Receptionist/Administration Assistant | Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust - V7 Building
£25,272 per annum
ContractFull time
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Therapies Hub. The post holder will be customer focused and provide a comprehensive service. Communication and organisational skills are essential. The post holder must have excellent inter personal skills, and be able to organise and prioritise their work schedule. They must be able to work on their own initiative, with excellent telephone manner and respectful confidentiality. Ensuring referral pathway is followed, and appointments are organised and booked efficiently using the patient administration system to effectively utilise clinical time, including identifying cancelled appointments and re-prioritising patients, ringing, and reminding patients of face to face and virtual appointments. Work with colleagues in establishing and maintaining administrative procedures to promote patient satisfaction, respecting the confidential nature of information relating to the Trust, its staff and patients. To participate in training and development programmes both internal and externally. Ensure the delivery of the quality strategy within the designated area incorporating establishment of systems and processes. Whilst this post will be to support our CMO team - Staff may be required to work from other bases/ teams within Community Division as part of the Administration Hub Model in Mersey Care . 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. Receive and direct patients and visitors on arrival at the centre, providing reception services for patients, staff, public, internal and external customers and organisations ensuring sensitivity when dealing with distressing situations. Answering telephone calls using the switchboard system receive and process incoming and outgoing telephones calls, taking messages and responding appropriately to maintain effective communication channels. Sorting and distribution of mail to all departments. Assisting with the collection of data and statistics to produce standardised computer generated reports and/or statistical information for managers as and when required. Maintain filing systems and other records as required ensuring they are up to date and accurate and implement changes to systems and procedures as directed. To participate in meetings as required. To ensure a professional approach to work maintaining confidentiality throughout. Generally monitor security within the building. Ensuring reception and waiting areas are kept clean, tidy and safe. Report any incidents or accidents in accordance with Trust Policy. This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Sep 2026
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Highly Specialist Podiatrist | Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust - Ormskirk
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum
ContractFull time
We are looking for an experienced and motivated HCPC registered podiatrist to join our Community Podiatry Service as a Highly specialist Podiatrist covering the West Lancashire patch on a 9-month fixed-term basis. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about leading high-quality community podiatry services and supporting teams to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care across a range of community settings. The post holder will have responsibility for the delivery of the clinical service within the defined area, providing visible leadership. You will play a key role in ensuring services are efficient, effective, well-co-ordinated and responsive, with quality and patient experience at the centre of everything you do. The role will involve regular travel across multiple sites, Therefore, the post holder must be able to meet the travel requirements of this post. The Advanced clinician will take high level responsibility for the triage, clinical assessments and diagnosis of highly complex health and well being needs within a defined sphere of practice. They will implement, evaluate and modify highly complex care/ interventions which they have developed to meet those needs. The Advanced clinician will provide high level care as specified below for a client group and work across professional disciplines, co-ordinating activities as required. To work as a Highly Specialist Podiatrist with a high degree of autonomy across the multidisciplinary setting. Leading the Podiatry Team on the management of patients. This will include the assessment, diagnosis, development and implementation of highly specialist programmes of care to patient’s as well as providing expert advice on the management of complex patients to others within the team. The post holder will lead on the development and implementation of service innovations within their portfolio, as well as the development and dissemination of training to the Podiatry Team. 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. Delivering high level and complex triage, clinical assessment diagnostics, treatment and evaluation of the needs within Health and Well-being. Providing leadership, promoting a learning culture for colleagues and other agencies, leading service innovations and demonstrating high level problem solving. Ensuring excellence in service delivery through personal and service development, underpinned by evidence based practice and research, embedded in the quality assurance agenda. Driving innovation, managing the change process to ensure your service continues to be flexible and proactive to reflect the needs of the wider Health and Wellbeing community. MANAGERIAL / LEADERSHIP (including financial / physical resources and staffing) To demonstrate leadership by means of: 1. Delivering change within sphere of practice, when and where indicated, to improve service delivery. 2. Influencing, motivating, supporting and enabling others to contribute towards the effectiveness and success of the organisation. To provide high level advice and guidance in working with colleagues locally to ensure best practice across all disciplines in the assessment, treatment and long term management of patient/clients within sphere of practice To identify innovations and lead the implementation of new working practices in conjunction with patients/ service users, health, wellbeing, local authority and third sector partners. To take responsibility for their own high level and complex decision making and the decisions of their team which effect service delivery. To train, supervise / case manage and performance manage staff and students. This will include for example the use of formal appraisal documentation, monitoring sickness absence etc. To manage resources including stock control to ensure they relate to the overall objectives and responsibilities of the organisation. CLINICAL To be responsible for the specialist assessment of complex care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care using a high degree of autonomy and act as a named practitioner. To triage patients with highly complex needs. To undertake highly complex clinical assessments of patients/ service users within sphere of advanced practice. To determine a clinical diagnosis and make high level decisions regarding appropriate treatment/ care plans. Implement highly complex care/ interventions according to clinical need. Evaluate highly complex care /interventions based on evidence from clinical outcomes and best practice. To provide advanced clinical advice, support, training to patients/ service users, families, carers and professional colleagues to improve their journey and their health and well being. To be professionally accountable for all aspects of own work including the management of patients in your care. Registered practitioners who are non medical prescribers are accountable for their prescribing activities by ensuring they are aware of their Professional accountability and any restrictions or special considerations in their prescribing practice. To develop and maintain the high level clinical skills required to work as an advanced practitioner. Where the administration of drugs is a requirement, this should be undertaken in line with trust policies and procedures and in following the NMC Guidelines for administration of Medicines Act 1992 and Misuse of Drugs Act 1991. LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT To maintain own professional/ personal development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments, and incorporate them as appropriate into your work. To support junior staff to do likewise Ensure all mandatory training is accessed and kept up to date To be an active member of relevant training programmes attending and delivering presentations at staff meetings/tutorials and by attending relevant professional short courses and being a reflective practitioner To participate in the supervision scheme as supervisee and supervisor when appropriate. To develop and deliver relevant evidence based training to patients, families, carers, Health and Wellbeing and local authority colleagues and third sector providers. To provide specific training as required to the patient, family, carers and other members of the multidisciplinary team on the clinical and therapeutic management of an individual to support their health and wellbeing. CLINICAL GOVERNANCE / RESEARCH AUDIT Registered Practitioners are required to evidence maintenance of their registration with the relevant regulatory body and work to their Code of Professional Conduct. To benchmark current service delivery against local and national clinical guidelines and standards of care. To lead on current best practice, based on the bench marking outcomes. To translate local and national guidelines and train Health and Wellbeing staff to ensure they have the skills and knowledge required to deliver effective services. To measure and evaluate own work and current practices through the use of evidence based projects, audit, research, statistical information and outcome measures and lead others in doing so. To network with practitioner colleagues within the trust and across the North West and Nationally, to learn together and share good practice. To interpret and implement quality assurance practices within own work situation. To identify and minimise clinical and non clinical risk to minimise risk of harm to patients, staff & visitors. Contributes to the formulation and implementation of clinical policies and procedures as appropriate. COMMUNICATION To communicate complex patient and service related information effectively to Health and Wellbeing and local authority colleagues and third sector agencies. Use complex communication skills and knowledge when working with patients, their families and other provider agencies. Demonstrates professional sensitivity and empathy during the emotional demand of high exposure to distressing circumstances where there may be difficulties in accepting or understanding. To involve the patient and the family/carers in all relevant discussions about their management and decision that are made about treatment techniques and facilitating patient involvement in the planning development, delivery and evaluation of the service. To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. To maintain accurate comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, in line with legal and departmental requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of reports and letters. To collect appropriate data and statistics for the use in the review of the service delivery. To use appropriate information technology skills for communication when required. This advert closes on Thursday 1 Oct 2026
