Facilities Management Assistant (FMA) | Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust - Liverpool
£25,272 per annum pro rata
PermanentPart time
Facilities employ a variety of support staff to help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment. Within our estate, we operate a variety of different services and environments, including: Inpatient mental health facilities (including high, medium and low secure facilities). Staff and service user residential accommodation. Rehabilitation areas. Respite areas. General office buildings. Whilst the location and service group may differ, the role of the Facilities Management Assistant (FMA) remains an integral part of our service delivery, carrying out facilities and catering tasks and ensuring that cleaning standards are achieved and maintained Main base of working will be Hope Centre. To work as members of a team, carrying out facilities tasks as allocated : Cleaning of clinical/ward areas, inclusive of toilets. Waste disposal. Basic food preparation. Fridge and food temperature monitoring. Collating service user menu orders. To assist colleagues and their line manager, carry out the tasks assigned to the team or individual. To undertake all mandatory training. To take part in performance management and Personal Achievement and Contribution Evaluations (PACE). To comply with all relevant policies and procedures. To take responsibility for the completion of all duties in a safe and efficient manner, and to maintain regular contact with their line manager. To stand in for other FMA’s as required. To liaise with all relevant parties in a friendly and helpful way as is required to ensure the achievement of all duties and responsibilities. To work unsupervised and use own initiative in line with service requirements. To ensure timely and accurate completion of documentation, and to enter and use data on information systems. To undertake cleaning duties in accordance with cleaning schedules and instructions. Any other duties that may be reasonably expected and that are commensurate with the grade 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 see detailed job description for more information on the role, the main responsibilities, and values. This advert closes on Sunday 27 Sep 2026
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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist | Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust - Southport
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
ContractPart time
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced HCPC registered Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly Community Speech and Language Therapy Team covering the Sefton area on a part-time, 12-month fixed term basis. Our Speech & Language Therapists work with adults who have communication and/or swallowing difficulties with the team being based at Zetland Street. You will work with patients in clinic settings and in their own homes, including nursing and residential homes, providing assessment, treatment and ongoing management for people with a wide range of Speech and Language Therapy needs. The role offers the chance to build strong multidisciplinary relationships across neighbourhood services and make a visible difference to the health and wellbeing of the local population. You will assess, diagnose, plan and deliver treatment for patients with a range of complex needs, including people living with long-term conditions. We are therefore looking for someone with strong clinical reasoning, excellent communication skills and a compassionate, proactive approach to care. In return, you will join a service that values professional development, collaborative working and continuous improvement. We value CPD and carry out robust clinical supervision and appraisals to encourage therapists’ specialist interests and innovation. To provide evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to service users who have communication and/or eating and drinking difficulties. These occur as a consequence of physical and mental health conditions such as: Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Stroke, Dementia and Mental Illness. The caseload may cover the whole spectrum of communication disorders, e.g. dysfluency, high level language / social use of language and voice as applicable to the service. The role will be integrated within the therapy team and will work with the team to develop person-centred care plans. Supervision will be provided by a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. 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, 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. To participate as a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with specific responsibility to assess and treat adults with complex health needs. To be responsible for the delivery of specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment, delivery and evaluation of evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy intervention in a variety of settings including inpatient, individuals home setting, care homes or outpatient clinics for clients with communication and swallowing disorders, such as dysphagia, dysfluency, voice, head and neck. To act as a Care coordinator where applicable, ensuring that clients have full access to any generic services that they require. To be responsible and accountable for their own caseload and ensure that care plans are written and reviewed regularly. To contribute to the prioritisation of the waiting list for Speech and Language Therapy. To complete intake assessments on behalf of the team and feedback to the multi-disciplinary team. To work alongside and liaise with other professionals within the team, staff at day centres, residential staff and families. To