Job summary

Occupational Therapist: Fixed term - 6 months (35 hours)

The post holder will provide skilled occupational therapy assessments, treatment and advice to adult patients on theAcute Frailty Hub. They will undertake a leading role in the assessment, diagnosis and formulation of therapy treatmentgoals as well as advising and treating patients, carers, families and staff of other agencies. The post holder will also providedaily leadership within the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) with other therapists, nursing staff, Technical Instructors, HealthCare Therapy Assistants, students and other health professionals visiting the unit.

Main duties of the job

Assess patients for their potential for rehabilitation and suggest therapy goalsManage a rehabilitation clinical caseload alongside others within the multidisciplinary team.Provide a quality occupational therapy service to patients on the Frailty unit.Ensure a range of therapies are on offer daily to patients including group activities and one to one interventions.Ensure professional and legal standards are maintained.Liaise with other members of the MDT to ensure that the intermediate care service contributes to timely and appropriate patient discharge home.Contribute to the Trust objective to reduce length of stay whilst ensuring a high standard of patient care and achievement of therapy outcome measures.Recognise the need to refer to other agenciesEnsure that patients access prompt and appropriate occupational therapy assessment and treatment.Assess for, prescribe and issue a range of equipment including seating, splinting, mobility aids and aids to daily living.Provide daily clinical leadership and operational management support to the other members of the MDT.Work as an autonomous practitioner, to be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects ofown work including the management of a caseload. Adhere to national, local and professional guidelines and standards of care relating to professional practice.Provide clinical leadership and support of staff in complex and contentious clinical situations.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Details

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

245-ACS6ACUT-08-26-B

Job locations

Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care

Fountain Street

Ashton under Lyne

OL66HR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description Job responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

• Post graduate experience within a health care setting
• Post graduate experience of working with complex medical and long term conditions
• Experience in working within a multidisciplinary team
• Post graduate experience and knowledge in 3 or more of areas i.e. orthopaedics, amputees, care of the elderly, neurology and Intermediate care.

Desirable

• Member of appropriate specialist interest group
• Experience in working in Intermediate care

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and computer skills
• Able to demonstrate the implementation of the OT process effectively.
• Ability to manage and prioritise own caseload
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to delegate tasks appropriately
• Ability to recognise own abilities and limitations
• Evidence of recent CPD
• Ability to travel independently and efficiently across multiple community sites to meet the operational requirements of the role
• Ability to work flexibly with excellent time management and self-discipline
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team
• Ability to translate the national and local agenda to own working and to participate in shaping and implementing the vision for the future development of the Intermediate care services. o
• Ability to demonstrate a contribution to personal and team continued professional development and a commitment to evidenced based practice.
• Willingness to undertake the training required to carry out the job
• Willingness to abide by the Tameside and Glossop Integrated care organisation policies and procedures
• Ability to understand own abilities and potential to use this to overcome obstacles to build teams, secure best outcomes for service improvements. ? ?
• Ability to understand own limitations, style and emotions and those of others and be clear about the impact of such behaviours in diverse and complex situations.
• Ability to demonstrate a clear and positive value base both personally and on behalf of the Trust and understand the interplay of this within NHS Code of Conduct
• Ability to exhibit a deep motivation to improve performance in the health service.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy HCPC registration Experience Essential Post graduate experience within a health care setting Post graduate experience of working with complex medical and long term conditions Experience in working within a multidisciplinary team Post graduate experience and knowledge in 3 or more of areas i.e. orthopaedics, amputees, care of the elderly, neurology and Intermediate care. Desirable Member of appropriate specialist interest group Experience in working in Intermediate care Skills and knowledge Essential Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and computer skills Able to demonstrate the implementation of the OT process effectively. Ability to manage and prioritise own caseload Ability to work under pressure Ability to delegate tasks appropriately Ability to recognise own abilities and limitations Evidence of recent CPD Ability to travel independently and efficiently across multiple community sites to meet the operational requirements of the role Ability to work flexibly with excellent time management and self-discipline Ability to work autonomously and within a team Ability to translate the national and local agenda to own working and to participate in shaping and implementing the vision for the future development of the Intermediate care services. o Ability to demonstrate a contribution to personal and team continued professional development and a commitment to evidenced based practice. Willingness to undertake the training required to carry out the job Willingness to abide by the Tameside and Glossop Integrated care organisation policies and procedures Ability to understand own abilities and potential to use this to overcome obstacles to build teams, secure best outcomes for service improvements. ? ? Ability to understand own limitations, style and emotions and those of others and be clear about the impact of such behaviours in diverse and complex situations. Ability to demonstrate a clear and positive value base both personally and on behalf of the Trust and understand the interplay of this within NHS Code of Conduct Ability to exhibit a deep motivation to improve performance in the health service.

