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Job description At Turning Point, we support people across the UK with Mental Health issues. As Team Leader, you'll make a real difference to people's lives as you lead on day to day operations to deliver a high quality service. Tameside Recovery Outreach Service works to help people experiencing mental health issues maintain their tenancies in the wider community and promotes social inclusion. We aim to assist service users to overcome their illness in variety of ways including one to one and group support, practical strategies to cope with symptoms, and advice and information to improve the person's ability to live independently and seek meaningful activities. Working closely with other agencies to ensure that appropriate care and risk management plans are delivered, we provide a safe and proactive service to help people recover and move on to live independently in the wider community. As Team Leader you will support the development of this service, providing line management to the team and enabling the service to meet and exceed outcomes and quality requirements that promote independence, self- management and resilience for the individuals we support. You will have oversight of referrals to the service and will work closely with a number of different providers, both statutory and non-statutory, to ensure the best possible outcomes for service users. A background in co coordinating in an environment supporting vulnerable people is essential. Experience of service planning and ensuring that services are well positioned to meet contractual requirements would also be advantageous. You will also have experience of working with people with mental health needs. You will be required to work flexibly including some evenings/weekend/shift work as required and be part of an on-call Rota. Running health and social care services on a not-for-profit basis, Turning Point invests every penny back into our care - and our people. So, if you're ambitious and looking for a Team Leader role with real value, help us to grow our business and your future.

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Push Doctor is seeking an exceptional Clinician who has the gravitas, skills and ability to lead, support and develop the medical staff; someone who is willing to push the boundaries and proactively contribute to this dynamic, rapidly increasing business. Naturally we’re looking for an inspirational leader who is excited to deliver the vision, plans and strategy of this fast-growing organisation. Importantly, the Chief Medical Officer will provide professional advice to the Board and Chief Executive on key service and medical staffing issues and be an active member of the Senior Management Team. Push Doctor provides a vital link to healthcare for patients who need a new kind of access to care. As such the organisation aligns systems with NHS practice and requires all of the sessional GPs to also be currently working with the NHS. The CMO will provide leadership and guidance to the Medical Officers as well as being a key member of the clinical auditing and governance team. This Chief Medical Officer will be an exceptional communicator, ambitious, innovative, passionate and have the ability to influence others. You will have an unblemished record as a qualified medical practitioner, carry out the legislative requirements as The Responsible Officer, ensure robust systems of governance are in place and actively maintain visibility of appropriate clinical practice. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of working to CQC regulation and will work in collaboration with the Head of Compliance to ensure high standards of patient care. Additionally, as responsible officer you will represent the company to all regulators and ultimately maintain clinic standards. It is essential that you are proactive by nature, innovative in your thinking and have a track record of delivering high standards. To view the job description and person specification, please scroll to the bottom of the page, tick to agree to the privacy policy, then click 'Continue to full details'. About the employer A multi-award winning digital health company that enables people to have a video consultation with a GP within 6 minutes, on any device. Growing at a phenomenal pace Push Doctor are looking for amazing people to join them on their game-changing adventure to make millions of people healthier and happier. Historically, paying to see a doctor used to be regarded as something only the wealthy or those desperate to skip waiting would do. In this digital age, what has evolved is an ethos where sheer convenience is more important. In a survey approximately 62% said they have used a smartphone or computer GP services, 29% that they have ordered repeat prescriptions online, while nearly a 5th have had a video appointment with a GP. The Survey also found that 25% said they would consider video consultation if it meant they could have a same-day appointment. Push Doctor provides a vital link to healthcare for patients who need a new kind of access to care. As such the organisation aligns systems with NHS practice and requires all of the sessional GPs to also be currently working with the NHS.

