Job summary

B5 or B6 dependent upon experience.

Fixed Term 12 month posts

PLEASE STATE CLEARLY ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM WHICH BAND YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 or Band 6 (dependent on experience) Mental Health Practitioners to undertake the following training programmes :

Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

PGD in Systemic Family Practice (SFP) Self Harm and Conduct

If you already have a core qualification such as Mental Health Nurse (RMN/RLD), Mental Health Practitioner, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or creative therapies e.g. Art Therapy - with proof of relevant professional registration Or recognised degree level broad based health & social care qualification which will require completion of The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Knowledge Skills and Attributes (2) you will be considered for B6

If you have aDegree level qualification and/or equivalent experience in a child and family related field e.g. social work, youth and community work, nursing you will be considered for the B5 post along with knowledge and skills framework you would be eligible to apply to B5.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicants will work within CYP MH as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering, under supervision, high-quality, outcome informed, focused and evidence-based interventions for children and young people in accordance with the competency framework for their therapeutic modality.

Applicants need to be able to start the Post Graduate training programme taught academic dates in January 2025 and commit to attendance at all university based taught and self-study days required by Manchester University.

You will work in the service for the remaining days of the week using your newly developed skills to ensure you gain the necessary clinical practice hours to fulfill the academic programme. This is 200 hours of modality and case specific practice for the full time courses.

Applicants should state which course they are applying for and at which grade by careful consideration of the essential criteria and person specification.

About us

Alder Hey Children's Hospital in partnership with Venus and Parenting 2000 are excited to offer a number of therapeutic modality training places for 2024/2025. These posts will be hosted by Sefton Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals with a passion for working with children who will want to develop their skills and knowledge as part of future career progression and personal development.

We strive to provide excellent quality evidence based mental health care and are therefore committed to on-going quality and service improvements. We are committed to the meaningful participation of children, young people and their families in the design and development of our services.

The training posts will be based in Alder Hey Hospital Community Division with Sefton CAMHS. This will enable the successful applicants to work with children in a variety of community settings with support from their colleagues to identify young people with the level of needs suited to the requirements of the academic programme.

Job summary

B5 or B6 dependent upon experience.

Three Fixed Term 12 month training posts - Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

PLEASE STATE CLEARLY ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM WHICH BAND YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 or Band 6 (dependent on experience) Mental Health Practitioners to undertake a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

If you already have a core qualification such as Mental Health Nurse (RMN/RLD), Mental Health Practitioner, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or creative therapies e.g. Art Therapy - with proof of relevant professional registration Or recognised degree level broad based health & social care qualification which will require completion of The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Knowledge Skills and Attributes (2) you will be considered for B6

If you have aDegree level qualification and/or equivalent experience in a child and family related field e.g. social work, youth and community work, nursing you will be considered for the B5 postalong with knowledge and skills framework you would be eligible to apply to B5.

Please ensure your application form contains information around prior experience of CBT including Clinical Practice, Supervision Received, Academic Knowledge and describe CBT models and/or texts that have influenced your practice.

Interviews dates will be in October at short notice

Main duties of the job

The successful applicants will work within Sefton CAMHS, Venus or Parenting 2000 as part of a multi-disciplinary teams delivering, under supervision, high-quality, outcome informed, focused and evidence-based interventions for children and young people in accordance with the competency framework for their therapeutic modality.

Applicants need to be able to start the Post Graduate training programme taught academic dates in January 2027 and commit to attendance at all university based taught and self-study days required by Manchester University.

You will work in the service for the remaining days of the week using your newly developed skills to ensure you gain the necessary clinical practice hours to fulfil the academic programme. This is 200 hours of modality and case specific practice for the full time courses.

About us

Alder Hey Children's Hospital in partnership with Venus are excited to offer three CBT IAPT training places for 2027/2028. One post will be hosted by Sefton CAMHS, one will be with Venus and another will be with Parenting 2000. This will enable the successful applicants to work with children in a variety of community settings with support from their colleagues to identify young people with the level of needs suited to the requirements of the academic programme.

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals with a passion for working with children who will want to develop their skills and knowledge as part of future career progression and personal development.

