Total 73 job vacancies by Pennine Care NHS FT

Senior Home Treatment Mental Health Practitioner

Home Treatment Team - Stockport (Heathfield House/SHH)

An opportunity has arisen, within the Home Treatment Team; based in the Community, for Senior Home Treatment Mental Health Practitioners (RMN /Social Worker/OT) to join our team.

The successful candidates will provide a key gatekeeping service for all inpatient admissions, will offer intensive home treatment as an alternative to inpatient care, facilitate early discharge/leave pathways to support discharge from inpatient services.

You will provide assessment, risk formulation/management and assessment for all service users.

In addition the candidate will provide Crisis interventions and also be able to plan and deliver care for all service users and provide supervision for junior colleagues.

You will actively participate in the development of the service and participate in the overall development of the service ensuring that the principles of Clinical Governance underpin all developments.

It is expected that you will deliver care in accordance with all Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust policies and procedures, the Mental Health Act and community care legislation.

The successful candidate will be expected to work on a rotational basis over a 7 day off duty period.



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.

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.

Previous applicants need not apply.


This advert closes on Thursday 30 May 2024

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


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

Working in the Talking Therapies service:
• To provide brief Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) assessment and
therapy to service users.
• To provide advice, consultation and supervision as required to other mental
health professionals.
• To participate in ongoing service developments within the service as and
when possible

Clinical
• To carry out the assessment, formulation and treatment planning for service users
referred to the service.
• To provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to service users.
• To attend relevant meetings in relation to service user group and to give advice on
referrals appropriate for CBT.
• To work closely with relevant other professionals as appropriate.
• To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the
assessment, formulation, and treatment plans to service users and their
multidisciplinary professional team.
• To undertake risk assessment and risk management of service users

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

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

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


This advert closes on Wednesday 29 May 2024

Working in a busy CAMHS department answering telephone queries and reception duties, and welcoming patients daily

Photocopying, scanning, printing, sending out letters, deal with incoming post, reception meeting and greeting and answering telephone queries

We are a busy CAMHS department that covers the Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale footprint. No two days are the same. We accept referrals from schools and GP's.

We have free parking and a great canteen which is open for breakfast and lunch.

The main duties are working with another B2, answering the telephone, typing letters and spell checking them before printing and sending out. Scan and copy documents and upload to our electronic system Paris. Dealing with incoming post, speaking to other services i.e GP's, A&E and Urgent Care Centre along with clinical staff and Consultants here at CAMHS. Reception duties include meeting and greeting patients and their parents/carer's, signing them in and letting clinical staff know that their appointment has arrived.


This advert closes on Wednesday 29 May 2024

To be a Mental Health Nurse or Mental Health Social Worker within the North West NHS Op Courage Veterans & Reservists Mental Health & Wellbeing Service (Op Courage) delivering the Op Courage service to veterans and “soon to be veterans” in the North West. The post is part office based (in Bury) where responsibilities include: initial triage of referrals as part of the single point of access and participation in a Duty rota including liaising with referrers and other services and providing support to members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team in relation to risk management and safeguarding issues. The other part of the post is the delivery of clinical appointments within a range of venues (including MoD venues) across the North West or a home setting where clients’ needs necessitate this. Clinical appointments include; initial face to face mental health, social care and risk assessments (including collecting standardised assessment measures); and case management of an assigned group of clients who require on-going monitoring of their mental health and risk management; emotional and practical support; and the delivery of evidence based interventions for depression, anxiety, and anger.

This role ranges from recognising the early signs of mental health problems, providing access to early support, dealing with crisis/duty calls to assessment, case management and brief evidence-based interventions. Help is also, at times provided to the veteran for other needs that may affect mental health and wellbeing – for example, with housing, finances, employment, relational and social support and reducing alcohol consumption.

The post includes the delivery of clinical appointments within a range of community venues across the Northwest. Clinical appointments include digital or face to face mental health, social care and risk assessments and case management of an assigned group of clients who require on-going monitoring of their mental health and risk management; emotional and practical support; and the delivery of evidence-based interventions for depression, anxiety, and anger. We also utilise digital platforms for appointments were requested to support flexibility of service delivery.

The post holder will also contribute to a duty rota (in the office base at Bury) where responsibilities include: initial triage of referrals as part of the Op Courage single point of access, liaising with referrers and other services and providing advice and support both to other members of the MVS and to other professionals working with veterans with mental health difficulties in relation to clinical management and safeguarding issues.

