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  Band 5 Staff Nurse - Rolling vacancy  

  Wrightington Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  [permanent fulltime parttime temporary] - Wigan

  Posted: 25/11/2025

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  Choose Well - Choose WWL Job overview Do you have a passion for care? Would you like to be part of our multi-award-winning Trust, which is one of the best performing hospitals in the region? Are you a newly qualified nurse or an experienced practitioner seeking a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity at WWL for Band 5 Staff Nurses to complete our teams. We have vacancies across a number of our specialities within our 2 Divisions. We are looking for registrants who live to our values and deliver care to our patients that they would expect their loved ones to receive. We know that work life balance is important and so are pleased to support a number of contracts including but not inclusive of: Permanent, Fixed Term Full/Part Time, Seasonal Hours, Annualised Hours, Term time contracts and a number of flexible working arrangements. These roles may be ward/clinic/outpatient based. Roles are available across all of our Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh sites. Apply now — applications reviewed continuously and interviews held on a rolling basis. Main duties of the job Provide safe, effective nursing care in line with professional standards and local policies. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care using evidence‑based practice. Administer medications and treatments, maintaining accurate records. Communicate clearly with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team. Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement and service development. Supervise and support junior staff, students and healthcare assistants. Maintain professional development and comply with NMC revalidation requirements. Promote the vision and values of Wrightington Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, leading by example and ensuring that they demonstrate those values in their leadership behaviours and how we support our teams and deliver our service. What we offer Supportive induction and Preceptorship for newly qualified nurses. Ongoing professional development and study leave opportunities. Access to staff wellbeing services and occupational health. NHS Agenda for Change Band 5 pay and pension scheme. Opportunities for career progression and specialist training. Working for our organisation Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and our values. WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs. Senior positions (Band 8a and above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Essential Registered Nurse on the NMC register or newly qualified awaiting PIN Relevant nursing qualification (degree, diploma or equivalent). Evidence of recent clinical experience or successful completion of preceptorship for newly qualified staff. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively within a team and manage competing priorities. Commitment to patient safety and continuous improvement. Record keeping: Maintain accurate and complete patient records in accordance with professional guidelines and trust policies. Professional development: Develop and maintain professional knowledge and skills, participate in clinical audits, and meet revalidation requirements. Adherence to policies: Work within the framework of the and ensure compliance with all trust policies, procedures, and standards, including infection control and health and safety. Resource management: Ensure the cost-effective use of resources and report any problems with working practices. Safeguarding: Have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults at risk, and report any concerns according to local procedures. Person specification Additional Essential criteria Flexible and positive approach to work Internal rotation Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation. Knowledge Essential criteria Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues Knowledge of evidence based practice Understanding of research/audit Recent evidence of continuing professional development Desirable criteria Understanding of resource management Understanding of education/student requirements Skills Essential criteria Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Ability to maintain and improve standards of care Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour or practice in a professional context Basic computer skills Experience Essential criteria Experience of working independently and as a member of a team Desirable criteria Post qualification experience Previous experience in caring environment Experience of clinical supervision Experience of audit/research Qualifications Essential criteria Nursing Degree/Diploma Studies NMC Registration or due to obtain Professional, clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree or equivalen Read Less

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  Practice Development Sister  

  Wrightington Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  [permanent parttime] - Ashton-in-Makerfield