We strive to provide excellent quality evidence based mental health care and are therefore committed to on-going quality and service improvements. We are committed to the meaningful participation of children, young people and their families in the design and development of our services.

Details

Date posted

28 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £46,580 a year Per annum, dependant on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

411-NEI-26-8298088

Job locations

Sefton CAMHS

Burlington House, Crosby Road North

Liverpool

L22 0LG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a recruit to train post for 12 months which includes 2 days study at Prestwich alongside clinical supervision on a 1:1 and group basis. There will be 3 days on placement at Sefton CAMHS were you would provide therapeutic interventions inline with the modality you are training in.

Job description Job responsibilities This is a recruit to train post for 12 months which includes 2 days study at Prestwich alongside clinical supervision on a 1:1 and group basis. There will be 3 days on placement at Sefton CAMHS were you would provide therapeutic interventions inline with the modality you are training in.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of behavioural based interventions oAn understanding of the specific needs of people from different ethnic backgrounds and an understanding of those with disabilities oKnowledge of relevant, current legislation oKnowledge of safety factors in management of self-harming behaviours and child protection issues oOrganisational skills to manage and prioritise workload balance appropriately oAble to demonstrate a commitment to the overall vision and the development of the professional group of mental health practitioners

Desirable

• oKnowledge of audit and evaluation methodology

Qualifications

Essential

• oB6 Only: Qualified in core profession such as Mental Health Nurse (RMN/RLD), Mental Health Practitioner, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or creative therapies e.g. Art Therapy - with proof of relevant professional registration Or Recognised degree level broad based health & social care qualification which will require completion of The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Knowledge Skills and Attributes (2) oB5 Only: Degree level qualification and/or equivalent experience in a child and family related field e.g. social work, youth and community work, nursing oAbility to assess plan and implement patient plans of care with regular supervision oAbility to develop therapeutic relationships (2) Knowledge of child development including adolescence (2) oTo be able to work independently with young people presenting at risk but being aware to maintain this within the bounds of your responsibility accessing supervision if required out of the formal structure

Desirable

• oExperience of working in child and adolescent mental health services. oTo demonstrate a commitment to work with a diverse group of families and professionals from a variety of backgrounds

Personal Attributes

Essential

• oMust demonstrate a commitment to on-going professional development oMust demonstrate an understanding of the need to take part in Personal Development Reviews to ensure career development plus attending relevant training when appropriate. oMust show enthusiasm and appreciation for multidisciplinary and multiagency working oMust demonstrate a professional manner. oMust demonstrate a high level of verbal and written communication skills commensurate with the nature of clinical and professional contacts required for the job.

Desirable

• oDriving licence and access to car (due to outreach work)

Person Specification Knowledge Essential oKnowledge of behavioural based interventions oAn understanding of the specific needs of people from different ethnic backgrounds and an understanding of those with disabilities oKnowledge of relevant, current legislation oKnowledge of safety factors in management of self-harming behaviours and child protection issues oOrganisational skills to manage and prioritise workload balance appropriately oAble to demonstrate a commitment to the overall vision and the development of the professional group of mental health practitioners Desirable oKnowledge of audit and evaluation methodology Qualifications Essential oB6 Only: Qualified in core profession such as Mental Health Nurse (RMN/RLD), Mental Health Practitioner, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or creative therapies e.g. Art Therapy - with proof of relevant professional registration Or Recognised degree level broad based health & social care qualification which will require completion of The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Knowledge Skills and Attributes (2) oB5 Only: Degree level qualification and/or equivalent experience in a child and family related field e.g. social work, youth and community work, nursing oAbility to assess plan and implement patient plans of care with regular supervision oAbility to develop therapeutic relationships (2) Knowledge of child development including adolescence (2) oTo be able to work independently with young people presenting at risk but being aware to maintain this within the bounds of your responsibility accessing supervision if required out of the formal structure Desirable oExperience of working in child and adolescent mental health services. oTo demonstrate a commitment to work with a diverse group of families and professionals from a variety of backgrounds Personal Attributes Essential oMust demonstrate a commitment to on-going professional development oMust demonstrate an understanding of the need to take part in Personal Development Reviews to ensure career development plus attending relevant training when appropriate. oMust show enthusiasm and appreciation for multidisciplinary and multiagency working oMust demonstrate a professional manner. oMust demonstrate a high level of verbal and written communication skills commensurate with the nature of clinical and professional contacts required for the job. Desirable oDriving licence and access to car (due to outreach work)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sefton CAMHS