Here at Pennine Care Trust NHS Foundation Trust we are looking to expand the North West NHS Op Courage Veterans & Reservists Mental Health & Wellbeing Service (Op Courage) and seeking to employ an enthusiastic and motivated Mental Health Nurse who is interested in military veterans mental health.

Op Courage NW is a North West-wide community service for ex serving personnel and those transitioning out of the armed forces with a discharge date. The service offers a single point of entry, assessment and brief intervention/case management service to veterans who are experiencing mental health difficulties.

Op Courage NW is co-located with the Military Veterans’ Service - a multi-disciplinary team of practitioners led by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist which is commissioned to offer treatment and interventions to Veterans of the British Armed Forces (including current reservists when not mobilised) who are experiencing complex mental health difficulties related to their military service.

Main Duties & Responsibilities
• To undertake screening and telephone assessment duties including liaison with referrers and other service providers to ensure clients are treated in the most appropriate service for their needs.
• To provide a thorough psycho-social assessment of the client (aged 16+), this will include a risk assessment and a care plan.
• To deliver individualised interventions to the client based on individual care plan
• Liaison with all members of Op Courage and Military Veterans’ Service, MoD clinicians, Secondary Care Mental Health Services, Voluntary /Statutory agencies across the North West
• To manage own caseload by delivering brief interventions to the client, whilst maintaining and allocating new clients.
• To deliver agreed clinical contacts as set by service

Clinical
• To conduct a through psycho-social assessment of clients referred to Op Courage, to identify their needs and develop a collaborative care plan
• To provide case management and brief interventions for clients with moderate and complex mental health problems where required focus is generally around risk to self or others, safeguarding children or safeguarding vulnerable adults
• Have a good working knowledge of anti-depressants and other medication that is prescribed within Primary Care.
• To work jointly with colleagues within Op Courage and Military Veterans’ Service, MoD and other NHS colleagues as required
• To assess clients presenting with multiple and complex issues and make decisions regarding the appropriate therapeutic intervention required to meet client’s needs. This may include referral on to another service or modality of treatment.
• To assess risk of harm to self/others or property and take action as appropriate. This may involve breaching of client confidentiality in the interest of the clients or others safety e.g. Safeguarding Children/Adults, acts of terrorism etc. This will be assessed in line with Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust policies
• To organise and manage a clinical caseload
• To maintain appropriate electronic records using PC-MIS web based clinical system in line with agreed protocols as directed by Line Manager
• To maintain effective communication and clear and concise documentation for individualised care as per service protocols and Trust policies
• To inform referrer of outcome of assessment and provide a summary of interventions delivered at discharge
• To ensure accurate completion of weekly diary of activities for Administration Team
• To co-facilitate therapeutic groups where appropriate and requested by Line Manager
• To act in accordance with requirements for practice- NMC Code of Conduct or H.C.P.C. Code of conduct
• To actively participate in clinical and management supervision
• To provide a resource for discussion for other members of the MDT
• Facilitate communication with colleagues by active participation in team and clinical meetings as required by Team Manager.
• There is an expectation for you to deliver services across the North West. This may include home visits.

Research and Service Development
• To participate in ongoing audit/evaluation of the Op Courage and Military Veterans’ Services and submit activity and clinical outcome data as directed by Line Manager
• To routinely input onto Service databases as directed by Line Manager
• To utilise research findings in the promotion of good practice, clinical effectiveness and audit.
• To follow Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, Op Courage and Military Veterans’ Service policies and protocols
• To participate in service development where agreed with Line Manager

Teaching, mentoring and supervision

To work within Op Courage and with other mental health services in the North West:
• As a resource for discussing veteran clients’ needs
• As a resource for education and training
• To offer shadowing opportunities for students on placement as directed by Line Manager
• To undertake Continuing Professional Development and participate in military Veterans’ Service CPD sessions
• To provide supervision of other professionals as agreed with Line Manager
• To maintain a high quality practice by attending clinical supervision in line with Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust policies and as agreed by Military Veterans’ Service policies and protocols

General Duties of All Postholders
• To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff
• To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines
• To be aware of and work towards the Trusts strategic goals

