Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a post as a Band 6 District Nurse / Case Manager who can demonstrate a wide range of clinical and leadership skills to complement our District Nurse Out of Hours Team . You will be joining a hardworking and compassionate team, who work together to provide the best care for patients in our area.

Main duties of the job

In the role as a District Nurse / Case Manager you will work in partnership with our patients and their families to lead in the delivery of person centred, safe and effective care. The successful candidate will require the ability to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and skills in the management of patients with complex needs, long term conditions and end of life care.

You will have extensive clinical experience and experience of case management, preferably within the community setting and be able to demonstrate recent and ongoing clinical professional development relevant to this post. You will be supported to develop your leadership, organisational and communication skills and how to manage challenging situations in a professional and flexible manner.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

Job summary

The adult inpatient Speech & Language Therapy team has an exciting fixed term contract opportunity to work across the acute wards at Leighton Hospital within Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT).

We are looking for an enthusiastic, autonomous and highly motivated Speech & Language Therapist with a passion for working with patients who present with swallowing and communication difficulties.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in the assessment and management of a shared dysphagia and acquiredcommunication caseload, as an autonomous practitioner. They will have experience in managing complex presentations and conditions, andtherefore post graduate dysphagia training is desirable.

They will be able to work collaboratively with the relevant MDTs to deliver goal focused, person centred, integrated therapy to individuals and their relatives.

The individual will benefit from access to clinical supervision, peer supervision and regular in-service training. It is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic, supportive and 'CPD active' SLT team.

Exciting service developments include the use of sEMG and MBSImP. The service also runs weekly videofluoroscopy clinics and outpatient FEESclinic.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

412-COMM-8389033

Job locations

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe, Cheshire

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as an autonomous clinician to provide specialist speech and language therapy to a high standard through appropriate assessment, and accurate analysis and clinical reasoning in order to interpret, diagnose as appropriate, set goals and provide treatment for patients with a range of complex neurological, and long term conditions.

To use specialist knowledge and skills to contribute to the multidisciplinary case management of patients referred to the service

To support and contribute to the operational delivery of specialist services and the development of initiatives, ensuring consistent service delivery with other clinical specialist services.

Job description Job responsibilities To work as an autonomous clinician to provide specialist speech and language therapy to a high standard through appropriate assessment, and accurate analysis and clinical reasoning in order to interpret, diagnose as appropriate, set goals and provide treatment for patients with a range of complex neurological, and long term conditions. To use specialist knowledge and skills to contribute to the multidisciplinary case management of patients referred to the service To support and contribute to the operational delivery of specialist services and the development of initiatives, ensuring consistent service delivery with other clinical specialist services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC
• Dysphagia qualification

Desirable

• VF qualification

skills

Essential

• Communication therapy skills
• Dysphagia competencies/skills

Desirable

• VF competencies

Experience

Essential

• NHS experience working on acute wards

Desirable

• VF

Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC Dysphagia qualification Desirable VF qualification skills Essential Communication therapy skills Dysphagia competencies/skills Desirable VF competencies Experience Essential NHS experience working on acute wards Desirable VF

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe, Cheshire

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe, Cheshire

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting post for a Band 4 Therapy Assistant to work within the Home First Team within the Integrated Placement of Care Team (IPOCH). The post holder will work across the Emergency Department (ED), admission avoidance pathways, inpatient wards and community settings to support in preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, and support patients to receive care in the most appropriate setting.

The post holder will work collaboratively and cooperatively with multidisciplinary colleagues to meet the needs of patients and their families, taking an active role in facilitating safe and timely discharge from hospital, supporting admission avoidance initiatives within ED and Urgent Care pathways and undertaking ongoing assessments within community settings in line with National Hospital Discharge Guidance and Home First principles.

This role offers the opportunity to enhance skills within the ED and community therapy services, linking in with the wider support network and being part of an integrated support system. You will work across ED and our Discharge to Assess beds and across all care communities as required.

The successful candidate will undertake record keeping using an electronic device for which training will be provided.

Applicants must hold a valid UK driving licence.

Main duties of the job

The candidate will support the delivery of Home First Principles across the Emergency Department (ED), admission avoidance pathways, inpatient areas and community services.

Working autonomously and as part of the multidisciplinary team, the candidate will work alongside the therapist in preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and promoting independence, adopting a Proportionate Care and Home First approach. They will work closely with colleagues within ED, Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), acute wards, community services, primary care, and social care to ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

Responsibilities will include supporting complex home visits, overseeing patient flow through Home First pathways, and ensuring timely reviews and progression of discharge plans.

