Vacancy Filler - Bridgnorth, West Midlands

PermanentFull time

Care Assistant Days Bank - Ditton Priors Care Centre Bank Hours Available. St Philip's Care is dedicated to providing outstanding care to our clients which is why we have been award The most outstanding Residential Care Management Team in the UK and continue to apply this ethos through 2025 Our company values and encourages our staff, provide ongoing training and the opportunities to progress throughout the business if desired. Wherever you want your career in care to take you, you can do it with St Philips Care. Do you need a job that offers flexibility, the chance for progression, and to make a difference? Stop looking! You’ve found it! With this role you can Earn while you Learn as we can provide full training. Come and join our great care team at St Philips Care and love your job! The successful applicant should be willing to learn, caring in nature and kind. Being reliable with a good attitude towards work is valued. Full training can be provided for the right applicant. As a Care Assistant you will be responsible for: • Understanding and providing the requirements for “normal” health and to have insight into the effects on the client and family when continued care is needed. • To assist the client in any area of his/her daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if they were able to do so. • To participate in holistic caring activities. • Care for all clients’ needs as required with the aim of optimising their independence. • Read and act on the Care Plans of each client to promote continuity of care. • To understand the right of the individual to confidentiality. • Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents in their daily hygiene and dressing needs. • Observing and reporting any changes in residents’ condition • Report to Senior staff any hazard or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to the health and safety of staff, residents, and visitors • To attend any in-service training arranged as part of staff development and mandatory training, which is a legal requirement As a Care Assistant it would be desirable to have, • Previous experience of care work in a Hospital, Care or Nursing Home. • A Passion for Care of the Elderly • NVQ2 / SVQ2 or QCF level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care Benefits of working with the St Philips Family • A supportive, inclusive, friendly working environment • The opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications “learn while you earn!” • 4-weekly pay periods • Full training given • Paid induction and shadow shifts • E - Learning incentive scheme • Paid holiday • Flexible opportunities to fit around your life • Rewards scheme for all staff • Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00 • To be part of the St Philip’s Care family across the UK • The chance to change lives • Option to join the people pension if not automatically enrolled.

Bupa - Northampton, England

PermanentFull time

Job Description: Registered Care Home Manager (Head of Care) Richmond Villages Northampton, Bridgemeadow Way, Northampton, NN4 5EB CQC - Outstanding - 30 bed care home Salary: £Competitive plus eligibility for 10% Management bonus (Paid quarterly) Permanent 40 hours per week We make health happen: Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Richmond Villages are our retirement village provider. They deliver person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives. Richmond Village Northampton offers a unique opportunity for a Registered Care Home Manager to join the team who have been rated OUTSTANDING by CQC. The Care Home Manager is responsible for leading their team to provide person centred care for our residents within the 30-bed care home, offering nursing specialist dementia care. It's important that our teams have outstanding leaders - inspirational managers that empower and motivate their team to meet the needs of all our residents. We're looking for a Care Home Manager to work alongside our senior management team to lead our people in providing the highest quality of care to our residents. You'll help us make health happen by: You'll be clinically responsible for the ongoing care of residents within the care home - you'll lead our teams, guiding and supporting them to ensure that safe and effective care is always provided. Ensuring all units comply with CQC standards of care, you'll take appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for residents. Responsible for ensuring staff levels are appropriate, you'll lead on all aspects of clinical governance and work with senior professionals to develop systems, processes and practices to strengthen clinical practise and resident care. As well as developing the strategy and direction for the village you'll also create and develop strong relationships with LAs, CQC and Primary Care Trust commissioners, always acting as a trusted healthcare partner. Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role: The successful applicant should possess or be willing to work towards obtaining a management qualification such as the Registered Manager's Award. You'll be a leader with experience of leading and developing a care setting, with comprehensive experience in elderly care. Approachable and open, you're a confident leader who can empower our team to deliver the highest standards of care. Passionate about caring for others, you'll put our residents at the heart of everything you do. The ability to lead by example, you'll share your clinical knowledge on quality improvement and cultivate an open and honest culture amongst your team. Because we care for vulnerable people, we'll need you to complete a DBS check as part of the recruitment process. Bupa will cover the cost of this (£40). Benefits Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits. Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more: My Healthcare - Quick, easy access to support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support - all available from one phone number 24/7. Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350 We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences. Paid breaks and a free meal with every shift Holidays - 25 days + Bank Holidays Long Service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money! Interest- free annual travel Loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets. Wagestream - Have early access up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes. We offer a range of Bupa pension plans - Find out more on our career site Parental Leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents - Find out more on our career site Menopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health. Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK Why Bupa We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to ”Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. You can count on a thorough induction when you start to help you settle into your new role followed by ongoing training and development including access to apprenticeships. This also includes access to our online portal which has a variety of resources to aid personal development & free access LinkedIn's online learning platform. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them. You can count on a thorough induction when you start to help you settle into your new role followed by ongoing training and development including access to apprenticeships. This also includes access to our online portal which has a variety of resources to aid personal development & free access LinkedIn's online learning platform. Time Type: Full time Job Area: Care Home - Management Locations: Richmond Northampton Village

