee the transfer of lease cars, or cover the costs of early termination charges. We have a strict policy on unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Please do not contact our hiring managers directly. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. To ensure you application is considered, please submit at the earliest opportunity. If you have problems applying, contact Address Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
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Team Administrator

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

[fulltime] - Ashton-under-Lyne

Posted: 08/09/2025

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Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen within the CMHT Tameside, for a highly motivated Team Administrator. We are looking for a flexible and enthusiastic team player to provide effective support to a very busy service. Main duties of the job To provide efficient and effective administration support to the CMHT Tameside. To undertake the administration of all referrals received into the team. Ensure high standards are maintained at all times and that work is produced effectively and efficiently. Working for our organisation We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role requirements. Person specification Education/qualifications Essential criteria GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent NVQ 3 level or equivalent experience Desirable criteria Typing / Word processing qualification Experience Essential criteria Working experience of Microsoft software. Desirable criteria Experience of using electronic systems Knowledge Essential criteria Office procedures and systems. Understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality Skills and Abilities Essential criteria 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 competently use and modify a database Ability to work as a team member and individually Conscientious and able to prioritise work to meet deadlines. Desirable criteria Working with databases and generating reports We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the on our website. Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the What happens after your application has been received? You will be informed about the progress of your application following shortlisting via email. Only applicants who clearly demonstrate the criteria listed in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. Interview invites will be sent out via email. What happens if I am offered the position after interview? The hiring manager will make contact with you to verbally offer you the position. The hiring manager will then inform Recruitment of the decision and provide relevant paperwork. You will be sent a formal conditional offer via email. What pre-employment checks will I need to complete? By conducting pre-employment checks, the recruitment team will verify that you meet the pre-conditions of the role you have been offered. Pre-employment checks will be carried out according to . The checks are: Identity verification Right to work check Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role) Professional registration and/or qualification check Occupational health assessment Employment history and reference validation All applicants external to the NHS will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references as part of pre-employment checks. If you are offered a position with us and you require sponsorship to support your right to work, we will review your eligibility in line with . If the role you have been offered is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not able to evidence own your right to work, your conditional offer could be withdrawn. What happens when pre-employment checks are complete? Recruitment will liaise with you and the hiring manager to arrange a start date for your new position. You will then be booked on to a Trust Welcome Session and be sent your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions. Other important information We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and recognise the importance of ensuring our diverse service user population is reflected within our workforce. Unfortunately, we know that, at present, there is underrepresentation of our communities in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from diverse communities to help us grow, learn, be better and consider brilliant innovation diverse people bring. If you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria on the person specification for the post. If you require reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process please phone us on 0161 716 3181 at the earliest opportunity. We will support you to complete your application. Unfortunately we are not able to guarantee the transfer of lease cars, or cover the costs of early termination charges. We have a strict policy on unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Please do not contact our hiring managers directly. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. To ensure you application is considered, please submit at the earliest opportunity. Read Less

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Senior Social Worker Practitioner - Trusted Relationships (GMRH)