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The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England employing around 9000 staff. It serves the communities of Bury, North Manchester, Oldham and Rochdale. Operating from 4 sites; Fairfield General Hospital, North Manchester General Hospital, The Royal Oldham Hospital and Rochdale Infirmary. We are a high performing, safe organisation consistently delivering excellent patient care and experience; doing no harm. Our mission statement, "to provide the very best care for each patient on every occasion" is enshrined in our organisational values. Thus Quality Driven, Responsible & Compassionate. A vacancy has arisen for a band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our busy Acute Medical Unit Unit at North Manchester General Hospital. You must be enthusiastic, willing to learn and enjoy working in a team. Commitment to undertake further training appropriate to the role is essential. Knowledge of the healthcare worker role is essential and previous experience within healthcare is desirable. Previous experience in acute/emergency care is desirable. You will hold NVQ Level III in care. The post involves full internal rotation onto night, evening and weekend duties. Working on public holidays is also expected on a rota basis. “Patient care is at the centre of everything we do. The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust continuously endeavours to enhance the patient experience and provide an exemplary standard of care. As part of it’s striving for excellence, it has been accepted that the same standard of service should be available regardless of the day and time in which it is delivered. In view of this, seven day working is likely to occur throughout with a likely requirement to work fewer but longer shifts in the interest of continuity of care. All positions offered and appointed to are in full recognition and acceptance of these requirements.” All communications to applicants will be via the email address provided on your application form and all further correspondence will be through email, therefore please ensure that you regularly check your emails after the closing date for this post. You are advised to check Spam and Junk folders as emails can sometimes go to these folders. Although references are not requested until a conditional offer is made, we would be grateful if you could provide us with email addresses for your referees when prompted by the application form. Any messages sent via NHS Jobs may not be reviewed. If you have any queries please contact the Manager for this vacancy as detailed in the advert.

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Job Description Consultant Opportunities in Health and Social Care across the UK and Ireland - Based in Manchester. PA’s Global Healthcare team is growing. Do you want to join a healthcare team that is regularly engaged in assignments that are not just noteworthy in the sector, but are at the top of the national news agenda? At PA we understand what healthcare professionals at all levels are trying to achieve and actively work alongside client teams to make a visible difference. We not only deliver results that tackle the immediate challenge, but we leave our clients with the skills they need for a long term sustainable solution. Our consultants all share a deep commitment to improving health and social care for the population through our work with our clients in these sectors. Each of our consultants brings specific skills to the sector, including integrated care, change management and technology enabled change, performance improvement, service redesign, workforce reform, and understanding of finances and data analysis. For those with drive and ambition we can offer the opportunity to work at the forefront of the sector within the UK, Ireland and internationally: • We work on the leading issues in health and social care, from improving A&E performance, to helping people keep out of hospital with better community care, to reshaping the regulation of doctors and other health professionals. • Many of our clients are at the top of their organisation, whether that is the Department of Health, the NHS, a regulator, a local authority, or other participant in the health and social care system • We make a real difference to standards of care by helping clients ensure their patients and service users receive the best possible care, for example by making effective use of assistive technologies to manage long-term conditions and improve quality of life and we have a global perspective. • We have clients in health systems around the world, for example, we are currently developing a diabetes strategy for Qatar and supporting wide ranging reforms in Ireland. We also work closely with colleagues in other geographies, particularly the Middle East, the Nordic countries and the Americas • We have unrivalled access to innovation. PA is unique in combining consulting skills with applied innovation and commercialisation. This expertise includes an advanced research centre for medical technology and deployment of technical and organisational solutions to support new service models. Job Requirements We are looking for Consultants and Principal Consultants with a track record of implementing change and driving improvement in health and social care settings, particularly in relation