  Posted: 25/11/2025

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  Choose Well - Choose WWL Job overview An opportunity has arisen for a Practice Development Sister to work with our community nursing teams. This is a permanent part time post (22.5 hours) to be worked 3 days per week between Monday - Friday 08:30 - 16:30. Substantial NHS experience at Band 5 is essential for this post, as is community experience. As the role involves visiting patient homes & clinics across the Trust every day, postholders must state in their application if they have access to a car with suitable business insurance. If you do not mention this in your application, you will not be considered for the post. An Enhanced DBS with Adults and Children's Barred List check will be obtained during pre-employment checks. This vacancy may close early. Please note: This post is part-time and may not meet the minimum salary threshold required for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. Therefore, applicants who require sponsorship may not be eligible. Applicants who may require sponsorship are advised to check the current visa requirements on the GOV.UK website before applying. Eligibility will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Main duties of the job Responsible to the Practice Development Lead and will have responsibility for professional development within the community nursing teams. The post holder will be required to provide formal classroom and one to one educational support for the community nursing teams, primarily those new to the service. The primary function of the role is to provide mentorship, clinical leadership and education for the community nursing teams to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, co-ordinated and responsive high quality care to patients. Maintain clinical credibility by providing patient care in a teaching/supportive role. Act as an advocate and champion for for patient care in a variety of forums and professional groups and challenge attitudes and behaviours. Act as a role model to team members so that patients receive the most effective care possible. Contribute to the development of policy and services to reflect the needs of the borough population, particularly in relation to community nursing. Maintain own clinical and professional knowledge by identifying training needs through PDR. Working for our organisation Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’. WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs. At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities To work alongside Team Specialist Managers and Team Leaders to provide clinical leadership, education and professional development to the community nursing team. To be responsible for the educational and professional mentorship required, maintaining and improving standards, within the community nursing teams. To ensure that the nursing teams are professionally developed and supported to provide a high quality nursing service to its patients by caseload and clinical supervision. Maintain own clinical skills and knowledge, by working with Practice Development Lead and community nursing teams as appropriate and alongside other colleagues from health and social care. To ensure that Trust policies, procedures, standards, codes of practice and protocols are adhered to, by self and any others you are developing/mentoring. Develop training packages for staff, as identified at PDR and skills analysis, and for Specialist Practitioner Students and pre-registration student nurses. In conjunction with Team Specialist Managers, Team Leaders and others, e.g. Social Services, assess, monitor and support the maintenance of clinical competencies of staff within community teams. Acknowledge the public health role and encourage others to actively seek out opportunities for improvement and protection of the health and wellbeing of the wider community. With the Team Specialist Managers, Team Leaders and Mentors ensure appropriate allocation and learning experience for all students by utilising knowledge of theories of adult learning. Provide ongoing support for students, utilising skills, knowledge and experience of all team members, thus enabling team participation in the planning and delivery of education and training of pre and post registration students. Attend regular mentorship updates to inform education and training planning; linking identified training needs to local needs. Key results from the job holder To maintain clinical credibility by providing patient care in a teaching/supportive role. Provide training and education to those staff developing into a caseload management role. Challenge professional and organisational boundaries to ensure that the role is focused on meeting the needs of patient users, thus promoting continuity of high quality health and social care. Acts as an advocate and champion for patient care in a variety of forums and professional groups and challenge attitudes and behaviour. Act as a role model to team members so that patients receive the most effective care possible. Contribute to the development of policy and services to reflect the needs of the borough population, particularly in relation to community nursing. Represent community nursing/deputise for Practice Development Lead/District Nurse Divisional Matron/Team Specialist Managers at meetings/working groups. To be aware of the Care Quality Commission standards and actively promote these to the community nursing teams. Maintain clinical and professional knowledge by identifying training needs through PDR with Practice Development Lead. Attend training and updates in accordance with NMC recommendations, individual and organisational requirements. Develop the students/community nursing team’s understanding of Clinical Governance and the context of Clinical Governance in the wider organisation. Contribute to the development of education and training within the organisation. Be involved in the development and also participate in the clinical induction and preceptorship programmes for newly appointed staff and students. Planning and Organisational Duties Participate in individual and group supervision and take responsibility for developing own learning. To work with the Practice Development Lead to improve quality within the clinical governance framework. To work with the Practice Development Lead to develop and implement clinical practice guidelines. Ensure team members receive appropriate clinical training and supported experience, identified via PDR and KSF. Support or undertake any Route Cause Analysis/Investigations as delegated by the District Nurse Divisional Matron/Quality Matron. Work with the community nursing Team Specialist Managers/Team Leaders to monitor and ensure that the quality of the patient care delivered by the team is evidenced based and supported by best practice, through the use of clinical audit, caseload, and clinical supervision. Participate in clinical audits as required and, in conjunction with Practice Development Lead, Team Specialist Managers and Team Leaders, formulate recommendations and action plans. Communications and Key Working Relationships Create an environment in which learning and practice development is fostered, evaluated and disseminated. Facilitate effective learning within the area of practice for all students and practitioners. Provide mentorship and assessment for identified individuals as required, ensuring learning outcomes and individual competencies are met. Provide support to other mentors, working co-operatively to best support students. Advise on educational opportunities that will encourage the development and support of specialist knowledge and skills across practice and educational settings. Participate in clinical audit to identify areas for development that will inform training and educational plans. Demonstrate an awareness of national and local initiatives to improve health and service delivery and involve students in associated team/service developments and other local responses. Advise methods of addressing skills deficit within the Team, as identified by the Team Specialist Managers/Team Leaders. To support service delivery, improvement and development in conjunction with Practice Development Lead. To work in collaboration with the Practice Development Lead, Team Specialist Managers, Team Leaders and Specialist Nurses, to support practice development and service modernisation. Contribute to the development of the role and service redesign in integrated services Responsibility for Finance ·Have an awareness of budgets and financial restrictions within health service settings. Ensure staff you are working with use supplies efficiently. ·As a non medical prescriber ensure prescribing practice is efficient and supports the needs of the patient. Responsibility for Human Resources ·Play a large part in the preceptorship/clinical induction of staff new to the service. ·Work with Team Specialist Managers/Team Leaders/Human Resources when members of the team require extra support e.g performance management, capability issues. Responsibility for Health & Safety Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 – the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Responsibility for Teaching Create an environment in which learning and practice development is fostered, evaluated and disseminated. Facilitate effective learning within the area of practice for all students and practitioners. Provide mentorship and assessment for identified individuals as required, ensuring learning outcomes and individual competencies are met. Provide support to other mentors, working co-operatively to best support students. Advise on educational opportunities that will encourage the development and support of specialist knowledge and skills across practice and educational settings. Participate in clinical audit to identify areas for development that will inform training and educational plans. Demonstrate an awareness of national and local initiatives to improve health and service delivery and involve students in associated team/service developments and other local responses. Advise methods of addressing skills deficit within the Team, as identified by the Team Specialist Managers/Team Leaders. To support service delivery, improvement and development in conjunction with Practice Development Lead. Work Circumstances & on-call ·Mobile to visit patients throughout the Wigan Borough ·Hours to be worked generally 08:30 – 17.00 Monday – Friday, dependant on number of hours employed for. ·No on call, weekends or bank holiday working required. ·May have to support the out of hours nursing service with training and preceptorship of members of the team Person specification Experience Essential criteria Significant NHS experience at Band 5 Demonstrable care management and clinical leadership experience Experience of multi-agency working Experience of mentorship Experience in developing skills of others Skills Essential criteria Skills and competencies relevant to the District Nurse Service Evidence of influencing and motivating others to achieve change in relation to care Able to communicate complex information on healthcare Able to encourage learning Able to work under pressure Confidence to address difficult issues Desirable criteria Investigation/Assessment skills Knowledge Essential criteria Knowledge relevant to the District Nurse Service Evidence of CPD Understands principles of clinical supervision Desirable criteria Knowledge of SystmOne Qualifications Essential criteria Registered Nurse Desirable criteria V150/100 (Nurse prescriber) City & Guilds 7307 (Teaching Adult Learners) Additional Essential criteria Able to speak English to relevant level Able to travel across Trust independently Read Less

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  Community Staff Nurse (DN OoH)  

  Wrightington Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  [permanent parttime] - Wigan