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Clinical Co-Ordinator Children’s Palliative Care and Rapid Response
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS foundation Trust - Birmingham
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum (pro rata)
PermanentPart time
A Vacancy at Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The Clinical Coordinator for Children’s Palliative Care and Rapid Response provides clinical leadership, operationalmanagementandoversightoftheservice.Thepostholderensuressafe,responsiveandhigh-qualitycareforchildrenandyoungpeoplewithlife-limiting,life-threateningandcomplexhealthneeds,supportingcareintheirpreferredsetting. Working with the Clinical Service Lead and Service Manager, the post holder coordinates clinical activity, staffing and resources tomeetchangingpatientneeds.Therolecombinesexpertclinicalpracticewithleadership,supportingrapidresponseinterventions,symptommanagement,endoflifecareandreducingavoidablehospitaladmissionsthroughproactiveassessmentandcareplanning. Thepostholderprovidesspecialistadviceandsupporttomultidisciplinaryteams,children,youngpeopleandfamilies,promotingevidence-basedpractice,servicedevelopmentandhighstandardsofgovernance,safeguardingandriskmanagement. Responsibilities include workforce coordination,serviceperformance,staffdevelopment,supervisionandeducation.Throughpartnershipworkingwithhealth,socialcareandvoluntarysectorproviders,theClinicalCoordinatorsupportsintegrated,child-centredcarethatimprovesoutcomesandpatientexperience. Theserviceoperatessevendaysaweekfrom07:30to22:00,requiringflexibleworkingtosupporturgentandcomplexcarewithincommunitysettings. ProvideclinicalandprofessionalleadershiptotheChildren’sPalliativeCareandRapidResponseTeam,ensuringsafe,effectiveandhigh-qualitycare. Coordinatedailyservicedelivery,includingplannedandurgentvisits,ensuringstaffingandresourcesmeetpatientandfamilyneeds. Undertakeadvancedassessment,careplanningandreviewforchildrenandyoungpeoplewithcomplex,life limitingandlife threateningconditions. Supportsymptommanagement,rapidresponseinterventionsandendoflifecarewithincommunitysettings. Leadvirtualclinicsandproactivecareplanningtoimproveoutcomesandreduceavoidablehospitaladmissions. Providespecialistadviceandsupporttostaff,children,youngpeopleandfamilies,promotingevidence-basedpractice. Workwithhealth,socialcare,hospiceandvoluntarysectorpartnerstodeliverintegrated,child-centredcare. Monitorserviceactivity,qualityandperformance,identifyingrisksandleadingserviceimprovements. Ensuresafeguarding,clinicalgovernance,riskmanagementandprofessionalstandardsaremaintained. Supportworkforceplanning,recruitment,rotamanagementandeffectiveresourcedeployment. Provideclinicalsupervision,mentorship,educationandtrainingtosupportstaffdevelopment. Contributetopolicy,pathwayandservicedevelopmenttoimprovequalityandpatientoutcomes. Actasanexpertpractitionerandseniorclinicalrolemodel,demonstratingeffectiveleadership,judgementanddecision-making. Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europe’s leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands. If you want to ‘Be Part of Our Team’ and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you. Make a Difference When It Matters Most Are you a compassionate, experienced children's nurse with a passion for delivering high quality clinical care, palliative and end of life care? Do you thrive in a leadership role where you can influence service delivery, support colleagues and help children and families receive care in the place they call home? We are seeking an exceptional Clinical Coordinator to join our Children's Palliative Care and Rapid Response Service. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in leading and coordinating a dedicated multidisciplinary team that supports children and young people with life limiting, life threatening and complex health needs across Birmingham. Working closely with the Clinical Lead and Service Manager, you will provide expert clinical leadership, coordinate service delivery and help shape the future of children's palliative and rapid response care. About the Role As Clinical Co-Ordinator, you will be responsible for the day to day operational coordination of the service, ensuring children and families receive responsive, safe and effective care when they need it most. You will support the allocation of staff and resources, provide expert clinical advice and leadership, and work collaboratively with acute, community and hospice partners to deliver seamless care. This is a rewarding opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice with leadership and service development, helping children and young people remain safely at home, avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions and supporting families through some of the most challenging times in their lives. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to join a highly respected and supportive specialist service where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families every day. You will be part of a team committed to innovation, compassionate care and continuous improvement, with access to ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities. If you are an experienced children's nurse looking for your next challenge and want to help shape and deliver outstanding palliative and rapid response care, we would love to hear from you. This advert closes on Monday 5 Oct 2026
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Cancer Care Co-ordinator | The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust - Manchester