The IPOCH team is based at Leighton Hospital and provides services across the Emergency Department, acute hospital wards, and patients own homes within the community. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly across these settings and participate in weekend and Bank Holiday working as required.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

We offer full induction on commencement of the role. Supervision from senior physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist. Setting individual objectives through appraisals and competencies will be provided. All generic therapy assistants benefit from regular supervision sessions which are fortnightly to start. Given equal opportunities to undertake a variety of Continuing Professional development (CPD) and Band 4 competencies to develop and support you in your role.

Job summary

This post is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and competent Therapist who has advanced assessment, admission avoidance, and discharge planning knowledge and skills, providing support with Home First within the Integrated Placement of Care Team (IPOCH). The post holder will work across the Emergency Department (ED), admission avoidance pathways, inpatient wards, and community settings to facilitate timely decision-making, prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, and support patients to receive care in the most appropriate setting.

The post holder has decision-making autonomy and is responsible and accountable for the development, education, and supervision of others. They will work collaboratively and cooperatively with multidisciplinary colleagues to meet the needs of patients and their families, taking an active role in facilitating safe and timely discharge from hospital, supporting admission avoidance initiatives within ED and urgent care pathways and undertaking ongoing assessments within community settings in line with National Hospital Discharge Guidance and Home First principles.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated Therapist to join our friendly and supportive IPOCH Team to drive clinical excellence, operational leadership, and service development.The post holder will support the triaging of patients who are ready for discharge, adopting a Proportionate Care and Home First approach, and supporting complex home visits alongside the wider multidisciplinary team. The role will include attendance at multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings within the hospital setting to facilitate timely discharge planning, promote Home First principles, and support effective patient flow across the system.As a senior member of the IPOCH team, you will provide clinical and professional leadership, supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care. You will take a leadership role within the team, supervising and supporting staff through Motiv8s, one-to-one meetings, appraisal processes, sickness management, and other HR responsibilities as required. You will act as a role model for best practice, supporting the development and education of colleagues while fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.The post holder will be expected to work weekends and Bank Holidays as part of the service requirements.You are required to be a car driver and have access to your own vehicle.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of local hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester boroughs (population 357K).

The Trust provides high quality planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care as well as child health, maternity services, and intermediate care across our sites at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

The Trust provides 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff.

An extensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools by our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance.

We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

412-COMM-8394054-WINTER

Job locations

IPOCH BIU 2 Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical leadership across ED, admission avoidance, Home First, and discharge pathways.
• Support admission avoidance by identifying patients who can be safely managed within community setting's
• Facilitate safe, timely discharge from hospital through expert assessment and collaborative discharge planning.
• Lead complex clinical decision-making, risk assessment, and patient flow management.
• Supervise, support, and develop therapy staff and support workers within the IPOCH team.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and transformation programmes.
• Work collaboratively with acute, community, primary care, social care, and voluntary sector partners to deliver integrated care and Home First principles.
• Support achievement of key performance indicators relating to discharge, length of stay, admission avoidance, and patient outcomes.

Job description Job responsibilities Provide advanced clinical leadership across ED, admission avoidance, Home First, and discharge pathways. Support admission avoidance by identifying patients who can be safely managed within community setting's Facilitate safe, timely discharge from hospital through expert assessment and collaborative discharge planning. Lead complex clinical decision-making, risk assessment, and patient flow management. Supervise, support, and develop therapy staff and support workers within the IPOCH team. Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and transformation programmes. Work collaboratively with acute, community, primary care, social care, and voluntary sector partners to deliver integrated care and Home First principles. Support achievement of key performance indicators relating to discharge, length of stay, admission avoidance, and patient outcomes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC (Health and Care Professional Council) registration
• Relevant professional degree/diploma/MSc (Master of Science) pre-registration.
• Clinical Educator Training

Desirable

• Post registration Masters in relevant area.
• Advanced Communication skills qualification.
• Membership of a specialist interest group relevant to the specialty.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Post registration Knowledge which is relevant to the specific area.
• In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation recommendations for specialist area.
• Detailed awareness of the National and Local priorities and changing trends in the specialist area.
• Able to understand and analyse complex issues and balance competing priorities in order to make difficult clinical decisions.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership when introducing change.
• Highly advanced communication and listening skills, able to influence and persuade others articulating a balanced view and able to constructively question information.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skill.
• Audit skills

