HMR Primary Care Academy is supporting the implementation of the NHS strategic direction, the Five Year Forward View and the programmes that support it, particularly the GP workforce 10 point plan, which stresses the urgent need to recruit doctors and nurses into general practice, retain current staff and support returners. Our Future Aims HMR Primary Care Academy is supporting the implementation of the NHS strategic direction, the Five Year Forward View and the programmes that support it, particularly the GP workforce 10 point plan, which stresses the urgent need to recruit doctors and nurses into general practice, retain current staff and support returners. To help future proof General Practice in HMR by providing clinical and non-clinical staff with the necessary workforce skills, values and support tools, such as mentoring to improve the quality and continuity of safe primary care services in HMR. To promote HMR as the first-choice career location for GPs, Nurses and other health professionals planning their future and highlight the many benefits of living and working in the area with an emphasis on introducing roles emerging and apprenticeships available. To demonstrate that HMR values its primary care staff and their essential role in securing the sustainability of the NHS and acknowledges the need to nurture and support career development. To implement recruitment and retention initiatives to support GP Practices. To grow our own staff by working with local training providers, schools, colleges and universities. The Academy will support practices and system leaders to respond to the changing needs of local health and care systems and helps to avoid future vulnerability by understanding and planning for future change now. Research and development - To identify those members who would like to be involved in research and form links with universities /networks. We believe primary care is the heart of the NHS and key to sustainability and transformation. The Academy was formally launched on Thursday 13th September 2018 at Rochdale Football Club with representatives from key stakeholders across HMR invited.

Apprenticeships Apprenticeship FAQ’s Back to list Apprenticeship FAQ’s How long does an apprenticeship last? What roles can be done as an apprenticeship? How much time will be spent per month with the assessor? Do I need to work full-time to qualify for the apprenticeship scheme? What is the minimum number of hours one can work? Are there any exams, or is it all portfolio evidence that’s needed? What apprenticeships are popular within Primary Care? If I can’t find my certificates to prove my level of education, do I need to retake my maths and English? How do I go about getting copy certificates if needed? If I’ve done an apprenticeship previously, can I do another if it’s at a higher level? As a practice, what is the time commitment needed to put staff through the apprenticeship programme? Will I get paid as an apprentice? How much would it cost the apprentice? If I went to university and then next year the apprenticeship qualification becomes available, am I able to change over? Employers' Apprenticeship FAQ's How much will taking on an apprentice cost me? What will my business gain from hiring an apprentice? How difficult is the apprenticeship process? What will happen at the end of the apprenticeship? What happens if we are non-levy payers? Do you have apprenticeship vacancies available? Here you will find all the most frequently asked questions about apprenticeships.

Administrators Form The NHS has to be well-organised and keep detailed records of patients and staff. Patients and other organisations need to be able to contact the NHS, to see or speak to the right person who can give them the help they need. That could be booking an appointment, getting advice or paying an invoice. Administration roles include: clerk health records staff receptionist secretary/typist medical secretary/personal assistant telephonist/switchboard operator For any admin role, you need a good standard of literacy and numeracy. Employers usually ask for GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and maths. IT skills and qualifications are useful too as so many NHS systems are IT-based now. You’ll be using your skills in time management, organisation and communication in any admin role. There are plenty of opportunities to gain further qualifications and move on in your career. You could stay in administration, perhaps by becoming a team leader or supervisor. You could go on to become an administration manager. You could also move into other wider healthcare roles, too. If you like figures, you could use your skills and experience to move into finance. Or if you’re keen on IT you could move into informatics. Administrator Role All data provided is private and confidential, this is not shared with anyone else etc etc... Personal Information - First name(Required) Last name(Required) Email(Required) Phone(Required) Multi-line address Country/Region Address City Zip / Postal code More in-depth information to be added.... Info text Short answer(Required) File upload 1(Required) Upload File Info text Short answer(Required) File upload 2(Required) Upload File Info text Long answer(Required) File upload 3(Required) Upload File More info if needed.... Single choice(Required) Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Other? Multi choice(Required) Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Option 7 Others: We've not listed Confirmation needed: Please tick here to accept & confirm you understand our policy's... etc etc (Required) Submit