Burlington House, Crosby Road North

Liverpool

L22 0LG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sefton CAMHS

Burlington House, Crosby Road North

Liverpool

L22 0LG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

B5 or B6 dependent upon experience.

Two Fixed Term 12 month Training Post - Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Interpersonal Therapy for Adolescents (IPT-A)

PLEASE STATE CLEARLY ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM WHICH BAND YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 or Band 6 (dependent on experience) Mental Health Practitioners to undertake the following training programmes :

Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Interpersonal Therapy for Adolescents (IPT-A)

If you already have a core qualification such as Mental Health Nurse (RMN/RLD), Mental Health Practitioner, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or creative therapies e.g. Art Therapy - with proof of relevant professional registration Or recognised degree level broad based health & social care qualification which will require completion of The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Knowledge Skills and Attributes (2) you will be considered for B6

If you have aDegree level qualification and/or equivalent experience in a child and family related field e.g. social work, youth and community work, nursing you will be considered for the B5 post along with knowledge and skills framework you would be eligible to apply to B5.

Interviews will be October at short notice

Main duties of the job

The successful applicants will work within CYP MH as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering, under supervision, high-quality, outcome informed, focused and evidence-based interventions for children and young people in accordance with the competency framework for their therapeutic modality.

Applicants need to be able to start the Post Graduate training programme taught academic dates in January 2027 and commit to attendance at all university based taught and self-study days required by Manchester University.

You will work in the service for the remaining days of the week using your newly developed skills to ensure you gain the necessary clinical practice hours to fulfil the academic programme. This is 200 hours of modality and case specific practice for the full time courses.

Applicants should state which course they are applying for and at which grade by careful consideration of the essential criteria and person specification.

About us

Alder Hey Children's Hospital in partnership with Venus and Parenting 2000 are excited to offer a number of therapeutic modality training places for 2027/2028. These posts will be hosted by Sefton Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals with a passion for working with children who will want to develop their skills and knowledge as part of future career progression and personal development.

We strive to provide excellent quality evidence based mental health care and are therefore committed to on-going quality and service improvements. We are committed to the meaningful participation of children, young people and their families in the design and development of our services.

The training posts will be based in Alder Hey Hospital Community Division with Sefton CAMHS. This will enable the successful applicants to work with children in a variety of community settings with support from their colleagues to identify young people with the level of needs suited to the requirements of the academic programme.

Job summary

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Mental Health Practitioners - Eating Disorder Team

Band 6

This post holder will work across two sites: Alder Hey Children's Hospital and Blossom House, Alder Park, Waterloo

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with an interest and experience in working with young people with an eating disorder and/or ARFID. The successful applicant will provide a substantial contribution to the clinical work of the team and will hold full case management responsibility for their workload. Regular clinical supervision will be provided.

The main base for this post will be at Alder Hey, but appointments from community bases across Liverpool and Sefton will be required. Experience working with children and young people with an eating disorder will be beneficial. In addition to undertaking assessments and providing intervention and support to children, young people and their families, the post holder will also undertake physical monitoring under the guidance of our Consultant Paediatricians.

The post holders must be able to demonstrate a positive attitude which encompasses our Trust Values of

Compassion- We see you and act.

Courage- We speak up and step forward.

Commitment- We keep our promises.

Community- We lift each other up.

If you are enthusiastic and confident with a friendly and outgoing manner, and a focus on providing the best possible service to patients we would like to hear from you.

About us

About the team: The Eating Disorder Team (EDYs) provide support and treatment for children and young people in Liverpool and Sefton with an eating disorder and/or ARFIDS, as well as their parents/carers and professionals involved in their care.