Bupa - Bradford, England

PermanentFull time

Job Description: Senior Care Assistant (Bank) Crossley Hose Care Home 885 Thornton Road, Fairweather Green, Bradford, BD8 0HH Salary: £12.90 - £14.51 per hour depending on experience Bank Contract We make health happen Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives. As a Senior Care Assistant, we understand how crucial your role is to our home. Not only driving a team of Care Assistants that deliver high quality, personal care to our residents, but also inspiring, developing, and nurturing them to be their best every day. We'll train you on all aspects of digital care, which is transforming how we work, making things easier and letting you focus on clinical excellence and care for our residents. And as healthcare experts for over 75 years, we're committed to continually training you in the clinical and social care developments you need and surrounding you with some of the best people in the industry. You'll help us make health happen by: Day-to-day responsibility for running a unit Responsible for issuing medication, reviewing care plans and accurate record keeping Leading and managing a team of Care Assistants, including responsibility for all shift handovers of the teams Helping with training and supervision of new staff members so they feel welcomed and supported Building relationships with residents, their families and external teams such as GPs and District Nurses Assisting residents with a range of personal care duties Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role: As a Clinical Lead you'll have completed / working towards an NVQ3 in care. We're more than happy to support you in the completion of your qualification if needed. You're motivated, positive, have great interpersonal skills, and you enjoy working in a close-knit team. Your clinical expertise is crucial in helping with CQC responsibilities. You have previous experience of the role and knowledge of its rewards and challenges. Just as importantly, you also have a passion for making a real difference to people's lives, giving them the kindness, personalised support and dignity they need. Benefits Flexible working patterns to fit around you Comprehensive induction (fully paid) Free meal on every shift DBS Check and Uniform provided and paid for by Bupa Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK Why Bupa? We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to ”Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them. Time Type: Full time Job Area: Locations: Crossley House

Bupa - London, England

PermanentPart time

Job Description: Care Assistant - Nights (Bank) The Highgate Care Home - 12 Hornsey Ln, London N6 5LX CQC rating: Good Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.7 / 10 Salary: £13.30 per hour Bank contract We make health happen At Bupa, our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world. As a Care Assistant, you'll be at the heart of this, providing person-centred care that supports independence and honours choice. You'll be part of a team dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care, ensuring our residents live a life they truly love. Our values of being Brave, Caring, and Responsible guide everything we do, and we strive to create the most inclusive and supportive workplace for our people. Key Responsibilities Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care. Observe and manage residents' behaviour with care and ensure to document and report any changes in accordance with the required legislation. Support residents' nutrition and hydration needs, encouraging and assisting them to eat and drink according to their care plan. Provide essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, both in groups and individually. Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulatory & legal requirements. What we're looking for: Motivation, positivity, and great interpersonal skills. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment or a Health and Social Care qualification. Benefits Flexible working patterns to fit around you Comprehensive induction (fully paid) Free meal on every shift DBS Check and Uniform provided and paid for by Bupa Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK Why Bupa? We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to ”Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them. Time Type: Part time Job Area: Locations: The Highgate