Desirable

• Evidence of inspiring and motivating teams with the ability to communicate passionately and effectively.
• Ability to negotiate effectively within the MDT or across a range of services/providers.
• High degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience and flexibility.
• Ability to cope with unpredictable situations.
• Confident in facilitating and challenging others.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of contributing to and service delivery/evolving evidence led practice and delivery in a changing environment.
• Specialist experience of managing a complex caseload of patients relevant to the post.
• Experience of working in a CCT at a band 6 level.
• Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders providing leadership within the rehabilitation setting.
• Experience of planning and completing audit and research.
• Experience of teaching and mentoring staff.
• Experience of undertaking projects.

Desirable

• Previous supervisory experience.
• Experience of working in an integrated team.
• Evidence of working across organisational boundaries within health and social care.

Specific Job requirement

Essential

• Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels.
• Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise workloads - able to multi-task as well as be self disciplined and highly motivated.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Proactive, takes own initiative.
• Supportive team member.
• Demonstrates a flexible approach to ensure patient care is delivered.
• Experience of Service development.

Desirable

• Completion of fundamentals of change training.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC (Health and Care Professional Council) registration Relevant professional degree/diploma/MSc (Master of Science) pre-registration. Clinical Educator Training Desirable Post registration Masters in relevant area. Advanced Communication skills qualification. Membership of a specialist interest group relevant to the specialty. Knowledge and Skills Essential Post registration Knowledge which is relevant to the specific area. In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation recommendations for specialist area. Detailed awareness of the National and Local priorities and changing trends in the specialist area. Able to understand and analyse complex issues and balance competing priorities in order to make difficult clinical decisions. Ability to demonstrate leadership when introducing change. Highly advanced communication and listening skills, able to influence and persuade others articulating a balanced view and able to constructively question information. Excellent interpersonal and organisational skill. Audit skills Desirable Evidence of inspiring and motivating teams with the ability to communicate passionately and effectively. Ability to negotiate effectively within the MDT or across a range of services/providers. High degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience and flexibility. Ability to cope with unpredictable situations. Confident in facilitating and challenging others. Experience Essential Experience of contributing to and service delivery/evolving evidence led practice and delivery in a changing environment. Specialist experience of managing a complex caseload of patients relevant to the post. Experience of working in a CCT at a band 6 level. Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders providing leadership within the rehabilitation setting. Experience of planning and completing audit and research. Experience of teaching and mentoring staff. Experience of undertaking projects. Desirable Previous supervisory experience. Experience of working in an integrated team. Evidence of working across organisational boundaries within health and social care. Specific Job requirement Essential Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels. Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise workloads - able to multi-task as well as be self disciplined and highly motivated. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. Ability to work under pressure. Proactive, takes own initiative. Supportive team member. Demonstrates a flexible approach to ensure patient care is delivered. Experience of Service development. Desirable Completion of fundamentals of change training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

IPOCH BIU 2 Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

IPOCH BIU 2 Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated Band 5 physiotherapist to join our dedicated team here at Leighton Hospital, and as part of the core rotations.

The rotations include Orthopaedics ,Surgery, Medicine, Stroke, REACT, Rehabilitation, Paediatrics and Musculoskeletal Outpatients.

We have a fantastic team of highly skilled physiotherapists, and look forward to welcoming you to our team. We have many opportunities for education and development within each of these rotations. We offer a supportive induction, supervision and preceptorship programme.

Main duties of the job

The candidate will need to have experience of working in the NHS either as a student or qualified physiotherapist.

There will be a requirement to join the on-call rota once competencies have been gained, with the full support of the senior Physiotherapy respiratory team.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.

The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.

The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse to join our forward thinking Care Community Team in Crewe, to cover a 7 day service.

This post requires effective communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be adaptable, reliable and approachable. The successful applicant will have a sound knowledge of recent changes within the NHS and knowledge of the political drivers to provide care closer to home.

As part of a team you will be responsible for the assessment of nursing care needs, implementation and evaluation of care programmes and the delivery of high quality holistic care within the community setting, and within our wound care clinics. You will be expected to support your peers, the team leader and the organisation in promoting the Trusts values and behaviours.

You will need to be able to work independently, possess good time management and organisational skills and be expected to be innovative and flexible to work in other areas if required to meet service need.

Travel is an essential part of this role; please demonstrate on your application form how you would meet this requirement

Main duties of the job

We are looking for Band 5 staff nurses to support the patients in the Crewe Care Community Team. The integrated team consists of Complex Case Practitioners, District Nurse/ Case Managers, Macmillan and Therapy teams delivering high quality, efficient and safe care.

We are looking for enthusiastic caring and compassionate people who possesses a good clinical skill set. You will also be able to holistically asses patients needs whilst ensuring health promotion and quality improvement to meet the needs of our patients. You must have a good knowledge of modern IT software applications.

In return you will benefit from a structured and robust induction package and the development of competencies within a very supportive team. You will also have an allocated mentor to work alongside you during the induction and probation process

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be Equipped' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.

The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse to join our forward thinking Care Community Team in Crewe, to cover a 7 day service.

This post requires effective communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be adaptable, reliable and approachable. The successful applicant will have a sound knowledge of recent changes within the NHS and knowledge of the political drivers to provide care closer to home.

As part of a team you will be responsible for the assessment of nursing care needs, implementation and evaluation of care programmes and the delivery of high quality holistic care within the community setting, and within our wound care clinics. You will be expected to support your peers, the team leader and the organisation in promoting the Trusts values and behaviours.

You will need to be able to work independently, possess good time management and organisational skills and be expected to be innovative and flexible to work in other areas if required to meet service need.

Travel is an essential part of this role; please demonstrate on your application form how you would meet this requirement

Main duties of the job

We are looking for Band 5 staff nurses to support the patients in the Crewe Care Community Team. The integrated team consists of Complex Case Practitioners, District Nurse/ Case Managers, Macmillan, and Therapy teams delivering high quality, efficient and safe care.

We are looking for enthusiastic caring and compassionate people who possesses a good clinical skill set. You will also be able to holistically asses patients needs whilst ensuring health promotion and quality improvement to meet the needs of our patients. You must have a good knowledge of modern IT software applications.

In return you will benefit from a structured and robust induction package and the development of competencies within a very supportive team. You will also have an allocated mentor to work alongside you during the induction and probation process

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be Equipped' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.

The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse to join our forward thinking and award winning Care Community Team in Winsford, to cover a 7 day service. This is a full time position (37.5 hours per week).

This post requires effective communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be adaptable, reliable and approachable. The successful applicant will have a sound knowledge of recent changes within the NHS and knowledge of the political drivers to provide care closer to home.

As part of a team you will be responsible for the assessment of nursing care needs, implementation and evaluation of care programmes and the delivery of high quality holistic care within the community setting, and within our wound care clinics. You will be expected to support your peers, the team leader and the organisation in promoting the Trusts values and behaviours.

You will need to be able to work independently, possess good time management and organisational skills and be expected to be innovative and flexible to work in other areas if required to meet service need.

Travel is an essential part of this role; please demonstrate on your application form how you would meet this requirement

Main duties of the job

We are looking for Band 5 staff nurses to support the patients in the Winsford Care Community Team. The integrated team consists of Complex Case Practitioners, District Nurse/ Case Managers, Macmillan, and Therapy teams delivering high quality, efficient and safe care.

We are looking for enthusiastic caring and compassionate people who possesses a good clinical skill set. You will also be able to holistically asses patients needs whilst ensuring health promotion and quality improvement to meet the needs of our patients. You must have a good knowledge of modern IT software applications.

In return you will benefit from a structured and robust induction package and the development of competencies within a very supportive team. You will also have an allocated mentor to work alongside you during the induction and probation process

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be Equipped' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.

The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Paediatric Nurse to join our team! Our Child and Adolescent Unit is modern and bright with full amenities which has made us fit for the future and ready to take on the challenge of nursing children and young people with a range of medical, surgical, oncology and mental health conditions.

We have now added to our team and have a dedicated Vulnerable CYP wellbeing specialist Nurse, an Infant Feeding Practitioner and an Education and Development Team as well as an Allergy Nurse Specialist and two Professional Nurse Advocates who can offer Restorative Clinical Supervision and who can advocate for quality improvement. We have strong links with the region and the Paediatric Critical Care ODN to ensure we are up to date with developments.

Developing staff is important to us, we can offer places on High Dependency Course, APLS /EPALS, and Clinical Assessment modules.

Our Education and Development Team also provide a bespoke training program for Newly Qualified Nurses, Experienced Nurses and Nurses who work in the HDU.

We also are a strong team who work together to support each other.

If you believe that you are dynamic, eager to learn and develop and work with an outstanding team please apply!

Main duties of the job

An experienced health care professional competent in all aspects of care planning, who is able to carry out a wide range of clinical skills, including area(s) of particular clinical expertise and advice within the team e.g. infection control, by working collaboratively and cooperatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families. The post holder will also take an active part in the leadership, education, development and supervision of theteam.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of local hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester boroughs (population 357K).

The Trust provides high quality planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care as well as child health, maternity services, and intermediate care across our sites at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

The Trust provides 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff.

An extensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools by our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance.

We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Job summary

Do you want to use your nursing and research experience to help bring new treatments to people living with skin conditions? We are looking for a Research Nurse to join our research team at Waters Green Medical Centre in Macclesfield, where we are building our dermatology research portfolio.

You will coordinate and deliver a mix of commercial and non-commercial studies, working closely with the Principal Investigator (PI). Day to day, you will be the person who makes studies run well: finding and recruiting participants, taking informed consent where delegated, running study visits and procedures, and keeping research data and study files ready for inspection.

Dermatology will be your main focus, but you may also support other research areas as the service needs change. This is a 0.6 WTE post (22.5 hours a week), fixed term for 12 months in the first instance.

Main duties of the job

o Act as the day-to-day site coordinator for your studies, from set-up and recruitment through to follow-up, monitoring and close-out.

o Identify, pre-screen and recruit participants, and take informed consent where trained and delegated.

o Plan and deliver study visits within protocol windows, deciding within your delegation whether a visit can go ahead or needs PI review.

o Carry out protocol procedures once trained and signed off, such as observations, venepuncture, ECGs (electrocardiograms), giving study treatments, clinical photography, sample collection and dermatology scoring tools.

o Support skin biopsy pathways, including preparing participants, aftercare and sample handling.

o Recognise and report adverse events, and process, store and ship samples in line with the protocol.

o Keep accurate source documents, Case Report Forms (CRFs) and Investigator Site Files, and respond to data queries on time.

o Work with dermatology clinicians, pharmacy, laboratories, sponsors and the NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) Research Delivery Network to keep studies on track.

o Guide and support less experienced research staff, students and learners.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Job summary

As part of a collaborative venture between The Christie NHS Foundation Trust (CFT) and Mid-Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) we are pleased to be able to offer the opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Locum Consultant to join The Christie haematology clinical team based at Leighton Hospital. The post will support the service to provide an excellent and high-quality patient focused service to meet the demand from our patients and referring centres.

This job role is for 10 PAs per week plus on call for a Christie Clinical haematologist based at Leighton Hospital to provide clinical support to The Christie Haematology @ Leighton service. The post holder will join a team of 3 other experienced clinicians and a Lead Consultant.

Flexibility may be considered for those who are unable to work full-time due to personal reasons.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will be responsible for providing consultant level support to The Christie clinical haematology service and to implement best practice in Haematology.

The role will include three outpatient clinics per week, responsibility for outpatients attending the Macmillan Cancer Care Unit for treatment and provision of specialist input into the care of inpatients at Leighton Hospital. The post holder will have considerable liaison with local General Practitioners for haematological advice and will join the existing consultant's rota to manage this.

The post holder will be a core member of the haematology and lymphoma multi-disciplinary teams and the post also offers the opportunity to develop a special interest to suit the interests of the successful applicant and the unmet needs of the clinical haematology service.

A full and extensive overview of the responsibilities are detailed in the job description attached.

About us

The postholder will contribute to the delivery of high-quality consultant-led care across 7 days. This includes participation in planned weekend and weekday clinical activity to support safe, timely decision-making and continuity of care for patients.

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.

Details

Date posted

23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-MD-C2026-25171-OO

Job locations

Haematology Mid Cheshire - E01009

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details please see the attached Job description and person specification.

The Christie Clinical Haematology service at Leighton will receive most referrals to the service from the Crewe/Nantwich and Northwich areas, with small numbers received from elsewhere across Cheshire and North Staffordshire; the catchment area is approximately 300,000. The clinical haematology service activity delivered at Leighton Hospital was around 1,300 first attendances patients and for the financial year of 2023-2024 and approximately 10,000 follow up attendances. All outpatients are managed from the Leighton Hospital site either as face-to-face or telephone appointments.