£28,392 - £31,157 Pro Rate, Per Annum
PermanentFull time
The opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join the busy and dynamic lung cancer nursing team at The Christie. The post will involve offering administrative support to the team and to act as the first point of contact for patients and carers who access the service. Together, with the established lung cancer nursing and medical multi-disciplinary team, the co-ordinator will aim to deliver a world class patient experience. Many patients will be receiving treatment to control their cancer and often have supportive and palliative needs. Sign posting patients and their carers to appropriate services, and providing support lead by the nursing team is a fundamental aspect of the role. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and driven to improve patient care and experience. The candidate must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills as undertaking health needs assessments (HNA) with patients is an essential part of the role. They will also have a desire to encourage and promote best outcomes for patients, their relatives and carers. The ability to work autonomously is paramount for this post together with confidence to engage and work with a range of colleagues at all levels and from all professional groups. The successful candidates will be required to collaborate with all members of the Multidisciplinary Team, both internally and externally including referring hospitals, GPs, District Nurses and Specialist Nurses across the Network to ensure there is a smooth transition for patients and carers from hospital to the community and vice versa. Other responsibilities are outlined in the Job Description The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK’s National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients. • Provide administrative support to the APs/ CNSs. • Book and outcome telephone clinic appointments • Maintain the patient Database and ensure all of the information is up to date and accurate • Order supplies and patient information as requested by the APs/ CNSs. Assist the APs/ CNSs with the management of the patient pathway ie ensuring that appointments have been requested and booked. • Organise and prioritise the designated workload in order to meet the needs of the service. Assist the APs/ CNS with handover of patient care to other teams in order to facilitate safe and effective transition of care. Communicate effectively with a range of patients and health and social disciplines. This may include a variety of methods, such as electronic or in person. • Provide a single point of access, including rapid re-entry into the system for those people identified as having urgent or specialist needs. • Triage telephone and email enquiries, using a risk assessment framework. • Ensure patients/carers know how to contact the service when their condition / needs have changed, including out of hours. • Provide general information and support about cancer services, using Trust approved literature. Sign-post patients and relatives/carers to appropriate services such as Maggie’s and Macmillan in order for them to speak to professionals who are able to discuss issues knowledgeably and impartially. • Demonstrate the ability to recognise situations that require rapid response from a health care professional (AP, CNS or doctor) and respond appropriately. Evaluate outcomes of care delivery with the registered practitioner. • Act as an advocate and facilitator for patients; linking with APs/ CNSs to resolve any issues. • Ensure accurate documentation of patient care in accordance with hospital policies and standards. • Assist the APs/ CNSs with the roll out of Holistic Needs Assessment and electronic patient outcomes (eproms) within the disease group Professional/Clinical Leadership: • To act as a role model to colleagues, and be an effective resource to patients, carers and colleagues. • Support clinical developments and projects to promote excellence in patient care. • Attend and participate AP/CNS Away Days and Strategy Meetings • Work within parameters of job description, or as guided by AP/CNS. Seek help appropriately. Education and Development. • To participate in annual appraisal and accept personal responsibility for growth and development within the role. • Ensure compliance with Trust mandatory training. • Attend educational meetings and conferences, appropriate to the role, in order to keep up-dated with current best practice. • Together with other professional colleagues, develop information and resources for patients and their carers. Research and Audit • Assist APs/ CNSs in audit and evaluation of service delivery and help identify areas for improvement and change This advert closes on Friday 2 Oct 2026
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Registered Nursing Associate | Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust - Liverpool
£28,392 - £31,157 Per Annum
PermanentFull time