This is a multidisciplinary team including Consultant Psychiatrist and Consultant Paediatricians, Clinical Psychology, Family Therapy, CBT and SFP trained staff, Nursing, Support Worker, Assistant Practitioner and Assistant Psychology. The team is based on site at Alder Hey, but offer appointments throughout the community footprint.

Job summary

This post will be split across Sefton CAMHS and Sunflower House. Sunflower House (Alder Hey Children's Hospital Tier 4 inpatient ward) are seeking a part time highly skilled Family Therapist to support the children, young people and families that use the service.

As a senior member of the team, you will be expected to support staff in developing their systemic thinking and practice through teaching, consultation, and supervision, ensuring families accessing the service are provided the best possible care. The role will include supervision of trainee and qualified Systemic Family Practitioners and training supervision of SFP and for Family Therapy will be supported.

Expected travel to Alder Hey Hospital Sunflower House .

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be the therapy lead for systemic psychotherapy/family therapy within Tier 3 specialist CAMHS.
• They will be a specialist practitioner in systemic practice and will provide assessment and intervention with young people and their families/carers based on systemic psychotherapy principles and techniques.
• They will offer systemic consultation to the network informed by systemic principles.
• They will offer supervision and consultation to the teams and related trainees in agreement with the Clinical lead.
• They will work autonomously within professional guidelines.
• They will contribute to and at times lead on aspects of defined research, audit, policy and service development.

About us

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Family Therapist to join the Sefton Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust. The Family Therapist will be a member of the specialist, multi-disciplinary service and will be supported through supervision by a senior member of the team on a regular basis.

Alder Hey is an equal opportunities employer, and our workforce is currently under-represented from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities and people with disabilities. We would welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds as our ambition is that our workforce is fully reflective of the communities that we serve.

Alder Hey is signed up to the disability confident scheme and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy

Details

Date posted

28 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

411-NEI-26-8314619

Job locations

Sefton CAMHS Burlington House

Crosby Road North

Liverpool

L22 0PJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

• To lead and coordinate specialist systemic psychotherapy/family therapy assessments.
• To formulate and devise intervention plans and provide systemic family therapy interventions using a range of discipline specific models appropriate to the service.
• At the request of the case manager to join internal and external network meetings to provide a systemic perspective.
• To continuously evaluate treatment/therapy options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the child, young person or family.
• To contribute to wider multidisciplinary team discussions regarding the relationship between the different systems around the referred child and family and to bring a systemic perspective to links between the patterns that the family engage in and the patterns that may evolve in the wider team.
• To contribute to multi-disciplinary referral and allocation meetings as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• To maintain an appropriate specialised caseload of systemic family therapy cases/interventions.
• To provide specialist systemic advice; guidance; information and consultation to enable colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team to have access to systemically based frameworks for the understanding and care of cases referred to the service, through the dissemination of research and theory in relation to systemic psychotherapy.
• To work effectively and sensitively with issues of gender, sexuality, disability, class and age.
• To attend both internal and external CPA reviews and offer updates on progress in on-going family therapy and ensure appropriate discharge planning and handover processes are implemented.
• The post holder is expected to receive regular clinical supervision in line with the guidelines laid down by the Association for Family Therapy (AFT).

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical: To lead and coordinate specialist systemic psychotherapy/family therapy assessments. To formulate and devise intervention plans and provide systemic family therapy interventions using a range of discipline specific models appropriate to the service. At the request of the case manager to join internal and external network meetings to provide a systemic perspective. To continuously evaluate treatment/therapy options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the child, young person or family. To contribute to wider multidisciplinary team discussions regarding the relationship between the different systems around the referred child and family and to bring a systemic perspective to links between the patterns that the family engage in and the patterns that may evolve in the wider team. To contribute to multi-disciplinary referral and allocation meetings as part of the multi-disciplinary team. To maintain an appropriate specialised caseload of systemic family therapy cases/interventions. To provide specialist systemic advice; guidance; information and consultation to enable colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team to have access to systemically based frameworks for the understanding and care of cases referred to the service, through the dissemination of research and theory in relation to systemic psychotherapy. To work effectively and sensitively with issues of gender, sexuality, disability, class and age. To attend both internal and external CPA reviews and offer updates on progress in on-going family therapy and ensure appropriate discharge planning and handover processes are implemented. The post holder is expected to receive regular clinical supervision in line with the guidelines laid down by the Association for Family Therapy (AFT).