  Posted: 23/11/2025

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  Job overview Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are currently looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated qualified nurses to join our Out of Hours District Nursing team. As the role involves visiting patient homes & clinics across the Trust every day, postholders must state in their application if they have access to a car with suitable business insurance. If you do not mention this in your application, you will not be considered for the post. Monday to Sunday working pattern. This is for permanent part time posts (20 hours) covering evening shifts between 1800-2300. Only those with active NMC registration can be considered for this post. Previous applicants need not apply. Please note: This post is part-time and does not meet the minimum salary threshold required for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. Applicants who may require sponsorship are advised to check the current visa requirements on the GOV.UK website before applying. Eligibility will be on a case-by-case basis. Main duties of the job Main duties of the job You will have a variety of clinical skills and be able to demonstrate continued professional development and qualified as a registered nurse. You will have highly developed communication and personal skills.  You will have the ability to work alone but still be a team player. If you feel you are adaptable, self motivated and able to respond to challenges then please apply for this position. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check + Adults' Barred Lists, which will be obtained during pre-employment checks. You will need to be able to travel independently across the Trust. Be advised, the vacancy might close early if a large number of applications is received. Working for our organisation Choose Well – Choose WWL Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’.  WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Key results from the job holder
  • To undertake the delivery of evidence based nursing care as delegated by the District Nurse Coordinator/Team Leader.
  • To undertake skilled clinical nursing procedures and provide clinical advice.
  • To provide nursing care and support for patients with complex and continuing health care needs
  • To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care according to the District Nurse assessment criteria.
  • To inform the District Nurse Coordinator/Team Leader of changes in the patient’s condition.
  • To ensure appropriate delivery of care via referrals to other agencies.
  • To identify and access sources of expert, professional knowledge to positively influence patient care.
  • To support the District Nurse Coordinator/Team Leader in ensuring that the District Nurse Team works collaboratively and cooperatively with clinical colleagues.
  • To participate in research and audit activity as a requirement of practice. Communications and Key Working Relationships 
  • To provide and receive sensitive or contentious information.
  • To use effective interpersonal skills when communicating with patients, in particular when the atmosphere is hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive.
  • To interpret verbal and written information, from a variety of sources.
  • To communicate with members of the Primary Health Care Team and multi-agencies to provide quality holistic care to meet patient need.
  • To facilitate communication within the organisation by accessing own emails in a timely manner. Responsibility for Health & Safety
  Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 – the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Responsibility for Management 
  • To ensure that appropriate management information is available to the Team Coordinator/Team Leader and Clinical Manager.
  • To ensure that stock control is managed efficiently and effectively.
  • To ensure the repair and maintenance of equipment in the absence of the District Nurse Coordinator/Team Leader.
  • To complete administrative tasks within delegated time scales.
  • To input information onto the computer system in a timely manner. Education
  (A learner can be defined as the patient, relative, carer, student nurse, qualified nurse, home care or any individual or group who can demonstrate a change of behaviour following learning) • To act as a mentor, coach, assessor and health educator both formally and informally to all learners.
  • To facilitate effective learning within community practice and nurture reflective practice.
  • To support the District Nurse Coordinator/Team Leader in creating an environment for continuing professional development to facilitate learning to ensure fitness to practice
  • To identify the needs of the learner in terms of their individual learning requirements and set aims and objectives to ensure that their needs are met.
  • To attend mentor updates annually, if applicable.
  • To develop teaching packs, as required, to disseminate evidence based information to patients, carers, nurses and multi-agency professionals.
  • To deliver in-service training, as required, via various teaching methods.
  • To acknowledge the public health role and actively seek out opportunities for improvement and protection of the health and well-being of the wider community Professional
  • To maintain own development and clinical competencies via on-going Continuing Professional development (CPD) linked to the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF).
  • To maintain a personal, professional portfolio by collecting evidence of personal development through reflective practice.
  • To attend mandatory training in accordance with Trust policies.
  • To work within Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) guidelines and abide by the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
  • To adhere to Trust policies and procedures, NICE Guidelines and NSF initiatives.
  • To comply with Health and Safety policies. To ensure prompt recording and reporting of accidents/incidents.
  • To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date documentation in line with the NMC Guidelines for Records and Record Keeping.
  • To share best practice and undertake all activity within the framework of Clinical Governance.
  • To participate in the staff appraisal scheme.
  • To report sickness/absence in accordance with the Trust Policy.
  • To provide clinical information to senior nurses to inform the Strategic Development Plan.
  • To bring professional practice issues to the attention of the District Nurse Coordinator/Team Leader.
  • To advise on changes required to policy/procedure due to change in practice and be actively involved in any working parties as requested.
  • To develop partnerships via pro-actively networking with other professionals and agencies to enhance service delivery.
  • To accept responsibility for own professional practice as a reflective, accountable practitioner. Person specification Qualification Essential criteria Registered Nurse Experience Essential criteria Experience of implementing and evaluating programmes of care Skills Essential criteria Range of clinical skills Basic information technology skills Decision making skills Ability to influence and negotiate change in order to provide high quality care. Ability to network and establish multi-agency relationships. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work independently. Ability to impart knowledge/skills and create an environment conducive to learning. Knowledge Essential criteria An understanding of the Clinical Governance agenda and its implications for practice. Evidence of ongoing professional development. Additional Essential criteria Able to speak English to appropriate level Flexible to meet service demand Able to travel across Trust independently Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download JD (PDF, 440.4KB) PS (PDF, 176.4KB) What WWL can offer you (PDF, 80.8KB) Applying for NHS vacancies guidance (PDF, 241.2KB) Apply online now Further details / informal visits contact NamePatricia SwantonJob titleDN OOH Team ManagerEmail addresspatricia.swanton@nhs.netTelephone number0300 707 1266Additional informationall queries via email please If you have problems applying, contact Address Buckingham Row
  Brick Kiln Lane
  Wigan
  WN1 1XX
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  Highly Specialist Physiotherapist (CNST)  

  Wrightington Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  [parttime] - Wigan

