Job summary

We are delighted to be able to offer a permanent Deputy Quality Governance and Audit Manager position to work within the CCICP Quality Team, alongside the Quality Governance Manager. A clinical background is essential to better support the successful candidate within the role.

This post will work with and support the CCICP Head of Nursing, Divisional Quality Governance Manager, Community Operational Managers, Clinical Leads/Team leads to ensure that comprehensive Risk Assessments, Standard Operating Procedures are carried out across the Division, where there is a review or development of organisational and service plans.

Working in support of the CCICP Head of Nursing, Divisional Quality Governance Manager, Community Operational Managers, Clinical Leads/Team leads to ensure robust review/investigation of incidents, in accordance with PSIRF and support learning to take place from such events which further develops service delivery.

The post-holder will assist the CCICP Quality Governance Manager to maintain and develop an Integrated risk model to include incidents, complaints, accidents, and learn from internal and external sources to provide guidance to the Division to reduce and control all aspects of risk and promote quality improvement culture.

Main duties of the job

To assist the CCICP Quality Governance Manager to proactively lead on the Quality Governance agenda e.g. clinical/general Risk Management, Quality Surveillance, Quality Improvement, Information Governance, Health, Safety and Security for the Division. Acting as an additional source of expertise for risk management, national standards, and quality governance issues. Further ensuring all are integrated seamlessly within everyday practice, consistent with the Trust strategy, policies, procedures and guidelines.

Assist and support the CCICP Quality Governance Manager to co-ordinate, review/investigate and produce reports e.g. patient safety incidents, serious incidents and accidents in conjunction with the Quality Governance team and statutory bodies as appropriate, ensuring robust action plans are developed and in place; and that progress is reviewed.

Support the CCICP Head of Nursing and CCICP Quality Governance Manager to ensure that lessons are learnt from incidents reporting, risk identification and review, horizon scanning, and that issues identified are promptly and positively controlled and addressed and share learning and ideas with the wider Quality Governance Team.

To assist in ensuring that the Division complies with national guidance, Risk Management Standards, Health & Safety legislation, the Organisations Risk Management Strategy and Assurance Framework and the Quality & Safety Improvement Strategy.

About us

Join Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, a thriving NHS Community Services Provider

Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) delivers high-quality NHS community services across Cheshire. We are a forward-thinking, dynamic organisation dedicated to continuous improvement and outstanding patient care. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, working closely with our community partners to shape the future of healthcare.

We are ambitious in our vision to become an 'Outstanding' provider of community services, and we are committed to supporting our colleagues' professional development.

Our organisation is growing rapidly--over the past eight years, our workforce has expanded from 350 to over 1,000 staff, and our services have increased from 25 to 49, with our contract value doubling in the process.

As part ofMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, CCICP offers the benefits of both a supportive local team and the wider opportunities of a leading NHS provider.

Now is an exciting time to join us. With plans underway for the new Leighton Hospital in Crewe, we are at the forefront of innovation in healthcare. This cutting-edge hospital will be the most digitally advanced in the country, shaping the future of patient care and driving transformation across the region as part of the Healthier Futures programme.

Join us and be part of a forward-looking, compassionate, and ambitious organisation where your career can thrive.

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a staff nurse to join our small team of SACT nurses who deliver systemic anti-cancer therapies on site in the Macmillan Cancer Unit at Leighton Hospital.

You must be flexible to meet the needs of our service and be able to work flexibly between the hours of 8am and 8pm. The Unit is currently open Monday to Friday though some weekend working is anticipated in the future as our service expands to deliver more SACT closer to home. This is a role where you can learn and develop new skills whilst working within a supportive environment.

We deliver SACT to patients who are undergoing treatment for haematological cancers and solid tumours and work with a number of visiting Oncologists from tertiary centres such as The Christie and the University Hospitals of North Midlands. We receive excellent feedback from our patients about the level of care we provide.

This post is 30 hours per week

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant must have good communication skills and work well as part of a small team. Previous experience of working with cancer patients or within a cancer setting is essential.

You must have experience of current SACT administration and you must have completed the degree level module for Chemotherapy administration or SACT passport. Your application will not be considered if you can not demonstrate this.You must have experience in cannulation, accessing CVAD's, phlebotomy and have the confidence to administer chemotherapy under nurse-led protocols.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its Be Safe Be EquiPPEd campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.