Standards of Business Conduct
• The post holder will be required to comply with the organisations standing order and standing financial instructions and at all times, deal honestly with the organisation with colleagues and all those who have dealing with the organisation including patients, relative and suppliers
• The post holder must ensure that their behaviour and interests inside and outside work do not conflict with their Trust position, duties and/or responsibilities
• The post holder must comply with and support the development of the performance standards within the service/department to ensure the service is responsive to and meets the needs of its customers
• The post holder will be required to develop and maintain good working relationships with all patients, service users, staff, contractors and where appropriate, members of the public.
• The Trust aims to maintain the good will and confidence of its own staff, patients, service users, NHS contractors and the general public. To assist in achieving this objective it is essential that at all times, the post holder carries out their duties in a courteous, sympathetic and professional manager
• All post holders who are members of a professional body must comply with standards of professional practice / conduct. It is the post holders’ responsibilities to ensure they are both familiar with and adhere to these requirements and maintain their professional membership to the relevant body

Equality and Diversity & Equal Opportunities
• The post holder must carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies, avoiding unlawful discriminatory behaviour and actions when dealing with colleagues, service users, members of the public and all other stakeholders
• The post holder must promote awareness of and respect for equality and diversity in accordance with Trust policies and procedures

Safeguarding
• Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced CRB disclosure and registration with the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA), Vetting and Barring Scheme. Checking will be in accordance with the timeline promulgated by the Independent Safeguarding Authority.
• All staff have a responsibility to promote the welfare of any child, young person or vulnerable adult they come into come into contact with and in cases where there are safeguarding concerns, to act upon them and protect the individual from harm.
• All staff should refer any safeguarding issues to their manager and escalate accordingly in line with the Trust Child and Adult Safeguarding Policies.
• All staff should familiarise themselves with the NICE Guidelines “when to suspect child maltreatment 2009.”

Professional and Personal Development
• The post holder must ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities by attending the Trust Mandatory Training and Induction Programme
• The post holder will be involved in a formal IPDR/KSF review with his or her manager at least every 12 months. Once performance / training objectives have been set, the staff member’s progress will be reviewed on a regular basis, so that new objectives can be agreed and set, in order to maintain progress in the service delivery.

Confidentiality & Information Governance
• Confidentiality is of prime importance. In the normal course of duties, the post holder will have access to confidential documents and information relating to patients, service users, staff and contractors, as well as information of a commercially sensitive nature. Such information should not be communicated to anyone outside or inside the NHS unless done in the normal course of carrying out the duties of the post. Disciplinary action will be considered where a breach of confidence has been established
• All information obtained or held during the post-holders period of employment that relates to the business of the Trust and its service users and employees will remain the property of the Trust. Information may be subject to disclosure under legislation at the Trust’s discretion and in line with national rules on exemption
• The post holder must maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date. The post holder must only access information, whether paper, electronic or in other media, which is authorised to them as part of their duties
• The post holder must ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998


This advert closes on Tuesday 28 May 2024

To provide a front of house reception service for visitors, staff and service users within the clinic, ensuring that all clinics and patient case-notes are maintained to a high standard in accordance with relevant policies.

To provide a front of house reception service to the office, providing directions and information to all visitors, staff and service users of the clinic as requested. Reception duties- to include receiving and booking in of service user for clinics, booking follow-up appointments for clinics and send out appointment

Answering the telephone and following up any queries generated by telephone calls. All persons to be received in a friendly and courteous

To advise staff within the unit of any visitors

Creating new case notes, upkeep and filing of case notes/medical reports to the standard required by the Trust Records Management

Cancel clinics when requested to do so by the Line Manager/ Clinicians. To ensure service users are given a new appointment. Follow up the cancellation with a letter and where appropriate telephone the service

Be able to action electronic systems activity, i.e. data quality monitoring as directed by line

Ability to input electronic clinical documentation/notes or scanning of notes

Ability to access and utilise electronic data transfer (EDT)

Management and Entering of referrals and outpatient appointments onto the computerised Records System and being a point of contact for queries relating to the patient.

Complying with health and safety regulations and evacuation of the patient area where necessary.

The post holder will be required to follow prescribed work practices and routines. Agreed precedents cover all duties.