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Safeguarding means protecting a citizen's health, wellbeing and human rights; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. It is an integral part of providing high-quality health care. Safeguarding Safeguarding means protecting a citizen's health, wellbeing and human rights; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. It is an integral part of providing high-quality health care . Rochdale Health Alliance believes that it is always unacceptable for children and adults to experience abuse of any kind and recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children and adults, by a commitment to a practice which protects them. The aim of this policy is to ensure that Rochdale Health Alliance safeguard the welfare of children and adults by: Providing a safe environment for children and adults Indicating that abuse will be taken seriously and acted upon Identifying children or adults who are suffering or are likely to suffer significant harm Stopping abuse and neglect wherever possible Ensuring that the safety and best interests of a child or adult always comes first Clearly outlining risk factors associated with abuse, enabling individuals to identify where abuse is happening Minimising the risk of unsuitable people working with children or vulnerable adults Raising awareness about what abuse is, how to stay safe and how to raise a concern about the welfare, safety or wellbeing of a child or adult. Promoting safe practice and challenging poor and unsafe practice Working in partnership with statutory agencies, following local procedures to safeguard vulnerable adults and children. Providing a clear framework for action wherever abuse is suspected, setting out how an investigation should be undertaken and the responsibilities of key individuals involved Click here to read the full document

Road to Rochdale Our "Road to Rochdale" information page is where you can find information on our Rochdale Please read on and watch the video to learn more about what the area has to offer and the role of PCA in developing our primary care workforce. Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied 15 Things to do in and around Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale Now within Greater Manchester, Rochdale has been around since at least the 11th century when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. The town rose to prominence through the woollen trade in the 18th century and then went into overdrive as a textile manufacturing mill town in the 19th century. A striking monument to the boom days is the town hall, one of the best examples of Gothic Revival architecture in the UK. The modern Co-operative Movement, also a product of the industrial period, was born in Rochdale in 1844 when the Rochdale Equitable Pioneers set up a shop in the town, and the very building has been turned into a museum. Rochdale Town Hall See More Touchstones See More Healey Dell Nature Reserve See More Tandle Hill Country Park See More Rochdale Pioneers Museum See More Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum See More St Edmund’s Church See More East Lancashire Railway See More Hollingworth Lake See More Rochdale Canal See More Healey Dell Heritage Centre and Tea Rooms See More Greenbooth Reservoir See More Ellenroad Engine House See More Queen’s Park See More St Leonard’s Church See More This is Rochdale! The Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester in North West England. It is named after its largest town, Rochdale, but spans a far larger area which includes the towns of Middleton, and Heywood. The borough was formed in 1974 as part of the provisions of the Local Government Act 1972 and is an amalgamation of six former local government districts. It was originally proposed that the borough include the neighbouring town of Bury and disclude Middleton; Bury, however, went on to form the administrative centre for the adjacent Metropolitan Borough of Bury. visitrochdale.com rochdale.gov.uk

Healthcare Assistants Form Healthcare assistants make sure the patient experience is as comfortable and stress-free as possible. It can also be the stepping stone into many other NHS roles. Working life You'll work under the guidance of a healthcare professional such as a nurse and your job will vary depending on where you're based. For example, in a Hospital you may: wash and dress patients serve meals and help to feed patients help people to move around make beds make patients feel comfortable monitor patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight In a Health centre and GP surgery , you may sterilise equipment do health checks restock consulting rooms process lab samples take blood samples do health promotion or health education work Healthcare Assistant Role All data provided is private and confidential, this is not shared with anyone else etc etc.... Personal Information - First name(Required) Last name(Required) Email(Required) Phone(Required) Multi-line address Country/Region Address City Zip / Postal code More in-depth information to be added.... Info text Short answer(Required) File upload 1(Required) Upload File Info text Short answer(Required) File upload 2(Required) Upload File Info text Long answer(Required) File upload 3(Required) Upload File More info if needed.... Single choice(Required) Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Other? Multi choice(Required) Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Option 7 Others: We've not listed Confirmation needed: Please tick here to accept & confirm you understand our policy's... etc etc (Required) Submit