provide clinical advice to these on the communication needs of clients, resolving areas of conflict as necessary. To provide specialist knowledge on alternative and augmentative systems of communication, where appropriate. To ensure that all relevant agencies have access to all systems. To Identify and take responsibility for allocating work and providing supervision to Speech and Language Therapy assistants. To provide training days to staff teams around specific individual’s communication to devise strategies and management plans. To be able to deputise on the absence of the clinical lead and ensure coordination of caseload is well managed within the team. To be an active and enthusiastic team member by participating with service improvement activities, promoting innovation, being supportive to other team members and proactive when identifying potential issues in the service. This advert closes on Monday 28 Sep 2026
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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist | Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust - Whiston
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
PermanentPart time
AreyouanenthusiasticSpeechandLanguageTherapistlookingtodevelopyourspecialistskillsinadultcommunicationanddysphagiawithinasupportiveandexperiencedteam? WeareseekingamotivatedBand6SpecialistSpeechandLanguageTherapist(0.8WTE)to join our Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service. This is an excitingopportunityforatherapistwithdysphagiacompetenciestoworkwithadultswhohavecommunicationand/orswallowingdifficultiesarisingfromarangeofphysicalandmentalhealthconditions. Youwillbepartofawell-establishedteamdeliveringhigh-quality,person-centredcareacrosscommunitysettingsacrossKnowsleyandStHelens, includingoutpatientclinics,carehomes,patients'ownhomesandadultmentalhealthwards.Theroleoffersavariedcaseload,excellentopportunitiesforprofessionaldevelopmentandaccesstoregularclinicalsupervisionfromexperiencedseniorclinicians. Wearecommittedtosupportinginnovation,continuouslearningandstaffwellbeing,makingthisanidealopportunityforatherapistlookingtofurtherdeveloptheirskillsandcontributetoserviceimprovement. ThepostholderwillprovidespecialistSpeechandLanguageTherapyassessment,diagnosisandinterventionforadultspresentingwithcommunicationand/orswallowingdifficulties. Keydutiesinclude: 1. Managinganindependentcaseloadofadultswithcommunicationandswallowingdisorders. 2. Undertakingspecialistdysphagiaassessmentsandimplementingevidence-basedmanagementplans. 3. Providingassessmentandinterventionwithinarangeofcommunityandinpatientsettings. 4. Workingcollaborativelywithpatients,carers,multidisciplinaryteamsandpartneragenciestodeliverperson-centredcare. 5. Contributingtowaitinglistmanagementandserviceprioritisation. 6. Providingadvice,trainingandsupporttocarers,supportstaffandhealthcareprofessionals. 7. Supportingservicedevelopment,clinicalauditandqualityimprovementinitiatives. 8. SupervisingSpeechandLanguageTherapyassistantsandstudentsasrequired. 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. Thepostholderwill: 1. Provide specialist Speech and Language Therapyassessment,diagnosis,treatmentandevaluationforadultswithcommunicationandswallowingdifficultiesassociatedwithneurological,physicalandmentalhealthconditions,includingStroke,Parkinson'sDisease,MotorNeuroneDiseaseandDementia. 2. Independentlymanageandprioritiseacomplexcaseload,ensuringtimelyandeffectiveinterventioninaccordancewithclinicalneedandservicepriorities. 3. Assessandmanagedysphagia,includingthedevelopmentandimplementationofevidence-basedeatinganddrinkingrecommendationstominimiseclinicalriskandpromotepatientsafety. 4. Delivercareacrossarangeofsettingsincludingoutpatientclinics,carehomes,patients'ownhomesandadultmentalhealthwards. 5. Develop,implementandreviewperson-centredtreatmentplans,ensuringinterventionsareoutcome-focusedandevidence-based. 6. Maintainaccurate,comprehensiveandcontemporaneousclinicalrecordsinlinewithprofessionalandorganisationalstandards. 7. Providespecialistadviceandsupporttopatients,families,carers,multidisciplinaryteamsandpartnerorganisations. 8. Contributetothemanagementandprioritisationofreferralsandwaitingliststoensureequitableaccesstotheservice. 9. Supporttheassessment,provisionandimplementationofalternativeandaugmentativecommunicationstrategieswhereappropriate. 10. Delivereducation,trainingandsupporttohealthcareprofessionals,carestaffandcarersregardingcommunicationanddysphagiamanagement. 11. Supervise,supportanddelegateworktoSpeechandLanguageTherapyassistantsasappropriate. 12. Participateinclinicalsupervision,appraisalandcontinuingprofessionaldevelopmentactivities. 13. Contributetoservicedevelopment,audit,qualityimprovementprojectsandimplementationofbestpractice. 14. ActivelypromotecollaborativeteamworkingandcontributepositivelytotheongoingdevelopmentoftheAdultSpeechandLanguageTherapyService. Thisroleoffersanexcellentopportunitytodevelopspecialistclinicalskillswhilecontributingtothedeliveryofsafe,effectiveandcompassionatecareforadultswithcommunicationandswallowingdifficulties. This advert closes on Monday 28 Sep 2026
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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist | Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust - Whiston
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
ContractPart time