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



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



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



Main Duties & Responsibilities
• To provide a front of house reception service to the office, providing directions and information to all visitors, staff and service users of the clinic as requested. Reception duties- to include receiving and booking in of service user for clinics, booking follow-up appointments for clinics and send out appointment


• Answering the telephone and following up any queries generated by telephone calls. All persons to be received in a friendly and courteous


• To advise staff within the unit of any visitors


• Creating new case notes, upkeep and filing of case notes/medical reports to the standard required by the Trust Records Management


• Cancel clinics when requested to do so by the Line Manager/ Clinicians. To ensure service users are given a new appointment. Follow up the cancellation with a letter and where appropriate telephone the service


• Be able to action electronic systems activity, i.e. data quality monitoring as directed by line


• Ability to input electronic clinical documentation/notes or scanning of notes


• Ability to access and utilise electronic data transfer (EDT)


• Management and Entering of referrals and outpatient appointments onto the computerised Records System and being a point of contact for queries relating to the


• Complying with health and safety regulations and evacuation of the patient area where necessary.


• The post holder will be required to follow prescribed work practices and routines. Agreed precedents cover all



This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.

General Duties of all post holders
• To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff
• To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines• To be aware of and work towards the Trusts strategic goals

Standards of Business Conduct
• The post holder will be required to comply with the organisations standing order and standing financial instructions and at all times, deal honestly with the organisation with colleagues and all those who have dealing with the organisation including patients, relative and suppliers
• The post holder must ensure that their behaviour and interests inside and outside work do not conflict with their Trust position, duties and/or responsibilities• The post holder must comply with and support the development of the performance standards within the service/department to ensure the service is responsive to and meets the needs of its customers
• The post holder will be required to develop and maintain good working relationships with all patients, service users, staff, contractors and where appropriate, members of the
• The Trust aims to maintain the good will and confidence of its own staff, patients, service users, NHS contractors and the general public. To assist in achieving this objective it is essential that at all times, the post holder carries out their duties in a courteous, sympathetic and professional manager
• All post holders who are members of a professional body must comply with standards of professional practice / conduct. It is the post holders’ responsibilities to ensure they are both familiar with and adhere to these requirements and maintain their professional membership to the relevant body



Equality and Diversity & Equal Opportunities
• The post holder must carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies, avoiding unlawful discriminatory behaviour and actions when dealing with colleagues, service users, members of the public and all other stakeholders• The post holder must promote awareness of and respect for equality and diversity in accordance with Trust policies and procedures
• The post holder is responsible for treating all staff, patients, service users, NHS contractors and the general public with dignity and respect at all times

Safeguarding
• Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
• All staff have a responsibility to promote the welfare of any child, young person or vulnerable adult they come into contact with and in cases where there are safeguarding concerns, to act upon them and protect the individual from
• All staff should refer any safeguarding issues to their manager and escalate accordingly in line with the Trust Child and Adult Safeguarding
• All staff should familiarise themselves with the NICE Guidelines “when to suspect child maltreatment ”

Professional and Personal Development
• The post holder must ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities by attending the Trust Mandatory Training and Induction Programme
• The post holder will be involved in a formal IPDR/KSF review with his or her manager at least every 12 months. Once performance / training objectives have been set, the staff member’s progress will be reviewed on a regular basis, so that new objectives can be agreed and set, in order to maintain progress in the service delivery
• The post holder will be expected to take responsibility for their own professional development and will be supported by the Trust to achieve development opportunities as appropriate

Confidentiality & Information Governance
• Confidentiality is of prime importance. In the normal course of duties, the post holder will have access to confidential documents and information relating to patients, service users, staff and contractors, as well as information of a commercially sensitive nature. Such information should not be communicated to anyone outside or inside the NHS unless done in the normal course of carrying out the duties of the post. Disciplinary action will be considered where a breach of confidence has been established
• All information obtained or held during the post-holders period of employment that relates to the business of the Trust and its service users and employees will remain the property of the Trust. Information may be subject to disclosure under legislation at the Trust’s discretion and in line with national rules on exemption
• The post holder must maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date. The post holder must only access information, whether paper, electronic or in other media, which is authorised to them as part of their duties
• The post holder must ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998

Health & Safety at Work
• The post holder is required to take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work and to co-operate with the Trust in adhering to statutory and departmental safety regulations.
• The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they do not intentionally or recklessly misuse or interfere with anything provided in the interests of health safety or welfare e.g. misuse of equipment
• The post holder is required to contribute to the control of risk and must report immediately, using the Trust Incident reporting system, any incident, accident or near miss involving patients, service users, carers, staff, contractors or members of the public
• All Trust sites have been designated a no smoking area. The post holder is therefore advised smoking is not permitted within the hospital premises or grounds or whilst representing the Trust in the course of their duty. While the Trust will not discriminate against employing smokers, all prospective employees should be aware of this policy

Infection Control
• Infection Prevention and Control is the responsibility of all Trust staff.
• All staff members have a responsibility to protect service users, visitors and employees against the risk of acquiring health care associated infections by consistently observing Trust Infection Prevention and Control Policies and procedures and best practice guidance in order to maintain high standards of Infection Prevention and Control.