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• oKnowledge of and specialist skill in using a wide variety of systemic theories and interventions and the ability to use these appropriately in relation to client need and work setting oWell developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical &/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. oSpecialist skills in providing supervision and consultation to other professional groups. oAbility to work in inpatient/family settings, managing the highly complex emotional relationships within and between the component parts of the family-hospital system in ways, which maximise the potential for therapeutic outcomes. oAbility to multi-task at different levels of context; while leading a systemic psychotherapy session. This includes using a one way screen, video equipment, reflecting team approach and working with professionals from different backgrounds.

Desirable

• oSpecialist skills in offering live supervision to colleagues from other professional backgrounds. oEvidence of additional training in supervision and consultation.

Knowledge

Essential

• development/ mental health issues oAbility to work with a racially and culturally diverse community in a wide variety of contexts including highly specialist skills for working therapeutically in family homes oUp-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, ethical issues and strategic frameworks including The Children Act 1989 and Mental Health Act 1983, and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management

Desirable

• oKnowledge of adult mental health. oKnowledge of Current psychological evidence base and best practice in working with adults. oMasters/Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology consistent with systemic psychotherapy

Others

Essential

• oExcellent interpersonal skills. oAppreciation of the interface between personal and professional lives, high level of self-awareness and knowledge of principles of self-care. oAbility to assess and manage risk. oKnowledge and experience of Clinical Governance work oExperience of teaching and training others. oEvidence of continuing professional development as recommended by AFT/UKCP

Desirable

• oAbility to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations in public, professional and academic settings. oCompleted audit or other Clinical Governance projects

Qualifications

Essential

• oPost-graduate qualification in relevant mental health/social welfare profession and demonstrable practice over a minimum of three years. oMasters/Diploma level qualification (or its equivalent) in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy, accredited with UKCP. oThe Maintenance of UKCP Registration by attendance on short or long training courses to meet AFT CPD requirements.

Desirable

• oTraining in teaching systemic psychotherapy oPost-qualification training in one or more additional specialised areas of therapeutic practice

Experience

Essential

• oMinimum three years practice in relevant first profession oExperience of specialist systemic assessment, formulation and intervention with clients across a range of care settings, oExperience of working with a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, oExperience of exercising clinical responsibility for systemic care and treatment, within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan. oExperience of working in a multi- disciplinary team oExperience of working with a range of childhood disorders at the acute and chronic stage. oExperience of self-harm assessment and intervention with both individuals and their families oExperience of risk assessment and risk management

Desirable

• oExperience of working with people (children and families) of all ages. oExperience of teaching, training &/or supervision. oExperience of the application of systemic psychotherapy in different cultural contexts. oExperience of systemic therapy in inpatient settings