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is the health provider for the delivery of the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT) at HMP Altcourse. The service is designed to support the holistic mental health and learning disability needs of our client group, in partnership with physical healthcare providers and HMPPS colleagues. HMP Altcourse are both Category B, male only, local prisons, in the Liverpool area. The service provides individual and group-based interventions based on the clinical needs of the population. Interventions are individualised, and trauma informed, alongside comprehensive risk assessment and management. Core aims of the service are to improve mental and psychological wellbeing via a range of interventions, build the development of independent core skills, reduce risk, and advocate for mental health and learning disabilities within the wider prison. The post holder will be joining a dedicated team of clinical staff from a range of backgrounds and experience. Team members have high levels of skill, passion and enthusiasm (and humour!) and are committed to ensuring the on-going successful development of the service and the opportunities it provides for our population. We are now recruiting x1 Registered Nurse Associates. The successful candidates will work under the supervision of a Registered Mental Health Nurse and will work alongside and be supported by the wider IMHT. The post holder will have a key role in completing Primary Mental Health Screens for all new receptions in to the prison in order to identify mental health needs in a timely way. Other key roles and responsibilities will include mental health promotion, suicide prevention work, providing psychoeducation and information on coping strategies, supporting group activity and conducting some physical health checks. and suicide prevention promotion and awareness on the induction wing, supporting the completion of physical health checks for our mental health population and supporting group work and activity. The post holder should have some experience of working with individuals with complex clinical and risk presentations including within institutional settings and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This should include work with clients whose needs may mean that they find it difficult to engage with services. We are committed to creating an empowered staff team. We strive to be reflective and support of each other which is vital given the challenges this work can entail. 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 General Duties Knowledge, training and experience Maintain knowledge of the scope of practice of the Nursing Associate role within different care settings Maintain own continuing professional development in accordance with NMC CPD requirements and revalidation, contributing to the formulation of own objectives and personal development plan. Maintain practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills gained during the Nursing Associate Training Programme and maintain all evidence required Contribute towards developing a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments Clinical Responsibilities – Individuals Care The following list is indicative as tasks and responsibilities will vary depending on the care setting the qualified Nursing Associate is working in. Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate. Demonstrate the principles of safe administration of medicines in line with the trust Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Nurse Associate Administration of Medicines and in line with trust policies. Perform and record clinical observations including pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse Undertake clinical tasks including venepuncture, ECGs, cannulation ( following appropriate training and sign off of competency) Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake and output as clinically indicated Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate Report back and share information with the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of individuals. Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being administered Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered nurse Maintain an understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities Develop skills in relation to coaching/teaching individuals/carers/other staff. Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes Develop a working knowledge of other providers’ resources and referral systems to ensure individual’s needs are met, within parameters of practice Engage in reflective practice including management of self and reflection on own reactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers given Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required This advert closes on Sunday 4 Oct 2026
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Mental Health Practitioner | Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust - Whiston
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum
PermanentFull time
The Crisis Response and home Treatment Team offers an alternative to the 9-5 working The team is a pan Borough service working across the four Boroughs . The team offer urgent mental health assessments and have an extensive home treatment offer supporting complex young people in the community As a Mental Health Practitioner, you will provide high standards of evidence based client centred care to children and young people with mental health problems within the THRIVE Framework for service delivery. You will be expected to provide interventions, advice, consultation and supervision to both colleagues and colleagues within external partner agencies in line with THRIVE and clinical competency As the post is identified within the CYPMH strategy, it is expected the role will continue to develop in line with national and local initiatives. The post holder will provide high quality, evidence-based care for service users and their carers within inpatient and community services. To carry out duties as a practitioner under the supervision of a mentor. To function as an associate nurse/named nurse/care coordinator/ to service users assisting in assessment, planning and evaluation and review of care, within a recovery focused model of care. Where appropriate, to take part in a 24-hour system of rostering including internal rotation. 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. This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Sep 2026