This advert closes on Tuesday 28 May 2024

**An exciting opportunity has become available for an aspiring manager to apply for a 6 month secondment at Tatton, a low secure unit at Tameside Hospital.

The role is for a full time position (37.5hours, Monday- Friday)
• Management of the clinical team: ensuring that the team are working effectively both as individuals and as a team. This includes: recruitment, retention, development, and support and performance management of their staff.
• Management of the Service User Experience: acting as the clinical lead for the unit, leading the multidisciplinary team, ensuring that their team are responsive to service user needs and that the clinical documentation is robust.
• Management of local Governance Processes: auditing and evaluating the services as required by the Trust and Directorate policies. Reporting into the Governance and Clinical Business Unit (CBU) meetings and to the Clinical Services Manager.

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

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

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

 The provision of effective clinical leadership to and management of ward staff.
 To maintain personal contact with patients, their relatives and carers. Being sensitive to their needs for respect, privacy and dignity and to act as the senior point of contact on the ward.
 To lead on the formulation of staff rotas to ensure the most effective use of manpower and resources in relation to service user need and ward activity.
 To lead on the monitoring of all staff sickness, in accordance with Trust policies.
 To ensure that all staff follow the guidelines identified in the Trust and National policies.
 To participate in the investigation of patient complaints, as per Trust Complaints procedure, aiming to settle complaints with local resolutions at ward level. When unable to do so, to communicate without delay to the Service Manager.

 The post holder will be responsible for maintaining their own personal development and will take a lead on achieving the training and educational objectives of junior staff, including learners, in an environment which is conducive to learning.
 To take responsibility for own clinical and managerial development in support of the Service Manager.
 To participate in the annual individual performance review of all ward staff and to assist in the formulation of personal development plans which reflect the individuals potential in meeting the ward aims.
 To ensure that all staff receive education and training in accordance to the requirements of PREP and Scope of Professional Practice.
 To ensure that all newly qualified staff receive ongoing support, through preceptorship, for at least six months.
 To ensure that all learner nurses have access to their identified assessor.
 To act as a mentor for learner nurses
Recruitment and Selection Responsibilities
 The post holder will coordinate and participate in the recruitment and selection of staff as required.
 To participate in employment interviews for staff vacancies, Bands 1 to 6.
 To ensure that all newly appointed staff are introduced to the ward environment and receive a period of orientation and support to meet their individual needs.
This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.
General Duties of all post holders
 To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff.
 To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
 To be aware of and work towards the Trusts strategic goals.


This advert closes on Monday 27 May 2024

We are looking for enthusiastic and forward-thinking Occupational Therapists to join Rehabilitation and High Support services. Due to recent investment, we have two new posts: Clinical Lead OT for Rehabilitation Services (Inpatient) and Clinical Lead OT for Low Secure and PICU services. You will have leadership, clinical and managerial skills developed through experience and postgraduate training, providing expert knowledge and support to occupational therapy staff to facilitate the delivery of evidence-based rehabilitation and recovery pathways to service users with complex mental health conditions. You will work in partnership with clinical service managers, operational managers, senior OT staff and the Principal OT to ensure a consistent approach to the governance of occupational therapy practice across Rehabilitation and High Support services and the Trust.



Main duties and responsibilities

The successful candidate will be an experienced and confident practitioner with clinical experience in mental health, an ability to demonstrate high levels of initiative and an interest in further developing their leadership skills. The role will include
• Providing clinical and management supervision for occupational therapy staff
• Supporting continuing professional development for occupational therapy staff and occupational therapy learners (students and apprentices)
• Providing highly specialised assessments and interventions using evidenced based and person-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
• Advocating for occupational therapy’s role and contribution to Rehabilitation and High Support and Trust wide services.
• Supporting the recruitment and retention of occupational therapy staff.