Person Specification Skills Essential oKnowledge of and specialist skill in using a wide variety of systemic theories and interventions and the ability to use these appropriately in relation to client need and work setting oWell developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical &/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. oSpecialist skills in providing supervision and consultation to other professional groups. oAbility to work in inpatient/family settings, managing the highly complex emotional relationships within and between the component parts of the family-hospital system in ways, which maximise the potential for therapeutic outcomes. oAbility to multi-task at different levels of context; while leading a systemic psychotherapy session. This includes using a one way screen, video equipment, reflecting team approach and working with professionals from different backgrounds. Desirable oSpecialist skills in offering live supervision to colleagues from other professional backgrounds. oEvidence of additional training in supervision and consultation. Knowledge Essential development/ mental health issues oAbility to work with a racially and culturally diverse community in a wide variety of contexts including highly specialist skills for working therapeutically in family homes oUp-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, ethical issues and strategic frameworks including The Children Act 1989 and Mental Health Act 1983, and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management Desirable oKnowledge of adult mental health. oKnowledge of Current psychological evidence base and best practice in working with adults. oMasters/Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology consistent with systemic psychotherapy Others Essential oExcellent interpersonal skills. oAppreciation of the interface between personal and professional lives, high level of self-awareness and knowledge of principles of self-care. oAbility to assess and manage risk. oKnowledge and experience of Clinical Governance work oExperience of teaching and training others. oEvidence of continuing professional development as recommended by AFT/UKCP Desirable oAbility to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations in public, professional and academic settings. oCompleted audit or other Clinical Governance projects Qualifications Essential oPost-graduate qualification in relevant mental health/social welfare profession and demonstrable practice over a minimum of three years. oMasters/Diploma level qualification (or its equivalent) in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy, accredited with UKCP. oThe Maintenance of UKCP Registration by attendance on short or long training courses to meet AFT CPD requirements. Desirable oTraining in teaching systemic psychotherapy oPost-qualification training in one or more additional specialised areas of therapeutic practice Experience Essential oMinimum three years practice in relevant first profession oExperience of specialist systemic assessment, formulation and intervention with clients across a range of care settings, oExperience of working with a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, oExperience of exercising clinical responsibility for systemic care and treatment, within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan. oExperience of working in a multi- disciplinary team oExperience of working with a range of childhood disorders at the acute and chronic stage. oExperience of self-harm assessment and intervention with both individuals and their families oExperience of risk assessment and risk management Desirable oExperience of working with people (children and families) of all ages. oExperience of teaching, training &/or supervision. oExperience of the application of systemic psychotherapy in different cultural contexts. oExperience of systemic therapy in inpatient settings

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sefton CAMHS Burlington House

Crosby Road North

Liverpool

L22 0PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sefton CAMHS Burlington House

Crosby Road North

Liverpool

L22 0PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The post is an appointment for 12 months initially with a possible further extension as a Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust.

Full time Junior Clinical Fellow - equivalent to ST3 - ST5 within the division of Surgical Care at Alder Hey Children's Hospital.

Exposure and experience in multiple or additional specialties located within the Trust may be possible and are subject to successful appointments.

The post holder will be allocated an educational supervisor who will act as an advisor and mentor. The posts offered are available for 12 months.

Main duties of the job

The examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment of acutely unwell Neurosurgical patients presenting through AED

To work as part of a Multidisciplinary Team.

Advice and clinical consultation to other inpatient services consistent with level of training and experience. Liaison with senior colleagues to ensure the provision of effective paediatric clinical services.

Responsibility in respect of the reasonable and effective use of hospital resources.

About us

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals providing care for over 200,000 children and young people each year.

It is one of only four stand-alone paediatric trusts in UK and is staffed by 2,800 employees. Alder Hey offers 20 specialist services including being the designated national centre for Craniofacial Surgery and a Centre of Excellence for Paediatric Oncology, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Neurology and Orthopaedics.

It is a teaching hospital and trains 550 medical and 400 nursing students each year. A child and adolescent mental health service is also provided with an in-patient unit based at the Trust.

Recent expansion has seen the provision of additional theatres (there are 13 operating Theatres in total) and the opening of a new Neuro-sciences development. Alder Hey serves not only the children of Liverpool but is the tertiary referral centre for children from Merseyside, Cheshire, parts of Lancashire, Shropshire and North Wales for many sub-specialties of paediatrics.

The Trust provides a range of community services including school nursing, home carers and a child development centre. The hospital has over 300 beds, including day beds for surgery, a medical day care unit and Emergency Decision Unit. A purpose built Education Centre is situated on the hospital site and is available for all postgraduate educational activity.

Job summary

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The Enhanced Support Team works with children and young people with complex needs who present with high risk, high harm behaviours and high vulnerability. They are likely to have difficulties in multiple domains which are persistent, severe and are framed by family and social contexts. This may include children and young people who are involved in youth justice services, not in education employment or training, who engage in substance misuse, have multiple adverse childhood experiences, who are neurodiverse or have speech language and communication difficulties etc. These children and young people are likely to have been referred to multiple services, but there are significant barriers to engagement

The successful applicant will contribute to the clinical work of both teams and hold case management responsibility for their workload. Provision of supervision to lower banded team members, trainees and other internal professionals as required.