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Mental Health Support Worker, Driver- Bromborough. | Care in Mind
Care In Mind - Bromborough
£26,227.50 - £27,378 Per Annum Dependant on Experience
PermanentFull time
Mental Health Support Worker, Young People Bromborough, Wirral Must be a driver, with a Full UK licence, manual licence only, cannot accept automatic. Must be willing to drive service car unsupervised. £26227.50 - £27378.00 (Depending on experience) Full Time 37.5 hours per week Shift patterns will include : Early – 7am – 3.30pm Late – 2pm – 10.30pm Early/late- 8am-7.30pm/10am-9.30pm You may be required to cover Waking Night shifts on occasions for holiday/absence reasons; Waking Night – 8.30pm – 7.30am Essential requirements of a Support Worker • Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays • DRIVER ONLY - WITH FULL MANUAL UK LICENCE • Must be able to attend training throughout employment which will be held on weekdays • Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately • Basic IT skills (Your role will involve some computer work, completing forms, using an online care system, and writing emails) • Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others • An ability to maintain a professional working boundary • Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations Desirable Criteria of a Support Worker • NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care • Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health need Care in Mind provide residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old. The young people we care for often require a high level of support to assist with difficulties they may have from self-harming, behaviour, and emotional difficulties. Our aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their individual goals, in preparation for transition to adult life. Company Benefits: • Minimum 30 days holiday. • An additional day off each year for your birthday. • Enhanced company sick pay. • Enhanced company pension. • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave. • Paid time off for fertility treatment. • Life Assurance (2 x annual salary). • Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships, online shopping discounts. • Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service. • Free eye tests and various other benefits. • Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care and support with completion of the Care Certificate). • Paid Training, Induction and DBS check. • We are a Mindful & Disability Confident Employer. • We are a supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter. • We are a Menopause Friendly Organisation. • Long service awards. • Social events including a Christmas party. • Blue Light Card to access further shopping discounts. • Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral). • Free onsite parking. At Care in Mind our homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and our staff enjoy coming to work. Your role will involve working with our young people to promote independence through support with education, household tasks and general life skills. You will also update online care records and complete medication administration. In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment. Southfield House is a stunning 7-bedroom luxury home located in the charming town of Bromborough, within the metropolitan borough of Wirral, Merseyside. This spacious property blends historic character with modern living, featuring open-plan rooms, high ceilings, and large windows, creating a bright, airy environment. The home offers a front garden with parking, along with a large back garden perfect for outdoor activities, especially during the summer months. Southfield House is well-connected by public transport, making commuting and travel around the region convenient. Bromborough Train Station is approximately a 5-minute drive or 15-minute walk from the property. For local bus services, Bromborough is well-served with regular buses that connect the area to Birkenhead, as well as offering routes to Liverpool city centre. For drivers, the M53 motorway is easily accessible from Southfield House. Bromborough is a peaceful yet well-connected area with a variety of local amenities. Just a short distance from the house, Croft Retail and Leisure Park offers a wide selection of supermarkets, shops, cafes, and restaurants, ensuring all daily needs are met for our young people. Bromborough Village itself features local shops, pubs, and other essential services, while healthcare needs are served by Bromborough Health Centre and other medical facilities in the area. The area offers several beautiful parks and green spaces. Wirral Country Park is just a short drive away, providing scenic walking trails, cycling routes, and nature reserves. Previous care experience is not essential, and full training will be provided. You will receive ongoing support and mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team. The job is highly rewarding and a great start to developing your career working with young people or enhancing your previous experience of mental health with the opportunity for excellent career development. This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Sep 2026
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Mental Health Senior Support Worker - Preston | Care in Mind
Care In Mind - Preston
£28,138.50 - £30,205.50 Per Annum - Dependant on Experience
PermanentFull time