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

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care

Fountain Street

Ashton under Lyne

OL66HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care

Fountain Street

Ashton under Lyne

OL66HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

1 Tameside Trust is looking for a Locum Consultant General Surgeon with a sub Specialty in Colorectal and to join the Department of General Surgery. All duties will be carried out at Tameside Hospital but prospective candidates should also be aware of the potential opportunity to work at our partner Hospital in Stockport.

The post holder will work within the surgical SDEC, out-patients, day case surgery, general surgery and endoscopy dependent on the successful candidates skill mix.

Main duties of the job

The key areas for the post holder will include:

The clinical duties will be shared with the other consultants & Specialists and will include all duties normally expected in a General Surgery department. Although the job is primarily to work within Colorectal Surgery, there will be a General Surgery component to the job plan.

The provision of clinical leadership in the delivery of general surgical services and responsibility for the supervision, training and appraisal of junior staff. Collaborative working with nursing and other colleagues to organise effectively and manage the case-mix in general surgery on a day-to-day basis.

Active involvement in the planning, scheduling and delivery of elective and emergency surgery. Working co-operatively with colleagues and others within the Trust to achieve the Government's targets for service improvement and delivery in relation to outpatient, elective and emergency care.

In conjunction with other clinical teams and the wider health economy develop and implement integrated elective and emergency care pathways throughout the Trust. Participation in relevant audit and quality assurance processes, including reviews of manpower requirements.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Job summary

Pharmacy Technician (Rotational) - Band 4 - 37.5 hours - Permanent

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, Registered Pharmacy Technician with demonstrable post qualification experience, who wants to make a real difference to patient care, to join our successful team and contribute towards developing our services and continuing to extend the technician role

Applicants should hold a Level 3 BTEC / NVQ Pharmacy Services certificate or equivalent and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician or equivalent.

Experience of working within a hospital pharmacy department as a qualified technician is desirable but not essential .

The initial banding of the postholder will depend on past experience and/or completion of a conversion competency document.

Duties will include:

- Dispensing and Accuracy Checking for In-patients, Outpatients and Discharge.

- Patient counselling,

- Medicines optimisation at ward level including medicines reconciliation; assessing patients' own medicines at the bedside and processing patient discharge prescriptions

The post will require participation in rotas that extend into early evenings, weekends and bank holidays and those seeking part-time employment during the daytime, evening and / or weekend will be considered.

Soon to register Technicians can apply

Main duties of the job

Main duties and responsibilities:

• To co-operate with all pharmaceutical staff in providing and developing the technical aspects of the pharmaceutical service including a comprehensive dispensing and medicines distribution service to out-patients and in-patients on all wards and departments throughout the Trust.
• To supervise pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants on a day to day basis
• Duties are carried out under the control or direct supervision of a pharmacist or where appropriate Principal or Chief Technician.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Safety
• Care
• Respect
• Communication
• Learning

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

13 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

245-HS4PHAR-10-26

Job locations

Tameside Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description Job responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Recent experience of working in a busy hospital Pharmacy
• Experience of ward based medicines management processes, including assessment of patients own medicines

Skill and Knowledge

Essential

• Good working knowledge of pharmaceutical practice
• Good therapeutics knowledge of frequently use medicines
• Can communicate effectively verbally and in writing with patients and service users, particularly by telephone
• Able to prioritise own workload within the scope of organised rotas and use initiative
• Able to work unsupervised
• Able to work as part of a large team
• Good numeracy skills
• Good customer care skills
• Familiarity with the necessary keyboard skills required to use the departmental computer systems

Desirable

• Knowledge / Awareness of stock control systems
• Competent in aseptic preparative techniques. Good knowledge of policies and procedures

Other Factors

Essential

• Respect for working colleagues, other disciplines and the public
• Able to meet the demands of a busy department and specifically to work quickly and accurately under pressure
• Able to accept guidance, direction and constructive criticism