  Posted: 23/11/2025

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  Choose Well - Choose WWL Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Highly Specialist Physiotherapist to join WWL Community Neuro & Stroke Rehabilitation Team. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy to adults with complex neurological conditions and those recovering from stroke. Working within a multidisciplinary team, that consists of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Specialist Nursing, Neuro Dietitian, Neuro Psychology, a Consultant in Neuro Rehab, Rehabilitation Practitioners and Assistants, you will support patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals and maximise independence in their own homes and community settings. We can offer: A supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team environment. Regular clinical supervision and professional development opportunities. Access to in-service training, CPD funding, and leadership development. Flexible working arrangements promoting work–life balance. Opportunities to contribute to service redesign and research initiatives. Monday to Friday core service with Saturday remote working on a rota.  Significant Band 6 NHS experience is essential. Main duties of the job To act as a highly specialist Physiotherapist for the Community Neuro and Stroke team delivering a high quality and efficient rehabilitation service to neuro patients of all complexity To be a source of expertise and undertake a significant clinical caseload to a high professional standard using specialist knowledge from theoretical and practical experience To further use this highly specialist skill level to monitor and improve standards of care and practise by efficient use of resources and utilising clinical audit within neurosciences  Proactively and positively contribute to the achievement of patient care through individual and interdisciplinary team effort. To monitor and improve standards in the delivery of evidence based and client centred care within the community neuro and stroke team To provide leadership as a senior therapist in the field of neurology, assessing and treating a caseload of complex neuro and stroke patients in a variety of settings including patients own homes, wide variety of community settings including residential and nursing homes.  To take the lead in teaching, training and supervision of clinicians within their IDT working.  Working for our organisation Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’. WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs. At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities •To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your work including the management of patients in your care, working to agreed national and professional standards.  •To be recognised as a highly specialised practitioner in the field of neurology. To undertake the comprehensive specialist assessment of neurological patients using highly advanced analytical skills, clinical reasoning and the use of specialist assessment tools underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience. •Maintain own clinical caseload to ensure continuing professional registration at a specialist level and support the Interdisciplinary team working across the service. •Maintain the profile of the team across Greater Manchester at neurological rehabilitation events/meetings.  To effectively undertake the assessments of complex and highly complex patients, identify their problems and needs and ensure the patients’ medical, cognitive, psychological, social, spiritual, cultural and environmental factors are taken into account. •Ensure patient transfer into and out of the service is smooth and effective, with full communication to patients, carers, families, other professionals and services as necessary, across all Health, Social Services and voluntary agencies. This may require providing & receiving highly complex, sensitive or contentious information; agreement & cooperation are required across the wide range of professionals, plus patient & their family.  •To utilise examination and assessment findings using highly specialist clinical reasoning skills to develop and implement treatment programs from a wide range of therapeutic options appropriate to each patient, using evidence based practice and highly specialised knowledge. •To set joint interdisciplinary treatment goals in negotiation with the patient, and/or carer wherever possible taking into account risk, safety, patient choice, independence and palliative care choice. Planning and Organisational Duties •Ensure regular review of the caseload within a patient centred interdisciplinary goal setting model and make decisions regarding team capacity in consideration of patient complexity and identified risk. •To take responsibility for devising highly specialised treatment programs for other interdisciplinary team members to carry out and ensure they are carried out appropriately. •Act as a role model in the promotion of interdisciplinary team working, and challenge non-interdisciplinary team working practice, so that an interdisciplinary team working culture is maintained. •Keep up-dated with relevant clinical developments within field of neurology in the national and local forum. Ensure clinical developments are implemented and evaluated in line with best practice. •Ensure the team works closely to all local and national guidelines and any relevant new publications. Be a fully active participant in the development, implementation & review of local Guidelines. •To provide highly specialised advice to others regarding the management and care of patients with a neurological condition (others include: relatives/ carers, health care workers in the community, liaison within the Integrated care services, and carers and professionals in the statutory and voluntary sectors) •Practice, role model and promote safe and effective moving, handling and positioning skills specific to neuro care as laid down in training sessions, to ensure the safety of patients and colleagues. •To provide clinical support for peers and junior staff and participate in the competency training and development frameworks. •To promote health and well-being and raise awareness of physical impairments via health promotion initiatives. •To ensure informed consent can be gained and all opportunities for gaining consent within the interdisciplinary team are explored to ensure patients and relatives are fully aware of the aims and objectives of intervention. •To produce, disseminate and update reports/guidelines/training regarding individual care plans to carers/patients and other professionals. •To contribute to the triage of new patients, prioritisation and overview assessment of new patients referred to the service. Communications and Key Working Relationships •To demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, taking an active role in meetings and developments as appropriate across acute and community to support effective in reach pathways. •To employ excellent communication skills to enable patients, some of whom may have highly challenging communication impairments, to engage in the therapeutic process including the use of communication aids. •To work autonomously as part of the interdisciplinary team to organise and attend patient related meetings, Discussing own and others input around patients’ needs ensuring a well-coordinated care plan. •To ensure a productive therapeutic relationship is established with patients, carers and families, agreeing decision-making which is relevant to the patient’s management, considering any communication impairment, psychological and emotional state and differing cultural attitudes and expectations. •To demonstrate empathy with patients, carers, families and colleagues, ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understanding exist. •To work with a link worker, signing interpreter or language interpreter as necessary to aid assessment and treatment of the patient and communication with the carer(s). •To demonstrate skills in motivating patients and/or carers to engage in the therapeutic process. •To continue to develop negotiation skills in the management of conflict across a range of situations. •To deal with initial complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation where possible. •To form productive relationships with relatives/carers and patients who may be under stress and/or may have challenging communication difficulties and/or who have other psychological/social/developmental barriers to developing relationships. To take an advocacy or facilitators role in helping patients and carers to express their needs, concerns and opinions to other professionals. •Ensure incidents are managed appropriately highlighting any risks to service manager. •To actively promote partnership working with interdisciplinary team and multiagency and social services partners. •To generate initiatives to ensure that the community neuro team contributes to the public and patient involvement process. •Work with other stakeholders across GM to improve the delivery of the neurological pathway. Responsibility for Finance •To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out duties. •To adhere to departmental equipment policy, including competence to use equipment, to ensure safe use of equipment by others through teaching, training and supervision of practice. •To be responsible for the loan and return of departmental equipment. •To identify the need for and recommend the purchase for new items for the team, educational material for therapist and patient use or patient loan and discuss with service manager. Responsibility for Human Resources •To be responsible for working within locally agreed protocols and guidelines. •To actively participate and comply with the annual PDP and appraisal system. •Participate in the recruitment and retention of staff, in conjunction with service manager as necessary. •Participate in receiving and delivering annual PDP and competency/ supervision frameworks. •To plan and implement the induction of junior staff/students. •To receive, plan and deliver in-service training for own profession and others. •To undertake the supervision of junior staff as delegated by senior staff. •To regularly supervise, evaluate and assess students to include negotiating learning contracts and setting objectives.  •To contribute to development of practice/procedures etc. within the integrated neuro & stroke service. •To ensure annual retention on Health Professions Council/NMC Register to maintain state registration, taking responsibility for own continued professional development and document this evidence in a professional portfolio, showing proof of competence to practise within the NHS. To take responsibility for ensuring clinical supervision needs are met and personal development plans are undertaken. Responsibility for Health & Safety •To comply with the Trust Manual Handling and Health and Safety Policies at all times and within guidelines for therapeutic handling. •To contribute to the Clinical Governance agenda, attending Clinical Forum, Staff meetings, Care Governance etc. •To assess risk to ensure safety of user/carer/self and colleagues and report back to senior member of team where applicable Responsibility for Teaching •To promote the service to the wider community delivering awareness training to other health professionals, schools etc. as required. •To take part in training/education of colleagues and staff/students of other disciplines. Work Circumstances & on-call Monthly rota for Saturday working Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Current HCPC registration Therapy Degree/Diploma. Relevant post graduate training/ Qualification in specialist area Desirable criteria Evidence of CPD in the form of a detailed portfolio. Membership of relevant specialist interest groups Leadership training. Clinical Educator qualification Further Health Related Qualification Experience Essential criteria Relevant post registration experience Substantial experience at B6 specialist level in neurological condition rehabilitation & management Ability to work autonomously within specialist clinical area. Experience of working in a team and independently Experience of supervising other therapists/Neuro Rehab assistants/Students Experience of liaison with other professionals and partnership working. Contribution to service, staff development & leadership. Desirable criteria Experience in community rehabilitation Experience of Inter-disciplinary work Research and Development experience Participation in developmental work/projects within a therapy/MDT service. Audit experience of own and others practice. Participation in departmental activities such as data recording, analysis and reporting and associated service planning Skills Essential criteria Ability to manage highly complex caseload Excellent communication skills, verbal and written. Ability to communicate effectively with people of all ages and abilities The ability to understand and respect different points of view working with people from a variety of cultures must demonstrate excellent verbal and non-verbal communication with the ability to motivate people and empathise with the challenges of long term condition management Ability to present information in a clear logical manner. Proven organisational skills including time management, effective delegation and prioritisation and task completion Presentation skills. Desirable criteria Experience in service development Computer literacy HR and operational team management Experience in providing clinical leadership and problem solving Knowledge Essential criteria Specialist knowledge in anatomy and physiology to underpin relevant clinical skills and approaches to patient management. Awareness of challenges of partnership and multi-agency working Ability to demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance and risk Knowledge of research/audit Teaching, supervisory and appraisal skills and experience. Awareness of relevant national guidance Ability to self-assess/reflect upon own performance. Desirable criteria Knowledge of implementing new policies and procedures Read Less

