Job summary
To be a Mental Health Nurse within the specialist Military Veterans' Service delivering the Transition, Intervention and Liaison (TIL) service to veterans and "soon to be veterans" in the North West. The post is part office based (in Bury) where responsibilities include: initial triage of referrals as part of the single point of access and participation in a Duty rota including liaising with referrers and other services and providing support to members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team in relation to risk management and safeguarding issues. The other part of the post is the delivery of clinical appointments within a range of venues (including MoD venues) across the North West or a home setting where clients' needs necessitate this. Clinical appointments include; initial face to face mental health, social care and risk assessments (including collecting standardised assessment measures); and case management of an assigned group of clients who require on-going monitoring of their mental health and risk management; emotional and practical support; and the delivery of evidence based interventions for depression, anxiety, and anger.
Main duties of the job
This role ranges from recognising the early signs of mental health problems, providing access to early support, dealing with crisis/duty calls to assessment, case management and brief evidence-based interventions. Help is also, at times provided to the veteran for other needs that may affect mental health and wellbeing - for example, with housing, finances, employment, relational and social support and reducing alcohol consumption.
The post includes the delivery of clinical appointments within a range of community venues across the Northwest. Clinical appointments include digital or face to face mental health, social care and risk assessments and case management of an assigned group of clients who require on-going monitoring of their mental health and risk management; emotional and practical support; and the delivery of evidence-based interventions for depression, anxiety, and anger. We also utilise digital platforms for appointments were requested to support flexibility of service delivery.
The post holder will also contribute to a duty rota (in the office base at Bury) where responsibilities include: initial triage of referrals as part of the Transition, Intervention and Liaison single point of access, liaising with referrers and other services and providing advice and support both to other members of the MVS and to other professionals working with veterans with mental health difficulties in relation to clinical management and safeguarding issues.
About us
Here at Pennine Care Trust NHS Foundation Trust we are looking to expand the North West NHS Veterans' Transition Intervention and Liaison Service (TILS) and seeking to employ an enthusiastic and motivated Mental Health Nurse who is interested in military veterans mental health.
The TILS is a North West-wide community service for ex serving personnel and those transitioning out of the armed forces with a discharge date. The service offers a single point of entry, assessment and brief intervention/case management service to veterans who are experiencing mental health difficulties.
The TILS is co-located with the Military Veterans' Service - a multi-disciplinary team of practitioners led by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist which is commissioned to offer treatment and interventions to Veterans of the British Armed Forces (including current reservists when not mobilised) who are experiencing complex mental health difficulties related to their military service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties & Responsibilities
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To undertake screening and telephone assessment duties including liaison with referrers and other service providers to ensure clients are treated in the most appropriate service for their needs.
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To provide a thorough psycho-social assessment of the client (aged 16+), this will include a risk assessment and a care plan.
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To deliver individualised interventions to the client based on individual care plan
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Liaison with all members of the TIL and Military Veterans Service, MoD clinicians, Secondary Care Mental Health Services, Voluntary /Statutory agencies across the North West
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To manage own caseload by delivering brief interventions to the client, whilst maintaining and allocating new clients.
-
To deliver agreed clinical contacts as set by service
Clinical
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To conduct a through psycho-social assessment of clients referred to the TIL Service, to identify their needs and develop a collaborative care plan
-
To provide case management and brief interventions for clients with moderate and complex mental health problems where required focus is generally around risk to self or others, safeguarding children or safeguarding vulnerable adults
-
Have a good working knowledge of anti-depressants and other medication that is prescribed within Primary Care.
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To work jointly with colleagues within TIL and Military Veterans Service, MoD and other NHS colleagues as required
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To assess clients presenting with multiple and complex issues and make decisions regarding the appropriate therapeutic intervention required to meet clients needs. This may include referral on to another service or modality of treatment.
