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If you would like to join a developing Management team at a GP surgery who values both our staff team and our patients this is the role for you. As general practice develops, the way we deliver healthcare changes, we need to ensure that we adapt to this as a practice by teaching and supporting our team of staff. The Reception/Administration Manager is a pivotal part of that development. The Reception/Administration Manager will be responsible for the efficient management and direction of the administration team,ensuring all administrative duties are performed effectively and to the required standard,meeting the objectives of the practice. They will support the management team in promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion, Safety, Health, Environment and Fire, quality and continuousimprovement, confidentiality, collaborative working, service delivery, and learning anddevelopment, and ensure the organisation complies with CQC regulations. The Reception/Administration Manager will need to provide support towards the maximisation of both enhanced services and QOFachievements, reporting to the Partners and Practice Manager.The post-holder will be an integral part of the general practice team. They will be part of the Management team comprising of three GP Partners, the Practice Manager, Quality Lead and Senior Secretary. It is an exciting time at the practice as we are currently extending our clinical space bringing new opportunities for the way we work. Main duties of the job As our Reception/Administration staff are instrumental in the quality service we provide to our patients the Reception/Administration Manager will be required to be their guidance and support. They will be required to carry out all elements of line management, including one to one meetings, sickness management, training and development, appraisal and performance management. We carry out regular one to one meetings with all of our staff in order to provide support, help develop knowledge and skills and more importantly providing a positive working environment. The Reception/Administration Manager will need to have experience working with EMIS Web, this will ensure support and training can be provided to the team. The management of our appointment books on EMIS will also be a requirement of the role, ensuring that adequate clinical cover is provided on a daily basis with the ability to manage capacity at times of escalation. We receive regular positive feedback from our patients, this being something that we are proud of, the Reception/Administration Manager will ensure that our standards remain high and patients continue to feel valued and receive accurate information and guidance from our team. If the expected standards are not achieved and patients express a concern the Reception/Administration Manager will be required to deal directly with the patient in order to resolve or escalate any concerns. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 25.02.26 and Thursday 26.02.26 About us Fell Cottage surgery is located in the heart of Low Fell inGateshead, our surgery is a listed building which was once a residentialproperty. We currently have 9,514 patients registered at our surgery. We are lucky to led by three GPpartners and five salaried GPs in surgery and supported by a great nursing teamconsisting of one Senior Practice Nurse, one Practice Nurse and two Health CareAssistants. We are a training practice supportingGP trainees, Foundation Doctors, Medical Students, Pharmacy Students and a TrainingNurse Associate. Our Admin team of ten are supported currently by our PracticeSecretary. Our surgery also benefits from a small quality team directed by our QualityLead supporting our two Care Co-ordinators who work directly with ourpatients. We have a family feel whilst striving to deliver the best healthcareto our patients. Fell CottageSurgery work in collaboration with our GP Practices in the Gateshead CentralSouth Primary Care Network. Working as part of a Primary Care Network providesthe benefit of having an extended practice team of Additional Role Staff whichincludes our Pharmacists, Counsellors, Mental Health Practitioners, SocialPrescribers, Midwife and Health Visitors. At Fell Cottage Surgery we are supporting the People Promise pilot for Primary Care in Gateshead, using the model to help improve workforce experience, reduce sickness and improve retention. Our accreditation is due soon. Job responsibilities The Reception/Administration Manager's job description is attached, although the primary key responsibilities are listed there may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. Person Specification Qualifications A good standard of education, with an expectation of having both GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English AMSPAR qualification (L3 in Medical Administration) NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care Skills Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Competent in the use of MS Office and Outlook Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Ability to exploit and negotiate opportunities to enhance service delivery Strategic thinker with a solutions-focused approach Skills Effective time management (planning and organising) Good organisational skills Ability to effectively utilise resources Ability to use initiative and judgement Ability to drive and deliver change effectively Ability to network and build relationships Experience Experience of working with the general public Experience of administrative duties Experience of working in a healthcare setting Experience of using EMIS web Experience of health and safety requirements and needs within a small business Experience of chairing meetings, and producing agendas and minutes Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects Qualities High levels of integrity and loyalty Ability to network and build relationships Flexible, cooperative and motivated Confident, assertive and resilient Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and the ability to work well under pressure Ability to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity Knowledge Ability to work to key policies and procedures Understanding of safeguarding adults and children Proven problem-solving and analytical skills People Management Experience of leading/managing a team Ability to motivate teams, enhance morale and maintain a positive working environment, including team-building sessions Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Experience of performance management, including appraisal writing, staff development and disciplinary procedures Experience of providing appraisal writing and staff development 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. £31,049 a yearbased on a whole time equivalent