We are particularly seeking candidates who have substantial experience of working within complex systems, providing case consultation, multi-agency formulations and working with families indirectly via wider professional involvement

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake appropriate mental health assessment of children and young people referred to CAMHS and provide a range of appropriate, evidence based clinical interventions informed by assessed individual need.

The post holder will provide support, advice and consultation to families/carers and other professionals involved in the life of the child/young person

This post is integrated with Children's Services including Social Care and Youth Justice.

About us

Sefton Enhanced Support Team is part of the North-Mersey Vanguard, funded via NHS England Health and Justice to implement Framework for Integrated Care (Community),which was developed in response to the commitment set out in the NHS Long Term Plan to further invest in services for children and young people with complex needs.

Alder Hey has already earned our place as one of the world's leading children's hospitals, thanks to innovation and pioneering medical work. We treat 250,000 young patients a year and have a broad range of hospital and community services, serving the local population of children, as well as being a tertiary referral centre for children from across Merseyside, Cheshire and parts of Lancashire, Shropshire and North Wales.

Every individual makes a valuable contribution and Alder Hey is proud of its long history of providing pioneering and innovative healthcare to children and young people. We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic candidates to join our dynamic and experienced CAMHS team

Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to contact Adele Smith (Clinical Lead) for discussion regarding the job role and service overview.

Job summary

• Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Health and Care route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Sefton CAMHS and the Sefton Enhanced Support Team are looking for an experienced Senior Mental Health Practitioner or Clinical Psychologist to join our service.

The Enhanced Support Team works with children and young people with complex needs who present with high risk, high harm behaviours and high vulnerability. They are likely to have difficulties in multiple domains which are persistent, severe and are framed by family and social contexts. This may include children and young people who are involved in youth justice services, not in education employment or training, who engage in substance misuse, have multiple adverse childhood experiences, who are neurodiverse or have speech language and communication difficulties etc. These children and young people are likely to have been referred to multiple services, but there are significant barriers to engagement

The successful applicant will contribute to the clinical work of both teams and hold case management responsibility for their workload. Provision of supervision to lower banded team members, trainees and other internal professionals as required.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake appropriate mental health assessment of children and young people referred to CAMHS and provide a range of appropriate, evidence based clinical interventions informed by assessed individual need.

The post holder will provide support, advice and consultation to families/carers and other professionals involved in the life of the child/young person

This will be a split post with Sefton CAMHS and is integrated with Children's Services including Social Care and Youth Justice.

We are particularly seeking candidates who have substantial experience of working within complex systems, providing case consultation, multi-agency formulations and working with families indirectly via wider professional involvement

About us

Sefton Enhanced Support Team is part of the North-Mersey Vanguard, funded via NHS England Health and Justice to implement Framework for Integrated Care (Community),which was developed in response to the commitment set out in the NHS Long Term Plan to further invest in services for children and young people with complex needs.

Alder Hey has already earned our place as one of the world's leading children's hospitals, thanks to innovation and pioneering medical work. We treat 250,000 young patients a year and have a broad range of hospital and community services, serving the local population of children, as well as being a tertiary referral centre for children from across Merseyside, Cheshire and parts of Lancashire, Shropshire and North Wales.

Every individual makes a valuable contribution and Alder Hey is proud of its long history of providing pioneering and innovative healthcare to children and young people. We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic candidates to join our dynamic and experienced CAMHS team

Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to contact Adele Smith (Clinical Lead) for discussion regarding the job role and service overview.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join an enthusiastic, well-motivated and generally awesome team - as a full-time 10 programmed activity (PA) post in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine at Alder Hey Children's Hospital Applicants for this post must have in-depth experience of general medical, neonatal surgical, neurosurgical & cardiac paediatric intensive care. They must have extensive experience in the provision of extra-corporeal support for children with extreme cardio-respiratory failure.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will contribute to a rota which provides 24/7 cover for PICU in combination with other consultant colleagues. A total of 10 PAs are payable with a breakdown as follows: 8 DCC + 2 SPAs (as detailed in the job plan section of this document). Additional clinical PAs may be available by mutual agreement.