Apprenticeship FAQ’s Here you will find all the most frequently asked questions about apprenticeships. If you are still unsure or have other questions that you would like answered, please get in contact with us. Apprenticeship FAQ’s How long does an apprenticeship last? The length of a programme is dependent on which qualification is chosen. An apprenticeship typically lasts between one to six years. A level 2 (intermediate) qualification is typically 12 - 18 months, a level 3 (advanced) qualification 18 - 24 months, levels 4 - 7 (higher / degree) qualifications can be anywhere between 2 - 6 years. What roles can be done as an apprenticeship? There are 500+ apprenticeship standards, with a potential of 1600 being available by the end of 2020. This makes most roles fit for an apprenticeship qualification. The roles in Primary Care which HMR Primary Care Academy for Primary care are looking to upskill are as follows- Healthcare Assistant, Senior Healthcare Assistant, Receptionist, Administration, Nursing Associate, Leadership and Management. How much time will be spent per month with the assessor? The time spent with an assessor can vary widely for each qualification. Your tutor will typically arrange a visit with you around every 4 – 6 weeks. You could spend time with your assessor: One to One tutoring face to face in person at your workplace One to One tutoring face to face at the training providers premises Live Webinars Pre-recorded Webinars Off-Site Training Days Class-based / Workshops Do I need to work full time to qualify for the apprenticeship scheme? What is the minimum number of hours one can work? You do not have to work full time to qualify for an apprenticeship, the minimum hours an apprentices can work is 16 hours per week. A full-time apprenticeship is 30+ hours per week, any hours below 30 hours the length of the apprenticeship must be extended. Are there any exams or is it all portfolio evidence that’s needed? This depends on which qualification you are enrolled to, all Apprenticeship Standards as of 2017 now have an End Point Assessment (EPA) in the last 3 months of the qualification. EPA’s can only be taken a minimum of 12 months after the start of an apprentices training and must be successfully completed before an apprenticeship completion certificate can be issued. An EPA usually consist of 3 elements, these could be: Multiple Choice Test Exam Evidence Portfolio Of Work Work Place Observations Practical Skills Test Professional Discussion With End Point Assessment Organisation / Interview Workplace Projects Assignments What apprenticeships are popular within Primary Care? The apprenticeship courses that are popular within Primary Care are: - Business Administration - Customer Service - Leadership and Management - Health and Social Care (For Health Care Assistant Roles) - Nursing Associate - Finance If I can’t find my certificates to prove my level of education do I need to retake my maths and English? Sometimes an apprentice you may a need to retake functional skills if there is no evidence of you taking the exam. If an apprentice does not have a certificate and/or a notification of results from the awarding organisation, the provider can ask the apprentice to get a replacement certificate (there may be a cost). How do I go about getting copy certificates if needed? There are a number of options, but before you order any replacements, double checks which of the following formats are acceptable to whoever has asked you for proof of your exam results. You can apply for a ‘Certified Statement of Results’, which is an official document that lists the subjects you took, the year they were taken, and the grades you achieved. You can ask for a confirmation letter to be sent to the person/organisation that requested evidence. Providers and employers can request a verification letter from the awarding body. If I’ve done an apprenticeship previously can I do another if it’s at a higher level? Yes, apprenticeships are there for people to create a career path and develop themselves via a work-based qualification. An apprenticeship is for an apprentice to develop new skills, knowledge and behaviours; your pervious qualification will have to be checked by the training provider to see if there is any previous learning that can be mapped into the new apprenticeship qualification or there is no learning gap. As a practice what is the time commitment needed to put staff through the apprenticeship programme? The length of a programme is dependent on which qualification is chosen. An apprenticeship typically lasts between one to six years. The time commitment needed is also dependant on the qualification; all apprenticeships require 20% off the job training, this equates to one day per week. For other qualifications that require placements like Trainee Nurse Associates, your apprentice may also need to take this placement out of their normal place of work to for fill their experiences in other areas for the course. Will I get paid as an apprentice? A new apprentice will be paid