-
To assess risk of harm to self/others or property and take action as appropriate. This may involve breaching of client confidentiality in the interest of the clients or others safety e.g. Safeguarding Children/Adults, acts of terrorism etc. This will be assessed in line with Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust policies
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To organise and manage a clinical caseload
-
To maintain appropriate electronic records using PC-MIS web based clinical system in line with agreed protocols as directed by Line Manager
-
To maintain effective communication and clear and concise documentation for individualised care as per service protocols and Trust policies
-
To inform referrer of outcome of assessment and provide a summary of interventions delivered at discharge
-
To ensure accurate completion of weekly diary of activities for Administration Team
-
To co-facilitate therapeutic groups where appropriate and requested by Line Manager
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To act in accordance with requirements for practice- NMC Code of Conduct
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To actively participate in clinical and management supervision
-
To provide a resource for discussion for other members of the MDT
-
Facilitate communication with colleagues by active participation in team and clinical meetings as required by Team Manager.
-
There is an expectation for you to deliver services across the North West. This may include home visits.
Research and Service Development
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To participate in ongoing audit/evaluation of the TIL and Military Veterans Services and submit activity and clinical outcome data as directed by Line Manager
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To routinely input onto Service databases as directed by Line Manager
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To utilise research findings in the promotion of good practice, clinical effectiveness and audit.
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To follow Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, TIL and Military Veterans Service policies and protocols
-
To participate in service development where agreed with Line Manager
Teaching, mentoring and supervision
To work within the TIL Service and with other mental health services in the North West:
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As a resource for discussing veteran clients needs
-
As a resource for education and training
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To offer shadowing opportunities for students on placement as directed by Line Manager
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To undertake Continuing Professional Development and participate in military Veterans Service CPD sessions
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To provide supervision of other professionals as agreed with Line Manager
-
To maintain a high quality practice by attending clinical supervision in line with Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust policies and as agreed by Military Veterans Service policies and protocols
General Duties of All Postholders
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To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff
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To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines
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To be aware of and work towards the Trusts strategic goals
Standards of Business Conduct
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The post holder will be required to comply with the organisations standing order and standing financial instructions and at all times, deal honestly with the organisation with colleagues and all those who have dealing with the organisation including patients, relative and suppliers
-
The post holder must ensure that their behaviour and interests inside and outside work do not conflict with their Trust position, duties and/or responsibilities
-
The post holder must comply with and support the development of the performance standards within the service/department to ensure the service is responsive to and meets the needs of its customers
-
The post holder will be required to develop and maintain good working relationships with all patients, service users, staff, contractors and where appropriate, members of the public.
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The Trust aims to maintain the good will and confidence of its own staff, patients, service users, NHS contractors and the general public. To assist in achieving this objective it is essential that at all times, the post holder carries out their duties in a courteous, sympathetic and professional manager
-
All post holders who are members of a professional body must comply with standards of professional practice / conduct. It is the post holders responsibilities to ensure they are both familiar with and adhere to these requirements and maintain their professional membership to the relevant body
Equality and Diversity & Equal Opportunities
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The post holder must carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies, avoiding unlawful discriminatory behaviour and actions when dealing with colleagues, service users, members of the public and all other stakeholders
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The post holder must promote awareness of and respect for equality and diversity in accordance with Trust policies and procedures
-
The post holder is responsible for treating all staff, patients, service users, NHS contractors and the general public with dignity and respect at all times
Safeguarding
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Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced CRB disclosure and registration with the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA), Vetting and Barring Scheme. Checking will be in accordance with the timeline promulgated by the Independent Safeguarding Authority.
-
All staff have a responsibility to promote the welfare of any child, young person or vulnerable adult they come into come into contact with and in cases where there are safeguarding concerns, to act upon them and protect the individual from harm.
-
All staff should refer any safeguarding issues to their manager and escalate accordingly in line with the Trust Child and Adult Safeguarding Policies.
-
All staff should familiarise themselves with the NICE Guidelines when to suspect child maltreatment 2009.
Professional and Personal Development
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The post holder must ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities by attending the Trust Mandatory Training and Induction Programme
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The post holder will be involved in a formal IPDR/KSF review with his or her manager at least every 12 months. Once performance / training objectives have been set, the staff members progress will be reviewed on a regular basis, so that new objectives can be agreed and set, in order to maintain progress in the service delivery
-
The post holder will be expected to take responsibility for their own professional development and will be supported by the Trust to achieve development opportunities as appropriate
Confidentiality & Information Governance
-
Confidentiality is of prime importance. In the normal course of duties, the post holder will have access to confidential documents and information relating to patients, service users, staff and contractors, as well as information of a commercially sensitive nature. Such information should not be communicated to anyone outside or inside the NHS unless done in the normal course of carrying out the duties of the post. Disciplinary action will be considered where a breach of confidence has been established
-
All information obtained or held during the post-holders period of employment that relates to the business of the Trust and its service users and employees will remain the property of the Trust. Information may be subject to disclosure under legislation at the Trusts discretion and in line with national rules on exemption
-
The post holder must maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date. The post holder must only access information, whether paper, electronic or in other media, which is authorised to them as part of their duties
-
The post holder must ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties & Responsibilities
-
To undertake screening and telephone assessment duties including liaison with referrers and other service providers to ensure clients are treated in the most appropriate service for their needs.
-
To provide a thorough psycho-social assessment of the client (aged 16+), this will include a risk assessment and a care plan.
-
To deliver individualised interventions to the client based on individual care plan
-
Liaison with all members of the TIL and Military Veterans Service, MoD clinicians, Secondary Care Mental Health Services, Voluntary /Statutory agencies across the North West
-
To manage own caseload by delivering brief interventions to the client, whilst maintaining and allocating new clients.
-
To deliver agreed clinical contacts as set by service
Clinical
-
To conduct a through psycho-social assessment of clients referred to the TIL Service, to identify their needs and develop a collaborative care plan
-
To provide case management and brief interventions for clients with moderate and complex mental health problems where required focus is generally around risk to self or others, safeguarding children or safeguarding vulnerable adults
-
Have a good working knowledge of anti-depressants and other medication that is prescribed within Primary Care.
-
To work jointly with colleagues within TIL and Military Veterans Service, MoD and other NHS colleagues as required
-
To assess clients presenting with multiple and complex issues and make decisions regarding the appropriate therapeutic intervention required to meet clients needs. This may include referral on to another service or modality of treatment.
-
To assess risk of harm to self/others or property and take action as appropriate. This may involve breaching of client confidentiality in the interest of the clients or others safety e.g. Safeguarding Children/Adults, acts of terrorism etc. This will be assessed in line with Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust policies
-
To organise and manage a clinical caseload
-
To maintain appropriate electronic records using PC-MIS web based clinical system in line with agreed protocols as directed by Line Manager
-
To maintain effective communication and clear and concise documentation for individualised care as per service protocols and Trust policies
-
To inform referrer of outcome of assessment and provide a summary of interventions delivered at discharge
-
To ensure accurate completion of weekly diary of activities for Administration Team
-
To co-facilitate therapeutic groups where appropriate and requested by Line Manager
-
To act in accordance with requirements for practice- NMC Code of Conduct
-
To actively participate in clinical and management supervision
-
To provide a resource for discussion for other members of the MDT
-
Facilitate communication with colleagues by active participation in team and clinical meetings as required by Team Manager.
-
There is an expectation for you to deliver services across the North West. This may include home visits.
Research and Service Development
-
To participate in ongoing audit/evaluation of the TIL and Military Veterans Services and submit activity and clinical outcome data as directed by Line Manager
-
To routinely input onto Service databases as directed by Line Manager
-
To utilise research findings in the promotion of good practice, clinical effectiveness and audit.
-
To follow Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, TIL and Military Veterans Service policies and protocols
-
To participate in service development where agreed with Line Manager
Teaching, mentoring and supervision
To work within the TIL Service and with other mental health services in the North West:
-
As a resource for discussing veteran clients needs
-
As a resource for education and training
-
To offer shadowing opportunities for students on placement as directed by Line Manager
-
To undertake Continuing Professional Development and participate in military Veterans Service CPD sessions
-
To provide supervision of other professionals as agreed with Line Manager
-
To maintain a high quality practice by attending clinical supervision in line with Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust policies and as agreed by Military Veterans Service policies and protocols
General Duties of All Postholders
-
To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff
-
To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines
-
To be aware of and work towards the Trusts strategic goals
Standards of Business Conduct
-
The post holder will be required to comply with the organisations standing order and standing financial instructions and at all times, deal honestly with the organisation with colleagues and all those who have dealing with the organisation including patients, relative and suppliers
-
The post holder must ensure that their behaviour and interests inside and outside work do not conflict with their Trust position, duties and/or responsibilities
-
The post holder must comply with and support the development of the performance standards within the service/department to ensure the service is responsive to and meets the needs of its customers
-
The post holder will be required to develop and maintain good working relationships with all patients, service users, staff, contractors and where appropriate, members of the public.
-
The Trust aims to maintain the good will and confidence of its own staff, patients, service users, NHS contractors and the general public. To assist in achieving this objective it is essential that at all times, the post holder carries out their duties in a courteous, sympathetic and professional manager
-
All post holders who are members of a professional body must comply with standards of professional practice / conduct. It is the post holders responsibilities to ensure they are both familiar with and adhere to these requirements and maintain their professional membership to the relevant body
Equality and Diversity & Equal Opportunities
-
The post holder must carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies, avoiding unlawful discriminatory behaviour and actions when dealing with colleagues, service users, members of the public and all other stakeholders
-
The post holder must promote awareness of and respect for equality and diversity in accordance with Trust policies and procedures
-
The post holder is responsible for treating all staff, patients, service users, NHS contractors and the general public with dignity and respect at all times
Safeguarding
-
Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced CRB disclosure and registration with the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA), Vetting and Barring Scheme. Checking will be in accordance with the timeline promulgated by the Independent Safeguarding Authority.
-
All staff have a responsibility to promote the welfare of any child, young person or vulnerable adult they come into come into contact with and in cases where there are safeguarding concerns, to act upon them and protect the individual from harm.
-
All staff should refer any safeguarding issues to their manager and escalate accordingly in line with the Trust Child and Adult Safeguarding Policies.
-
All staff should familiarise themselves with the NICE Guidelines when to suspect child maltreatment 2009.
Professional and Personal Development
-
The post holder must ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities by attending the Trust Mandatory Training and Induction Programme
-
The post holder will be involved in a formal IPDR/KSF review with his or her manager at least every 12 months. Once performance / training objectives have been set, the staff members progress will be reviewed on a regular basis, so that new objectives can be agreed and set, in order to maintain progress in the service delivery
-
The post holder will be expected to take responsibility for their own professional development and will be supported by the Trust to achieve development opportunities as appropriate
Confidentiality & Information Governance
-
Confidentiality is of prime importance. In the normal course of duties, the post holder will have access to confidential documents and information relating to patients, service users, staff and contractors, as well as information of a commercially sensitive nature. Such information should not be communicated to anyone outside or inside the NHS unless done in the normal course of carrying out the duties of the post. Disciplinary action will be considered where a breach of confidence has been established
-
All information obtained or held during the post-holders period of employment that relates to the business of the Trust and its service users and employees will remain the property of the Trust. Information may be subject to disclosure under legislation at the Trusts discretion and in line with national rules on exemption
-
The post holder must maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date. The post holder must only access information, whether paper, electronic or in other media, which is authorised to them as part of their duties
-
The post holder must ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- RMN
- Short course and experience to post graduate diploma level
Desirable
- Certificate/diploma in CBT/counselling
- CPD in Primary Care Mental Health
Experience
Essential
- Case management of clients who have common/complex mental health difficulties or experience of care coordination including the delivery of brief psychological interventions
