b9946195-3a78-4082-b279-7eddb1ebdd9b < Back ECG assessment: An introduction for Healthcare providers Future Learn Ongoing https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/ecg-assessment Understand the principles of electrocardiography and learn a step-by-step approach to performing and interpreting an ECG test. Gain an introduction to ECG assessment and ECG interpretation This free online course will equip you with an introductory understanding of ECG assessment and interpretation, which will support the further hands-on training that is needed to competently perform the ECG test in clinical practice.

Runner Up < Back Claire Mason-Poole Leadership Award Runner Up Very organised, pleasant and inspiring manager. very organised and approachable. Nothing is too much trouble and is well respected by her team Simply the most amazing manager, she always has the most time for everyone and will help all her staff members and patients to the best of her ability. Because of Claire we have such an amazing team here at VMC and i think she deserves all the praise she can get because she truly is the best. Our manager, great leader. All staff are grateful to have her. First, they are dedicated and hardworking. They are extremely organized and focused on continuously learning and developing best practices to manage routine activities both efficiently and effectively. She really understanding of personal problems and is very supportive. Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link

Runner Up < Back RHA Access Team League of Superheroes Award Runner Up I would like to nominate Sue and her team who support delivery of the Access Service. No matter what trials and tribulations the team face (and there have been many) they step up to deliver enhanced access across 5 PCNs in the borough - 6 days a week / In Hours service 5 days a week and also the winter pressure hubs that ran November to March 2024. All this requires staffing / stock management / appointment book management / IT / communications / dealing with issues and much much more. On many occasions if admin staff have cancelled at such short notice and they are unable to find a replacement for the shift then they cancel their own plans (evenings and weekends) to ensure the service can still be delivered for the booked patients which means that staff members can be working a 12 hour day or 6 days a week. The team are diligent in dealing with referrals and manage significant numbers of referrals on behalf of the service, that would otherwise go back to the patients registered practice and they don't complain when having deal with more when the winter hubs are stood up to support winter pressures,. Over the past 12 months the team have dealt with circa 3949 referrals. The team has coped well when they have been down on staffing and they amazingly maintain a really positive 'can do' attitude in difficult times. Take a bow and well done. Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link

Runner Up < Back Lidia Cooper Office MasterChef Award Runner Up Lidia makes amazing cakes and goodies to tempt us out of a diet. She also makes delicious lasagna and grows her own tomatoes! Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link

Runner Up < Back Melissa Helliwell and Poppy Gill-Brown League of Superheroes Award Runner Up Excellent teamwork from both of them. Always keen to help people with their problems Excellent at helping people with their everyday life and guidance Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link

cf87fdfe-faa8-46c6-93d7-bb160304393a < Back A day with our Nursing Associates I had a lovely time working with the Nursing Associates at Peterloo Medical Centre . We have many big projects coming up, so make sure you don't miss any updates by following us and turning on post notifications. We at Primary Care Academy hope you all have a lovely weekend. Enjoy the sunshine!!