Bupa - Thatcham, England

PermanentFull time

Job Description: Senior Care Assistant - Bank Location: Thatcham Court Care Home, Chapel Street, Thatcham RG18 4QL Contract: Bank Salary: £13.45 - £15.02 per hour depending on experience CQC rating: Good Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.7 / 10 Thatcham Court is a purpose-built dementia care home. The home is dedicated to caring for adults living with dementia, from early onset to more complex end-of-life needs, the home provides all types of dementia care including nursing, residential, Parkinson's and short-stay care. The home can provide an assessment within 48 hours and, in some cases, welcome the resident the same day. This home is situated in the centre of Thatcham and has dementia champions who work to improve the quality of life for residents through daily activities and opportunities for reminiscence and stimulation. The home's interior has been decorated to suit individuals with dementia, being colour-themed and including memory triggers. The chefs create well-crafted menus made with the freshest ingredients. Soon after a resident arrives at Thatcham Court, staff discuss their personal preferences and dietary needs with them. Individual diet needs and preference is included in the food menu, with mealtimes being an important part of the day. There's a real sense of community at the home. The staff work to discover what residents enjoy doing and the home's social calendar is organised around those interests. Activities are organised to make sure residents are always physically and mentally stimulated, including reminiscence sessions, exercise sessions and music classes. So, whether loved ones already have a hobby or would like to take up a new one, there are lots of exciting activities to get involved in. We make health happen Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives. As a Senior Care Assistant, we understand how crucial your role is to our home. Not only driving a team of Care Assistants that deliver high quality, personal care to our residents, but also inspiring, developing, and nurturing them to be their best every day. We'll train you on all aspects of digital care, which is transforming how we work, making things easier and letting you focus on clinical excellence and care for our residents. And as healthcare experts for over 75 years, we're committed to continually training you in the clinical and social care developments you need and surrounding you with some of the best people in the industry. You'll help us make health happen by: Day-to-day responsibility for running a unit Supporting with clinical duties, including supporting the nurse to observe, issue medication, review care plans and accurate record keeping Driving and managing a team of Care Assistants, including responsible for all shift handovers of the teams Helping with training and supervision of new staff members so they feel welcomed and supported Building relationships with residents, their families and external teams such as GPs and District Nurses Assisting residents with a range of personal care duties Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role: You'll have completed / working towards an NVQ3 in care. We're more than happy to support you in the completion of your qualification if needed. You're motivated, positive and with great interpersonal skills, and you enjoy working in a close-knit team. You're pivotal in running a unit, working with the Nurse to aid with clinical duties for the home. You have previous experience of the role and knowledge of its rewards and challenges. Just as importantly, you also have a passion for making a real difference to people's lives, giving them the kindness, personalised support and dignity they need. Benefits Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits. Why Bupa? We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to ”Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them. ** Please note, this role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and is not included under the UK's Points Based Immigration System for sponsorship by an employer. Time Type: Full time Job Area: Locations: Thatcham Court

Pennine Care NHS FT - Stockport

PermanentFull time

We are looking to recruit a Mental Health Practitioner /Care Coordinator to work in the Stockport Early Intervention Team. TheEarly Intervention teamare a multi disciplinary team with staff from a range of professions including, mental health nurses, social workers, CBT therapists and support workers. The team has a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist, Advanced Practitioner, a Psychology lead and full admin support. You would be responsible for a defined caseload of individuals experiencing first episode psychosis as a care coordinator / mental health keyworker within the team, as such you would work with individuals to meet their identified needs using outcome measures, a recovery approach and facilitate discharge from secondary mental health services, or referral on as appropriate . Additionally the post holder would contribute to duty and clinic work and participate in team development issues. We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted. This advert closes on Sunday 26 Jul 2026

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust - Liverpool

ApprenticeshipFull time

Please note this opportunity is only open to candidates who do not already hold a qualification in health and social care. Applicants must be aged 18+ due to the nature of the environments in which they will be working. This role is open to applicants without previous healthcare experience, as the apprenticeship is designed for those new to the sector. Are you looking to start a career in healthcare but don’t have experience or qualifications? This is an 8 month apprenticeship programme with roles across the Mental Health Care Division, alongside completion of the Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care, delivered through weekly college attendance. Mental Health Care Division provides a wide range of services including adult and older adult mental health, addiction, acquired brain injury, psychology, and crisis care, across home, community, and hospital settings. The Division also delivers mental health liaison services in A&E and within the criminal justice system, supporting residents in Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, and Warrington. This apprenticeship is an exciting learning opportunity for you to gain valuable experience whilst also completing an Intermediate Apprenticeship Framework at level 2. The apprenticeship will be undertaken over 8 months and will include exposure to both clinical and educational experiences. Within this role individuals will be required to carry out assigned duties, involving direct care and observation of service users under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse or other team member where delegated. You will be required to participate in the shift system in operation within the ward/team/department. You must attend the education sessions provided to support the attainment of Intermediate Apprenticeship Framework at level 2. Following satisfactory engagement with the course requirements, a band 3 Nursing Assistant post may be offered upon completion. 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. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details and requirements of the role. Applicants must have been in the UK for 3 years and those with temporary right to work must be on a visa that allows access to government funding, in addition you will need to have a visa that is greater than the length of the course plus an additional 6 months after to account for any additional resits. As this is a requirement, those who do not have the above won't be able to progress onto the next stage in the process. This advert closes on Sunday 16 Aug 2026