Are you an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist looking to develop your specialist skills in adult communication and dysphagia within a supportive and experienced team? We are seeking a motivated Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (0.8 WTE) to join our Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service. This is an exciting opportunity for a therapist with dysphagia competencies to work with adults who have communication and/or swallowing difficulties arising from a range of physical and mental health conditions. You will be part of a well-established team delivering high-quality, person-centred care across community settings across Knowsley and St Helens, including outpatient clinics, care homes, patients' own homes and adult mental health wards. The role offers a varied caseload, excellent opportunities for professional development and access to regular clinical supervision from experienced senior clinicians. We are committed to supporting innovation, continuous learning and staff wellbeing, making this an ideal opportunity for a therapist looking to further develop their skills and contribute to service improvement. The post holder will provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment, diagnosis and intervention for adults presenting with communication and/or swallowing difficulties acrossKnowsley and St Helens. Key duties include: 1. Managing an independent caseload of adults with communication and swallowing disorders. 2. Undertaking specialist dysphagia assessments and implementing evidence-based management plans. 3. Providing assessment and intervention within a range of community settings including patients' homes, clinics, care homes and adult mental health wards. 4. Working collaboratively with patients, carers, multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies to deliver person-centred care. 5. Contributing to waiting list management and service prioritisation. 6. Providing advice, training and support to carers, support staff and healthcare professionals. 7. Supporting service development, clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives. 8. Supervising Speech and Language Therapy assistants and students as required. Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. The post holder will: 1. Provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties associated with neurological, physical and mental health conditions, including Stroke, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease and Dementia. 2. Independently manage and prioritise a complex caseload acrossKnowsley and St Helens, ensuring timely and effective intervention in accordance with clinical need and service priorities. 3. Assess and manage dysphagia, including the development and implementation of evidence-based eating and drinking recommendations to minimise clinical risk and promote patient safety. 4. Deliver care across a range of community settings including outpatient clinics, care homes, patients' own homes and adult mental health wards. 5. Develop, implement and review person-centred treatment plans, ensuring interventions are outcome-focused and evidence-based. 6. Maintain accurate, comprehensive and contemporaneous clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards. 7. Provide specialist advice and support to patients, families, carers, multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations. 8. Contribute to the management and prioritisation of referrals and waiting lists to ensure equitable access to the service. 9. Support the assessment, provision and implementation of alternative and augmentative communication strategies where appropriate. 10. Deliver education, training and support to healthcare professionals, care staff and carers regarding communication and dysphagia management. 11. Supervise, support and delegate work to Speech and Language Therapy assistants as appropriate. 12. Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and continuing professional development activities. 13. Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement projects and implementation of best practice. 14. Actively promote collaborative team working and contribute positively to the ongoing development of the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist clinical skills while making a real difference to adults with communication and swallowing difficulties living across Knowsley and St Helens. This advert closes on Monday 28 Sep 2026
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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist | Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust - Whiston
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
ContractPart time
Are you an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist looking to develop your specialist skills in adult communication and dysphagia within a supportive and experienced team? We are seeking a motivated Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (0.6 WTE) to join our Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service. This is an exciting opportunity for a therapist with dysphagia competencies to work with adults who have communication and/or swallowing difficulties arising from a range of physical and mental health conditions. You will be part of a well-established team delivering high-quality, person-centred care across community settings across Knowsley and St Helens, including outpatient clinics, care homes, patients' own homes and adult mental health wards. The role offers a varied caseload, excellent opportunities for professional development and access to regular clinical supervision from experienced senior clinicians. We are committed to supporting innovation, continuous learning and staff wellbeing, making this an ideal opportunity for a therapist looking to further develop their skills and contribute to service improvement. The post holder will provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment, diagnosis and intervention for adults presenting with communication and/or swallowing difficulties across Knowsley and St Helens. Key duties include: 1. Managing an independent caseload of adults with communication and swallowing disorders. 