Desirable

• Practical, enthusiastic and self motivated

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy services and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy services or the recognised equivalent Certificated Pharmacy Technician qualification
• Good general education , preferably Mathematics , English and 2 other subjects at GCSE level grade C or above

Desirable

• Substantive post registration Hospital experience

Person Specification Experience Desirable Recent experience of working in a busy hospital Pharmacy Experience of ward based medicines management processes, including assessment of patients own medicines Skill and Knowledge Essential Good working knowledge of pharmaceutical practice Good therapeutics knowledge of frequently use medicines Can communicate effectively verbally and in writing with patients and service users, particularly by telephone Able to prioritise own workload within the scope of organised rotas and use initiative Able to work unsupervised Able to work as part of a large team Good numeracy skills Good customer care skills Familiarity with the necessary keyboard skills required to use the departmental computer systems Desirable Knowledge / Awareness of stock control systems Competent in aseptic preparative techniques. Good knowledge of policies and procedures Other Factors Essential Respect for working colleagues, other disciplines and the public Able to meet the demands of a busy department and specifically to work quickly and accurately under pressure Able to accept guidance, direction and constructive criticism Desirable Practical, enthusiastic and self motivated Qualifications Essential BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy services and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy services or the recognised equivalent Certificated Pharmacy Technician qualification Good general education , preferably Mathematics , English and 2 other subjects at GCSE level grade C or above Desirable Substantive post registration Hospital experience

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

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust are seeking a Locum Consultant in ENT Surgery with interest in Otology to join the ENT Team at Tameside Hospital for 12 months.

The post holder will be expected to undertake both general adult and paediatric ENT work; this will include the management of elective and emergency patients. They will also be encouraged to develop an area of sub-specialist interest to complement the services currently provided by the ENT consultant team; an interest in Otology and paediatric hearing loss. We are a young and dynamic department, keen to progress our services and make the most of the opportunities available to us.

The successful applicant should have the ability and commitment to promote best practice in patient management in conjunction with delivering local and national targets. Your experience and enthusiasm will be supported by a skilled team of clinical staff along with a full complement of dedicated and trained nurses.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join a team of senior medical and nursing staff committed to providing a high-quality surgical service to the people of Tameside and Glossop. The common aim will be to develop the department in all aspects of clinical service, teaching and research. Close teamwork is an essential requirement.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

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

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

245-MEDCONENT-10-26

Job locations

Tameside and Glossop ICFT

Fountain Street

Ashton-under-Lyne

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed

Job description Job responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed

Person Specification

Teaching and Audit

Essential

• Teaching of junior medical staff
• Ability and experience to teach clinical skills
• Experience of supervising SpR's
• 12 month experiance in NHS

Desirable

• Teaching of medical students
• Experience of Audit

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• FRCS (ORL-HNS)
• Completion of basic medical training
• Completion of higher training (CCT or within 6 months of obtaining)

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification (PhD, MPhil, Msc or equivalent)
• Completion of fellowship in area of candidate's interest

Academic Achievements and Research

Essential

• Publications in recognised relevant journals

Desirable

• Research projects relating to the specialist area

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Organisational skills
• Communication skills
• Leadership skills

Management & Administration Experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and manage a busy clinical practice
• Ability to manage and lead a medical firm

Desirable

• Management training

Person Specification Teaching and Audit Essential Teaching of junior medical staff Ability and experience to teach clinical skills Experience of supervising SpR's 12 month experiance in NHS Desirable Teaching of medical students Experience of Audit Qualifications & Training Essential FRCS (ORL-HNS) Completion of basic medical training Completion of higher training (CCT or within 6 months of obtaining) Desirable Postgraduate qualification (PhD, MPhil, Msc or equivalent) Completion of fellowship in area of candidate's interest Academic Achievements and Research Essential Publications in recognised relevant journals Desirable Research projects relating to the specialist area Interpersonal Skills Essential Organisational skills Communication skills Leadership skills Management & Administration Experience Essential Ability to organise and manage a busy clinical practice Ability to manage and lead a medical firm Desirable Management 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

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside and Glossop ICFT

Fountain Street

Ashton-under-Lyne

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside and Glossop ICFT

Fountain Street

Ashton-under-Lyne

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Registered Nurse Associate - Endoscopy Band 4 28.5 hours 12 Months Maternity leave cover

The primary focus of this role is to provide an effective and high quality service in relation to the specified clinical procedures within the Endoscopy Unit. This involves undertaking a range of clinical procedures where there is a requirement to have knowledge of the procedure and deal with related non-routine activities such as dealing with complications, answering questions or monitoring progress during/following procedure under the supervision of a registered nurse.

