Deputy Ward Manager | Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust - Liverpool
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum
PermanentFull time
Fern Ward is a 16-bed complex care dementia unit. We have a robust MDT with a range of professionals working together as a team to support our service users. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team on Fern Ward as a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager. In this role, you will be supporting the Clinical Team Manager and Clinical Leadership Team to deliver high-quality, safe, and effective care. We are seeking someone with a passion for care of older persons and dementia who will act as a role model for more junior staff within the team. We are keen to have someone with a particular interest in quality improvement who will not only support the implementation of new ideas and technologies used by the trust but also present new innovative ideas for improving quality on the ward. This is a demanding and challenging role where, as a successful candidate, you will be required to demonstrate high levels of resilience, excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to provide sound clinical and managerial support to team members. The post holder will also demonstrate a passion for coaching leadership style, quality improvement and attitude which respects and values service users’ choice and works alongside them and their carers to ensure they are at the centre of care planning. This post is subject to an enhanced check with the Adults and Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. The post holder will assist the Clinical Team Manager in carrying out continuing professional and managerial responsibility for the ward. The post holder will operate as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team, undertaking a balance of Managerial and Clinical activity. They will ensure continuity of care for service users on their journey through the acute service. 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. Implement case load supervision to monitor the standards of service user care and ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards. Participate in regular clinical supervision as per Trust policy. Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care. Provide information, education and support for family members, carers and other relevant professionals. Give/receive regular managerial/clinical supervision as per Trust policy. Ensure the clinical environment is conducive to promote service users health, safety and well-being, thereby preserving and respecting each service user’s personal dignity, privacy, religious and cultural beliefs. Ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards. Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust Medicines Code. Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the Multi-disciplinary team. Participate and promote positive intra-agency working. Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care based on sound research findings. This advert closes on Sunday 27 Sep 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
Fern Ward is a 16-bed complex care dementia unit. We have a robust MDT with a range of professionals working together as a team to support our service users. An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Fern Ward Team, our inpatient dementia assessment unit at Leigh Moss Hospital, Liverpool. Our ward provides a high standard of assessment and treatment those with Dementia and BPSD (Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia). You will gain valuable experience and skills across the field of Dementia, incorporating both physical and mental health. You will be motivated to make a real difference in the lives of people living with dementia, where passion, empathy, strong communication and excellent teamwork are essential qualities for this role. You will be supported within a multidisciplinary team consisting of occupational therapists, psychiatrists, physiotherapists, activity workers and assistant practitioners. We provide a range of training and educational opportunities, clinical supervision and peer group support. This post is subject to an enhanced check with adults barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the multi professional team and the Registered Nurse to assess, plan, organise and deliver clinical care in line with service and patient needs, as agreed with supervising clinicians. The Nursing Associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and across the fields of nursing, providing holistic and person centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The Nursing Associate works independently under the leadership of registered nurses,working within the sphere of nursing care and within all aspects of the nursing process (Health Education England 2018). Nursing Associates are accountable professionals who are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a Nursing Associate and will work to a nationally recognised Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of conduct. They must meet the NMC standards of proficiency and recognise and work within the limits of their competency. 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. Key responsibilities: Deliver high quality, person-centred care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other registered care professional, dependent on setting Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses directly on the needs of the person Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or other registered care professional Where appropriate work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individual’s defined plan of care, within designated parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed Continue to develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills whilst in clinical practice and maintain all evidence required Contribute towards developing a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments Duties and responsibilities: Clinical Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual and their family. Holistically support people to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing, promoting health and preventing ill health. Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the ongoing assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care. To recognise changes in a patients’ condition which require the intervention of others and understand when to refer to the supervising registered nurse and other senior colleagues for reassessment of patient care. To work in collaboration with others to ensure the safe and timely discharge of patients with the aim of avoiding readmission. To perform procedures as detailed within the NMC Standards for proficiency for Nurse Associate (2018) to meet the nursing needs of the patients in their care. To ensure that high standards of nursing care are delivered and maintained. To act and raise concerns when standards are not being maintained following local policy and procedures. To act as an advocate for the patient and the family, including promoting and protecting their interests, privacy and rights, equality and inclusion. To be involved in Trust Initiatives to improve patient safety and care. Have demonstrated the proficiency to administer medications and undertake annual medicines management training, highlighting as appropriate any areas for personal development. To be aware of and adhere to Trust Policies relating to the control and administration of medication. To ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained and to act when standards are not being maintained. To work within the NMC code of professional practice, and within policies, procedures and guidelines of the Trust. To be flexible to work within areas or departments to meet the demands of changing service needs. Recognise and work within the limits of their competence highlighting as appropriate any areas for personal development. Managerial To communicate with the team leader/nurse in charge and collect data in order to participate in the smooth running and organisation of the department. To support junior and senior colleagues in their roles and be resilient to manage change. To support the team leader/nurse in charge in risk assessment and minimisation, ensuring incidents and near misses are reported appropriately. To manage verbal complaints, inform team leader/nurse in charge and refer on when unable to resolve. To participate in the investigation of incidents/complaints as required. To establish and maintain effective communication, both verbal and written in every context/setting. To recognise, prevent where possible, and manage areas of conflict, reporting to team leader /nurse in charge if unable to resolve. To participate in staff meetings regularly. To provide support and supervision to health care support workers to promote their learning and development within role. To receive delegated duties from the supervising Registered Nurse and senior colleagues, accepting those that fall within their individual competency level, adhering to the NMC Delegation and Accountability document (NMC Code 2018). This advert closes on Sunday 20 Sep 2026
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Head of Care Group | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
ESHT - Eastbourne
£66,582 - £77,368 per annum, pro rata
ContractFull time
We are looking to recruit to our professional leadership positions within the Clinical Divisions at ESHT. The Head of Care Group is a senior member responsible for the strategic, professional and operational leadership across a portfolio of services. Working in partnership with the Clinical Director and Assistant Director/Head of Nursing & Clinical Professions and the divisional triumvirate to deliver operational performance in line with the national and local performance standards and targets. The postholder will play a pivotal part in shaping efficient and productive clinical services, driving performance and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. The postholder will act as a visible and accessible leader, championing the Trust’s values and supporting the delivery of divisional and organisational priorities and objectives. The Head of Care Group will promote the vision and values of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, leading by example and ensuring that they demonstrate those values in their leadership behaviours and how we support our teams and deliver our services. Participation in the Silver out of hours on call rota. A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Statement on the Use of AI We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective. Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application. We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success. Please see attached job description. If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach out. This advert closes on Friday 25 Sep 2026
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Rheumatology Consultant | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - Salford
£113,565 - £150,569 pro rata
ContractFull time
The post will be based at Salford Royal Hospital of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) and available on a 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) PAs. The post offers excellent opportunities for you to develop as a Rheumatology Consultant and contribute to service development to shape the future of the Trust’s Rheumatology Service. The incoming post-holder will be encouraged to develop a special interest. The service covers a population of around 220,000 people, with over 1 million in-patient and day case admissions, outpatient appointments and community contacts for patients per year. The successful candidate will join the Rheumatology Directorate at the Trust, staffed by ten Rheumatology consultants, five Rheumatology specialist nurses, a senior clinical fellow, a consultant physiotherapist, an advanced practice AHP, as well as two rotational junior medical staff on the NW Rheumatology rotation and one general medical trainee. The directorate has five dedicated inpatient beds on a ward shared with dermatology, and good access to day-patient beds. The Rheumatology department actively encourages research, with existing research activity in systemic sclerosis, digital health, metabolic bone disease, musculoskeletal pain, myositis, axial spondyloarthritis and pharmacoepidemiology. The department is a regional centre for connective tissue disease. The post will be based at the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, with main base being Salford Royal Hospital, but clinics and ward work primarily undertaken at Fairfield Hospital and Rochdale Infirmary. This post is available as 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), but less than full-time applicants would be considered. The post offers excellent opportunities for you to develop as a Rheumatology Consultant and contribute to service development and shape the future of the Trust’s Rheumatology Service. The incoming post-holder will be encouraged to develop a special interest. The post holder will: • Be expected to contribute to multidisciplinary team activity, adapt to differing local service needs, and maintain close collaboration with colleagues. • Review new admissions or unstable in-patients on an ad hoc basis. • Provide clinical advice and support for ward referrals / in-patients, for ED opinions and for GP advice and guidance, When rota’d on a shift as “consultant of the day”. 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, appreciate and inspire – 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. Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack(opens in existing window) To read more information about Consultant careers at the Northern Care Alliance please visit our careers landing page:Consultant careers :: Northern Care Alliance Careers 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:https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ This advert closes on Monday 28 Sep 2026