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust - Mersey Side

PermanentFull time

Are you a qualified RNMH / RNLD, or a student nurse due to qualify in 2026? If so, we'd love to hear from you. If you’re calm under pressure, confident in dynamic situations, and motivated by structured, meaningful work, secure nursing offers a unique chance to make a real impact while developing specialist skills. As part of the Secure Care Division, you may be asked to work at any of our low, medium and high secure environments, supporting service users with complex mental health needs, personality disorders, learning disabilities and autism. To support our “Grow Our Own” strategy and attract and retain talented staff within the Secure Care Division, a Recruitment & Retention premia is available. For qualified nurses, this premia ranges from £0 to £7500 pro rata per annum, depending on service allocation. Allocations will be determined by the service and the premia will reflect the amount for that clinical area. As part of this role, you’ll be expected to deliver compassionate, high‑quality nursing care while maintaining a strong focus on safety and security. You’ll combine therapeutic clinical practice with robust security procedures, working with individuals who may present dangerous or violent behaviours. Every shift involves purposeful challenge; upholding professional boundaries, ensuring secure routines are followed, and maintaining a safe, well‑run ward environment. You’ll also be responsible for assessing and reviewing care plans, managing medications safely, working closely with the multi‑disciplinary team, and supporting colleagues through supervision and training. Throughout, you’ll demonstrate the Trust’s values and meet all professional and organisational standards associated with the position. 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. Successful candidates will deliver high‑quality therapeutic care to service users with complex needs, including those with dangerous or violent propensities. Working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team, your main duties will include: Core Clinical Responsibilities • Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating comprehensive care plans for patients in secure settings. • Administering, managing and monitoring medications in line with Trust policies. • Ensuring high standards of clinical practice, patient safety and infection control. • Supporting patients’ rights, welfare, spiritual beliefs and diversity. • Building effective therapeutic relationships to support rehabilitation and recovery. Multi‑disciplinary & Care Coordination • Acting as an internal care coordinator/case manager, liaising with the Primary Care Team and contributing to treatment planning. • Ensuring compliance with mental health legislation and safeguarding requirements. Ward-Based Responsibilities • Supporting the daily running of the ward, including periodic responsibility for ward management. • Maintaining hygiene, safety, security and adherence to NHS security protocols. • Escorting and accompanying patients both onsite and outside the hospital when required. Teamwork, Supervision & Training • Providing supervision and support to Nursing Assistants and colleagues. • Participating in induction, training and development of learners and qualified staff. • Engaging fully in personal development planning and clinical supervision. Professional Standards & Conduct • Upholding Trust values: Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Respectfulness and Enthusiasm. • Ensuring confidentiality, accurate record‑keeping and compliance with organisational policies. • Promoting positive relationships with visitors, the public and external stakeholders. This advert closes on Sunday 9 Aug 2026

City Health Care Partnership CIC - Hull

PermanentPart time

You’ll support people attending our day centre through personalised care, helping them stay independent, safe and included. You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team that works closely with colleagues and carers. Your role will help create a welcoming environment where people feel respected and valued. Every day, you’ll help individuals enjoy meaningful activities and receive care that meets their needs and choices. Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore City Health Care Partnership would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role What you’ll do: • Support people with personal care, mobility, eating and drinking • Encourage independence while promoting dignity and respect • Help people take part in social, recreational and therapeutic activities • Communicate clearly with service users, carers and colleagues • Keep accurate records and follow care plans and policies What we’re looking for: • Experience or a qualification in adult health or social care, or a willingness to learn • Caring, patient and respectful approach to supporting others • Confidence working with people who may feel distressed or unwell • Ability to work well in a team and manage your own tasks • Basic IT skills and willingness to complete required training We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We value fairness, respect and teamwork, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute and thrive. At CHCP, we’re passionate about people, we recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected, and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine. Work with us and you’ll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders, and their thoughts and opinions are always heard; at CHCP you have a real voice. Compassion is at the heart of our business; our colleagues work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that’s why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we’ll support you to thrive. CHCP CIC employees have access to an excellent range of benefits; for further information, please click on the ‘CHCP Perks and Rewards’ link. Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for the full details on the role. This advert closes on Monday 31 Aug 2026