The post holder will need to be motivated and able to work as part of a well-established team and be an excellent communicator with the ability to support the team in the day to day operation of the services they provide.

Applicants must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We want to recruit highly motivated individuals who can provide high quality standards of care and work towards completing a portfolio of evidence in Endoscopy. Training will be ongoing.

Main duties of the job

A fantastic opportunity has arisen in our Endoscopy Unit at Tamesdie and Glossop Integrated care organisation for an RN to join our existing Endoscopy team.

The Endoscopy Unit within the NHS Foundation Trust is JAG accredited. The service incorporates a 3 room Endoscopy unit delivering both diagnostic and therapeutic intervention to all patients.

Whatever you're looking for in your next career move, you'll find it all at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (ICFT). We currently provide both community and hospital based services and are implementing new models of integrated care working with partners. Our belief is 'that Everyone Matters'. Our values are clear. We only want to attract applicants whose values and behaviors match ours and that demands respect for everyone; the motivation to learn; the ability to be a professional role model, inclusive, caring and compassionate; with a communication style which is accessible, open and honest.

Enquiries to: Sarah Irvine Endoscopy Manager 01619225897

Email [email protected]

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Job summary

Occupational Therapist: Fixed term - 6 months (35 hours)

The post holder will provide skilled occupational therapy assessments, treatment and advice to adult patients on theAcute Frailty Hub. They will undertake a leading role in the assessment, diagnosis and formulation of therapy treatmentgoals as well as advising and treating patients, carers, families and staff of other agencies. The post holder will also providedaily leadership within the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) with other therapists, nursing staff, Technical Instructors, HealthCare Therapy Assistants, students and other health professionals visiting the unit.

Main duties of the job

Assess patients for their potential for rehabilitation and suggest therapy goalsManage a rehabilitation clinical caseload alongside others within the multidisciplinary team.Provide a quality occupational therapy service to patients on the Frailty unit.Ensure a range of therapies are on offer daily to patients including group activities and one to one interventions.Ensure professional and legal standards are maintained.Liaise with other members of the MDT to ensure that the intermediate care service contributes to timely and appropriate patient discharge home.Contribute to the Trust objective to reduce length of stay whilst ensuring a high standard of patient care and achievement of therapy outcome measures.Recognise the need to refer to other agenciesEnsure that patients access prompt and appropriate occupational therapy assessment and treatment.Assess for, prescribe and issue a range of equipment including seating, splinting, mobility aids and aids to daily living.Provide daily clinical leadership and operational management support to the other members of the MDT.Work as an autonomous practitioner, to be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects ofown work including the management of a caseload. Adhere to national, local and professional guidelines and standards of care relating to professional practice.Provide clinical leadership and support of staff in complex and contentious clinical situations.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

245-ACS6ACUT-08-26-A

Job locations

Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care

Fountain Street

Ashton under Lyne

OL66HR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description for the Acute Frailty Hub. This provides full details of the role, responsibilities and the person specification.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description for the Acute Frailty Hub. This provides full details of the role, responsibilities and the person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

• Post graduate experience within a health care setting
• Post graduate experience of working with complex medical and long term conditions
• Experience in working within a multidisciplinary team
• Post graduate experience and knowledge in 3 or more of areas i.e. orthopaedics, amputees, care of the elderly, neurology and Intermediate care.

Desirable

• Member of appropriate specialist interest group
• Experience in working in Intermediate care