Apprenticeships Heywood, Middleton & Rochdale Primary Care Academy offers apprenticeships to broaden the scope of training and development for existing staff, attracting new people to improve diversity within the workplace and bridging gaps in Primary Care. They provide a future workforce for clinical and non-clinical roles, counteract an ageing workforce, and simplify career progression in the NHS. Apprenticeship qualifications are available in many areas of Primary Care including Business Administration, Healthcare, Team Leading, Customer Service and Management. Higher and degree apprenticeships bring together universities, employers, professional bodies and apprentices in a formal relationship to meet the economy's skills needs. Apprenticeships are a priority for us and we are working with various providers to help deliver a range of apprenticeships driven by employer demand. Good News Stories Here are some motivational words from our recent apprentices. Qualifications These are the apprenticeship qualifications that we have. FAQ’s Here you will find all the most frequently asked questions about apprenticeships. Apprenticeship Levels Apprenticeships are offered at different levels - with the most recent additions being degree and higher-level apprenticeships. Name Level Equivalent Educational Level Intermediate 2 GCSE (Or willing to work towards Maths & English qualification, alongside apprenticeship) Advanced 3 A Level Higher 4 First Year of Degree Programme / Foundation Degree Higher 5 Second Year of Degree Programme / Foundation Degree Higher/Degree 6 Bachelors Degree Level Higher/Degree 7 Masters Degree and PhD Level Some apprenticeships may also give you an additional qualification, such as a diploma. Who Can Apply? You can apply for an apprenticeship while you’re still at school. To start one, you’ll need to be: 16 or over by the end of the summer holidays Living in England Not in full-time education Both new and existing staff can undertake an apprenticeship. There is no upper age limit. Apprentices must be aged 16 or older. Entry Requirements As each type of apprenticeship offers a different-levelled qualification on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF), their entry requirements will vary. Generally speaking, they are as follows: To apply for an intermediate apprenticeship, you'll just need to be over 16 years old and no longer in full-time education. For an advanced apprenticeship, you're likely to be asked for prior work experience and at least three A*-C or 9-4 grade GCSEs or equivalent - such as an intermediate apprenticeship qualification. As higher apprenticeships are the equivalent of a foundation degree, HNC or first year of a Bachelor's, you'll usually need at least five A*-C or 9-4 grade GCSEs, as well as some Level 3 qualifications in relevant subjects, to apply. Your Level 3 qualifications could be AS-levels, a BTEC National or a Level 3 NVQ. Degree apprenticeships will have the tightest entry requirements. These may include three A-levels in a specified grade range or a higher apprenticeship qualification, on top of at least five A*-C or 9-4 GCSE grades. It's likely you'll be required to have prior work experience. The Apprenticeship Levy The Apprenticeship Levy is a levy on UK employers to fund new apprenticeships. This is paid by employers with annual pay bills in excess of £3 million. Depending on if you pay the levy or not, this is how apprenticeship training is funded Wage bill over £3 million? You will pay a levy of 0.5% on all wage over £3 million The money will be placed into a digital account 100% of your course fees are paid from your digital account Wage bill under £3 million with more than 50 employees? You don’t pay the apprenticeship levy 95% of apprenticeship course fees are paid by the government, you pay the remaining 5% Wage bill under £3 million with less than 50 employees? You don’t pay the apprenticeship levy 100% of apprenticeship course fees are paid by the government for apprentices aged 16-18 95% of apprenticeship course fees are paid by the government, you pay the remaining 5% for apprentices aged 18+ You can apply for apprenticeships at any time of year - whether you're successful depends on if an employer has a vacancy. You'll be able to check the specific entry requirements of your chosen apprenticeship once the position opens. How does a Primary Care organisation pay for training through the apprenticeship levy? The plan by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) is that all employers have digital accounts by the end of 2019. A digital account is an online system that allows apprenticeship transactions to take place and levy payers to manage their levy budget. Levy payers were the initial priority, but this is now being rolled out to all employers. Until an employer who is a non-levy payer has a digital account, employers must agree a payment schedule with their apprenticeship training provider and pay them directly. What training can be funded through the apprenticeship levy? You can only use funds in your account to pay for apprenticeship training and assessment for apprentices that work at least 50% of the time in England, and only up to the funding band maximum for that apprenticeship. You cannot use funds for the following costs: Wages Statutory licences to practise Travel and subsidiary costs Work placement programmes Setting up of an apprenticeship programme What is a levy transfer? A levy transfer is a process a levy payer that is not utilising their apprenticeship levy funds can access to pay for the apprenticeship training of another employer. If that employer is a non-levy payer, it also means that the employer can access the same training provision that levy payers can use. There are many benefits to levy transfers and more information can be found at the following link: haso.skillsforhealth.org.uk/funding/#levy-transfer Where can I find out more information? Health Education England and Skills for Health have a dedicated website for apprenticeships in healthcare. This has updates on apprenticeship standards that have been approved, in development or being considered, toolkits and case studies. To find out more, visit: haso.skillsforhealth.org.uk Specifically, there is also a more detailed information pack for apprenticeships in primary care: haso.skillsforhealth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019.01.04-Apprenticeships-in-Primary-Care-v4.pdf Keep checking our website and social media for the most up-to-date information Contact Us Get in touch by filling out the form. We’ll respond as soon we can. First name* Last name* Email* Enquiry* Submit

- Rochdale Health Alliance - Non-Clinical - These are the lastest job vacancies. Click on each one to find out more information < Back PCN Business Manager Listing Employer - Location - Rochdale Health Alliance Rochdale OL16 1AE, UK Salary (£) - Dependent on Experience Grading - Apply Here... About the Role Job summary The PCN Business Manager coordinates the activities of the PCN, providing support to the PCN Clinical Director in all aspects of financial, data, staff and Information Governance Management. You will work with autonomy and have the ability to work under pressure. Ideally you will have worked within Primary Care and be able to effectively manage projects. You will have demonstrable experience of working with key stakeholders and be knowledgeable about Primary care DES contracts This is a demanding role and is pivotal to the continued success of the network Main duties of the job The role works flexibly to support the PCN Clinical Director and the PCN practices to create a fully functioning and continually developing Primary Care Network. You will have overall responsibility for the management of the network and will provide both operational and strategic management across the PCN; working closely with the PCN Clinical Director and the PCN leadership team to achieve success. You will work to develop the PCN strategic plan and provide project management support to deliver services in line with the PCN Network Contract DES and the PCNs local priorities. The PCN Manager will provide line management to all PCN employed staff to ensure they are supported and co-ordinated within the PCN. This includes line management to clinical and non-clinical staff, however clinical supervision will be provided by an appropriate registered healthcare professional. You will take responsibility for the financial management of the PCN finances working to support the collection of data and information to ensure budget monitoring, reconciliation of payments and provide assurance to the network and/or commissioners relating to PCN spending. You will strive to develop strong working relationships with a wide range of healthcare partners and stakeholders. You will represent the PCN in a variety of forums, deputising for the Clinical Director as required. Overview of your organisation Bury PCN is made up of 8 GP practices who work cooperatively in a clinically led set-up, based in Bury. We plan to face the significant challenges in General Practice, by working together and sharing resources and expertise. We work with Rochdale Health Alliance, who support local primary care networks providing back office functions and hosting the employment of the Network employed staff, including Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme staff (ARRS). This post is hosted and supported by RHA, but will be embedded within Bury Primary Care Network. Download Full Vacancy Info... caitlin.chadwick1@nhs.net Contact 2 Jun 2026 Closing date 18 May 2026 Listed date Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link Apply Here... Practice Accreditations Internal use only - CC 18/05/26 ID: 768f233b-ce63-4581-aab3-a05ca0125601

Runner Up < Back Chelsea Goram Office MasterChef Award Runner Up Chelsea is always finding healthy fun recipes for our team to try. She loves trying different food preferences like vegetarian and vegan and makes a mean curry Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link

Runner Up < Back Sarah Vining Office MasterChef Award Runner Up Makes the best pumpkin cake Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link

Runner Up < Back Jenna Johnstone Office MasterChef Award Runner Up Ginger cake - no more needs saying Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link

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