The clinical haematology inpatient and outpatient case mix consists of general haematology, low grade haematological malignancy which includes chronic myeloid and chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, low grade non-Hodgkins lymphoma, high grade NHL, Hodgkin lymphoma, multiple myeloma plus myelodysplasias and a variety of haemostatic and thrombotic problems. Cases of acute leukaemia in younger patients requiring intensive chemotherapy, and lymphoma/myeloma requiring stem-cell transplantation are referred to the main Christie site in Withington.

The treatment of haematological malignancies is by protocol and is also based on the BCSH and North West Haemato-Oncology guidelines. There is a designated pharmacy service for preparing some cytotoxic chemotherapies and some will be supplied via a third party provider. Chemotherapy is electronically prescribed using the iQemo computerised system. Currently patients with low and high grade Non-Hodgkins lymphoma and Hodgkins lymphoma receive intravenous chemotherapy on the Macmillan Cancer Unit. Increasing use is made of the availability of novel chemotherapy agents via the Cancer Drugs Fund and by individual funding requests. During out of hours the medical team on-call provides cover for inpatients including arranging emergency admissions but will liaise with the on-call haematologist for appropriate advice.

When appropriate, patients with haemoglobinopathies are referred to the Sickle cell and Thalassaemia Centre at the Central Manchester Hospital. Patients with haemophilia and other congenital bleeding disorders are referred to the Thrombosis and Haemostasis Centre at the Manchester Royal Infirmary.Multidisciplinary teamwork is provided by two excellent weekly meetings (separate lymphoma and Haematology multidisciplinary team meetings) via video link with the Christie Hospital which includes histopathology and radiology support.

Job description Job responsibilities For more details please see the attached Job description and person specification. The Christie Clinical Haematology service at Leighton will receive most referrals to the service from the Crewe/Nantwich and Northwich areas, with small numbers received from elsewhere across Cheshire and North Staffordshire; the catchment area is approximately 300,000. The clinical haematology service activity delivered at Leighton Hospital was around 1,300 first attendances patients and for the financial year of 2023-2024 and approximately 10,000 follow up attendances. All outpatients are managed from the Leighton Hospital site either as face-to-face or telephone appointments. The clinical haematology inpatient and outpatient case mix consists of general haematology, low grade haematological malignancy which includes chronic myeloid and chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, low grade non-Hodgkins lymphoma, high grade NHL, Hodgkin lymphoma, multiple myeloma plus myelodysplasias and a variety of haemostatic and thrombotic problems. Cases of acute leukaemia in younger patients requiring intensive chemotherapy, and lymphoma/myeloma requiring stem-cell transplantation are referred to the main Christie site in Withington. The treatment of haematological malignancies is by protocol and is also based on the BCSH and North West Haemato-Oncology guidelines. There is a designated pharmacy service for preparing some cytotoxic chemotherapies and some will be supplied via a third party provider. Chemotherapy is electronically prescribed using the iQemo computerised system. Currently patients with low and high grade Non-Hodgkins lymphoma and Hodgkins lymphoma receive intravenous chemotherapy on the Macmillan Cancer Unit. Increasing use is made of the availability of novel chemotherapy agents via the Cancer Drugs Fund and by individual funding requests. During out of hours the medical team on-call provides cover for inpatients including arranging emergency admissions but will liaise with the on-call haematologist for appropriate advice. When appropriate, patients with haemoglobinopathies are referred to the Sickle cell and Thalassaemia Centre at the Central Manchester Hospital. Patients with haemophilia and other congenital bleeding disorders are referred to the Thrombosis and Haemostasis Centre at the Manchester Royal Infirmary.Multidisciplinary teamwork is provided by two excellent weekly meetings (separate lymphoma and Haematology multidisciplinary team meetings) via video link with the Christie Hospital which includes histopathology and radiology support.

Person Specification

Attainments

Essential

• FRCP / MRCP or equivalent
• FRCPath or equivalent
• GMC Registration with a license to practice
• Experience of teaching/training

Desirable

• Additional research or teaching qualification
• MD/PhD
• Experience of recent and current research and or relevant publications

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of training and expertise in clinical and laboratory haematology
• Clinical experience and knowledge in: General Haematology Blood Transfusion Coagulation Malignant Haematology
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development and keeps up to date with medical advances
• Knowledge and appreciation of the core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practice
• Evidence of clinical leadership and people management skills.
• Ensure delivery of a quality service
• Able to implement policies and plans
• Effectively review and allocate resources
• Review and manage progress
• Clear understanding of performance management and supports a performance culture
• Accountable for performance of self and others
• Empowers others to take responsibility
• Able to develop and recognise the performance of others
• Experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates

Desirable

• Management training
• Attendance at 'Teaching for Teachers' or similar course
• Teaching qualification

Personal Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Can own/commit to shared goals
• Can build effective teams and partnerships
• Flexibility, commitment and compatibility with colleagues and multidisciplinary staff in the department.
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Acts with integrity - honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff
• Is comfortable dealing with People
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Awareness of personal limitations.