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  Undergraduate Assistant Manager  

  Wrightington Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  [permanent fulltime parttime] - Wigan

  Posted: 23/11/2025

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  Choose Well - Choose WWL Job overview The post holder will be responsible for managing the day-to-day delivery of the Undergraduate placement programmes at WWL. This includes ensuring that student placements are well-organised in line with Edge Hill University Medical School (EHUMS) Manchester Medical School (MMS) and The University of Greater Manchester(UoGM). This is a permanent full time post (37.5 hours) to be worked across Monday to Friday. Main duties of the job The post holder will work closely with the Head of Medical Education, Library Services and Clinical Skills, Undergraduate Lead Tutor, Year Tutors and Sub-dean to foster an atmosphere conducive to learning. This job demands strategic planning and organisational skills to manage the delivery of a curriculum in a clinical placement, as set out in the University Service Level Agreements (SLA). The role encompasses the day-to-day line management of all the Undergraduate administrators working within the Medical Education team, to ensure the delivery of an effective service for the medical student administration across the designated years of 3 x medical school programmes (MMS, UoGM and EHUMS). This includes maintaining student records and ensuring systems/timetable processes and data management are effective, accurate and auditable.  The post holder will be required to liaise and communicate effectively with internal and external partners, to promote resources of the Undergraduate Medical Education Department and make students and faculty the focus of your role. Working for our organisation Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’. WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs. At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities The post holder will be required to: Responsible for the management of administration and planning of the undergraduate medical education teaching programmes, projects and assessments within the trust. Oversee the planning and delivery of the clinical teaching programmes, attendance and timetabling for the medical students. The Co-ordination of the teaching and examination activities of the medical undergraduate teams, including nurses, administrators and NHS clinicians contributing towards the MBChB and MSc Physician Associate Studies. The post holder will directly manage the activities within the WWL Undergraduate Medical Education Department, providing support to Undergraduate Lead, Physician Associate Lead, Undergraduate Tutors, Undergraduate Teachers and Clinical Teaching Fellows in organising and administering the placements and teaching programmes. Manage and monitor the work streams and workload of the Undergraduate Team, liaising with the Head of Medical Education, Clinical Skills and Trust Library Services. Line manage the Undergraduate Team to identify and ensure appropriate training needs are being met and support is in place, to monitor performance, set objectives and carry out annual appraisals, PDR’s. Attend local and regional committee and quality assurance meetings linked to Undergraduate Education. Ensure the highest level of customer service is maintained. The Medical Education Department prides itself on the delivery of a customer focused service and the post holder will have responsible for the quality of this, in line with our WWL Trust values. Ensure compliance with Medical School requirements. Managing and providing cover for a member of student-facing staff responsible for organising and timetabling clinical placements, teaching and assessment. Provide specialist knowledge, advice and guidance on Undergraduate Medical Education related matters for all medical staff and managers within the organisation. Oversee the attendance management process for Medical Students and Physician Associate Students. Planning and Organisational Duties Manage undergraduate education to ensure it continues to develop in response to arising needs and curricula development, capacity planning and to ensure effective uptake of formal educational sessions provided. Ensure systems are in place to evaluate the quality and delivery of teaching are in place, to evaluate the quality and delivery of teaching. Providing tutors with feedback/reports from the students and universities. Develop and support the Undergraduate Teaching faculty within the Trust. Ensuring they have a clear understanding of the Universities curricula. Cascading any updates or future developments/plans. Scrutinise evaluations by students to share good practice and identify areas of development. To oversee the organisation of Quality Assurance reviews and monitoring visits which monitor the Trust against specific National and Regional framework standards, as a provider of education and training.To ensure that the necessary pre-visit documentation required of the visiting team is sourced, collated and professionally presented. Provide administrative support to the undergraduate lead tutors in all activities relating to development, implementation and review of module teaching, assessment and quality assurance. To manage the process for allocation of elective placements to medical students from MMS and EHUMS and ensure all elective students have provided the required documentation. To oversee and administer undergraduate (medical student) placements in the trust ensuring that they meet the curriculum requirements of the relevant medical schools, understanding and appreciating the different requirements of MMS and EHUMS. To schedule and occasionally chair monthly Undergraduate Education Committee meetings. Identify, maintain, develop and evaluate a system of clinical placements, areas and specialities. Working with placement supervisors to identify undergraduate learning opportunities cross-site for all specialities. Work in collaboration with other NHS Organisations to organise learning and teaching opportunities for medical students. Develop a collaborative network of undergraduate leads and faculty across the organisation. Ensure that all are aware of training and education opportunities. Promote a positive learning environment and analytical approach to the provision of formal education and educational opportunities within clinical placements. Maximise the teaching opportunities on the multi sites, through innovative planning and technology. Ensure a robust induction procedure is in place for all medical students joining the trust. Prepare module timetables and present them in Excel. Organising core teaching weeks – Clinical Skills, Clinical Teaching, Patient Assessment Teaching, Case Base Learning, Expert Teaching and Themed Case Discussions. Maintain accurate records and documentation for all support issues, ensuring that there are case filed records for all students To work in the evening occasionally to support educational activities. Communications and Key Working Relationships The post holder will be required to: Offer pastoral support to students, signposting to Trust and University well-being services. Act as a source of support to students (this may include highly confidential and sensitive information). Ensure that there are effective systems in place to evidence and follow up on students involvement in serious incidents. Ensure that systems are in place for following up on students involved in incidents, liaising with, and advising supervisors to ensure that any relevant support and educational requirements are acted up and recorded as required. Take the role as a specialist expert within undergraduate education, advising and supporting all healthcare educators and external stakeholders. Ensure the profile of medical students is raised amongst clinical and non-clinical staff, such that the student support needs are understood and available to a wider range of staff, than just those who are directly