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

[parttime] - Ashton-under-Lyne

Posted: 06/09/2025

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Job overview The Trusted Relationships Service has grown from strength to strength since the original Home Office funding in 2018. We have now secured 3 more year of funding and we are looking for two enthusiastic, independent, clinicians to come and work alongside our other 8 clinicians, for 2 days a week. This is non-case holding post, clinicians do not have any direct patient contact. Instead, you will work with Police and Social care staff to support their work safeguarding children who are at risk of extrafamilial abuse and exploitation. Based within the Complex Safeguarding teams, across Greater Manchester, the Trusted Relationships clinicians work with staff to facilitate psychological awareness, particularly in relation to trauma, by offering case-based consultation, staff support and bespoke-training. The Trusted Relationships Service is a team within the GM Resilience Hub, and consequently clinicians have access to a range of expertise and CPD opportunities. For a conversation about our current, part-time, vacancies in Stockport and Tameside, please do get in touch via the contact details below. Please be aware that being based in a Police station means it is a requirement of the post to undergo Police vetting. Main duties of the job Trusted Relationships clinicians are generally based in Police stations, offering a face to face service to Complex Safeguarding staff. There are three key areas of service delivery: case-based consultation, offering psychological formulations to help staff understand any number of different factors influencing the children and families they are supporting and how this might impact their relationships and approach to safeguarding. bespoke training and workshops to teams and sometimes to staff across the wider complex safeguarding workforce staff support, this can be one-to-one or in a group format but is developed in collaboration with the staff to meet their needs. There are times when Trusted Relationship's clinicians my need to offer support to teams who have experienced a critical incident, however, this is done in collaboration with Clinical Lead and with the back up of the GM Resilience Hub. Please see the Job Description for more details. Working for our organisation The Trusted Relationships service requires highly specialist clinicians to work with a significant degree of autonomy and independence and have good levels of personal organisation. However, given the complex-nature of the work and the potential for regular exposure to traumatic material there are a lot of opportunities for support and CPD. The team has regular face-to-face and online team meetings, individual supervisions and line management, a buddy-system and also monthly Compassion-Focused Staff Support and CAT-informed supervision. Detailed job description and main responsibilities All Trusted Relationships clinicians work part-time in to Complex Safeguarding teams and spend two days a week based at the Police station with the CS team. This work has relationships at it's centre and being in the Police station is key to the successful delivery of the work. For this reason all clinicians need to complete the Police vetting process so they can gain access to the Police station. The offer of consultation, staff support and training is developed in collaboration with the Team managers and staff. The majority of Trusted Relationships input tends to be consultation about children and families, with some occasional attendance at other relevant meetings. Regular staff support may also be offered as a group or one-to-one offer. Bespoke training may also be requested from time to time. The role requires consultations to be written up for the staff and all activity is inputted into a spreadsheet for the clinical lead to use for report writing and service evaluation. This work can, understandably, be very challenging at times and there is protected time every Thursday afternoon for the Trusted Relationships team to meet on line or face-to-face for a variety of team meetings and external supervision and staff support. There are multiple other forms of ad-hoc support that are available throughout the week. The Trusted Relationships team is well established, well respected team with passionate, supportive clinicians. The work is always evolving as there is so much everyone continues to learn, both clinically and relationally and also in the process of service delivery. Please see the Job Description for more details. Person specification education/qualifications Essential criteria Registered practitioner psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered social worker or mental health nurse with relevant experience working in psychologically informed multi-agency settings HCPC registered professional with additional post graduate qualification in an evidence-based psychological therapy to Masters Level or equivalent Psychological therapy qualification and accreditation recognised by the Professional Standards Authority (e.g UKCP, BABCP, BACP, BPC etc) to Masters