We are seeking to recruit a full time Consultant for First Response Service across Mid Mersey and are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive colleague to provide dynamic leadership to the service and the Trust as a whole. This is a new full-time post based in Hollins Park Hospital. The post holder will work collaboratively with our Operational Manager, Clinical Service Manager and FRS Specialty doctor based in Clock View to provide leadership and clinical expertise to the First Response Service and ensure we deliver an excellent, responsive, and high-quality service. The post holder will also be supported, where appropriate, to develop a special interest in a clinical area, which meets the Trust objectives. The post holder will be responsible for the overall assessment, and management of patients presented to FRS in Mid Mersey by working closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team including clinical service manager, advanced clinical practitioner, clinical lead, Operational Managers (Band 8A), dual diagnosis practitioners, mental health practitioners, assistant practitioners, assistant clinical psychologist, clinical psychologist, social workers and support workers. You will enjoy working as part of a highly skilled and motivated team to deliver excellent care. Main duties of the job Urgent reviews for the patients and to chair management planning meetings involving families, community and social care services. Clinical/managerial supervisor responsibilities for the specialty doctor based in FRS in Clock View Hospital. For Medic Assessments within team there are appointments available within office hours. They are first triaged by the clinical leads. Registered practitioners can speak to the medic on site or by phone to discuss acceptance of service users. Urgent Assessments are facilitated by the medic directly and via secretary. If an MHAA is required, this should be discussed with the clinical lead. Every opportunity should be actioned to support contact with the service user. This includes telephone contacts, home visit, discussion with family or carers, prior to application to careline, in order to gain as much clinical or collateral information as possible. Consultant psychiatrist responsibility for FRS across Mid Mersey. Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide treatment for patients referred to FRS as in outpatient and community assessment. Support FRS staff to manage psychiatric emergencies. Conduct patient reviews, and mental health act assessments, and attend multi-professional meetings. Maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out assessments. Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement. About us Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Job responsibilities Clinical duties of post holder: Consultant psychiatrist responsibility for FRS across Mid Mersey. Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide treatment for patients referred to FRS as in outpatient and community assessment. Support FRS staff to manage psychiatric emergencies. Conduct patient reviews, and mental health act assessments, and attend multi-professional meetings. To carry out comprehensive Risk Assessments and participate in Trusts risk management processes such as Health Risk Assessment and Management Meetings (H-RAMM) and Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangement (MAPPA) Meetings. To provide medical leadership to the FRS team. Liaise with families / carers. Liaise with aspects of the Criminal Justice System regarding patients. Liaise with other stakeholders and interested parties. The post holder will be expected to maintain effective communication with other services, including in-patient and community mental health teams, crisis services, and primary care. Provide clinical/educational supervision to junior colleagues, NMP and AP. To attend daily safety huddle and multidisciplinary team meetings. The Trust has a number of medical management roles and encourages medical staff to participate in these. Likewise, medical staff are encouraged to participate in the wider discussion forums within the Trust and join committees/working parties in other areas. Support is provided within job plans to undertake these roles. The post holder will be expected to participate in the Consultant on call rota covering all specialties apart from CAMHS and Forensic services in the Warrington, Halton, St Helens & Knowsley areas. Please see job description for further details. Person Specification Qualifications MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. CCT or CESR in General Adult or Old Age Psychiatry. Additional clinical qualifications. Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months. Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 6 months of appointment. Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment. In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice. Transport Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative. Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Excellent knowledge in specialty. Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty. Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others. Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA. Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service. Academic Skills & Lifelong learning Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training. Ability to work in and lead team. Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement. Participated in continuous professional development. Participated in research or service evaluation. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes. Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post. Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken. Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients. 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. £109,725 to £145,478 a yearper annum, plus 10% R&R (non contractual) & on call supplement

Up to £53,835 + TLR + excellent benefits Those Huge Small Victories Our teachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There's lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference. Get out what you put in You'll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You'll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something you're really proud of. It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As a Teacher at Witherslack Group, you'll get all the support you need to succeed, from in-house psychologists, to teaching assistants and therapy professionals. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced and we'll be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career. One of the best environments in SEND Opening in Autumn term 2026, Ardenwood School will operate as the primary campus of The Secret Garden School, a n all through school, spanning primary and secondary across two sites. Ardenwood is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art primary campus and will cater for up to 40 pupils with a wide range of needs, including autism and social, emotional and mental health needs. This new exciting opportunity serves Coventry and the wider communities; you are at the heart of its development. Our aim is to ensure that every pupil will continue to receive an outstanding educational experience, with individual progress, care and wellbeing at the centre of everything we do. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you'll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Training: A full induction and on the job training Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with full school holidays Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance - check out our benefits here Pension: we offer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs including Teachers' Pension and our very attractive TPS alternative Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our schools here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole-self to work Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You'll be more than a Head of English Teacher, you'll be able to connect with our pupils because of: Your 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others Your genuine passion for teaching English and the impact your subject can have on young lives The ability to relate your subject to each pupil and build great relationships with your class Your enthusiasm and expertise to build your department You'll also need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status Interested in joining us? At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference, especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here. To view our ex-offenders policy please click here. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the Parents and Carers section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here. Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD

Up to £53,835 + TLR + excellent benefits Those Huge Small Victories Our teachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There's lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference. Get out what you put in You'll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You'll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something you're really proud of. It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As a Teacher at Witherslack Group, you'll get all the support you need to succeed, from in-house psychologists, to teaching assistants and therapy professionals. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced and we'll be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career. One of the best environments in SEND Opening in Autumn term 2026, Ardenwood School will operate as the primary campus of The Secret Garden School, a n all through school, spanning primary and secondary across two sites. Ardenwood is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art primary campus and will cater for up to 40 pupils with a wide range of needs, including autism and social, emotional and mental health needs. This new exciting opportunity serves Coventry and the wider communities; you are at the heart of its development. Our aim is to ensure that every pupil will continue to receive an outstanding educational experience, with individual progress, care and wellbeing at the centre of everything we do. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you'll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Training: A full induction and on the job training Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with full school holidays Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance - check out our benefits here Pension: we offer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs including Teachers' Pension and our very attractive TPS alternative Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our schools here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole-self to work Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You'll be more than aHead of HumanitiesTeacher, you'll be able to connect with our pupils because of: Your 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others Your genuine passion for teaching humanities and the impact your subject can have on young lives The ability to relate your subject to each pupil and build great relationships with your class Your enthusiasm and expertise to build your department You'll also need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status Interested in joining us? At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here. To view our ex-offenders policy please click here. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here. Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD