Job summary
The Greater Manchester and East Cheshire Operational Delivery Network for Hepatitis C Elimination are looking to recruit to continue delivery of exciting projects.
The role will be hosted within the Hepatology Team at the Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI). The role entails blood-borne virus testing, delivery of results and engaging those positive on treatment services by coordinating care and strategy plans with our partners in drug services, homeless services, prison, probation and primary care.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with previous experience working with patients with complex care needs. The post-holder will be required to have access to a vehicle as they will be expected to travel around Greater Manchester.
If you have a real appetite for driving project activity and outcomes, with a demonstrable "can do" attitude for making a positive impact and improving lives of people across GM and beyond, we look forward to receiving your application.
Main duties of the job
The post will be hosted by the Hepatology Department at the Manchester Royal Infirmary and the post holder will work operationally with the Hepatitis C Operational Delivery Network (ODN) for Greater Manchester and Eastern Cheshire.
The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary Specialist Hepatitis team comprising of Nurses, clerical administrators, Pharmacists and Doctors. The largest units are the Infectious Diseases unit at NMGH and the Hepatology Unit at Manchester Royal Infirmary. Line management will be provided both operationally from the ODN and MRI Hepatology.
The team aims to provide blood-borne virus testing, advice, clinical assessments, provision of treatment and effective support to clients in the community. The main base of work will be the MRI however the role requires travel to community settings across Greater Manchester and Eastern Cheshire.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Substantial band 2-4 experience in an acute /community/volunteering setting
Desirable
- Experience working with Hepatology, Infectious diseases and/or prison settings/community drug team/homeless facility
- Evidence of CPD in the form of personal development portfolio
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of support work with people with complex needs, vulnerable adults or a difficult to engage client group
Desirable
- Managing own clinic or workload
- Community Experience
- MDT working
Skills
Essential
- IT and office systems literate
- Good time management and the ability to manage and prioritise own workload, delegated tasks and work without direct supervision
Desirable
- Experience working with persons living with blood born viruses
- Competent in venepuncture
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of health service
Desirable
- Knowledge of Hepatitis C and Elimination
Aptitudes
Essential
- Full & Clean Drivers license and ability to drive and access to own car
Desirable
- Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Substantial band 2-4 experience in an acute /community/volunteering setting
Desirable
- Experience working with Hepatology, Infectious diseases and/or prison settings/community drug team/homeless facility
- Evidence of CPD in the form of personal development portfolio
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of support work with people with complex needs, vulnerable adults or a difficult to engage client group
Desirable
- Managing own clinic or workload
- Community Experience
- MDT working
Skills
Essential
- IT and office systems literate
- Good time management and the ability to manage and prioritise own workload, delegated tasks and work without direct supervision
Desirable
- Experience working with persons living with blood born viruses
- Competent in venepuncture
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of health service
Desirable
- Knowledge of Hepatitis C and Elimination
Aptitudes
Essential
- Full & Clean Drivers license and ability to drive and access to own car
Desirable
- Ability to 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.