The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

Job summary

SMASH Care Community has a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic Nurse Associate or Assistant Practitioner to join our forward thinking community care team at Alsager

The post requires effective communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be adaptable, reliable and approachable.

In this role you will be responsible for the assessment, delivery and evaluation of nursing care (under the guidance and delegation of a case manager/District Nurse) caring for patients a wide range of complex health conditions. You will be supported to develop existing and new clinical skills which will allow you to effectively care for the patients on the care community caseload.

You will work with our patients and families to empower them which will enable them to live their optimum life, being self-caring and independent with their health needs where possible.

Work collaboratively, efficiently and creatively with multi professional colleagues and partners with a focus on helping patients to avoid hospital admissions.

You will be given an allocated mentor and be supported to complete competencies in line with your scope of practice. By the completion of regular Motiv8 (1:1) sessions you will have the opportunity to identify any further learning opportunities to support you in your career development.

Main duties of the job

The Assistant Practitioner (Nurse)/ Nurse Associate will assist in the identification of health needs and participate in the delivery and evaluation of care interventions developed to meet those needs under the leadership of a senior registered Nurse. Supervision may be direct/indirect depending upon competency/complexity of work.

The post holder will continue to develop and undertake a range of delegated tasks and will report to a Registered Nurse. The Assistant Practitioner (Nurse)/Nurse Associate will provide general/specific care as specified below for a client group and will be proficient and competent to work across professional disciplines, referring clients for assessmentand treatment or to other agencies as required.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of local hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester boroughs (population 357K).

The Trust provides high quality planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care as well as child health, maternity services, and intermediate care across our sites at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. The Trust provides 500 beds and employs over 5,000 members of staff.

An extensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools by our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022 the Trust became a strategic partner in both Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester 'places' and is part of the Cheshire and Merseyside partnership caring for a population of over 2.7million.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

412-COMM-8276336

Job locations

SMASH Care Community

Alsager Health Centre

Alsager

ST7 2LU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

As a qualified AP or NA (foundation degree or equivalent) you will work as part of an integrated community team.

To follow plans of care prescribed by the Registered Nurse/Practitioner to patients whose needs are best met in the community, including the patients own home, clinic's or other care settings, which may be unpredictable.

To work independently under the leadership of Registered Nurses/Practitioners

To work within the CCICP Care Community Teams scope of practice for Band 4 Assistant Practitioners (Nurse) /Nursing Associates

To work in partnership to reduce hospital admission and facilitate discharge.

To promote optimal levels of independence and wellbeing for patients.

Teaching and support for formal and informal carers.

To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

SERVICE DELIVERY

To take responsibility for accepting and implementing patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Practitioner, that is within the CCICP Care Community Teams scope of Practice for Band 4 Assistant Practitioners (Nurse) /Nursing Associates and where you are signed off as competent in that task.

In collaboration with the Registered Nurse/Practitioner, deliver individual programme of care in partnership with patients, carers and other health and social care professionals in a response to planned needs.

To be responsible for patients with continence needs, assessing planning, delivering and evaluating care when delegated by Registered Nurse/Practitioners.

To communicate effectively with clients, carers and colleagues to ensure understanding of conditions and treatment.

To manage patient expectation regarding the service, how it operates and the potential for patients to be transferred or discharged.

To deliver a range of clinical skills within your competence from the Care Community team scope of practice for Band 4 Assistant Practitioner (Nurse) /Nursing Associates.

Administering of medication in accordance within policies and guidelines, and the Care Community Team scope of practice for Band 4 Assistant Practitioner (Nurse)/Nursing Associates.

Identify the early signs of deterioration to ensure acute and chronic phases or changes in condition are responded to appropriately - this may include referral to an alternative care pathway or service. Ensure discharge dates are met wherever possible.

To manage the competing clinical priorities of the caseload, following escalation procedures including seeking appropriate clinical or managerial support.

Must have an understanding of the concept of risk and be aware of how risk is assessed and managed within patients homes and other settings and ensure any change in risk status is reported promptly according to agreed policies and protocols.

To be accountable for reporting and relaying information to the Registered Nurse, or other Health Care Professionals (HCP) concerns or changes in a patients condition Requirements of the post holder.

To support team members, formal and informal carers in the delivery of clinical care.