involved in teaching. Develop, plan and support the delivery of a robust programme of undergraduate education within the Trust, working alongside clinical experts following medical school curricula guidelines. Work collaboratively with the Clinical Skills Manager to ensure that all medical students receive educational sessions and achieve competency with clinical skills. Work in close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to maximise all educational opportunities and placements for all students. Maintain an understanding of complex relationships and departmental structures and pressures within and outside the organisation. The post holder will work with the Accommodation Department to ensure appropriate accommodation is ready and available for each student group. The post holder will be expected to attend undergraduate meetings and committees as a participant and to provide updates and advice on the undergraduate programmes. Support and advise Educational and Clinical Supervisors on managing students on placement in line with the Universities policies. Internal:Undergraduate Lead; Physician Associate Lead; Head of Medical Education, Clinical Teaching Fellows, Undergraduate Year Leads; Undergraduate Supervisors; Physician Associate Supervisors; Medical Education Manager; Medical Education Team; Library Services Team; IT; Human Resources; Finance Department. External:Undergraduate Dean NCA; Undergraduate Team NCA; Undergraduate Dean EHUMS; Undergraduate Team EHUMS; Manchester Medical School; Health Education England. Undergraduate Team and Dean MWL; Responsibility for Finance To develop and maintain a robust data collection process for medical and PA student numbers at WWL and support the Trust Finance Department in the capture and analysis of data around medical and PA students for the annual national reference costing exercise. To actively contribute to the management of the budget allocated to the Department by working closely with the Head of Medical Education, Clinical Skills and Library services and WWL Finance Department. They will ensure good budgetary management and reporting across the department, in order to meet students and service needs within the annual expenditure plan. The post holder will work with procurement to raise invoices and requisition items to a budgetary limit of £5K To be responsible for the verification of travel and bursary claims for payment, from the medical and PA students. The post holder will co-ordinate the annual invoice payments from the Universities. Appropriate use of resources within own area of responsibility. The post holder is required to assist the Head of Medical Education, Library Services and Clinical Skills and Undergraduate Leads in identifying and ensuring that Consultant Supervisors are being paid the correct Programmed Activity allowance for educational roles. Responsibility for Human Resources Keep on file sickness records for students on placement with the trust and report these to the Undergraduate Department at the university. Be the first point of contact for medical students who are on placements with the trust and to deal with sensitive issues which arise using discretion and judgement bringing these to the attention of the appropriate people. To develop, manage and maintain a system to record the Consultants, Medical staff and other WWL staff who are willing to supervise Medical and PA students when on placement at the Trust. To assist in the recruitment and induction of new Medical Undergraduate Department staff, ensuring compliance with equal opportunities legislation. To develop a co-ordinated system to collect student assessments of supervisors using appropriate tools and mechanisms.This will include recording the information and reporting to Undergraduate Lead, PA Lead, Head of Medical Education to ensure the on-going quality of placement supervision. The post holder will be responsible for supervising and allocating work to other members of the team, managing expectations of the administrative work within the Undergraduate Department. Responsibility for Health & Safety ·Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 – the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Responsibility for Teaching To instruct centre users in the operation of audio-visual equipment. To be responsible for the organisation of the teaching programme for each of the medical student and PA rotations throughout the academic year and distributing documentation as necessary. This involves liaising with the Undergraduate Lead, PA Lead, Undergraduate Manager and Clinical Teaching Fellows. To work closely with theHead of Medical Education and Trust Library Services, Undergraduate Lead and Physician Associate Lead to ensure that all module programmes and teaching are responsive to curriculum changes and provide the optimum levels of education for the undergraduate medical and PA students. Work Circumstances & on-call ·Monday to Friday Person specification Experience Essential criteria Previous Administration Experience. Experience of working in a demanding environment with many, sometimes conflicting priorities Experience of the supervision and management of staff Experience of contributing to the development and implementation of administrative systems including entering, accessing and monitoring data. Experience of developing excellent working relationships with senior level professionals Experience of engaging effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Experience of managing resources, to maximise efficiency and effectiveness. Experience of working with business planning processes and contributing to continuous improvement outcomes. Experience of achieving deadlines. Experience of dealing with a range of complex tasks and varied organisations. Experience of managing multiple projects at the same time. Experience using Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email and Teams. Desirable criteria Previous NHS Experience. Understanding of relevant legislation, i.e. Copyright and data protection Experience working within medical education or working with medical students/placements Experience of working in academic administration role in undergraduate or postgraduate medical education. Experience of working with Student Management Systems (e.g. MedLea, PebblePad) Experience of managing a budget Skills Essential criteria Ability to analyse complex problems and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them Understanding of database structure and reporting concepts Ability to analyse complex rotas Advanced communication skills, both written and orally including advanced formal presentation/facilitation skills Ability to analyse financial information Excellent planning and organisational skills Ability to manage own workload, and work with minimal supervision Ability to develop and establish systems, often co-designed with stakeholders Good analytical and organisational ability Ability to build and manage good relationships among stakeholders Ability to initiate and implement change Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills suitable for a range of audiences, including chairing of meetings Desirable criteria Excellent planning and organisational skills Ability to develop and establish systems, often co-designed with stakeholders Knowledge Essential criteria Excellent understanding of the NHS Specialist knowledge of the Medical School curriculums Knowledge of committee work including minute-taking and producing agendas Desirable criteria Good understanding of Medical Education. Knowledge of NHS organisational structures and processes strong presentation, training and coaching skills directed at all levels of staff Qualifications Essential criteria Degree level or equivalent experience Computer based qualification, such as IT, ECDL and/or proven equivalent (online related tutorials certificates etc) in Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Databases) Evidence of continued professional development. Desirable criteria Mental Health First Aider Read Less