• To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
• To be aware of and work towards the Trusts strategic goals.
• The post holder must ensure that their behaviour and interests inside and outside work do not conflict with their Trust position, duties and/or responsibilities.
• The post holder must comply with and support the development of the performance standards within the service/department to ensure the service is responsive to and meets the needs of its customers.
• The post holder will be required to develop and maintain good working relationships with all patients, service users, staff, contractors and where appropriate, members of the public.
• The Trust aims to maintain the good will and confidence of its own staff, patients, service users, NHS contractors and the general public.
• All post holders who are members of a professional body must comply with standards of professional practice / conduct.
• The post holder must carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies.
• The post holder must promote awareness of and respect for equality and diversity in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

To take the lead in the development and management of the Occupational Therapy service in Rehabilitation and High Support (RHS), using highly specialist clinical and managerial skills developed through experience and post graduate training, ensuring quality of service and compliance with the Trust’s core values, standards and regulations.

The post holder will work in partnership with occupational therapy staff, clinical service managers, operational managers, service users and carers to develop and support evidence based rehabilitation and recovery pathways for service users in RHS inpatient services. They will support the RHS occupational therapy workforce ensuring person centered, occupation focused, high quality, safe and effective OT service delivery across RHS inpatient services.

Please refer to Job description for main responsibilities.


This advert closes on Friday 24 May 2024

You will be an integral part of the team providing direct care to patients with a variety of mental health problems. To act as the named nurse with responsibility for the overall care of an identified group of clients. To regularly act as shift co-ordinator ensuring the smooth running of the clinical area and best utilisation of resources available, with support from senior staff

You will be involved in provide a high level of safe and effective care. Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, adhere to all Trust policies, procedures and guidelines, and liaise with the multidisciplinary team Provide mentorship to others





North Ward is a busy 24 bedded female adult acute mental health ward. We are currently seeking to recruit band 5 staff nurses on a permanent contract to complement the staffing team that is already in place. You will be part of a thriving ward which is committed to providing a high level of quality care to the patients they work with.

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.


This advert closes on Monday 27 May 2024

Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist looking for a new and exciting challenge with older adults? An opportunity has arisen for a senior Occupational Therapist to join our community/inpatients team based in Tameside working with older people with mental health issues. Our patients come to us from many different settings needing assessment and support to remain as independent as possible. Patients can have a variety of mental and physical health conditions. The Occupational Therapy role is crucial in ensuring patients health, wellbeing and independence are appropriately assessed and facilitated. A part of the role is to support with discharge planning, working closely with the discharge social workers, including assessments on the ward and in the home setting. You will have the opportunity to work alongside the wider MDT consisting of consultant psychiatrists, nurses, CPN’s, community support workers/HCA’s, physiotherapists, psychologists, OT students and apprentices. This post would suit an OT who has experience of working with older adults with complex needs in a mental health setting who can provide holistic assessments and interventions.

This is a full-time post 37.5 hrs.

The core purpose of this role is to to work across the older peoples’ community mental health service to embed the Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention pathway across the service within the framework of MOHO, in collaboration with the wider MDT staff.
The post holder will function as part of the MDT to deliver the Interventions required to support individuals through their recovery pathway and equip them with the skills and confidence to enable a safe discharge from the service and to support assessments and decision making by care managers.
The post holder will be highly skilled and competent in conducting OT assessments developing outcome based needs led care plans, facilitating the implementation of the agreed plan of care and evaluating its effectiveness utilising evidence based outcome measures
The post holder will provide a range of highly skilled interventions that will be delivered on both a group and individual basis and share those skills with other team members.
The OT will be responsible for developing treatment plans and intervention to be delivered by the team’s technical instructor.

This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process

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.

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.


This advert closes on Monday 27 May 2024

Service/Ward/Department Summary:
Saxon Suite is an all male adult acute inpatient mental health ward based at The Tameside General Hospital. We are currently seeking to recruit a band 5 staff nurse on a permanent contract to complement the experienced staffing team that is already in place. You will be part of a thriving ward which is committed to providing a high level of quality care to the patients they work with. We offer a comprehensive preceptorship packages to newly qualified nurses to support you in starting your nursing career as well as other mandatory and none mandatory to support and enhance your development and clinical skills. We work over 4 days and there is an expectation that the successful candidate will rotate onto nights.

Role Summary:
You will be an integral part of the team providing direct care to patients with a variety of mental health problems
To act as the named nurse with responsibility for the overall care of an identified group of clients
To regularly act as shift co-ordinator ensuring the smooth running of the clinical area and best utilisation of resources available, with support from senior staff

Key Responsibilities of the Post:
You will be involved in provide a high level of safe and effective care
Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
Adhere to all Trust policies, procedures and guidelines
Liaise with the multidisciplinary team
Provide mentorship to others

All new starters to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust who are appointed to a post which requires a Disclosure Barring Certificate check (DBS) will be recharged for the full cost of the check. Substantive staff will have the amount deducted from their first months’ salary.

