Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
About
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -
care ,
appreciate , and
inspire
– to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Contract type & working pattern
Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (6 day service) Salary
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period: Yearly Grade: Band 6 Specialty
Main area: Occupational Therapy/ Physiotherapy Job overview
Are you an experienced Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with a keen interest in Acute Medicine and Rehabilitation?
Then this is the place for you! An opportunity has arisen for an experienced band 5 looking to progress their career or an existing band 6 Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist looking to work within the clinical specialty of Acute Medicine at Fairfield General Hospital in Bury. We would welcome you to join our dynamic and supportive team. If you are passionate about making a difference, this team is for you. We aim to restore optimal function and promote independence and wellbeing of patients. We offer an innovative service and pride ourselves on providing evidence-based, quality care. Conditions that you are likely to see will be orthopaedic, neurological, MSK, respiratory, and frailty. Advert
Within this role, you will work closely with the MDT based on the rehabilitation unit on ward 24. You will work within an integrated model of care to provide timely assessments, interventions, and support with discharge planning for our patients. You will provide support to junior members of the team performing specialist assessment/treatment of patients admitted through the acute medical pathway to facilitate their ongoing management and discharge into community services. You will gain experience of working in a busy and pro-active environment where evidence-based practice is embedded and joint working, service development, and CPD is encouraged. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced band 5 looking to progress in their career or an existing band 6 wanting to specialise in this dynamic clinical area. You will have gained experience as a band 5 and have evidence of relevant skills required for a band 6 post in a range of clinical areas. As a band 6, you will receive support from the Band 7 Therapy team leader and peers. You will be expected to provide supervision to more junior staff and students. The service operates over 6 days and is working towards a 7 day model; therefore, there is an expectation to be flexible in terms of working patterns. Some weekend working and bank holidays are required as part of the role and extra hours if necessary. This is a full-time post; however, the options for working hours will be discussed with the successful applicant. Working for our organisation
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust, we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate, and inspire – to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme, we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, marital status, social background, or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnic minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone. We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible, and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair. We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome. We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met. 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. Person specification
Registration / Qualification
Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy/ Physiotherapy HCPC registration Desirable criteria
Evidence of relevant post-grad training in specific clinical area Experience
Appropriate level of post-registration experience in an acute/rehab ward setting Previous experience across a broad range of junior rotations Desirable criteria
Knowledge of research and development Audit experience Previous experience in a senior role Personal Qualities
Flexible to meet the needs of the service To be able to work in unpredictable situations Knowledge/Skills
To work autonomously within clinical area and with MDT Specialist knowledge in anatomy and physiology to support relevant clinical skills Knowledge of areas of clinical governance Basic understanding of computers and their applications Excellent written/verbal communication skills Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner Proven organisational skills including time management/delegation/prioritisation To work within Trust policies and guidelines Teaching/supervisory and appraisal skills
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About
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -
care ,
appreciate , and
inspire
– to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Contract type & working pattern
Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (6 day service) Salary
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period: Yearly Grade: Band 6 Specialty
Main area: Occupational Therapy/ Physiotherapy Job overview
Are you an experienced Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with a keen interest in Acute Medicine and Rehabilitation?
Then this is the place for you! An opportunity has arisen for an experienced band 5 looking to progress their career or an existing band 6 Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist looking to work within the clinical specialty of Acute Medicine at Fairfield General Hospital in Bury. We would welcome you to join our dynamic and supportive team. If you are passionate about making a difference, this team is for you. We aim to restore optimal function and promote independence and wellbeing of patients. We offer an innovative service and pride ourselves on providing evidence-based, quality care. Conditions that you are likely to see will be orthopaedic, neurological, MSK, respiratory, and frailty. Advert
Within this role, you will work closely with the MDT based on the rehabilitation unit on ward 24. You will work within an integrated model of care to provide timely assessments, interventions, and support with discharge planning for our patients. You will provide support to junior members of the team performing specialist assessment/treatment of patients admitted through the acute medical pathway to facilitate their ongoing management and discharge into community services. You will gain experience of working in a busy and pro-active environment where evidence-based practice is embedded and joint working, service development, and CPD is encouraged. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced band 5 looking to progress in their career or an existing band 6 wanting to specialise in this dynamic clinical area. You will have gained experience as a band 5 and have evidence of relevant skills required for a band 6 post in a range of clinical areas. As a band 6, you will receive support from the Band 7 Therapy team leader and peers. You will be expected to provide supervision to more junior staff and students. The service operates over 6 days and is working towards a 7 day model; therefore, there is an expectation to be flexible in terms of working patterns. Some weekend working and bank holidays are required as part of the role and extra hours if necessary. This is a full-time post; however, the options for working hours will be discussed with the successful applicant. Working for our organisation
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust, we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate, and inspire – to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme, we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, marital status, social background, or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnic minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone. We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible, and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair. We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome. We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met. 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. Person specification
Registration / Qualification
Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy/ Physiotherapy HCPC registration Desirable criteria
Evidence of relevant post-grad training in specific clinical area Experience
Appropriate level of post-registration experience in an acute/rehab ward setting Previous experience across a broad range of junior rotations Desirable criteria
Knowledge of research and development Audit experience Previous experience in a senior role Personal Qualities
Flexible to meet the needs of the service To be able to work in unpredictable situations Knowledge/Skills
To work autonomously within clinical area and with MDT Specialist knowledge in anatomy and physiology to support relevant clinical skills Knowledge of areas of clinical governance Basic understanding of computers and their applications Excellent written/verbal communication skills Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner Proven organisational skills including time management/delegation/prioritisation To work within Trust policies and guidelines Teaching/supervisory and appraisal skills
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