to: • Implementing different approaches to commissioning for health and social care – including greater personalisation of commissioning for patients and carers; and commissioning innovations driven by the Five Year Forward View • Changing operational design at provider organisations – addressing issues around quality, efficiency and performance • Designing and implementing future care models – developing new pathways and operating models to address challenges such as clinical quality concerns, major financial shortfalls, and workforce shortages. Skills and knowledge Some of the requirements we are particularly looking for include supervising small teams of two or three consultants. Furthermore: • Possesses core consulting skills which are transferrable to other market units as and when necessary e.g. programme management, financial analysis, telecare, modelling, IT, process improvement (clinical pathway design). Finance, IT and process improvement are the highest priority. Such skills don’t need to have been gained in a consulting environment • Technically accomplished, creative and insightful within their field of expertise • Has strong written communication skills with the ability to write documents which are compelling, engaging and unambiguous • Strong verbal communicator who is able to deliver high impact presentations of complex solutions and concepts • Demonstrates competent problem-solving ability in relation to technically complex or conceptually abstract ideas. • Creates and maintains an influential and effective client network by nurturing key relationships within Health. Understands the client environment and is able to build peer to peer relationships with key client and PA stakeholders • Understanding of key financial and accounting metrics (profit margin, cash flow etc) and is able to interpret key company communications such as financial statements Experience This is likely to include: • Work experience in UK health and/ or social care (hospitals, regulators, community, social, mental health or primary care, in particular we are keen to see applicants from a Provider/ Commissioning background) • Broad understanding of the language, culture, trends and topics in health and social care • Degree level education. Personal qualities • Is highly energetic, passionate, determined, positive and goal-focused with a commitment to delivering excellence in any and all circumstances. This is a key priority at this rank. • Is dynamic, flexible and open to change with a willingness to reinvent themselves annually in an ever changing market. • Is ambitious (as demonstrated by their impressive career history to date) and keen to learn new skills. Has made a conscious and determined decision to move into consulting • Candidates will demonstrate outstanding emotional intelligence with the ability to flex their style to suit different stakeholders. They will be confident and emotionally resilient in difficult situations. They will be able to put forward their views in a self-assured way and hold their own with senior, sometimes difficult, stakeholders. • Is courageous and decisive, prioritises effectively, maintains a clear focus and sees actions through to delivery • Is passionate about developing themselves technically,

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Job description At Turning Point, we support people across the UK with Mental Health issues. As Team Leader, you'll make a real difference to people's lives as you lead on day to day operations to deliver a high quality service. Tameside Recovery Outreach Service works to help people experiencing mental health issues maintain their tenancies in the wider community and promotes social inclusion. We aim to assist service users to overcome their illness in variety of ways including one to one and group support, practical strategies to cope with symptoms, and advice and information to improve the person's ability to live independently and seek meaningful activities. Working closely with other agencies to ensure that appropriate care and risk management plans are delivered, we provide a safe and proactive service to help people recover and move on to live independently in the wider community. As Team Leader you will support the development of this service, providing line management to the team and enabling the service to meet and exceed outcomes and quality requirements that promote independence, self- management and resilience for the individuals we support. You will have oversight of referrals to the service and will work closely with a number of different providers, both statutory and non-statutory, to ensure the best possible outcomes for service users. A background in co coordinating in an environment supporting vulnerable people is essential. Experience of service planning and ensuring that services are well positioned to meet contractual requirements would also be advantageous. You will also have experience of working with people with mental health needs. You will be required to work flexibly including some evenings/weekend/shift work as required and be part of an on-call Rota. Running health and social care services on a not-for-profit basis, Turning Point invests every penny back into our care - and our people. So, if you're ambitious and looking for a Team Leader role with real value, help us to grow our business and your future.