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.

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.


This advert closes on Monday 27 May 2024

Pennine Care is committed to improving services for people with complex emotional and relational needs in line with the GM model for treatment of personality disorder and the National Community Mental Health Framework.





This is an exciting opportunity to join theStructured Clinical Management Pathway in Tameside and Glossop.You will have access to SCM training, regular group and individual clinical supervision, and the support of a skilled and friendly team. You will work as a member of the team, providing 1-1 and group interventions to service users with complex emotional and relational needs. You will work with a small caseload of people within the SCM programme, with relatively stable but complex presentations, and have the opportunity to offer structured and evidence based care.



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.

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.


This advert closes on Thursday 23 May 2024

We currently have a vacancies for Community Mental Health Practitioners (also known as Care Coordinators) within our CMHTs.

The posts are currently predominantly based at Sudden Resource Centre working within the Rochdale West CMHT. However, this may be subject to change dependent on demand in our service.

You will need to be a registered and experienced RMN, Social Worker or OT to apply for this post.

The Care Coordinator will provide a comprehensive mental health service to adults of working age who experience moderate to severe mental health problems within the community. The practitioner will also:
Work collaboratively across a range of disciplines to continuously promote a ‘needs based’ approach to all service users.
Promote an integrated approach to service delivery.
Develop clear relapse recognition / prevention plans and share with MDT, service users and carers where appropriate
Develop meaningful engagement with individuals who are often referred to as ‘difficult to engage’ and their families.



The successful applicants will work effectively with adult service users with mental health needs across Rochdale CMHT, predominantly in the active care coordination function and will manage the care of a defined caseload of patients.

The post holders will be highly skilled and competent in conducting comprehensive holistic health and social needs assessments and risk assessments, developing outcome based needs led care plans, facilitating the implementation of the agreed plan of care and evaluating its effectiveness utilising evidence based outcome measures with a focus on recovery and social inclusion.

The post holders will be required to provide a range of highly skilled interventions including group work and share those skills with other team members.



Service/Ward/Department Summary:
The CMHT work primarily with working age adults who have a diagnosis of a Serious Mental Illness and / or Complex Mental Health Difficulties. The care pathway includes a holistic assessment of need / risk, formulation and delivery of a care and treatment plan with a focus on recovery and supporting individuals to achieve and maintain their optimal level of functioning




We are an integrated service with Rochdale Borough Council. We are looking for motivated individuals who want to pursue a career within community mental health services. If you demonstrate the trust values, are committed to supporting to achieve the Trust 4 big ambitions and addressing inequalities. we welcome your application.

Please see attached job description and person specification. Please ensure your supporting information reflects how you meet the person specification.


This advert closes on Thursday 23 May 2024

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Home Treatment team (SHTT) in Stockport as we are currently undergoing a transformation in service delivery and care. We are looking for innovative and enthusiastic people to contribute to this development.
We are looking to recruit an Occupational Therapist with experience in Mental Health to work in the HTT.
The HTT is a multi disciplinary team with staff from a range of professions including, mental health nurses, occupational therapists, social workers and support workers. The team has a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist, and full admin support.

The core purpose of this role is to work within the Home Treatment team to embed the Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention pathway across the service within the framework of Model of Human Occupation (MOHO), in collaboration with the wider MDT staff and work towards a recovery focused ethos.

The post holder will function as part of the MDT to deliver the Interventions required to support individuals through the pathway and equip them with the skills and confidence to enable a safe discharge from the service. This role will involve crisis work; all aspects of the role will be brief and time limited, but will aim to retain an occupational focus.

The post holder will be highly skilled and competent in conducting OT assessments developing outcome based needs led care plans, facilitating the implementation of the agreed plan of care and evaluating its effectiveness utilising evidence based outcome measures.

The post holder will provide a range of highly skilled interventions that will be delivered on both a group and individual basis and share those skills with other team members.