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Children In Care Nurse | Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust - Coventry
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum
PermanentFull time
Full Time Only Children in Care Nurse - Band 6 37.5 hours per week Only, permanent role Please note you may be required to take part in a young persons interview panel as part of this interview process. Due to internal promotion, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nurse with significant experience of working with Children in Care, to join our caring and compassionate team. We are looking for someone who wants to make arealdifference to the children we work with. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a trauma informed innovative team, become an expert nurse, use your clinical analysis skills autonomously, and be an evidenced-based practitioner. We are seeking a nurse who can comprehensively assess the health, development and social-emotional needs of both the 0-5 and 5-18 age group. So applications from experienced Health Visitors or SCPHN qualified colleagues are particularly invited. Applicants must have confident report writing skills, be able to work independently, have significant safeguarding experience, the ability to plan, prioritise and time manage their own workload. Applicants will need to be able to work well under pressure and be emotionally resilient practitioners. Main duties of the job For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements. To directly support Children in Care and young people leaving care, to reach their full potential by achieving the best possible health outcomes. Ensure statutory responsibilities are met by offering timely, person centred assessments and interventions in line with Statutory Guidance. As part of a caseload covering 0-18, for children living both in and outside of Coventry. Support the Named and Specialist Children in Care professionals, in providing a needs-led, individual outcomes focussed, accessible health offer to children and young people. To provide advice, support and training; including the provision of specialist advice to professionals in relation to improving the health and well-being outcomes of Children in Care. To take part in audits and peer reviews, to improve quality, standards and make improvements to our service. At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond. We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities. • generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us • excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more • salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more • discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes • wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more • staff networks and support group We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. The role of the Children in Care Nurse is to work with other Health and Social Care services to support specialist health care delivery within a multi-professional Children in Care team. We are looking for an experienced practitioner who will work with and advocate for, Children in Care & young people to promote their best health outcomes. Clinically, you will be expected to independently manage your own case load, managing your time to conduct holistic statutory Review Health Assessments (RHAs) and writing comprehensive Children in Care Leavers Health Summaries - living inside and outside Coventry. You will also act as a point of contact for professional liaison, take part in a duty rota and attend safeguarding meetings. You will be expected to work within the local specification and national guidance to respond to Children in Care and young people, their carers and others supporting them. You may be required to travel across the country to engage with Coventry’s Children in Care who are placed out of city. This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Sep 2026
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Physiotherapist Assistant - Stroke Therapies | Surrey Downs Health and Care
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust - Epsom
£30,630 - £32,346 Pro Rata per Annum inc HCAS
PermanentFull time
Surrey Downs Health & Care We are seeking a passionate Physiotherapist Assistant to join our stroke therapy team at Epsom Hospital. In this role, you will support physiotherapists and collaborate with occupational therapists and nurses to provide rehabilitation services for adults recovering from stroke and neurological conditions. What We’re Looking For: - Previous experience in a hospital setting or with patients is desirable but not essential; full training will be provided. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - A proactive, compassionate approach to patient support. - Experience assisting therapists or individuals with neurological conditions is a plus. This role is not for qualified Physiotherapists. What We Offer: - Professional support and supervision from experienced specialists. - Opportunities for Continued Professional Development (CPD). - Join a dedicated team making a difference in patients' lives. If you are passionate about rehabilitation, we encourage you to apply! • Support neuro-rehabilitation by implementing therapy programmes devised by the lead therapist. • Manage your own patient caseload, assessing and treating patients, and monitoring their progress. • Assist in patient assessments, gathering relevant information, and adapting treatment plans under therapist guidance. • Work closely with the multidisciplinary team, contributing to patient care planning and discharge processes. Surrey Downs Health and Care (SDHC) deliver care closer to people’s own communities through our Primary Care Networks and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations. Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centric care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. This partnership includes: • The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area. • Epsom and St Helier’s, St George's, University Hospitals NHS Trust. • Surrey County Council Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us. It’s on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed – we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before. In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents. • To carry out basic assessments of patients’ needs as directed by Qualified Clinicians • To carry out mobility and transfer assessments for specific pieces of equipment as requested by therapy or nursing staff and report back to qualified member of the team regarding the need for further input. • To be able to identify more complex issues that need assessment by qualified clinician. • To implement therapy programmes (as prescribed by the OT or PT) both to individuals and provide feedback to therapists. • To carry out programmes devised by therapists using a range of techniques which the post holder has been deemed competent to do. • To review patient progress and provide feedback at all stages of patients progress in caseload discussions. • To