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust - Knowsley

PermanentPart time

This position is an exciting and innovative role, which will help to provide mental health support to Primary Care Networks in Knowsley. You will primarily work in primary care but also work across the interface between Primary Care and Mental Health Services to provide advice, support and assessment to the Local Primary Care Teams, Service Users and Carers. The role aims to improve the experience for our patients with mental health needs who would otherwise have seen a GP and the post holder will see new presentations of primary care mental health problems. To be based within a number of GP practices across Knowsley South & Central, supporting Primary Mental Health Care, with experienced nursing screening and assessment skills, being able to signpost to communities, safeguard, raise risks and refer into secondary care when required. 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. Clinical To provide a safe and effective day to day operation of the service, including the handling of clinical enquiries. The role holder may be required to undertake telephone triage screening assessments in order to assess the level of risk/priority with that patient, so they can be treated, signposted, or referred on to agencies as appropriate. To undertake assessments of individual client’s difficulties, establishing risk and determining the appropriate course of action taking into consideration all possible options. The relationship should adopt a ‘partnership approach’, engaging service users in the positive management of their health and wellbeing. Work with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed treatments, monitoring mental health medication, taking into consideration interactions with physical needs. To maintain an individual case load providing short term interventions and support, under the guidance of the GP and ensure that the caseload is well managed, and care and treatment is provided in line with practice standards. Provide and receive information, some of which may be contentious, sensitive, and complex to and from individuals and their families/carers and actively support as appropriate. To collate and organise contemporaneous information about opportunities and resources in the local area which may be of benefit to clients referred to the service (e.g. voluntary and community organisations, educational and recreational opportunities). Facilitate ‘sign posting’ to other appropriate services and occasionally undertake very short-term interventions for clients with mild to moderate mental health difficulties To evaluate outcomes and maintain accurate clinical data. Have an awareness of your own clinical competencies, knowledge base and experience and ensure that you practice within this and seek support as required. To understand and process Quality Outcome Framework data. Undertake joint assessment work (as required) with PCN colleagues. Offer advice to or obtain advice for the Primary Care Team on appropriate interventions and on-going Service User care management. Ensure systems/ pathways are in place to enable smooth transition between primary care and secondary mental health services. Regularly be involved in quality improvement activity/audit/significant event review and clinical meetings. Clinical Partnership Support the establishment of partnerships and networks with key stakeholders across the PCN/ secondary mental health care system. Develop links and foster a culture of ‘partnership’ between Primary Care Teams and Mental Health Services. Facilitate joint work with PCN, Secondary Care providers and Voluntary Sector (VCSO) to increase range of services / interventions available to the communities. Attend PCN meetings and work with PCN members to develop and implement joint governance and clinical forums. MANAGERIAL Effective Planning: Effective personal planning and organisation of daily workload. Flexible working and self-management of working time effectively and accordingly to service demands. Communication: Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment and ensure the patients /carers have a voice about the services they will receive and how these are developed. This may include engagement of advocacy services. Recognise the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background, and preferred ways of communicating. Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication. Provide high standards of written, verbal and non- verbal communication skills to impart sensitive information to patients that is clear to patients and in line with professional documentation standards. Estimate and maintain effective communication with individuals and groups within the practice environment and with external stakeholders. Adopt a ‘coaching style’ of communication to empower patients to take responsibility. Facilitate fair access to social care services and promote social inclusion regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Delivering a quality service: Every employee is personally responsible for the quality of the work, and standard of care, which they individually provide. It is their duty to seek to attain the highest standards achievable both individually and collectively within their knowledge, skills, and resources available to them in furtherance of the Practices’ philosophy of pursuing quality in all of its services. Produce timely, accurate, contemporaneous, and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies, and procedures. Prioritise, organise, and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality. Deliver care according to NSF, NICE guidelines, and evidence-based care. Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking, and formal evaluation. Participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the practice. Collaborate on improving the quality of health care in partnership with other clinical teams, responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate. Participate in the performance monitoring review of the team as appropriate, providing feedback. Management of risk: Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients. Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures, and guidelines. Apply policies that reduce environmental health risks, are culturally sensitive and increase access to health care for all. Participate in the local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice. This advert closes on Tuesday 1 Sep 2026