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 are really proud of our Pennine Care People and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
• To be responsible for the assessment treatment and evaluation of patients referred specifically for OT intervention from the Home Treatment team.
• Undertake assessment to determine the need for longer term support (e.g. referral on to CMHT) under the Care Programme Approach.
• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to, assess, plan and implement brief individualised programmes of care/interventions.
• To assess OT need and plan therapeutic OT interventions using the Model of Human Occupation.
• To deliver a range of therapeutic interventions in line with professional requirements and in accordance with the job specification.
• To write reports using MOHO outcome measures and to ensure up-to-date and accurate records are maintained regarding all patient contact.
• Ensure that outcome measures are evidenced using standardised assessment tools such as OSA, OCAIRS, MOHOST.
• To use a comprehensive range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients, their carers’ and families and colleagues. This may include people who may have difficulties with understanding or communication.
• To manage patient discharge in a safe and timely manner, ensuring liaison with relevant professionals, to ensure that family and carers' are, where appropriate, advised of the patients discharge arrangements, with timely completion of documentation.
• To develop partnership working with all relevant agencies/services/individuals to support optimal care for patients
• To develop partnership working with all relevant agencies/services/individuals to support optimal care for patients
• Participate in risk assessment and formulation of risk management plans
• Supervise and assess students during placements.
• Provide supervision to staff in the team according to trust policy and standards.

Practice Developments
• To ensure that patients, their families and carers' are directly involved in decisions which affect their care.
• To maintain personal contact with patients, their relatives and carers'. Being sensitive to their needs for respect, privacy and dignity and to act as a senior point of contact on the ward.
• To initiate patient focused interventions and developments, which reflect social, cultural and spiritual needs.
• To ensure that high standards of record keeping, patient assessment, care planning, risk assessment and management are delivered.
• To lead or participate in programmes of work as required by service.
• To actively contribute to the Trust wide O.T. forum and work stream groups.

Organisation and Management
• To promote the involvement of service users, relatives and carers and advocacy workers in the evaluation and development of service delivery.
• To take an active role in the management of resources as relevant to the post
• To delegate appropriate duties to junior registered and support staff, providing relevant direction and oversight.
• To assist in the investigation of complaints and clinical incidents within the community mental health team.
• To demonstrate a working knowledge and application of Trust Policies, Guidelines and Protocols, actively contributing to their development and ensuring they are effectively delivering a high standard of clinical care.

Education, Training and Development
• To ensure that you fulfil all statutory and mandatory training requirements meeting the requirements of registration with HCPC.
• To promote and maintain high professional standards demonstrating a commitment to CPD and adhering to the code of ethics and professional conduct.
• To participate in clinical / professional and managerial supervision and provide practice / clinical supervision to designated registered and non-registered staff within the community mental health service.
• To participate in the Trust appraisal process.
• To support the acute services manager in the development, organisation and delivery of training specific to the service.

This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.




This advert closes on Wednesday 22 May 2024

We are looking for dynamic mental health nurses with previous inpatient mental health experience who thrive in a fast paced environment.

The successful candidates will be either an existing band 6 or a band 5 that has the right amount, of patient focus, enthusiasm, and hard work ethic that will drive the team forward.

You will have natural leadership qualities and be ready to act as a passionate advocate for excellent patient care within the wards.

You will benefit from our enhanced supervision, additional training and leadership development programme.

To provide leadership and support to the inpatient nursing team and in the absence of the Clinical Lead, to assume responsibility for the management and co-ordination of the ward and department. To deliver a high standard of care to inpatient services users. To ensure the optimum level of safe and effective care within the allocated resources.



We have a Band 6 nursing opportunity within Saxon Suite, which is an acute male mental health ward based at Tameside General Hospital, Ashton Under Lyne.

12 - 18 months experience at Band 5 required for this role.



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.


This advert closes on Wednesday 22 May 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen to support clients under the Early Intervention in Psychosis Service.

We are looking to recruit a registered Nurse Associate to work to undertaking Physical Health Care assessments, monitoring and support to engage in appropriate interventions and lifestyle choices.

You will be based in the CMHT Treatment Team which is a fast paced, dynamic, supportive , well performing team within the Bury directorate.

The successful applicant will have some experience of working with service users with a range of needs, mental health and substance use difficulties.

The post holder will be able to hold clinics and work as part of a busy multi-disciplinary team supporting service users to address their physical and mental health needs.



Health Promotion & physical health /lifestyle interventions

Physical Health screening tool and physical health checks

support to access timely referral to substance misuse /lifestyle services

Clozapine, & Depot clinics

Undertake Venipuncture as directed by the Nurse Practitioner as required.

Undertake ECG as directed by the Nurse Practitioner/Medic as required.

Supporting annual flu vaccination clinics

Administration of depot medication

Clozapine service users

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.



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.


This advert closes on Tuesday 21 May 2024