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Push Doctor is seeking an exceptional Clinician who has the gravitas, skills and ability to lead, support and develop the medical staff; someone who is willing to push the boundaries and proactively contribute to this dynamic, rapidly increasing business. Naturally we’re looking for an inspirational leader who is excited to deliver the vision, plans and strategy of this fast-growing organisation. Importantly, the Chief Medical Officer will provide professional advice to the Board and Chief Executive on key service and medical staffing issues and be an active member of the Senior Management Team. Push Doctor provides a vital link to healthcare for patients who need a new kind of access to care. As such the organisation aligns systems with NHS practice and requires all of the sessional GPs to also be currently working with the NHS. The CMO will provide leadership and guidance to the Medical Officers as well as being a key member of the clinical auditing and governance team. This Chief Medical Officer will be an exceptional communicator, ambitious, innovative, passionate and have the ability to influence others. You will have an unblemished record as a qualified medical practitioner, carry out the legislative requirements as The Responsible Officer, ensure robust systems of governance are in place and actively maintain visibility of appropriate clinical practice. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of working to CQC regulation and will work in collaboration with the Head of Compliance to ensure high standards of patient care. Additionally, as responsible officer you will represent the company to all regulators and ultimately maintain clinic standards. It is essential that you are proactive by nature, innovative in your thinking and have a track record of delivering high standards. To view the job description and person specification, please scroll to the bottom of the page, tick to agree to the privacy policy, then click 'Continue to full details'. About the employer A multi-award winning digital health company that enables people to have a video consultation with a GP within 6 minutes, on any device. Growing at a phenomenal pace Push Doctor are looking for amazing people to join them on their game-changing adventure to make millions of people healthier and happier. Historically, paying to see a doctor used to be regarded as something only the wealthy or those desperate to skip waiting would do. In this digital age, what has evolved is an ethos where sheer convenience is more important. In a survey approximately 62% said they have used a smartphone or computer GP services, 29% that they have ordered repeat prescriptions online, while nearly a 5th have had a video appointment with a GP. The Survey also found that 25% said they would consider video consultation if it meant they could have a same-day appointment. Push Doctor provides a vital link to healthcare for patients who need a new kind of access to care. As such the organisation aligns systems with NHS practice and requires all of the sessional GPs to also be currently working with the NHS.

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The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England employing around 9000 staff. It serves the communities of Bury, North Manchester, Oldham and Rochdale. Operating from 4 sites; Fairfield General Hospital, North Manchester General Hospital, The Royal Oldham Hospital and Rochdale Infirmary. We are a high performing, safe organisation consistently delivering excellent patient care and experience; doing no harm. Our mission statement, "to provide the very best care for each patient on every occasion" is enshrined in our organisational values. Thus Quality Driven, Responsible & Compassionate. A vacancy has arisen for a band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our busy Acute Medical Unit Unit at North Manchester General Hospital. You must be enthusiastic, willing to learn and enjoy working in a team. Commitment to undertake further training appropriate to the role is essential. Knowledge of the healthcare worker role is essential and previous experience within healthcare is desirable. Previous experience in acute/emergency care is desirable. You will hold NVQ Level III in care. The post involves full internal rotation onto night, evening and weekend duties. Working on public holidays is also expected on a rota basis. “Patient care is at the centre of everything we do. The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust continuously endeavours to enhance the patient experience and provide an exemplary standard of care. As part of it’s striving for excellence, it has been accepted that the same standard of service should be available regardless of the day and time in which it is delivered. In view of this, seven day working is likely to occur throughout with a likely requirement to work fewer but longer shifts in the interest of continuity of care. All positions offered and appointed to are in full recognition and acceptance of these requirements.” All communications to applicants will be via the email address provided on your application form and all further correspondence will be through email, therefore please ensure that you regularly check your emails after the closing date for this post. You are advised to check Spam and Junk folders as emails can sometimes go to these folders. Although references are not requested until a conditional offer is made, we would be grateful if you could provide us with email addresses for your referees when prompted by the application form. Any messages sent via NHS Jobs may not be reviewed. If you have any queries please contact the Manager for this vacancy as detailed in the advert.