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and computer skills
• Able to demonstrate the implementation of the OT process effectively.
• Ability to manage and prioritise own caseload
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to delegate tasks appropriately
• Ability to recognise own abilities and limitations
• Evidence of recent CPD
• Ability to travel independently and efficiently across multiple community sites to meet the operational requirements of the role
• Ability to work flexibly with excellent time management and self-discipline
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team
• Ability to translate the national and local agenda to own working and to participate in shaping and implementing the vision for the future development of the Intermediate care services. o
• Ability to demonstrate a contribution to personal and team continued professional development and a commitment to evidenced based practice.
• Willingness to undertake the training required to carry out the job
• Willingness to abide by the Tameside and Glossop Integrated care organisation policies and procedures
• Ability to understand own abilities and potential to use this to overcome obstacles to build teams, secure best outcomes for service improvements. ? ?
• Ability to understand own limitations, style and emotions and those of others and be clear about the impact of such behaviours in diverse and complex situations.
• Ability to demonstrate a clear and positive value base both personally and on behalf of the Trust and understand the interplay of this within NHS Code of Conduct
• Ability to exhibit a deep motivation to improve performance in the health service.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy HCPC registration Experience Essential Post graduate experience within a health care setting Post graduate experience of working with complex medical and long term conditions Experience in working within a multidisciplinary team Post graduate experience and knowledge in 3 or more of areas i.e. orthopaedics, amputees, care of the elderly, neurology and Intermediate care. Desirable Member of appropriate specialist interest group Experience in working in Intermediate care Skills and knowledge Essential Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and computer skills Able to demonstrate the implementation of the OT process effectively. Ability to manage and prioritise own caseload Ability to work under pressure Ability to delegate tasks appropriately Ability to recognise own abilities and limitations Evidence of recent CPD Ability to travel independently and efficiently across multiple community sites to meet the operational requirements of the role Ability to work flexibly with excellent time management and self-discipline Ability to work autonomously and within a team Ability to translate the national and local agenda to own working and to participate in shaping and implementing the vision for the future development of the Intermediate care services. o Ability to demonstrate a contribution to personal and team continued professional development and a commitment to evidenced based practice. Willingness to undertake the training required to carry out the job Willingness to abide by the Tameside and Glossop Integrated care organisation policies and procedures Ability to understand own abilities and potential to use this to overcome obstacles to build teams, secure best outcomes for service improvements. ? ? Ability to understand own limitations, style and emotions and those of others and be clear about the impact of such behaviours in diverse and complex situations. Ability to demonstrate a clear and positive value base both personally and on behalf of the Trust and understand the interplay of this within NHS Code of Conduct Ability to exhibit a deep motivation to improve performance in the health service.

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

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care

Fountain Street

Ashton under Lyne

OL66HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care

Fountain Street

Ashton under Lyne

OL66HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The post-holder will participate in the delivery of the ICT services across the entire Tameside and Glossop Health and Social Care Integrated Care Organisation (ICO). Supporting the installation, configuration and maintenance of end user equipment, systems and software mainly to deliver the primary care IT service across 35 GP practice and 5 primary care network (PCN) locations within the Tameside and Glossop estate.

Duties will include providing effective and efficient IT support and technical advice on desktop, laptop and peripheral technologies, and other third party systems across the ICT service while actively managing, troubleshooting and resolving IT hardware and software technical issues quickly in order to minimise impact on end user device unavailability.

Provide support cover on short-term basis for colleagues in the IT Tier 1. To work alongside Tier 3 colleagues and other ICO / partner organisations as required.

Core hours of the service are 7:30 a.m. to 18:00 p.m. The post holder will be expected to be a member of an IT technician rota covering the core hours. The IT technician is also required to work remotely and in the field including travel to any of the 35 GP sites, 5 PCN sites or other ICT locations therefore it is expected that the successful candidate will have the ability to travel.

Main duties of the job

Support the installation, configuration and maintenance of end user equipment, systems and software to deliver the ICT service.

To support endpoint hardware and software defined and any ICO supported equipment connected to the ICT network. This includes for example desktops, laptops, printers and scanners. This list of equipment is not exhaustive and will change as necessary in line with improvements in technology and service requirement.

The physical and remote deployment of hardware and software to ICT end users through the use of physical media, remote server based tools and applications. To support the software installed on all end point devices, including desktops and laptops. This list of equipment is not exhaustive and will change as necessary in line with improvements in technology and service requirements

The physical and logical connection of hardware to the network to enable connectivity to support the service needs. To ensure that all security requirements are adhered to without exception, and that all standards and SOP's are followed

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

245-ADM5IT-10-26

Job locations

NHS Tameside and Glossop ICFT

Fountain Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £41,700 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.

Job description Job responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £41,700 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.