CIRCUMSTANCES Domicile

Essential

• Able to return to site within approximately 60 minutes if required when on-call
• Willingness to travel to other sites when necessary

Person Specification Attainments Essential FRCP / MRCP or equivalent FRCPath or equivalent GMC Registration with a license to practice Experience of teaching/training Desirable Additional research or teaching qualification MD/PhD Experience of recent and current research and or relevant publications Experience Essential Evidence of training and expertise in clinical and laboratory haematology Clinical experience and knowledge in: General Haematology Blood Transfusion Coagulation Malignant Haematology Evidence of continuing personal and professional development and keeps up to date with medical advances Knowledge and appreciation of the core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practice Evidence of clinical leadership and people management skills. Ensure delivery of a quality service Able to implement policies and plans Effectively review and allocate resources Review and manage progress Clear understanding of performance management and supports a performance culture Accountable for performance of self and others Empowers others to take responsibility Able to develop and recognise the performance of others Experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates Desirable Management training Attendance at 'Teaching for Teachers' or similar course Teaching qualification Personal Skills Essential Excellent written and oral communication skills. Can own/commit to shared goals Can build effective teams and partnerships Flexibility, commitment and compatibility with colleagues and multidisciplinary staff in the department. Flexible and adaptable to change Acts with integrity - honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff Is comfortable dealing with People Ability to work under pressure. Awareness of personal limitations. CIRCUMSTANCES Domicile Essential Able to return to site within approximately 60 minutes if required when on-call Willingness to travel to other sites when necessary

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Haematology Mid Cheshire - E01009

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Haematology Mid Cheshire - E01009

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated band 7 nurse to join our friendly and pro-active nursing team. You will need to have previous experience of working in a Band 6 role, in ED.

We are a hardworking department with a strong sense of teamwork therefore you must be able to show that you are able to work as part of a team as well as function autonomously.

You will be responsible for the provision of clinical leadership, support, teaching and decision making from the patient's arrival to hospital and throughout their journey in the Emergency Department on a rota covering 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Applicants will need a dynamic, hardworking, and passionate approach to delivering high quality patient care that is an example to the junior staff you will be leading and supporting.

You will need to demonstrate expert knowledge surrounding emergency care and a commitment to provide high quality, safe and effective care for patients requiring emergency nursing intervention.

Main duties of the job

An experienced and competent health care professional who has continuous responsibility for the leadership and management of the Emergency Department.

The post holder is responsible for achieving clinical excellence in the quality of care provided through the best use of the team, by allocating work appropriately, using resources effectively, developing and implementing policy and guidelines, and by controlling an agreed financial budget.

The post holder will also work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families, and take an active part in contributing to the operational and clinical management of the department and the wider activities and strategic plans of the Trust.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the General Surgery Administration Team, which incorporates, Colorectal, Upper GI Vascular and Breast.

We are looking for someone with fast, accurate typing skills and the ability to provide administration support to a busy team who provide a secretarial/administration Consultants and their teams.

You will be motivated, have excellent communication skills and be able to work on your own initiative. Knowledge of medical terminology and audio typing would be an advantage.

The post-holders will work as part of a team in a shared office environment.

Main duties of the job

1. To assist the PA/ APA in providing a comprehensive secretarial service, organising and making arrangements, typing and distribution of documents and reports, recording information and filing, ensuring that all information and documentation is produced to expected standards of performance, and according to agreed timescales.
2. Provide a comprehensive clerical service to the Divisions, undertaking all relevant work-related tasks including retrieval, preparation and filing of patient information/data, arranging transport, booking appointments, correspondence, photocopying, faxing and emailing, distributing reports and letters according to the requirements of the service, where appropriate.
3. Maintain systems and process to ensure that patient information/data is available at the right time, that they are in the right place, and that they are complete and accurate according to the agreed quality standard.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.

The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.