work jointly with clinicians in cases which are complex and may require physical moving and handling as part of their rehabilitation. • To be responsible for assessing and managing clinical risk in relation own caseload, seeking guidance where appropriate. • Will not attempt any procedure without appropriate training and being deemed as competent to carry it out • To contribute to the evaluations of therapeutic interventions including planning discharge: • To set/ review SMART goals with patients, adapting them as the patient progresses. • To be able to monitor progress with appropriate outcome measures, adjusting treatment as appropriate. • To be able to prioritise work - load: • To plan day-to-day workload. • To be able to identify factors involved in making decisions with regard to prioritisation. • To be able to prioritise the referrals to rehabilitation assistants on a daily basis. • To provide support to clients, their carers, and other professionals involved in a patients care journey: • To use listening skills and be aware of the issues and of how to respond to questions and anxieties. This requires empathy, sensitivity and good interpersonal skills, especially when a patient has barriers to understanding. • To liaise with family, carers or other involved with a patients care in order to teach exercise programmes for them to supervise. • To participate in the multi-disciplinary team within the Dorking Primary care Network Service. • 7. To adhere to organisational standards for documentation / writing notes: • To maintain timely patient progress notes on EMIS / Systm1 • To abide by the record keeping standards of SDHC • To be involved in service projects and developments • To contribute to and support any projects for improving the Community Therapy service. • To keep clinical skills updated by attending study days and training. • To maintain personal and professional development • To take part in CPD • Attend in-service training above. • To participate in SDHC’s appraisal scheme and formulate a personal development plan. • To participate in Clinical supervision. • To fulfil any specific tasks as requested by the Team Leader or other therapist • To maintain complete confidentiality of all information concerning patients that may be known or acquired in the course of work as per SDHC policy. • To adhere to all policies and procedures of the Community Therapy Service. Please refer to the Job description and Person specification for more details This advert closes on Wednesday 9 Sep 2026
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Specialist Services Rehabilitation Assistant | Surrey Downs Health and Care
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust - Leatherhead
£27,106 - £28,850 Pro Rata Per Annum inc Fringe HCAS
PermanentPart time
Surrey Downs Health & Care We are looking for a dedicatedRehabilitation Assistantto join our community therapy team. In this role, you will support the delivery of rehabilitation services across physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech and language therapy. Working in a variety of settings—including patients’ homes, clinics, and community spaces—you will play a key part in helping individuals regain independence and improve their quality of life. • To provide rehabilitation support services. • To undertake specific skilled support work to aid the rehabilitation of patients in the Community. Treatment may occur in the department, patients’ home or other appropriate setting. Treatment may be provided for Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Therapy. • To carry own patient caseload, assessing and treating routine patients within guidelines agreed by the treating therapist. Monitor progress and make minor alterations to patient treatment programmes as required. • Work unsupervised reporting back patient progress and informing the treating therapist of any problems. Receiving guidance and advice on an almost daily basis Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to people’s own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations. Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centered care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. This partnership includes: • The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area • Epsom and St Helier’s University Hospitals NHS Trust • Surrey County Council Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us. It’s on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed – we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before. In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents. To gather information prior to seeing client and provide feedback to the therapist. To contribute to the assessment process and provide feedback to the therapist. To implement therapy programmes/approaches, both on an individual basis and for groups and provide feedback to therapist. To contribute to the evaluation of therapeutic interventions, including discharge planning. To be able to prioritise workload, following managerial supervision. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details. This advert closes on Sunday 20 Sep 2026
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Activity Coordinator | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - Salford
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum
PermanentFull time
L3 are looking for a highly motivated Activity Coordinator. We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our highly acclaimed and well-established team on Ward L3 as an Activity Coordinator. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver and encourage our patients to participate in socially interactive activities. You will identify a varied and interesting activity programme for our patients. You will document the engagement to activities by the service users and record in the electronic patient record (EPR). You will ensure the activities available on the ward are appropriate for the patients. You will support alongside the nursing team to ensure patient fundamental care needs are met and dignity is maintained. You will actively be involved fundraising for the ward with support from senior staff. You will network with appropriate and relevant partners and agencies to promote healthy relationships between community and acute services. You will actively lead publicising the activities and monthly campaigns on the ward. You will contribute to the maintaining a safe and effective working environment being assigned duties from the Ward Manager. Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship. Professional Duties · With support from the nursing team, contribute to providing a range of social interaction and well-being activities, e.g., activity groups, and on an individual basis, with minimal supervision. · In collaboration with the patients and ward leaders maintain and develop the activity timetable for the ward and for each patient on a individual basis. · Document all engagement in the patient electronic notes to ensure the clinical team is kept up to date with patient participation in activities. · Contribute to the regular updating of individual activity timetables for patients which offer a range of activities on an individual and group basis dependent on the client's needs. This can be subject to regular change. · Demonstrate safe and competent moving and handling skills, asking for support with complex cases. Undertake safe and competent equipment provision for stock items, asking for support with non-stock needs. · You will support learners in the workplace by providing an opportunity for shadowing with the activity co-ordinator to observe activities being planned and delivered. · Use knowledge of community services to enable appropriate referral pathways. Ensure the provision of timely fundamental patient care by working alongside the ward team to support patients with activities of daily 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. Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack(opens in existing window) 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:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk This advert closes on Monday 21 Sep 2026
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Registered Nursing Associate | Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust - Mossley Hill Hospital
£28,392 - £31,157 per annum
PermanentFull time
Are you a Registered Nursing Associate looking to join an innovative time and drive compassionate patient-centred care? We are looking for an established or new Registered Nursing Associate to join Archer Ward which is a 20 bedded male acute unit which provides safe, effective, recovery focused care in partnership with service users, families and carers to support the service users recovery journey You will be supported within a multidisciplinary team consisting of occupational therapists, psychiatrists, physiotherapists, activity workers and assistant practitioners. We provide a range of training and educational opportunities, clinical supervision and peer group support. This post is subject to an enhanced check with adults barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the multi professional team and the Registered Nurse to assess, plan, organise and deliver clinical care in line with service and patient needs, as agreed with supervising clinicians. The Nursing Associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and across the fields of nursing, providing holistic and person centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The Nursing Associate works independently under the leadership of registered nurses,working within the sphere of nursing care and within all aspects of the nursing process (Health Education England 2018). Nursing Associates are accountable professionals who are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a Nursing Associate and will work to a nationally recognised Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of conduct. They must meet the NMC standards of proficiency and recognise and work within the limits of their competency. 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. Key responsibilities: Deliver high quality, person-centred care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other registered care professional, dependent on setting Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses directly on the needs of the person Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or other registered care professional Where appropriate work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individual’s defined plan of care, within designated parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed Continue to develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills whilst in clinical practice and maintain all evidence required Contribute towards developing a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments Duties and responsibilities: Clinical Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual and their family. Holistically support people to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing, promoting health and preventing ill health. Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the ongoing assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care. To recognise changes in a patients’ condition which require the intervention of others and understand when to refer to the supervising registered nurse and other senior colleagues for reassessment of patient care. To work in collaboration with others to ensure the safe and timely discharge of patients with the aim of avoiding readmission. To perform procedures as detailed within the NMC Standards for proficiency for Nurse Associate (2018) to meet the nursing needs of the patients in their care. To ensure that high standards of nursing care are delivered and maintained. To act and raise concerns when standards are not being maintained following local policy and procedures. To act as an advocate for the patient and the family, including promoting and protecting their interests, privacy and rights, equality and inclusion. To be involved in Trust Initiatives to improve patient safety and care. Have demonstrated the proficiency to administer medications and undertake annual medicines management training, highlighting as appropriate any areas for personal development. To be aware of and adhere to Trust Policies relating to the control and administration of medication. To ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained and to act when standards are not being maintained. To work within the NMC code of professional practice, and within policies, procedures and guidelines of the Trust. To be flexible to work within areas or departments to meet the demands of changing service needs. Recognise and work within the limits of their competence highlighting as appropriate any areas for personal development. Managerial To communicate with the team leader/nurse in charge and collect data in order to participate in the smooth running and organisation of the department. To support junior and senior colleagues in their roles and be resilient to manage change. To support the team leader/nurse in charge in risk assessment and minimisation, ensuring incidents and near misses are reported appropriately. To manage verbal complaints, inform team leader/nurse in charge and refer on when unable to resolve. To participate in the investigation of incidents/complaints as required. To establish and maintain effective communication, both verbal and written in every context/setting. To recognise, prevent where possible, and manage areas of conflict, reporting to team leader /nurse in charge if unable to resolve. To participate in staff meetings regularly. To provide support and supervision to health care support workers to promote their learning and development within role. To receive delegated duties from the supervising Registered Nurse and senior colleagues, accepting those that fall within their individual competency level, adhering to the NMC Delegation and Accountability document (NMC Code 2018). This advert closes on Sunday 27 Sep 2026
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