2. Undertaking specialist dysphagia assessments and implementing evidence-based management plans. 3. Providing assessment and intervention within a range of community settings including patients' homes, clinics, care homes and adult mental health wards. 4. Working collaboratively with patients, carers, multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies to deliver person-centred care. 5. Contributing to waiting list management and service prioritisation. 6. Providing advice, training and support to carers, support staff and healthcare professionals. 7. Supporting service development, clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives. 8. Supervising Speech and Language Therapy assistants and students as required. Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. The post holder will: 1. Provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation for adults with communication and swallowing difficulties associated with neurological, physical and mental health conditions, including Stroke, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease and Dementia. 2. Independently manage and prioritise a complex caseload acrossKnowsley and St Helens, ensuring timely and effective intervention in accordance with clinical need and service priorities. 3. Assess and manage dysphagia, including the development and implementation of evidence-based eating and drinking recommendations to minimise clinical risk and promote patient safety. 4. Deliver care across a range of community settings including outpatient clinics, care homes, patients' own homes and adult mental health wards. 5. Develop, implement and review person-centred treatment plans, ensuring interventions are outcome-focused and evidence-based. 6. Maintain accurate, comprehensive and contemporaneous clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards. 7. Provide specialist advice and support to patients, families, carers, multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations. 8. Contribute to the management and prioritisation of referrals and waiting lists to ensure equitable access to the service. 9. Support the assessment, provision and implementation of alternative and augmentative communication strategies where appropriate. 10. Deliver education, training and support to healthcare professionals, care staff and carers regarding communication and dysphagia management. 11. Supervise, support and delegate work to Speech and Language Therapy assistants as appropriate. 12. Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and continuing professional development activities. 13. Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement projects and implementation of best practice. 14. Actively promote collaborative team working and contribute positively to the ongoing development of the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist clinical skills while making a real difference to adults with communication and swallowing difficulties living across Knowsley and St Helens. This advert closes on Monday 28 Sep 2026
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Care Navigator | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust - Westminster
£34,186 - £37,389 Per annum incl. HCAS
PermanentFull time
Are you passionate about supporting individuals with mental health needs? We are looking for a Care Navigator to join our dynamic and diverse community mental health team, to deliver high quality care. The North Westminster Adult Community Mental Health Hub (CMHH) serves the diverse population of Westminster, who have secondary mental health needs. The post holder will have the opportunity to work in collaboration with a full multidisciplinary team including medical staff, nurses and allied health professionals. The CMHH is a trauma-informed service and operate an intervention-focused model. To provide referral management to and from the North Westminster and QPP Mental Health Hubs including but not exclusive of signposting for talking therapies. To provide allocated patients with telephone and written signposting to services available in the community –based on detailed knowledge of the relevant access arrangements, eligibility criteria, service content of both statutory and voluntary sector services. To develop a knowledge of services and information on local community services. To maintain this knowledge through web search, initiative and other available resources. To enable the impact of the service to be assessed and to inform the improvement of other local services by keeping electronic records of all referrals/interventions and contributing o achievement of team Key Performance Indicators. Along with the fully established benefits such as Monthly supervision; Annual personal development plans/appraisals; Support and guidance with Revalidation; Hidden Gem and annual award ceremonies. We are also able to offer access to a full range of internal and external training opportunities across our services. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are a priority for us in CNWL we expect staff to be culturally competent, reflective and open to culturally diverse CPD opportunities. The service is supportive of staff development and the post holder will have access to regular training opportunities and regular supervision. Please note:This vacancy doesnotmeet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. “Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and continuously held a Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024." As such, if you don’t meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in thePre-Screening Immigrationsection of your application form. Please noterole eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE). For further info please visit:Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification on this advert for further info. Main responsibilities • Reviewing and processing referrals received from GP Practices and other sources including those to be subsequently triaged and assessed by mental health practitioners • Actively call patients with a view to assisting them through the process and making their onward appointments into community or secondary care service providers. • Ensure sufficient phone cover is available for all services and also monitor service inboxes during core office hours, responding to any queries professionally providing helpful information • Maintain record of all activities carried out, i.e. outbound calls, calls received, archiving any received correspondence. • Provide clinical and non-clinical information in appropriate chronological templates to other services • Actively answer telephone calls to Mental Health Hub and deal with queries in a sensitive and timely way liaising with clinical or managerial staff as is appropriate. • Provide administrative support to the Mental Health Hub Team. • Ensure any messages/voicemails are dealt with appropriately and in a timely way. • Monitor and action tasks within SystmOne • Provide support with crosschecks and service reports in the absence of the Team Administrator Manager • Open and distribute any incoming mail or faxes as appropriate. • Any other administrative tasks as required. This advert closes on Monday 21 Sep 2026
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Staff Nurse - Pine Ward | Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust - Southport
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum
PermanentFull time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 X band 5 staff nurse to come and join the teams on Pine Ward. Pine Ward is a 20 bedded mixed acute ward. The range of skills you can learn and develop while working on Pineward is wide and varied, working in this environment can encourage you to become a dynamic, creative and strong leader as well provide you with the ability to think on your feet, problem solve and manage a challenging setting. Future aims for Pine ward include therapeutic and psychological input for clients, this will be driven and provided by the staffing team so staff coming into this role will eventually be provided with additional training . You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills, completing Safety plan training , physical health is very important to us so we can further your skills by offering venepuncture and ECG training. There are also multiple opportunities to engage in further training such as STRIVE, THRIVE and post graduate certification in psychological interventions. • Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust as a leading provider of community services, mental health care, physical health, addiction services and learning disability care. • Service users receive a high quality service and one which is free from stigma, discrimination and harm. • Staff are engaged with the delivery, innovation and continuous improvement of services to benefit service users. • Visible and responsive leadership, setting the standard for others throughout the division for all managers • The Trust values of Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Respectfulness, Enthusiasm and Support will be embedded across the division for all staff and evident to service users. • To provide high quality, evidence based care within the Local Services Division for service users and their carers within inpatient and community services. • To carry out your 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 Tuesday 15 Sep 2026
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Health Care Assistant | Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust - Stanmore
£30,630 - £32,346 per annum
PermanentFull time
We take genuine pride in our friendly approach in Pre Assessment treating our patients with respect and honesty – a philosophy that is reflected in the outstanding level of care we deliver to our patients every day. The successful candidate will be responsible for co-ordinating the administrative, physical and psychological care of patients attending clinics for assessment. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Healthcare assistant to join our team. This post will play a crucial role in ensuring quality and safe care is maintained, whilst moving forward to meet the evolving needs of the service and population we serve. The main duties of the role are to ensure that the patient receivesa high standard of care in the department You will need: Excellent communication skills Good practical skills and organisational ability An understanding of the pivotal role Pre Assessment has in the inpatient pathway Good IT skills Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly: • Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement. • Ranked 1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes. • Ranked 1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly." At RNOH, we’re committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive. Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including: • 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme. • A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts. • A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment. • Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare At RNOH, we are more than a workplace—we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff. Undertake assessment of identified patients through the triaging process ensuring fitness to proceed to surgery. Responsible for taking and recording basic observations on EPIC To provide assistance to medical and nursing staff as and when required To take an active part in Pre Assessment meetings and discussions Phlebotomy This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Sep 2026