To support learning of students and other team members as required

To work in partnership to reduce hospital admission and facilitate discharge.

To promote the service countywide within the Trust and external agencies including: secondary care, social and community services, primary care, ambulance services, private and voluntary agencies, patients and public.

Must have knowledge of a broad range of resources available in the community along with an understanding of the other agencies and professionals that support patients at home to ensure that these services are accessed and utilised appropriately.

To contribute to ongoing service development.

To attend relevant internal and external meetings as agreed with the line manager.

To participate in Care Quality Commission audits and inspections.To participate in relevant local clinical audit and research to inform servicedelivery and development.

To actively participate in a clinical supervision programme that supports reflective practice.

Be open and honest, act with integrity and uphold the reputation of your role and Mid Cheshire Hospital Foundation Trust.

To maintain professional relationships for those in your care.

To present a personal professional image at all times.

To have the knowledge and skills for safe and effective practice without direct supervision and work within the limits of your competence.

To keep your knowledge and skills up to date and participate in educational activities that maintains and develops your performance.

Be accountable for the prioritisation of own workload and seek support where necessary.

Maintain clear concise and legible documentation adhering to prescribed standards and protocols.

GOVERNANCE

Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines for self and others, by taking action/alerting senior management team if practice appears to contravene policy, or if concerned about any aspect of patient care.

Maintain the work environment in line with Infection Control Policies.

To report and record any concerns regarding patient care.

Identify risk issues which could affect patient care.

Undertake risk assessments where appropriate.

To participate in patient and public involvement activities appropriate to role.

Support and promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.

To participate in audit, benchmarking and other initiatives as required.

Conform to safe and lone working practices and policies.

MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP

Ensure a healthy, safe and secure working environment, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate documentation and reporting concerns.

To maintain health, safety and security and report any concern.

To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

To contribute to effective communications with patients, relatives and members of the MDT team.

To acknowledge own limitations and to work with the confines of the remit of the assistant practitioner and the knowledge and skills framework.

To supervise others relevant to grade and participate in their education and development.

To ensure effective and efficient use of physical resources.

To contribute to the development of services.

EDUCATION/LEARNING

Take responsibility for own learning and development by recognising and taking advantage of all opportunities to learn, including full participation in Motiv8/appraisal, supervision, action learning and by maintaining a professional/personal portfolio of learning.

To develop and maintain own clinical skills and knowledge using a competency framework to ensure effective care delivery.

To ensure compliance with mandatory training and personal development plans.

To adopt a lifelong learning approach to developments and maintain a portfolio of practice and development.

To contribute to the assessment and development of others where appropriate.

Participate in the induction and orientation of newly appointed staff, students and cadets to the team.

To assist in and promote evidence based care.

Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSE As a qualified AP or NA (foundation degree or equivalent) you will work as part of an integrated community team. To follow plans of care prescribed by the Registered Nurse/Practitioner to patients whose needs are best met in the community, including the patients own home, clinic's or other care settings, which may be unpredictable. To work independently under the leadership of Registered Nurses/Practitioners To work within the CCICP Care Community Teams scope of practice for Band 4 Assistant Practitioners (Nurse) /Nursing Associates To work in partnership to reduce hospital admission and facilitate discharge. To promote optimal levels of independence and wellbeing for patients. Teaching and support for formal and informal carers. To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. SERVICE DELIVERY To take responsibility for accepting and implementing patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Practitioner, that is within the CCICP Care Community Teams scope of Practice for Band 4 Assistant Practitioners (Nurse) /Nursing Associates and where you are signed off as competent in that task. In collaboration with the Registered Nurse/Practitioner, deliver individual programme of care in partnership with patients, carers and other health and social care professionals in a response to planned needs. To be responsible for patients with continence needs, assessing planning, delivering and evaluating care when delegated by Registered Nurse/Practitioners. To communicate effectively with clients, carers and colleagues to ensure understanding of conditions and treatment. To manage patient expectation regarding the service, how it operates and the potential for patients to be transferred or discharged. To deliver a range of clinical skills within your competence from the Care Community team scope of practice for Band 4 Assistant Practitioner (Nurse) /Nursing Associates. Administering of medication in accordance within policies and guidelines, and the Care Community Team scope of practice for Band 4 Assistant Practitioner (Nurse)/Nursing Associates. Identify the early signs of deterioration to ensure acute and chronic phases or changes in condition are responded to appropriately - this may include referral to an alternative care pathway or service. Ensure discharge dates are met wherever possible. To manage the competing clinical priorities of the caseload, following escalation procedures including seeking appropriate clinical or managerial support. Must have an understanding of the concept of risk and be aware of how risk is assessed and managed within patients homes and other settings and ensure any change in risk status is reported promptly according to agreed policies and protocols. To be accountable for reporting and relaying information to the Registered Nurse, or other Health Care Professionals (HCP) concerns or changes in a patients condition Requirements of the post holder. To support team members, formal and informal carers in the delivery of clinical care. To support learning of students and other team members as required To work in partnership to reduce hospital admission and facilitate discharge. To promote the service countywide within the Trust and external agencies including: secondary care, social and community services, primary care, ambulance services, private and voluntary agencies, patients and public. Must have knowledge of a broad range of resources available in the community along with an understanding of the other agencies and professionals that support patients at home to ensure that these services are accessed and utilised appropriately. To contribute to ongoing service development. To attend relevant internal and external meetings as agreed with the line manager. To participate in Care Quality Commission audits and inspections.To participate in relevant local clinical audit and research to inform servicedelivery and development. To actively participate in a clinical supervision programme that supports reflective practice. Be open and honest, act with integrity and uphold the reputation of your role and Mid Cheshire Hospital Foundation Trust. To maintain professional relationships for those in your care. To present a personal professional image at all times. To have the knowledge and skills for safe and effective practice without direct supervision and work within the limits of your competence. To keep your knowledge and skills up to date and participate in educational activities that maintains and develops your performance. Be accountable for the prioritisation of own workload and seek support where necessary. Maintain clear concise and legible documentation adhering to prescribed standards and protocols. GOVERNANCE Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines for self and others, by taking action/alerting senior management team if practice appears to contravene policy, or if concerned about any aspect of patient care. Maintain the work environment in line with Infection Control Policies. To report and record any concerns regarding patient care. Identify risk issues which could affect patient care. Undertake risk assessments where appropriate. To participate in patient and public involvement activities appropriate to role. Support and promote peoples equality, diversity and rights. To participate in audit, benchmarking and other initiatives as required. Conform to safe and lone working practices and policies. MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP Ensure a healthy, safe and secure working environment, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate documentation and reporting concerns. To maintain health, safety and security and report any concern. To maintain patient confidentiality at all times. To contribute to effective communications with patients, relatives and members of the MDT team. To acknowledge own limitations and to work with the confines of the remit of the assistant practitioner and the knowledge and skills framework. To supervise others relevant to grade and participate in their education and development. To ensure effective and efficient use of physical resources. To contribute to the development of services. EDUCATION/LEARNING Take responsibility for own learning and development by recognising and taking advantage of all opportunities to learn, including full participation in Motiv8/appraisal, supervision, action learning and by maintaining a professional/personal portfolio of learning. To develop and maintain own clinical skills and knowledge using a competency framework to ensure effective care delivery. To ensure compliance with mandatory training and personal development plans. To adopt a lifelong learning approach to developments and maintain a portfolio of practice and development. To contribute to the assessment and development of others where appropriate. Participate in the induction and orientation of newly appointed staff, students and cadets to the team. To assist in and promote evidence based care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Nurse Associate/AP qualification

Desirable

• Previous experience of clinical supervision and reflective practice

Experience

Essential

• experience in health care

Desirable

• experience in more than one area in health care
• Wound Care Management
• Experience in Community Setting

skills

Essential

• Good Communication skills
• basic IT skills
• Ability to perform area specific core clinical competencies

Desirable

• Ability to solve problems & make decisions under pressure.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Nurse Associate/AP qualification Desirable Previous experience of clinical supervision and reflective practice Experience Essential experience in health care Desirable experience in more than one area in health care Wound Care Management Experience in Community Setting skills Essential Good Communication skills basic IT skills Ability to perform area specific core clinical competencies Desirable Ability to solve problems & make decisions under pressure.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

SMASH Care Community

Alsager Health Centre

Alsager

ST7 2LU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

SMASH Care Community

Alsager Health Centre

Alsager

ST7 2LU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Infant Feeding Practitioner (Midwife) within the Women's and Children's Divisional Infant Feeding Team . We have a 22.5 hour post available covering a six-day service Monday-Saturday.