Level or equivalen Desirable criteria Post-qualification training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice Post-qualification training in specialist therapeutic work with children, young people and families e.g. DBT, CBT, EMDR, IPT, FT Training and experience in delivering specialist therapeutic group work or support to staff Experience Essential criteria Previous experience working in the NHS or other relevant settings, offering consultation or case-based formulation in a psychologically informed, multiagency setting Experience of multi-agency working to safeguard adults and/or children and young people Experience of working with children and/or adults presenting with the full range of clinical severity across a wide range of settings Experience of exercising full responsibility for clients’ care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care coordinator and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan, including caseload management Experience of teaching multi-agency professionals including the identification of need and development of training packages Experience of delivering clinical supervision/consultancy with multiagency staff Desirable criteria Assessed experience of working as a qualified practitioner or psychological therapist for a minimum of four years (with 2 years at a specialist level). Experience of providing staff support following serious incidents. Knowledge Essential criteria Highly specialised knowledge of mental health issues, including trauma across the lifespan Knowledge of children and/or adults with complex needs and neurodiversity Knowledge of the systemic, developmental and psychological issues within the context of children at risk of exploitation and/or violence Skills and abilities Essential criteria Highly developed skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional in one-to-one and group settings. We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the on our website. Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the What happens after your application has been received? You will be informed about the progress of your application following shortlisting via email. Only applicants who clearly demonstrate the criteria listed in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. Interview invites will be sent out via email. What happens if I am offered the position after interview? The hiring manager will make contact with you to verbally offer you the position. The hiring manager will then inform Recruitment of the decision and provide relevant paperwork. You will be sent a formal conditional offer via email. What pre-employment checks will I need to complete? By conducting pre-employment checks, the recruitment team will verify that you meet the pre-conditions of the role you have been offered. Pre-employment checks will be carried out according to . The checks are: Identity verification Right to work check Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role) Professional registration and/or qualification check Occupational health assessment Employment history and reference validation All applicants external to the NHS will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references as part of pre-employment checks. If you are offered a position with us and you require sponsorship to support your right to work, we will review your eligibility in line with . If the role you have been offered is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not able to evidence own your right to work, your conditional offer could be withdrawn. What happens when pre-employment checks are complete? Recruitment will liaise with you and the hiring manager to arrange a start date for your new position. You will then be booked on to a Trust Welcome Session and be sent your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions. Other important information We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and recognise the importance of ensuring our diverse service user population is reflected within our workforce. Unfortunately, we know that, at present, there is underrepresentation of our communities in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from diverse communities to help us grow, learn, be better and consider brilliant innovation diverse people bring. If you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria on the person specification for the post. If you require reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process please phone us on 0161 716 3181 at the earliest opportunity. We will support you to complete your application. Unfortunately we are not able to guarantee the transfer of lease cars, or cover the costs of early termination charges. We have a strict policy on unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Please do not contact our hiring managers directly. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. To ensure you application is considered, please submit at the earliest opportunity. If you have problems applying, contact Address Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
225 Old Street
225 Old Street
OL6 7SR
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Security Officer