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Programme Manager Planned Care Team | Barts Health NHS Trust
Barts Health NHS Trust - London
£88,250 - £100,355 Per annum inc
PermanentFull time
Barts Health NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Trust is entering an exciting new era on our improvement and transformation journey to become an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviors are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. The Programme Manager will take a leading role in delivering programmes within the Planned Care Team portfolio under Group Operations. These will vary over time but will support the Trust’s objectives including faster access to elective care, improving clinical productivity and better patient experience. Initially, the post holder will support outpatient improvement with a focus on the creation of a modern and digitally enabled service that improves access, efficiency, and patient experience. Interview date :15th October 2026 Working with minimal supervision and within a matrix management structure postholders will work closely with clinical and operational colleagues at hospitals and within group support services. The Programme Manager will be responsible for appropriate governance, communications and stakeholder engagement for their programme of work. Travel across hospital sites within the Barts Health Group will be necessary. If you have experience of leading change programmes in a large, complex organisation we would like to hear from you. Candidates will have leadership skills, the ability to work flexibly and to tight timescales across multiple teams at Hospitals and Group. Travel to different hospital sites within the Barts Health Group and to other partner providers will be necessary. Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band. We are happy to consider applications from those seeking flexible and part time roles. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. For further information please contact Sara Davenport, Programme Director Planned Care sara.davenport4@nhs.net This advert closes on Sunday 27 Sep 2026
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Ward Clerk- Critical care | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Bedford
£25,272 per annum
PermanentFull time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic person to support the administrative functions to smoothly run a critical care service at Bedford Hospital. Our adult Critical care service provides an integrated level 1, 2, and 3 Critical Care service with 6 level 3 and 4 Level 2 Critical care beds in a purpose built unit and 24/7 level 1 service. Our unit is exciting, challenging and supportive and you will be working as part of highly skilled dynamic and friendly team not only committed to patient care but also ensuring health and wellbeing of staff. Access to programmes of high quality training and development to help you grow in your career. You will be based within the critical care unit To provide both a front line clerical service to clinical staff within the ward whilst also providing “front door” style support to patients and relatives during visits. The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely inputting of patient level data into the relevant clinical systems for the capturing of admission, discharge and transfer of patients by strictly adhering to trust data quality, health records and information governance policies. It is expected that the post-holder will manage their workload in an effective and efficient way and have a flexible approach to covering CCC and the role as it continues to develop with the ever-changing needs of the business. Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. Our values We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities 1. Covering core office hours – Monday to Friday in the Critical Care Complex. The Ward clerk will provide consistent and robust administrative support on the unit, ensuring all standard clerking duties as documented in the ward clerk standard operating procedures are fulfilled. 2. Work to the agreed KPIs for Trust ward clerks for the purpose of quality and performance monitored against key organisational objectives. 3. As the first point of contact, courteously and efficiently receive all face to face and telephone enquiries from staff, patients, carers and external agencies in relation to hospital admissions, appointments and general enquiries, ensuring that accurate records, both manual and electronic, are maintained and appropriate action is taken in a timely manner. 4. Provides a ‘front door’ meet and greet service to patients, visitors and new staff, answers the telephone and deals with enquiries from hospital staff and the public concerning admission, transfer and discharge of patients. Also provides information regarding parking, refreshment facilities etc. 5. To assist visitors and relatives in adhering to any current visiting protocols/ guidelines that may be in place. 6. To act as a point of contact and welcome patients and visitors and new staff to Critical Care and assist with their orientation. 7. Facilitating the requirement of Interpreters and availability of religious leaders. 8. Receive and transmit information over the telephone in a concise and effective manner, taking messages or results to pass on to an appropriate person or to be documented as required. 9. To act as a messenger and assist with the transfer of materials and equipment for patients to various wards and departments in the hospital, being aware of relevant hospital policies etc. 10. refer to the job description. This advert closes on Monday 28 Sep 2026
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