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Job Description Consultant Opportunities in Health and Social Care across the UK and Ireland - Based in Manchester. PA’s Global Healthcare team is growing. Do you want to join a healthcare team that is regularly engaged in assignments that are not just noteworthy in the sector, but are at the top of the national news agenda? At PA we understand what healthcare professionals at all levels are trying to achieve and actively work alongside client teams to make a visible difference. We not only deliver results that tackle the immediate challenge, but we leave our clients with the skills they need for a long term sustainable solution. Our consultants all share a deep commitment to improving health and social care for the population through our work with our clients in these sectors. Each of our consultants brings specific skills to the sector, including integrated care, change management and technology enabled change, performance improvement, service redesign, workforce reform, and understanding of finances and data analysis. For those with drive and ambition we can offer the opportunity to work at the forefront of the sector within the UK, Ireland and internationally: • We work on the leading issues in health and social care, from improving A&E performance, to helping people keep out of hospital with better community care, to reshaping the regulation of doctors and other health professionals. • Many of our clients are at the top of their organisation, whether that is the Department of Health, the NHS, a regulator, a local authority, or other participant in the health and social care system • We make a real difference to standards of care by helping clients ensure their patients and service users receive the best possible care, for example by making effective use of assistive technologies to manage long-term conditions and improve quality of life and we have a global perspective. • We have clients in health systems around the world, for example, we are currently developing a diabetes strategy for Qatar and supporting wide ranging reforms in Ireland. We also work closely with colleagues in other geographies, particularly the Middle East, the Nordic countries and the Americas • We have unrivalled access to innovation. PA is unique in combining consulting skills with applied innovation and commercialisation. This expertise includes an advanced research centre for medical technology and deployment of technical and organisational solutions to support new service models. Job Requirements We are looking for Consultants and Principal Consultants with a track record of implementing change and driving improvement in health and social care settings, particularly in relation to: • Implementing different approaches to commissioning for health and social care – including greater personalisation of commissioning for patients and carers; and commissioning innovations driven by the Five Year Forward View • Changing operational design at provider organisations – addressing issues around quality, efficiency and performance • Designing and implementing future care models – developing new pathways and operating models to address challenges such as clinical quality concerns, major financial shortfalls, and workforce shortages. Skills and knowledge Some of the requirements we are particularly looking for include supervising small teams of two or three consultants. Furthermore: • Possesses core consulting skills which are transferrable to other market units as and when necessary e.g. programme management, financial analysis, telecare, modelling, IT, process improvement (clinical pathway design). Finance, IT and process improvement are the highest priority. Such skills don’t need to have been gained in a consulting environment • Technically accomplished, creative and insightful within their field of expertise • Has strong written communication skills with the ability to write documents which are compelling, engaging and unambiguous • Strong verbal communicator who is able to deliver high impact presentations of complex solutions and concepts • Demonstrates competent problem-solving ability in relation to technically complex or conceptually abstract ideas. • Creates and maintains an influential and effective client network by nurturing key relationships within Health. Understands the client environment and is able to build peer to peer relationships with key client and PA stakeholders • Understanding of key financial and accounting metrics (profit margin, cash flow etc) and is able to interpret key company communications such as financial statements Experience This is likely to include: • Work experience in UK health and/ or social care (hospitals, regulators, community, social, mental health or primary care, in particular we are keen to see applicants from a Provider/ Commissioning background) • Broad understanding of the language, culture, trends and topics in health and social care • Degree level education. Personal qualities • Is highly energetic, passionate, determined, positive and goal-focused with a commitment to delivering excellence in any and all circumstances. This is a key priority at this rank. • Is dynamic, flexible and open to change with a willingness to reinvent themselves annually in an ever changing market. • Is ambitious (as demonstrated by their impressive career history to date) and keen to learn new skills. Has made a conscious and determined decision to move into consulting • Candidates will demonstrate outstanding emotional intelligence with the ability to flex their style to suit different stakeholders. They will be confident and emotionally resilient in difficult situations. They will be able to put forward their views in a self-assured way and hold their own with senior, sometimes difficult, stakeholders. • Is courageous and decisive, prioritises effectively, maintains a clear focus and sees actions through to delivery • Is passionate about developing themselves technically,

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