Runner Up < Back Amanda Clegg Leadership Award Runner Up I have met an awful lot of people in the same position as Amanda throughout my previous career, up and down the country but I can confidently say I have never met someone like her before. She is truly an inspiration to me because of her ability to problem-solve, multi-task, dynamically learn, and think incredibly logically within high-pressure situations alongside her amazing wealth of knowledge. All of this while being literally one of the most caring and understanding people/ employers I have known in my lifetime. These { Personal settings :) } often come separate in people or are turned off by default and take years of character-building to understand, however, I can see in Amanda her qualities are very real or True Grit because of this she creates an atmosphere that breeds creativity, forward-thinking and freedom to innovate for me personally which I think many others will agree. Thank you so much :) Sorry for the duplicate please remove N/A sent without message by mistake T Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link

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Runner Up < Back Karen Brady Office MasterChef Award Runner Up Keeping the staff happy with her delicious cakes on a regular basis Karen serves the whole team with some fantastic delights - lightens everyone's day in the ciaos world of Primary Care. Doesn't do much for the waistline- but enhances everyone's wellbeing just for the "moment " Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link

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Training Meet our Roles Back to list We are supporting the Primary Care Networks (PCN) to understand how these roles will be embedded across Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale ICS (Integrated Care System) and we now include Bury. As the local Training Hub, our Primary Care Academy will support future workforce planning as one of its core functions.There are multiple roles and information about them is developing all the time. ARRS roles To support Primary care networks (PCNs), the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) provides funding for 26,000 additional roles to create bespoke multi-disciplinary teams. Primary care networks assess the needs of their local population and, working with local community services, make support available to people where it is most needed. Find out more about each of the roles below. Advanced Practitioner Advanced Practitioners are an integral part of the 21st century NHS workforce as new models of care are transforming the way patients are treated. Advanced Practitioners work at level 7 across the four pillars of advanced practice – clinical, management & leadership, research & education, and offer multiple benefits to the health service and the population. They bring more holistic care to patients, support continuity of care and extend the scope of practice across traditional boundaries. This leads in turn to a greater focus on prevention, more personalised care, a more efficient team, a faster response to patient needs and better outcomes. They are instrumental in supervising the multi-professional team in primary care, they attract and lead research and audits, and manage highly complex high-risk patients. They have a leadership role in the ICS around pathways and population health. https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/advanced-clinical-practice Care Coordinator Care Coordinators play an important role within a PCN to proactively identify and work with people, including the frail/elderly and those with long-term conditions, to provide coordination and navigation of care and support across health and care services. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coyKqj5XiV8 Care Coordinators could potentially provide extra time, capacity, and expertise to support patients in preparing for or in following-up clinical conversations they have with primary care professionals. They will work closely with the GPs and other primary care professionals within the PCN to identify and manage a caseload of identified patients, making sure that appropriate support is made available to them and their carers, and ensuring that their changing needs are addressed. This is achieved by bringing together all the information about a person’s identified care and support needs and exploring options to meet these within single personalised care and support plan, based on what matters to the person. https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/person-centred-approaches/ Clinical Pharmacist Clinical pharmacists work in primary care as part of a multidisciplinary team in a patient-facing role to clinically assess and treat patients using expert knowledge of medicines for specific disease areas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgQ_jr1tPHE They will be prescribers, or if not, can complete an independent prescribing qualification following completion of the 18-month Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) pathway. They work with and alongside the general practice team, taking responsibility for patients with chronic diseases and undertaking clinical medication reviews to proactively manage people with complex polypharmacy, especially for the elderly, people in care homes and those with multiple comorbidities. www.healthcareers.nhs.uk Pharmacist Pay and benefits If you work in the NHS, for example in a hospital or a GP practice, you’ll usually start on band 6 of the Agenda for Change pay scale. As your NHS career progresses, you could reach band 9 as a chief pharmacist.  You’ll also get at least 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays which increases after five years of service, as well as the NHS pension scheme. If you’re working in a sector such as a community pharmacy, pay and benefits may differ but are typically in line with the NHS agenda for change pay rates. You may even choose to own and run your own community pharmacy. Dietician Dietitians are healthcare professionals that diagnose and treat diet and nutritional problems, both at an individual patient and wider public health level. Working in a variety of settings with patients of all ages, dietitians support changes to food intake to address diabetes, food allergies, coeliac disease and metabolic diseases. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w73JIucOHw Dietitians also translate public health and scientific research on food, health and disease into practical guidance to enable people to make appropriate lifestyle and food choices. www.healthcareers.nhs.uk Dietitian Entry requirements You must first successfully complete an approved degree in dietetics, usually at undergraduate level. First Contact Practitioner First Contact Physiotherapists (FCPs) are qualified autonomous clinical practitioners who can assess, diagnose, treat and manage musculoskeletal (MSK) problems and undifferentiated conditions and – where appropriate – discharge a person without a medical referral. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swZrNNeiZBU FCPs working in this role can be accessed directly by self-referral or by staff in GP practices who can direct patients to them to establish a rapid and accurate diagnosis and management plan to streamline pathways of care. https://www.csp.org.uk/professional-clinical/first-contact-physiotherapy GP Assistant As part of the wider team in general practice, General Practice Assistants provide a support role, carrying out administrative tasks, combined in some areas with basic clinical duties. They focus on supporting General Practitioners in their day-to-day management of patients, specifically aimed at reducing the administrative burden, making the best use of consultation time and supporting those particularly vulnerable to isolation who are regular attenders at the practice. Development of the role depends on a range of factors – patient needs, existing skills mix, culture and having the staff, time and financial resources to invest in work-based learning, mentorship and supervision. https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/gp-assistant Health and Wellbeing Coach Health and Wellbeing Coaches (HWBCs) will predominately use health coaching skills to support people with lower levels of patient activation to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become active participants in their care so that they can reach their self-identified health and wellbeing goals. They