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  Consultant PA - General Surgery  

  Wrightington Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  [parttime] - Wigan

  Posted: 20/11/2025

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  Choose Well - Choose WWL Job overview When completing your supporting statement, please refer to the person spec, demonstrating in your application how you match all points, providing examples of experience, understanding and transferable skills. Please also indicate all of the specialities that you have experience of typing for. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated & enthusiastic Consultant PA to join our Medical Secretarial Team within the General Surgery team. The position is 30hrs hours per week working at our Wigan Site. After a period of training, hybrid working may be considered. Candidates should hold an AMSPAR Diploma Qualification & RSA Level III in typewriting &/or medical audio transcription or be able to demonstrate experience in a similar role. Main duties of the job You will be working within a small team, managing office administration for the Consultant(s), junior doctors & Specialist Nurses they support, providing an efficient & effective PA service. You will act as the first point of contact for all forms of communication for the Consultant(s) & their team(s) & will be expected to organise & prioritise their own workload. This interesting & varied role requires you to work well on your own initiative whilst being committed to teamwork to ensure work is completed to meet Trust targets. Good communication skills & the ability to deal with confidential & sensitive issues in a professional manner are essential. The post holder will work with other Consultant PAs to ensure office administration for all the relevant consultants is covered. Supporting other Consultant PA teams, when required, & provide mentorship support to the Clinical Secretaries linked to their team. Experience in using Microsoft office software is essential. Experience of utilising digital dictation, creating spreadsheets and scheduling of clinic/theatre lists is desirable. Working for our organisation Choose Well – Choose WWL Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values. WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs. On-Call Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Key results from the job holder The post holder will contribute to service delivery by: Promoting the dissemination of quality patient information. Provide non-clinical advice and information to patients/clients/relatives. Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 – the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidences near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Planning and Organisational Duties The post holder will demonstrate responsibility for: Providing a complete PA service including word processing, filing, audio typing, photocopying and the composition of letters. Prepares responses and requests for the Consultant and designated medical staff as appropriate. Distributing and prioritising incoming mail, using judgement and experience to decide which documents are to be passed directly to other areas for action and information. Undertaking administrative work at the request of the consultant or their team. Attending outpatient clinics and ward rounds as necessary and where appropriate. Providing the first point of contact for written and telephone enquiries, some of which may be sensitive, on behalf of the Consultant and their team, using judgement to establish the validity and priority of the contact. When notified of Consultant’s leave, ensure appropriate action is taken with regard to cancelling/reducing clinics and re-evaluating/rescheduling appointments in Consultant’s diary where appropriate. The production and distribution of patient/procedure lists, e.g. admissions, arranging and co-ordinating Domiciliary visits and assessments, theatre, outpatient procedures within the required timescales. Maintaining close working relationships between Consultant and patient where appropriate. Organising and co-ordinate multidisciplinary team meetings, arrange venue and take minutes where appropriate.  Ensuring timely responses to Medico-legal reports/Insurance reports. Introducing and implementing new practices to enhance service development, i.e. developing protocols and procedures for improved patient services. Supervising new PA’s/secretaries/support staff and work experience students ensuring an effective office system is maintained.  Compiling and distributing medical staff rotas and liaising with medical staffing about annual leave/sick leave arrangements where applicable. Ensuring all results of investigations are brought to the attention of the medical staff to be signed and uses own judgement and experience to highlight any that may need urgent action. Maintaining a diary of appointments and information relevant to medical staff. Ensuring accurate and up-to-date information for the Trust’s waiting list requirements. Ensuring adequate supply of stationery and equipment. Developing office, PA and secretarial practices to continually improve service delivery.  Assisting colleagues in providing cross cover for the work of absent PA’s, including across sites, when necessary. Preparation of induction packs for Junior Doctors. Administration of duties in relation to new policies i.e. 18 week pathway inter provider transfer documentation, choose and book administration and patient choice bookings. Provide training to other staff, as appropriate, in relation to this requirement. Migration to digital dictation systems and re-organisation of workload to meet performance standards. The post holder is expected to act independently within occupational guidelines and decide when it is necessary to refer to their Manager. The post holder should exercise initiative commensurate with the role and it is vital that confidentiality is maintained at all times.  Communications and Key Working Relationships  The post holder will demonstrate effective communication by: Using the spoken and written word and being sensitive to those who are vulnerable or do not have English as their first language. Assisting in the establishment of communication systems with all staff, patients and relatives to promote understanding and good will. Exchange verbal and written information with patients, staff and carers relating to appointments, admissions, and meetings in a tactful and sensitive manner. Maintaining accurate, timely and legible records. Maintaining consistency within standards of patient care.  Communicating complex and sensitive information to patients and relatives with empathy and reassurance.  Responsibility for all records (including patient health, financial, personal and administrative) that they gather or use as part of their work within the Trust. The records may be paper, electronic, microfiche, audio or x-ray images. Compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Information Governance – the post holder is not entitled to use for their own benefit or gain, or to divulge to any persons, firm or other organisation whatsoever, any confidential information belonging to the Trust or relating to the Trust’s affairs or dealings which may come to their knowledge during employment. Responsibility for Finance The post holder will: Be the first point of contact for receiving and processing of monies, both cash and cheque, to charitable funds from patients, patients relatives and outside agencies. Participate in ensuring the effective use of all financial resources in providing and delivering the service. Demonstrate awareness of the need for cost improvement programmes within the Service. Promote effective utilisation of resources. Provide the service within its financial constraints. Maintenance of stock and stationery within own team Responsibility for Human Resources The post holder will: Be expected to provide day to day supervision and on the job training to new PA’s, secretaries and administrative support workers, when required. Provide mentorship and professional support to Clinical Secretaries Adhere and promote Trust policies, procedures and guidelines and maintain the Professional Code of Conduct. Ensure compliance with the Mandatory Training Policy in accordance with Trust policy. Take responsibility for ensuring own Performance and Development Review is undertaken on a yearly basis. Responsibility for Health & Safety Have an understanding of health and safety, ethical and legal issues Display a professional attitude at all times when dealing with the general public and colleagues alike  Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 – the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Responsibility for Teaching The post holder will demonstrate the following knowledge and experience: Knowledge of a full range of secretarial procedures and software programmes (PAS, theatre, EPR, digital dictation) and their application to improve service efficiency and effectiveness. Understanding of medical terminology and a willingness to assist colleagues with transcription outputs. Exercise judgement when dealing with patient enquiries, analysing and resolving problems at source. Assist in new staff induction together with the identification and support of their training requirements. Facilitate a supportive learning environment that enables all members of the team to develop. Recognise the effective utilisation of all appropriate development resources and opportunities. Promote the ethos of continuous improvement disseminating any new knowledge gained to other colleagues. Recognise and accept responsibility for own personal development Person specification Additional Information Essential criteria Able to work on other trust sites as required Demonstrates a willingness to change as the role evolves Willing to meet the performance criteria set out in the job description and undertake personal and professional development. Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation Motivated and pro-active Knowledge Essential criteria Medical terminology in at least one specialty Understanding of 18 weeks, CAB and how role fits with these initiatives Information Governance and Data Protection Desirable criteria Knowledge of medical terminology within more than one specialty Knowledge of patient administration systems including Electronic Patient Record Skills Essential criteria Demonstrate working as a team member Demonstrate prioritising workload effectively Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner Able to work within tight time frames and to deadlines Able to use tact and empathy when handling patient calls Desirable criteria Ability to type more than 40 - 50 words per minute with an accuracy rate of at least 90 -95% Experience Essential criteria Diary Management Drafting Correspondence Answering telephone enquiries Audio typing Minute taking Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook on a regular basis Experience of monitoring quality of transcriptions Desirable criteria Experience of utilising digital dictation systems Experience of managing stationery and stock levels Experience of handling medico-legal reports and insurance claims Experience of scheduling and rescheduling clinic lists on behalf of a consultant Experience of training/mentoring new staff within own work area. Qualifications Essential criteria AMSPAR Diploma or equivalent experience of providing a PA/secretarial service RSA III typing or equivalent qualification/expereince Desirable criteria Shorthand Qualification ECDL AMSPAR Certificate in medical terminology, or equivalent / proven relevant experience Read Less