The postholder will support our BFI Stage 3 accredited service and provide care and advice to women with infant feeding concerns/challenges. The role will also include supporting staff training and audits and improvement work associated with BFI compliance

Main duties of the job

The post holder will practice throughout the Women's and Children's Division (maternity, neonatal unit and child and adolescent unit) providing specialist clinical feeding support for patients with complex or ongoing challenges. The role also includes clinical duties within the trust's frenulotomy service following supported training if required.

The post holder will work under direction of the Infant Feeding Lead and closely with Neonatal and Paediatric Infant Feeding Practitioners supporting the implementation and maintenance of the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

412-W&C-8270275

Job locations

Mid Cheshire NHS Foundation Trust, Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

- Demonstrate clinical expertise and knowledge with a positive approach to infant feeding across the womens and childrens division.

- Management of feeding support for complex or ongoing concerns (antenatal and postnatal period).

- Ensure infant feeding practice/plans are evidence based and appropriate for each family.

- Participate in implementing and maintaining the UNICEF BFI UK programme (policies, guidelines, audit and training).

- Communicate with all staff groups to support their knowledge and implementation of infant feeding practices within their clinical area.

- Ensure clinical areas are supported by infant feeding support workers as required by clinical need.

- Provide antenatal education to parents and families related to infant feeding and relationship building.

- Participate in Frenulotomy Service (or be willing to train)

- At times, deputise for the Band 7 infant feeding lead

- Provide mentorship and guidance to students and preceptees

- To ensure infant feeding stock levels are adequate and appropriate.

- Attend internal and external meetings as required by the infant feeding lead.

- Maintain own professional status and ensure that the NMC requirements for registration is met.

- You may be required to support the unit clinically in times of escalation

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will: - Demonstrate clinical expertise and knowledge with a positive approach to infant feeding across the womens and childrens division. - Management of feeding support for complex or ongoing concerns (antenatal and postnatal period). - Ensure infant feeding practice/plans are evidence based and appropriate for each family. - Participate in implementing and maintaining the UNICEF BFI UK programme (policies, guidelines, audit and training). - Communicate with all staff groups to support their knowledge and implementation of infant feeding practices within their clinical area. - Ensure clinical areas are supported by infant feeding support workers as required by clinical need. - Provide antenatal education to parents and families related to infant feeding and relationship building. - Participate in Frenulotomy Service (or be willing to train) - At times, deputise for the Band 7 infant feeding lead - Provide mentorship and guidance to students and preceptees - To ensure infant feeding stock levels are adequate and appropriate. - Attend internal and external meetings as required by the infant feeding lead. - Maintain own professional status and ensure that the NMC requirements for registration is met. - You may be required to support the unit clinically in times of escalation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Willingness to undergo training relevant for role
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and training

Desirable

• IBCLC International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
• Advanced clinical skills in tongue tie (Ankyloglossia)
• UNICEF BFI Courses
• Teaching / Training qualification
• Practice Assessor / Mentorship

Skills

Essential

• Supporting complex infant feeding challenges
• Participation with facilitating / delivering staff education or training
• Proficient IT skills (excel, databases, PowerPoint etc)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to negotiate and influence others in situations where there are barriers and challenges to change

Values

Essential

• A commitment to quality and safety
• Respectful, showing compassion, respect and dignity
• Act as a role model to staff and students

Experience

Essential

• Experience of conducting audits
• Experience of implementing strategy and policy
• Experience of facilitating training to groups

Desirable

• Substantive experience in infant feeding / infant feeding team
• Experience of BFI assessments
• Experience in project management
• Implementation of quality improvement projects
• Facilitating face to face / online parent education classes

Knowledge

Essential

• BFI Standards
• Complex feeding challenges

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Midwife Willingness to undergo training relevant for role Evidence of ongoing professional development and training Desirable IBCLC International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Advanced clinical skills in tongue tie (Ankyloglossia) UNICEF BFI Courses Teaching / Training qualification Practice Assessor / Mentorship Skills Essential Supporting complex infant feeding challenges Participation with facilitating / delivering staff education or training Proficient IT skills (excel, databases, PowerPoint etc) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to negotiate and influence others in situations where there are barriers and challenges to change Values Essential A commitment to quality and safety Respectful, showing compassion, respect and dignity Act as a role model to staff and students Experience Essential Experience of conducting audits Experience of implementing strategy and policy Experience of facilitating training to groups Desirable Substantive experience in infant feeding / infant feeding team Experience of BFI assessments Experience in project management Implementation of quality improvement projects Facilitating face to face / online parent education classes Knowledge Essential BFI Standards Complex feeding challenges