may also provide access to self-management education, peer support and social prescribing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=godAfhj6lic HWBCs will use a non-judgemental approach that supports the person to self-identify existing issues and encourages proactive prevention of new and existing illnesses. This approach is based on using strong communication and negotiation skills, supports personal choice and positive risk-taking, addresses potential consequences, and ensures people understand the accountability of their own decisions based on what matters to the person. They will work alongside people to coach and motivate them through multiple sessions, supporting them to self-identify their needs, set goals, and help them to implement their personalised health and care plan. https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/health-coaching-summary-guide-and-technical-annexes/ Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Practitioners – including Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) – to be included in the scheme from April 2021 – Awaiting further advice and guidance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-itZrsCkT0w Nursing Associate Working alongside GPs to meet patients' healthcare needs. The Nursing Associate is a new support role in England that bridges the gap between healthcare support workers and registered nurses to deliver hands-on, person-centred care as part of the nursing team. Nursing Associates work with people of all ages in a variety of settings in health and social care. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0I66btd20Dc The role was introduced in response to the Shape of Caring Review (2015), to help build the capacity of the nursing workforce and the delivery of high-quality care . It will be a vital part of the wider health and care team and aims to: support the career progression of healthcare assistants enable nurses to focus on more complex clinical work increase the supply of nurses by providing a progression route into graduate-level nursing. For further information about the Nursing Associate role visit www.healthcareers.nhs.uk Nursing associate Your training You'll undertake a combination of academic learning and work-based learning. You'll be employed in a healthcare setting such as an acute, community or mental health hospital, care home or hospice but also gain experience in other settings. This will mean travelling to placements and working a mix of shifts. It is very important to plan and manage the competing demands of your job role, study and placements. Occupational Therapist Working alongside GPs to meet patients' healthcare needs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyMRdpCTxrc Occupational therapists (OTs) support people of all ages with problems resulting from physical, mental, social, or development difficulties. OTs provide interventions that help people find ways to continue with everyday activities that are important to them. This could involve learning new ways to do things or making changes to their environment to make things easier. As patients’ needs are so varied, OTs help GPs to support patients who are frail, with complex needs, live with chronic physical or mental health conditions, manage anxiety or depression, require advice to return or remain in work and need rehabilitation so they can continue with previous occupations (activities of daily living). www.healthcareers.nhs.uk Occupational therapist Entry requirements To become an occupational therapist, you’ll need a degree in occupational therapy, which usually takes three years full time or up to six years part time. In postgraduate studies, it’s possible to gain a Masters degree in one to two years. Once you’ve successfully completed your degree, you’ll need to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) before you can start practising. The other option is to apply for an apprenticeship degree. Paramedic Working alongside GPs to meet patients' healthcare needs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ9Ojn-5NZE This role is currently under review. A qualified HCPC registered Paramedic has at least 3 years of postgraduate experience. There needs to be a narrative that highlights their paramedic skills around trauma, emergency and urgent care and their ability to improve conveyance rates. www.healthcareers.nhs.uk Paramedic Entry requirements To practise as a paramedic, you’ll first need to successfully complete an approved degree in paramedic science or with an apprenticeship degree. You’ll then need to apply to an ambulance service as a qualified paramedic and register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Paramedic science courses usually take between three or four years full time and include a mixture of theory and practical work including placements with the ambulance services. Pharmacy Technician Working alongside GPs to meet patients' healthcare needs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouiV2vHNvB4 Pharmacy Technicians play an important role within General Practice and complement the work of Clinical Pharmacists through the utilisation of their technical skillset. Their deployment within primary care settings allows the application of their acquired pharmaceutical knowledge in tasks such as audits, discharge management, prescription issuing, and where appropriate, informing patients and other members of the PCN workforce. Work is often under the direction of Clinical Pharmacists, and this benefit is realised through the creation of a PCN pharmacy team. Physician Associate Working alongside GPs to meet patients' healthcare needs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5QfyjY-mw8 Physician Associates (PAs) are healthcare professionals with a generalist medical education who work alongside doctors providing medical care as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. Physician Associates are dependent practitioners who work under the supervision of a fully trained and experienced doctor. They bring new talent and add to the skill mix within teams, providing a stable, generalist section of the workforce which can help ease the workforce pressures that the NHS currently faces. Podiatrist Working alongside GPs to meet patients' healthcare needs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7_GHDb7Pyg Podiatrists are healthcare professionals who have been trained to diagnose and treat foot and lower limb conditions. Podiatrists provide assessment, evaluation and foot care for a wide range of patients, which range from low risk to long-term acute conditions. Many patients fall into high-risk categories such as those with diabetes, rheumatism, cerebral palsy, peripheral arterial disease and peripheral nerve damage. www.healthcareers.nhs.uk Podiatrist Entry requirements The most popular way into podiatry is through an approved degree course or a Masters degree in podiatry. It usually takes two to three years full time and over four years part-time. Once you’ve successfully completed your degree you’ll need to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) before you can start practising. The other option is to apply for a degree apprenticeship. Entry requirements for an undergraduate course are typically: five GCSEs (grades A-C), including language, maths and science. Social Prescriber Working alongside GPs to meet patients' healthcare needs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QES76Tw1Fx8 Social prescribing enables all primary care staff and local agencies to refer people to a link worker. Link workers give people time and focus on what matters to the person as identified through shared decision-making or personalised care and support planning. They connect people to community groups and agencies for practical and emotional support. They work within multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with local partners to support community groups to be accessible and sustainable and help people start new groups. Social prescribing complements other approaches such as ‘active signposting’. Link workers typically support people on average over 6-12 contacts (including phone calls, meetings and home visits) with a typical caseload of 200-250 people per year, depending on the complexity of people’s needs and the maturity of the social prescribing scheme. We are supporting the rollout of the new roles within primary care that are highlighted in the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS).