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  Consultant in Acute Medicine (MAU)  

  Wrightington Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  [fulltime] - Wigan

  Posted: 20/11/2025

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  Choose Well - Choose WWL Job overview Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is looking to recruit one forward-thinking and motivated individual to join our team of Acute Medicine Consultants delivering our Acute Medicine services. This post presents an excellent opportunity for experienced clinicians with a comprehensive understanding of acute medicine to join our dynamic team committed to the delivery of the highest standard of care. The Acute Medicine service is an integral part of the Trust’s Medicine Division, providing care for a range of acutely unwell patients across our Acute Assessment Units and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan. The successful applicants will join colleagues to continue the exciting developments improving the delivery of care to these acutely unwell medical patients within the settings of Medical Assessment Unit or Bryn Ward. Specialist interest will be accommodated eg. Respiratory, Cardiology, or Diabetes clinics, teaching and education sessions at Edge Hill University can also be considered. These roles will require you to work across all areas in the Trust which includes those that are designated as positive, asymptomatic and negative COVID wards Main duties of the job The successful applicants will support the delivery of high-quality acute care across the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary. The post is for one new substantive appointment and responsibilities include: Providing high quality consultant-delivered care to patients Ensuring patient safety, dignity and care are given the highest priority Being proactive in ensuring that patients receive rapid assessment, treatment and clinical decision making Undertaking clinical leadership and supervision, teaching and training of junior medical staff Liaising with clinicians and managers to address any issues arising that may affect the services Contributing to the ongoing development of the acute medicine services at WWL There may be opportunities to pursue an area of specialist interest, eg developing new services or pathways Working for our organisation Choose Well – Choose WWL Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’. WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs. On-Call Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The successful applicants will support the delivery of high-quality acute care across the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary. The post is for two new substantive appointments for full time Acute Physicians (10 PAs each, 2 additional PAs to be considered). Responsibilities include: Providing high quality consultant-delivered care to patients Ensuring patient safety, dignity and care are given the highest priority Being proactive in ensuring that patients receive rapid assessment, treatment and clinical decision making Undertaking clinical leadership and supervision, teaching and training of junior medical staff Liaising with clinicians and managers to address any issues arising that may affect the services Contributing to the ongoing development of the acute medicine services at WWL There may be opportunities to pursue an area of specialist interest, eg developing new services or pathways Person specification Knowledge Essential criteria Knowledge of Managerial structure within the NHS Skills Essential criteria Ability to work in flexible manner Must show commitment to Development of Acute Medical services within the trust Must show evidence of being proactive and Self motivated Experience Essential criteria CCT in General Medicine/ Acute Medicine Recent comprehensive experience in Acute Medicine and Respiratory Medicine. Experience of Audit and its role in Clinical Governance Demonstrate effective leadership and interpersonal skills Commitment to training and teaching of junior medical staff and other health professionals Experience in clinical supervision Desirable criteria Formal leadership training CCT or HST in Respiratory Medicine Additional Experience of working in dedicated Medical Admissions unit or equivalent Previous experience of leading a team Attendance at ‘’Teaching the teachers’ or similar training course in medical education Qualifications Essential criteria MB ChB or equivalent. MRCP (or equivalent) Entry on the Specialist Register for GIM or within 6 months of CCT GMC with licence to practice Desirable criteria Higher Degree PhD, MD or equivalent Formal leadership qualification Read Less

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