Person Specification

Qulifications

Essential

• HNC/HND/Foundation Degree level qualification in an IT subject or equivalent experience
• Suitable education standard - A levels or equivalent

Desirable

• Achievement of ITIL Foundation qualification at V3

Experience

Essential

• Experience of desktop software & hardware configuration
• Experience of PC & peripheral hardware components
• Excellent understanding of Microsoft Office 365 products
• Awareness of data confidentiality

Desirable

• Experience of primary care information systems Emis Web / SystmOne
• Experience of server operating systems
• Experience of active directory

Skills

Essential

• Ability to interpret user requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to deal with sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to prioritise conflicting requirements
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience as an IT Technician / Field Engineer

Person Specification Qulifications Essential HNC/HND/Foundation Degree level qualification in an IT subject or equivalent experience Suitable education standard - A levels or equivalent Desirable Achievement of ITIL Foundation qualification at V3 Experience Essential Experience of desktop software & hardware configuration Experience of PC & peripheral hardware components Excellent understanding of Microsoft Office 365 products Awareness of data confidentiality Desirable Experience of primary care information systems Emis Web / SystmOne Experience of server operating systems Experience of active directory Skills Essential Ability to interpret user requirements Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to deal with sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy Ability to prioritise conflicting requirements Excellent accuracy and attention to detail Experience as an IT Technician / Field Engineer

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

NHS Tameside and Glossop ICFT

Fountain Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

NHS Tameside and Glossop ICFT

Fountain Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Lead Clinical Research Nurse - Fixed 12 months

The post holder will lead and develop the research delivery service, overseeing the delivery and coordination of a portfolio of clinical research studies from feasibility to archiving. They will ensure that all research undertaken safeguards the wellbeing of the participants and is conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines and, working closely with multidisciplinary teams, facilitate the production of good quality research. The post holder will be instrumental in implementing Hospital and Research Delivery Network objectives to enhance the performance, growth and development of research.

The post holder will provide clinical management and leadership to the research delivery team, including research nurses and other research staff.They will be responsible for workforce management, staff development, performance monitoring, and capacity building, to promote efficient and effective research delivery. They will contribute to enhancing the profile and capacity of research within Tameside Hospital and support the development of other research staff.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, organisational, and management skills, with the ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and adapt effectively within a dynamic environment. The role will involve collaboration with colleagues at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and may require travel between sites.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will lead a team of research nurses and research support staff to deliver a diverse portfolio of clinical research studies across the Trust. They will oversee study set-up, participant recruitment, delivery of protocol-specific procedures, data quality, study documentation and regulatory compliance, ensuring research is delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of research governance and patient care. They will work closely with investigators, the research governance team, clinical services, sponsors and external partners to maximise research opportunities and achieve local and national performance targets. The successful candidate will be an experienced research nurse with strong leadership, organisational and communication skills, capable of managing multiple competing priorities within a fast-paced environment. They will provide expert advice on clinical research, support staff development and education, and use their knowledge of ICH GCP, research governance and clinical trial delivery to drive continuous improvement and maintain high-quality research activity across the organisation. The ability to build effective relationships, influence stakeholders and work autonomously while supporting team development will be key to success in the role.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

245-NAM7RM-10-26

Job locations

Tameside General Hospital

Tameside General Hospital, Fountain Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description Job responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Evidence of continuous personal professional development
• Professional knowledge and experience of clinical research
• ICH GCP recognised recent training

Desirable

• Relevant Masters Degree
• Teaching, supervision, coaching or leadership qualification, or equivalent experience in staff development and education.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working autonomously and as part of a Multi-disciplinary team.
• Relevant post qualification experience
• Experience of working in clinical research at Band 6 level or equivalent
• Experience in co-ordinating clinical research from feasibility to closure including archiving
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload.
• Strong leader with sophisticated interpersonal skills
• Confident to drive the development of Research through positive teamwork and role modelling
• Ability to manage and deliver several concurrent workstreams covering a wide range of clinical contexts.
• Extensive experience of working in a healthcare setting with patients, their families and carers
• Managerial skills including experience of line management, supervision and staff development

Desirable

• Experience of managing Clinical Research Teams.
• Experience of research governance, study monitoring, audit and inspection processes.
• Experience writing SOPs

Skills

Essential

• Highly effective communication skills, both verbally and written.
• Effective team working across professional and organisational boundaries.
• Good written and analytical skills.
• Experience of supporting and/or undertaking informed consent processes within scope of professional practice and delegated authority.
• Co-ordinates care pathway for patients and carers participating in clinical research.
• Manages, assesses and supports the physical and psychological needs of the patient and carer.
• Training and leadership skills
• Demonstrable IT Skills able to use Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure

Desirable

• Intra-venous access and cannulation skills.
• Good presentation skills.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the clinical trial process
• Knowledge of ICH GCP
• Knowledge of the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research and current research governance requirements
• Knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy relating to a specialist area.
• Has a working and intellectual knowledge of the purpose of clinical research.
• Knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy relating to specialist area
• Maintain Professional development and have an awareness of current nursing issues

Desirable

• Knowledge of Research Ethics Committees

Other

Essential

• Maintain professional development and have an awareness of current nursing issues.
• Demonstrates inclusive and compassionate leadership, with resilience, curiosity, critical thinking, self-awareness, the ability to influence others and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Highly motivated, with the ability to influence and inspire others
• Ability to travel independently between hospital sites and work flexibly to meet service needs.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with current NMC registration. Educated to degree level or equivalent Evidence of continuous personal professional development Professional knowledge and experience of clinical research ICH GCP recognised recent training Desirable Relevant Masters Degree Teaching, supervision, coaching or leadership qualification, or equivalent experience in staff development and education. Experience Essential Experience of working autonomously and as part of a Multi-disciplinary team. Relevant post qualification experience Experience of working in clinical research at Band 6 level or equivalent Experience in co-ordinating clinical research from feasibility to closure including archiving Ability to organise and prioritise own workload. Strong leader with sophisticated interpersonal skills Confident to drive the development of Research through positive teamwork and role modelling Ability to manage and deliver several concurrent workstreams covering a wide range of clinical contexts. Extensive experience of working in a healthcare setting with patients, their families and carers Managerial skills including experience of line management, supervision and staff development Desirable Experience of managing Clinical Research Teams. Experience of research governance, study monitoring, audit and inspection processes. Experience writing SOPs Skills Essential Highly effective communication skills, both verbally and written. Effective team working across professional and organisational boundaries. Good written and analytical skills. Experience of supporting and/or undertaking informed consent processes within scope of professional practice and delegated authority. Co-ordinates care pathway for patients and carers participating in clinical research. Manages, assesses and supports the physical and psychological needs of the patient and carer. Training and leadership skills Demonstrable IT Skills able to use Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook Proven ability to work effectively under pressure Desirable Intra-venous access and cannulation skills. Good presentation skills. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the clinical trial process Knowledge of ICH GCP Knowledge of the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research and current research governance requirements Knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy relating to a specialist area. Has a working and intellectual knowledge of the purpose of clinical research. Knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy relating to specialist area Maintain Professional development and have an awareness of current nursing issues Desirable Knowledge of Research Ethics Committees Other Essential Maintain professional development and have an awareness of current nursing issues. Demonstrates inclusive and compassionate leadership, with resilience, curiosity, critical thinking, self-awareness, the ability to influence others and a commitment to continuous improvement. Highly motivated, with the ability to influence and inspire others Ability to travel independently between hospital sites and work flexibly to meet service needs.

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

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside General Hospital

Tameside General Hospital, Fountain Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside General Hospital

Tameside General Hospital, Fountain Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Directorate Manager for Division of Surgery, Women's and Children's

Band 8B - 37.5 Hours per week - 6 Months

If you are a values-driven, experienced leader, who is passionate about creating a great place for care and a great place to work, we want you to consider applying for the Directorate Manager position here at Tameside Hospital and joining our Divisional senior leadership team within the division of Surgery, Women's and Children's. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who wants to develop their operational management experience.

Main duties of the job

This position offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a fabulous team working within Surgery, Women's and Children's services. You will be responsible for continually improving the quality of services to patients, and redesigning services to meet best practice standards.

You will be a visible leader and provide direction to the services within your portfolio, working in collaboration with clinical leads and matron lead colleagues, as well as other directorate manager colleagues from across the trust. You will be responsible and accountable for the overall management of the services within the directorate. You will develop the strategy for the directorate, playing a key role in identifying opportunities for innovation and modernisation and leading programmes of transformation. You will be responsible for the delivery of all directorate objectives and performance targets, across all 4 quadrants of People, Quality, Operational Performance and Finance, ensuring the service we offer to patients is of the highest quality, safety and efficiency.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.