Apprenticeships Apprenticeships Information Back to list 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. 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 an 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 Master's 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 level of 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 wages 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, and 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, and 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 Primary Care Academy offers apprenticeships to broaden the scope of training and development for...

Runner Up < Back Primary Care Nursing Team RHA League of Superheroes Award Runner Up Dedication and commitment to the care homes "The small team work across the Networks in the Nursing/Care Homes within HMR They deliver compassionate, professional and safe care/interventions with the residents at the centre of all they do. Working closely with the wider staff in the homes they have built excellent relationships and are able to offer advice and support around care and concerns They are flexible in how they deliver the service and embed continuous improvement" Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link

Runner Up < Back Peterloo Medical Centre Excellence in Reception Award Runner Up The reception team at Peterloo Medical Centre are a team of absolute super stars – They have been through a lot in the last 12 months, including lots of significant practice changes e.g. using a brand new appointment system and educating patients on how to use it, along with PATCHS, NHS App promotion and all its tweaks and changes, plus learning a brand new telephone system. In the midst of all that we lost a few staff members out of the team so at some points were extremely short staffed and yet the team banded together and soldiered on covering shortages between them, and just supporting each other throughout. every single one of them deserve this award because Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link

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Runner Up < Back Alexandra Penlington Makes My Day Award Runner Up "I am thrilled to nominate Alexandra Penlington for the prestigious ""Who Makes My Day"" Award. Alexandra's unwavering positivity and contagious smile have consistently been the highlight of my mornings as I walk into work. From the moment I step through the office doors, Alexandra's warm greeting and genuine smile never fail to uplift my spirits. Her cheerful demeanor creates a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere that sets the tone for the entire day. What sets Alexandra apart is not just her cheerful disposition, but her genuine care and compassion for her colleagues. She goes above and beyond to make everyone feel valued and appreciated, whether through a kind word of encouragement or a thoughtful gesture of support. Her ability to brighten someone's day with a simple act of kindness is truly remarkable. Beyond her infectious positivity, Alexandra's professionalism and dedication to her work are exemplary. Despite any challenges or setbacks, she approaches each task with enthusiasm and a can-do attitude, inspiring those around her to do the same. Alexandra's impact extends far beyond her immediate team. She fosters a sense of unity and camaraderie across departments, bringing people together through her positivity and inclusive nature. In recognition of her outstanding contributions to my daily happiness and her ability to spread joy throughout the workplace, I wholeheartedly nominate Alexandra Penlington for the ""Who Makes My Day"" Award. She is a true gem in our workplace, and I am grateful to have her as a colleague." Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link

Runner Up < Back Kerry Clegg Office MasterChef Award Runner Up Her Friday Rocky Roads are to die for!! Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link

Recruitment The information provided below may give you a clear and interesting way into starting a career in Primary Care... Please keep coming back for anything new! Routes into Primary Care Careers No posts published in this language yet Once posts are published, you’ll see them here. Pre-Employment The information provided below may give you a clear and interesting way into starting a career in Primary Care... Please keep coming back for anything new! No posts published in this language yet Once posts are published, you’ll see them here. Heywood, Middleton & Rochdale Vacancies The vacancies below are shared on behalf of the Primary Care Academy and practices within HMR. If you wish to apply for one of the positions below, please liaise directly with the contact on the document attached. Road to Rochdale Our "Road to Rochdale" information page is where you can find information on opportunities to work in Primary Care within HMR. With roles from reception and administration through to management, nursing and GPs.