National Minimum Wage for Age on a fixed-term contract until they complete the apprenticeship. An existing member of staff will have no change to their contract of employment if upskilling in your current role. How much would it cost the apprentice? There is no charge for the apprentice to cover the cost of their apprenticeship or any elements towards your apprenticeship such as exam cost and membership cost. If I went to university and then next year the apprenticeship qualification becomes available am I able to change over? Yes, you can transfer at the end of an academic year to an apprenticeship as long as the modules map over. Employers Apprenticeship FAQ's How much will taking on an apprentice cost me? Apprentices are good value for money and it is possible that government funding may be received in order for you to cover the costs of the apprentices training. In terms of an hourly fee, the current national minimum wage for an apprentice is £3.90 per hour. Although you may decide to pay a higher rate in order to attract more potential applicants. What will my business gain from hiring an apprentice? When hiring an apprentice you are making a commitment to develop the individual, who will learn the specific skills required to complete their role within your business. In return the apprentice will begin to contribute to your bottom line more and more the longer they are with you. In most cases, apprentices are reliable and make great assets to your team. They bring in a fresh set of eyes and maybe able to contribute to changes in which may help streamline processes etc. It is estimated that the average apprentice contributes £28 to their employer for every £1 spent on them. How difficult is the apprenticeship process? The process of taking on an apprentice needn't be a difficult one. The training providers are there to be able to support you through the process and help reduce the demand on your time to get things up and running. The academy has sourced some excellent providers but you may also have your own in mind. The choice of which provider you use is entirely up to you. What will happen at the end of the apprenticeship? You may wish to offer your apprentice a permanent post should you have one or the opportunity to be able to apply should a vacancy be available. Having spent at least a year learning all about your business, the skill set required to complete the role and having received on average £10,000 worth of training (Dependant on government funding available), you will have developed a capable individual so why let another company benefit from your investment? What happens if we are non-levy payers? If your wage bill is under £3 million with less than 50 employees you will not pay apprenticeship levy. This means that 100% of apprenticeship course fees will be paid by the government for apprentices aged 16-18 and they will also offer you an incentive work £1,000. If you have an apprentice over the age of 18, you are still able to access some of the government funding for part of the costs but you may also be required to make a payment as a "Co-investment". The government will pay 95% of the apprenticeship course fees and you will be required to pay the remaining 5%. Do you have apprenticeship vacancies available? If you have an apprenticeship vacancy available and would like us to advertise this for you please do not hesitate in contacting us on our general enquiries Email Us. We can promote your vacancy on our website, Facebook and Twitter accounts and our monthly newsletter.

Our Values Collaboration Working closely with stakeholders is essential and we will involve and include relevant organisations across HMR. Dissemination We will share ideas and information relating to Primary Care workforce development with end-users and stakeholders via social media, regular communications and at local meetings and education events. Inspiration We are creating a modern and exciting platform of information and ideas to motivate and inspire career progression and retention in Primary Care. Support We will signpost and provide support at all career stages via the HMR Primary Care website.

Primary Care Academy can provide access to: Accreditation of in-house programmes, Custom-designed courses, Work-based learning, Online and e-learning programmes, In-house delivery and Educational partnerships with Universities and colleges across Greater Manchester, ​ Training Primary Care Academy can provide access to: Accreditation of in-house programmes Custom-designed courses Work-based learning Online and e-learning programmes In-house delivery Educational partnerships with Universities and colleges across Greater Manchester Please contact us below to discuss your current training needs. All upcoming training Here is the latest upcoming training... All Training Non-PCA Training Ongoing Training For any more information - Please contact us... First name* Last name* Email* Message* Please choose from the following teams:* Rochdale Health Alliance Primary Care Academy HART Other Submit