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

[temporary] - Ashton-under-Lyne

Posted: 04/09/2025

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Job overview An opportunity has arisen to expand our Security Team in our Tameside site on an eight month fixed term contract. The Security team provide the first point of contact for all staff, patients, carers, professionals and other visitors. This team is an essential part of the processes that maintain safety at the unit. Working shift patterns between 7.00am and 7.00pm including weekends and Bank Holidays. Main duties of the job We are seeking to recruit someone with an approachable and supportive nature, capable of managing and de-escalating situations appropriately. The role demands a calm manner and an organised approach to work. The role is varied and busy as well as challenging. The nature of the role demands the ability to think on your feet, make quick decisions and deal effectively with unexpected situations. During a response incident you may be required to witness and accurately document incidents in line with Trust Policy. Working for our organisation We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the job description and person spec, ensuring you understand the nature of the role you are applying for. Person specification education/qualifications Essential criteria Good level of general education in GCSE Maths or English or equivalent. Excellent written and verbal communication skills PMVA training or willingness and ability to complete prior to start date. Experience Essential criteria Proven experience within NHS or Social Services Good interpersonal skills with experience of liaising with a range of services Competent with programming/inputting systems Desirable criteria Experience of using security systems and issuing passes. CCTV knowledge/experience Knowledge Essential criteria Knowledge of security environment and potential risks. Knowledge of Fire, Health & Safety Regs Knowledge of Equality and Diversity Knowledge of all Microsoft applications and IT literate Skills and Abilities Essential criteria Ability to be self motivated Able to demonstrate an understanding of Mental Health problems and a positive attitude to people who experience them. Ability to make effective judgements in a complex environment Training in or a willingness to take part in training to physically manage violence and aggression. Desirable criteria Experience of hospital settings Work Related Circumstances Essential criteria Willingness to undertake a flexible shift pattern including evening and weekend cover (including Bank Holidays). Full UK Clean Driving Licence Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the on our website. Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the What happens after your application has been received? You will be informed about the progress of your application following shortlisting via email. Only applicants who clearly demonstrate the criteria listed in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. Interview invites will be sent out via email. What happens if I am offered the position after interview? The hiring manager will make contact with you to verbally offer you the position. The hiring manager will then inform Recruitment of the decision and provide relevant paperwork. You will be sent a formal conditional offer via email. What pre-employment checks will I need to complete? By conducting pre-employment checks, the recruitment team will verify that you meet the pre-conditions of the role you have been offered. Pre-employment checks will be carried out according to . The checks are: Identity verification Right to work check Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role) Professional registration and/or qualification check Occupational health assessment Employment history and reference validation All applicants external to the NHS will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references as part of pre-employment checks. If you are offered a position with us and you require sponsorship to support your right to work, we will review your eligibility in line with . If the role you have been offered is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not able to evidence own your right to work, your conditional offer could be withdrawn. What happens when pre-employment checks are complete? Recruitment will liaise with you and the hiring manager to arrange a start date for your new position. You will then be booked on to a Trust Welcome Session and be sent your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions. Other important information We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and recognise the importance of ensuring our diverse service user population is reflected within our workforce. Unfortunately, we know that, at present, there is underrepresentation of our communities in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from diverse communities to help us grow, learn, be better and consider brilliant innovation diverse people bring. If you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria on the person specification for the post. If you require reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process please phone us on 0161 716 3181 at the earliest opportunity. We will support you to complete your application. Unfortunately we are not able to guarantee the transfer of lease cars, or cover the costs of early termination charges. We have a strict policy on unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Please do not contact our hiring managers directly. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. To ensure you application is considered, please submit at the earliest opportunity. Read Less