Mental Health Senior Support Worker, Young People Ashton on Ribble, Preston £28138.50 - £30205.50 per annum (dependent on experience) Full Time 37.5 hours per week Shift patterns will include : Early – 7am – 3.30pm Late – 2pm – 10.30pm Early/late- 8am-7.30pm/10am-9.30pm You may be required to cover Waking Night shifts on occasions for holiday/absence reasons; Waking Night – 8.30pm – 7.30am Essential requirements of a Support Worker · Level 3 diploma qualification in care or equivalent or willingness to work towards this. · Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays · Must be able to attend training throughout employment which will be held on weekdays. · Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately. · Basic IT skills (Your role will involve some computer work, completing forms, using an online care system, and writing emails) · Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others. · An ability to maintain a professional working boundary. · Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations. Desirable Criteria of a Support Worker · Full UK Driving Licence · NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care · Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs. Care in Mind provide residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old. The young people we care for often require a high level of support to assist with difficulties they may have from self-harming, behaviour, and emotional difficulties. Our aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their individual goals, in preparation for transition to adult life. Company Benefits • Minimum 30 days holiday. • An additional day off each year for your birthday. • Enhanced company sick pay. • Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme. • Enhanced company pension. • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave. • Paid time off for fertility treatment. • Life Assurance (2 x annual salary). • Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits • Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service. • Free eye tests and various other benefits. • Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care and support with completion of the Care Certificate). • Paid Training, Induction and DBS check. • We are a Mindful & Disability Confident Employer. • We are a supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter. • We are a Menopause Friendly Organisation. • Long service awards. • Social events including a Christmas party. • Blue Light Card to access further shopping discounts. • Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral). • Free onsite parking. At Care in Mind our homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and our staff enjoy coming to work. Our young people can still be quite active at night so you will have lots of interaction and will be required to support them their wellbeing, education, household tasks and general life skills. There will also be more challenging aspects to the role such as incident management and de-escalation of challenging behaviours. You will be required to update online care records, complete medication administration and provide effective handovers to the day staff. In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment. Even though you are working nights, you will have the support of another night worker or a sleep in and have access to an on-call manager for additional support. At our home in Preston you will be working with young people who have a variety of mental health diagnoses including personality disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, those who have difficult relationships with food, and those who use self-harm as a strategy to cope with their emotions. This role requires patience, resilience, and compassion as you support our young people to navigate various challenges and develop new skills. When asked what qualities are the most important to them in a staff team, our young people have said they would like caring, honest, understanding, fun, and kind people to come and work with them. They love to learn new things and have a variety of hobbies and interests that they like to share with the team. They’re also an adventurous bunch who engage in a variety of activities such as going to the zoo, museums, outdoor sports, theme parks, and escape rooms to name a few. Our young people are working towards moving on positively from the home into the community and are developing skills that support their independence and autonomy. Florida House is a newly renovated 6-bed service located in Ashton-on-Ribble, the house is large and modern with spacious bedrooms and communal areas which includes a kitchen/dining area, two lounge areas, two bathrooms and one shower room. The house also has a fairly sized garden which is perfect for summer BBQs and outdoor games. It is a short drive or bus journey away from Preston Town Centre, there are also various local amenities such as Preston Railway Station; Preston Docklands including a cinema, shopping, food and beverage outlets; as well as local parks. The home is well cared for and staff and young people work together to make it homely and welcoming.Previous care experience is not essential and full training will be provided. You will receive ongoing support and mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team which includes Reflective Practice, 1:1 supervisions and Group Staff support. The role will include some fewer fun aspects such as incident management, de-escalation of challenging behaviours, completing several online records, report writing, audits, and medication management. Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs is essential and ideally you will have worked as a Support Worker in a similar environment. You will receive full training and ongoing support & mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team. The job is highly rewarding and is an excellent development opportunity if you would like to gain supervisory experience and move into a future management role of which we will support the right candidates to do. This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Sep 2026