- Worked within a community NHS setting
- Worked within a multi-disciplinary team
- Previous service within the armed forces communities Or Experience of working with the military communities / service charities Or Evidence of understanding the veterans' communities
- Experience of managing a caseload of clients who have common/complex mental health difficulties within a remote or community NHS setting
- Delivered a variety of therapeutic interventions within a community setting
Desirable
- Experience of group work
- Fulfilled role of mentor/assessor for student nurses
- Experience of working with individuals who have drug and / or alcohol problems including models of care and the recovery and abstinence agenda.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to conduct a thorough psycho-social assessment and develop a collaborative care plan with the client
- Ability and skills to deliver a range of therapeutic interventions within a community setting
- Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work with the MoD other agencies e.g. SMS, CMHTs and IAPTS in other Trusts; GPs, and Voluntary agencies
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal e.g. client records
- Able to proactively assess and manage risk
- Excellent IT skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Able to manage a caseload of clients and deliver brief interventions
Desirable
- Skills in screening and telephone assessment
- Established skills of being a mentor/assessor of Student Nurses
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Ability and willingness to travel around the North West (Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire) to range of community locations and clients houses to assess and deliver brief interventions
- Ability to adapt to the changing needs of the workplace.
- Willingness to work outside normal working hours on occasion.
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
- Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure..
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Primary Care Mental Health and delivery of brief interventions
- Demonstrate understanding of the mental health needs of Military Veterans and their families/carers
- Excellent knowledge around risk management
- Demonstrate up to date knowledge of current issues/legislation within Primary Care Mental Health including IAPT model
- Excellent working knowledge of Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
Desirable
- Knowledge of different types of NICE approved/evidence based psychological therapies available
- Contributed to CPD of a service
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- RMN
- Short course and experience to post graduate diploma level
Desirable
- Certificate/diploma in CBT/counselling
- CPD in Primary Care Mental Health
Experience
Essential
- Case management of clients who have common/complex mental health difficulties or experience of care coordination including the delivery of brief psychological interventions
- Worked within a community NHS setting
- Worked within a multi-disciplinary team
- Previous service within the armed forces communities Or Experience of working with the military communities / service charities Or Evidence of understanding the veterans' communities
- Experience of managing a caseload of clients who have common/complex mental health difficulties within a remote or community NHS setting
- Delivered a variety of therapeutic interventions within a community setting
Desirable
- Experience of group work
- Fulfilled role of mentor/assessor for student nurses
- Experience of working with individuals who have drug and / or alcohol problems including models of care and the recovery and abstinence agenda.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to conduct a thorough psycho-social assessment and develop a collaborative care plan with the client
- Ability and skills to deliver a range of therapeutic interventions within a community setting
- Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work with the MoD other agencies e.g. SMS, CMHTs and IAPTS in other Trusts; GPs, and Voluntary agencies
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal e.g. client records
- Able to proactively assess and manage risk
- Excellent IT skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Able to manage a caseload of clients and deliver brief interventions
Desirable
- Skills in screening and telephone assessment
- Established skills of being a mentor/assessor of Student Nurses
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Ability and willingness to travel around the North West (Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire) to range of community locations and clients houses to assess and deliver brief interventions
- Ability to adapt to the changing needs of the workplace.
- Willingness to work outside normal working hours on occasion.
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
- Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure..
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Primary Care Mental Health and delivery of brief interventions
- Demonstrate understanding of the mental health needs of Military Veterans and their families/carers
- Excellent knowledge around risk management
- Demonstrate up to date knowledge of current issues/legislation within Primary Care Mental Health including IAPT model
- Excellent working knowledge of Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
Desirable
- Knowledge of different types of NICE approved/evidence based psychological therapies available
- Contributed to CPD of a 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.
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.
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
Pennine Care NHS FT
Address
Office base Bury, service delivery across North West
Arundel House, Ground Floor, Hollinsbrook Business Park, Pilsworth Road
Bury
BL9 8RN
Employer's website
https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