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Psychotherapist - Trusted Relationships (GMRH)

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

[parttime] - Ashton-under-Lyne

Posted: 04/09/2025

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Job overview The Trusted Relationships Service has grown from strength to strength since the original Home Office funding in 2018. We have now secured 3 more year of funding and we are looking for two enthusiastic, independent, clinicians to come and work alongside our other 8 clinicians, for 2 days a week. This is non-case holding post, clinicians do not have any direct patient contact. Instead, you will work with Police and Social care staff to support their work safeguarding children who are at risk of extrafamilial abuse and exploitation. Based within the Complex Safeguarding teams, across Greater Manchester, the Trusted Relationships clinicians work with staff to facilitate psychological awareness, particularly in relation to trauma, by offering case-based consultation, staff support and bespoke-training. The Trusted Relationships Service is a team within the GM Resilience Hub, and consequently clinicians have access to a range of expertise and CPD opportunities. For a conversation about our current, part-time, vacancies in Salford and Tameside, please do get in touch via the contact details below. Please be aware that being based in a Police station means it is a requirement of the post to undergo Police vetting. Main duties of the job Trusted Relationships clinicians are generally based in Police stations, offering a face to face service to Complex Safeguarding staff. There are three key areas of service delivery: case-based consultation, offering psychological formulations to help staff understand any number of different factors influencing the children and families they are supporting and how this might impact their relationships and approach to safeguarding. bespoke training and workshops to teams and sometimes to staff across the wider complex safeguarding workforce staff support, this can be one-to-one or in a group format but is developed in collaboration with the staff to meet their needs. There are times when Trusted Relationship's clinicians my need to offer support to teams who have experienced a critical incident, however, this is done in collaboration with Clinical Lead and with the back up of the GM Resilience Hub. Please see the Job Description for more details. Working for our organisation The Trusted Relationships service requires highly specialist clinicians to work with a significant degree of autonomy and independence and have good levels of personal organisation. However, given the complex-nature of the work and the potential for regular exposure to traumatic material there are a lot of opportunities for support and CPD. The team has regular face-to-face and online team meetings, individual supervisions and line management, a buddy-system and also monthly Compassion-Focused Staff Support and CAT-informed supervision. Detailed job description and main responsibilities All Trusted Relationships clinicians work part-time in to Complex Safeguarding teams and spend two days a week based at the Police station with the CS team. This work has relationships at it's centre and being in the Police station is key to the successful delivery of the work. For this reason all clinicians need to complete the Police vetting process so they can gain access to the Police station. The offer of consultation, staff support and training is developed in collaboration with the Team managers and staff. The majority of Trusted Relationships input tends to be consultation about children and families, with some occasional attendance at other relevant meetings. Regular staff support may also be offered as a group or one-to-one offer. Bespoke training may also be requested from time to time. The role requires consultations to be written up for the staff and all activity is inputted into a spreadsheet for the clinical lead to use for report writing and service evaluation. This work can, understandably, be very challenging at times and there is protected time every Thursday afternoon for the Trusted Relationships team to meet on line or face-to-face for a variety of team meetings and external supervision and staff support. There are multiple other forms of ad-hoc support that are available throughout the week. The Trusted Relationships team is well established, well respected team with passionate, supportive clinicians. The work is always evolving as there is so much everyone continues to learn, both clinically and relationally and also in the process of service delivery. Please see the Job Description for more details. Person specification education/qualifications Essential criteria Registered practitioner psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered social worker or mental health nurse with relevant experience working in psychologically informed multi-agency settings HCPC registered professional with additional post graduate qualification in an evidence-based psychological therapy to Masters Level or equivalent Psychological therapy qualification and accreditation recognised by the Professional Standards Authority (e.g UKCP, BABCP, BACP, BPC etc) to Masters Level or equivalen Desirable criteria Post-qualification training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice Post-qualification training in specialist therapeutic work with children, young people and families e.g. DBT, CBT, EMDR, IPT, FT Training and experience in delivering specialist therapeutic group work or support to staff Experience Essential criteria Previous experience working in the NHS or other relevant settings, offering consultation or case-based formulation in a psychologically informed, multiagency setting Experience of multi-agency working to safeguard adults and/or children and young people Experience of working with children and/or adults presenting with the full range of clinical severity across a wide range of settings Experience of exercising full responsibility for clients’ care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care coordinator and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan, including caseload management Experience of teaching multi-agency professionals including the identification of need and development of training packages Experience of delivering clinical supervision/consultancy with multiagency staff Desirable criteria Assessed experience of working as a qualified practitioner or psychological therapist for a minimum of four years (with 2 years at a specialist level). Experience of providing staff support following serious incidents. Knowledge Essential criteria Highly specialised knowledge of mental health issues, including trauma across the lifespan Knowledge of children and/or adults with complex needs and neurodiversity Knowledge of the systemic, developmental and psychological issues within the context of children at risk of exploitation and/or violence Skills and abilities Essential criteria Highly developed skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional in one-to-one and group settings. We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the on our website. Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the What happens after your application has been received? You will be informed about the progress of your application following shortlisting via email. Only applicants who clearly demonstrate the criteria listed in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. Interview invites will be sent out via email. What happens if I am offered the position after interview? The hiring manager will make contact with you to verbally offer you the position. The hiring manager will then inform Recruitment of the decision and provide relevant paperwork. You will be sent a formal conditional offer via email. What pre-employment checks will I need to complete? By conducting pre-employment checks, the recruitment team will verify that you meet the pre-conditions of the role you have been offered. Pre-employment checks will be carried out according to . The checks are: Identity verification Right to work check Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role) Professional registration and/or qualification check Occupational health assessment Employment history and reference validation All applicants external to the NHS will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references as part of pre-employment checks. If you are offered a position with us and you require sponsorship to support your right to work, we will review your eligibility in line with . If the role you have been offered is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not able to evidence own your right to work, your conditional offer could be withdrawn. What happens when pre-employment checks are complete? Recruitment will liaise with you and the hiring manager to arrange a start date for your new position. You will then be booked on to a Trust Welcome Session and be sent your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions. Other important information We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and recognise the importance of ensuring our diverse service user population is reflected within our workforce. Unfortunately, we know that, at present, there is underrepresentation of our communities in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from diverse communities to help us grow, learn, be better and consider brilliant innovation diverse people bring. If you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria on the person specification for the post. If you require reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process please phone us on 0161 716 3181 at the earliest opportunity. We will support you to complete your application. Unfortunately we are not able to guarantee the transfer of lease cars, or cover the costs of early termination charges. We have a strict policy on unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Please do not contact our hiring managers directly. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. To ensure you application is considered, please submit at the earliest opportunity. If you have problems applying, contact Address Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
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