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Dental Support Worker | City Health Care Partnership CIC
City Health Care Partnership CIC - Goole
£25,272 pa/pr
PermanentPart time
An exciting opportunity has become available to join the City Health Dental Services Administration Team in Goole, playing a vital role in delivering a welcoming and high-quality experience for our patients. This varied position is primarily focused on patient-facing reception and administrative responsibilities, placing you at the heart of a busy and supportive dental service. In addition, the role includes a small element of dental instrument decontamination, carried out in accordance with HTM 01-05 standards. We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate individual who thrives on helping others and takes pride in providing excellent customer service. The successful candidate will possess strong organisational and administrative skills, a calm and professional approach, and the ability to build positive relationships with a diverse range of patients. Empathy, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to delivering outstanding care will be key to success in this rewarding role. Working with our dental team, you’ll support safe, smooth clinic sessions so patients receive the care they need. You’ll be part of a friendly, skilled service that helps people feel comfortable and informed during their dental treatment. You’ll work closely with Dental Nurses, Senior Nurses and reception colleagues to keep clinics running well and to maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety and patient experience. What you’ll do: • Support reception tasks, including welcoming patients and keeping accurate records • Prepare and clean clinical areas and equipment, following decontamination and sterilisation procedures • Assist clinical staff before, during and after treatments • Help reassure patients who may feel nervous, offering clear information and support • Use specialist equipment safely after receiving full training What we’re looking for: • Experience in a reception or patient‑facing environment, with good communication and listening skills • Knowledge of basic administrative tasks and confidence using IT • Ability to follow procedures, organise your workload and adapt to changing clinic needs • A caring, flexible approach and willingness to learn, with training and supervision provided • Level 3 in Health and Social Care or working towards it We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value fairness, respect and inclusion in everything we do. Would you like to adjust the tone or highlight different aspects of the role? 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. At CHCP, we're passionate about people and we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? 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; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. 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. As the 13th largest social enterprise in the UK, we're pioneering the move towards independent service delivery. Join us on our journey and help us make history. Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role. This advert closes on Monday 28 Sep 2026
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Resourcing Administrator | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - Salford
£25,760 - £27,476 Per annum
PermanentFull time
An opportunity has arisen for a highly organised, enthusiastic, customer focused administrator to join our fast paced team. As a Resourcing Administrator with the Northern Care Alliance, you’ll share our commitment to providing an outstanding recruitment experience to our hiring managers and new starters. With an overall workforce of over 20,000 employees we are an extremely busy team and play a crucial aspect in the start of a candidate’s career with us, we are therefore looking for an individual who understands the positive impact this role has on our organisation. The role is a great opportunity for anyone interested in developing their career within HR, or who has experience working in recruitment or similar target-driven position and is looking for a new challenge within a customer focused role. In return, due to the size, scale and scope of the Northern Care Alliance group, you’ll enjoy more opportunity for career growth than you ever imagined. You will have experience of working in a busy office environment, preferably with a fast paced recruitment background or high volume administrative environment - an understanding of the pre-employment screening processes and home office legislation will be an advantage. You will thrive in a busy environment, be motivated to organise your workload, multi-task and be able to make proactive decisions to improve the candidate journey. You will also be responsible for the delivery of a timely, accurate and high quality customer focused service ensuring safe recruitment practices are maintained. You will be involved in a wide range of transactional administrative activities from undertaking employment checks, to being the main point of contact for candidates and hiring managers seeking guidance on the recruitment process. The role requires a degree of flexibility as you will also be occasionally required to work evenings and weekend to support recruitment open days and events. The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire– to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. 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. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk This advert closes on Sunday 27 Sep 2026
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