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mid Cheshire NHS Foundation Trust, Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mid Cheshire NHS Foundation Trust, Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you a motivated,GPHC-registered Pharmacy Technician with an Accuracy Checking qualification looking to make a real difference to patient care?We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy Homecare Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking pharmacy service. You will support the delivery and development of our Homecare Medicines and Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) services, helping to ensure the safe, accurate and timelysupplyofmedicinestopatientsthroughhomecareproviders.Thehomecareservicecurrentlysupportsmorethan2,000patientsacrossCheshireandcontinuestoexpand,providingopportunitiestodevelop specialistknowledgeinagrowingareaofpharmacypractice.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a specialist and expanding area of pharmacy, developing expertise in homecare medicines and OPAT services while enhancing your analytical andproblem-solvingskillsthroughtheinvestigationandresolutionofincidents,queriesandserviceissues.Youwillworkalongsideasupportivemultidisciplinary teamwithaccesstoongoingtraining,professionaldevelopmentand careerprogressionopportunities.

Ifyouarepassionateaboutdeliveringsafe,effectiveandpatient-centredcarebeyondthehospitalsetting,wewouldlovetohearfromyou.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of the Pharmacy Homecare Team, you will support the delivery and ongoing development of the Trust's Homecare Medicines and OPAT services.

This includes coordinating homecare prescriptions, patient registrations, renewals, orders, and records, while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and professional standards.

You will act as a point of contact for patients, homecare providers, clinical teams and other stakeholders, responding to enquiries and helping to resolve service, delivery, and medication related issues. You will contribute to the monitoring of homecare provider performance, investigate incidents and complaints, and support service improvement initiatives.

The role also includes ordering, dispensing and accuracy checking medicines, supporting medicines reconciliation activities, and counselling patients. You will maintain accurate records, contribute to audit and governance activities, and support service improvement initiatives.

The role also includes ordering, dispensing and accuracy checking medicines, supporting medicines reconciliation activities, and counselling patients. You will maintain accurate records, contribute to audit and governance activities, and support the introduction of new therapies and homecare pathways.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Details

Date posted

07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

412-DCSS-8203097

Job locations

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW14QJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working closely with pharmacists and multidisciplinary teams, you will help deliver high quality, patient centred pharmacy services while supporting the training and development of colleagues and maintaining high professional standards.

We are committed to an inclusive pharmacy workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve, creating a compassionate and respectful environment where all staff feel valued and supported.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities, please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

Job description Job responsibilities Working closely with pharmacists and multidisciplinary teams, you will help deliver high quality, patient centred pharmacy services while supporting the training and development of colleagues and maintaining high professional standards. We are committed to an inclusive pharmacy workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve, creating a compassionate and respectful environment where all staff feel valued and supported. To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities, please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Accuracy Checking qualification Level 3

Desirable

• Level 4 qualification in medicines management or equivalent, or working towards

Experience

Essential

• Experience of medicines management/optimisation
• Minimum 1 years experience as a qualified pharmacy technician
• Ability to cope with large unpredictable workloads in a timely, efficient and reliable manner

Desirable

• Experience of hospital pharmacy, homecare and OPAT
• Experience of financial processes
• Clinical ward based pharmacy experience
• Experience of complaints and incident processes

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Good level of experience of IT software, in particular good Excel spreadsheet skills and Pharmacy IT system

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council Accuracy Checking qualification Level 3 Desirable Level 4 qualification in medicines management or equivalent, or working towards Experience Essential Experience of medicines management/optimisation Minimum 1 years experience as a qualified pharmacy technician Ability to cope with large unpredictable workloads in a timely, efficient and reliable manner Desirable Experience of hospital pharmacy, homecare and OPAT Experience of financial processes Clinical ward based pharmacy experience Experience of complaints and incident processes Skills Essential Good communication skills Attention to detail Good level of experience of IT software, in particular good Excel spreadsheet skills and Pharmacy IT system

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW14QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW14QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)