About us

As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.

Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.

We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.

Job summary

Mental Health Practitioners - Eating Disorder Team

Band 6

Fixed term Maternity Cover to September 2027

This post holder will work across two sites: Alder Hey Children's Hospital and Blossom House, Alder Park, Waterloo

Interviews planned for the afternoon of Friday 11th Sept

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with an interest and experience in working with young people with an eating disorder and/or ARFID. The successful applicant will provide a substantial contribution to the clinical work of the team and will hold full case management responsibility for their workload. Regular clinical supervision will be provided.

The main base for this post will be at Alder Hey, but appointments from community bases across Liverpool and Sefton will be required. Experience working with children and young people with an eating disorder will be beneficial. In addition to undertaking assessments and providing intervention and support to children, young people and their families, the post holder will also undertake physical monitoring under the guidance of our Consultant Paediatricians.

The post holders must be able to demonstrate a positive attitude which encompasses our Trust Values of

Compassion- We see you and act.

Courage- We speak up and step forward.

Commitment- We keep our promises.

Community- We lift each other up.

If you are enthusiastic and confident with a friendly and outgoing manner, and a focus on providing the best possible service to patients we would like to hear from you.

About us

About the team: The Eating Disorder Team (EDYs) provide support and treatment for children and young people in Liverpool and Sefton with an eating disorder and/or ARFIDS, as well as their parents/carers and professionals involved in their care.

This is a multidisciplinary team including Consultant Psychiatrist and Consultant Paediatricians, Clinical Psychology, Family Therapy, CBT and SFP trained staff, Nursing, Support Worker, Assistant Practitioner and Assistant Psychology. The team is based on site at Alder Hey, but offer appointments throughout the community footprint.

Job summary

• Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Health and Care route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Sefton CAMHS are looking for an experienced Senior Mental Health Practitioner or Clinical Psychologist to join our service.

Sefton CAMHS is seeking to appoint an experienced specialist mental health practitioner or clinical psychologist to join this dynamic team. At Sefton CAMHS we work with children and young people with a range of mental health support needs. This role will be integral to ensuring that children and young people can access the right support for them to help them build the skills they need to manage their own mental health needs in the future.

The successful applicant will contribute to clinical work and case management responsibility for their workload. Provision of supervision to lower banded team members, trainees and other internal professionals as required.

We are particularly seeking candidates who have substantial experience of working within complex systems, providing case consultation, multi-agency formulations and working with families indirectly via wider professional involvement

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake appropriate mental health assessment of children and young people referred to CAMHS and provide a range of appropriate, evidence based clinical interventions informed by assessed individual need.

The post holder will provide support, advice and consultation to families/carers and other professionals involved in the life of the child/young person

About us

Alder Hey has already earned our place as one of the world's leading children's hospitals, thanks to innovation and pioneering medical work. We treat 250,000 young patients a year and have a broad range of hospital and community services, serving the local population of children, as well as being a tertiary referral centre for children from across Merseyside, Cheshire and parts of Lancashire, Shropshire and North Wales.

Every individual makes a valuable contribution and Alder Hey is proud of its long history of providing pioneering and innovative healthcare to children and young people. We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic candidates to join our dynamic and experienced CAMHS team

Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to contact Paula Smith Service Manager for discussion regarding the job role and service overview.

Job summary

Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Health and Care route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

1 x Mental Health Practitioner - Sefton CAMHS

22.5 hrs per week

Fixed term - 12 months maternity leave cover

The post holders will work as part of a multidisciplinary CAMHS team in Sefton. They will work to engage children, young people and their families in the therapeutic process, supporting the assessment and implementation, under the supervision of an experienced CAMHS clinician, of complex mental health interventions for children and young people

The post holder will be expected to liaise with external agencies including health, education, social care and the voluntary sector and act as a named key worker to children, young people and families accessing Alder Hey CAMH services. Under supervision the post holder will carry out effective and evaluated assessments in line with their own knowledge base and the trust's policies and procedures.

The post holder will also be responsible for enabling effective and meaningful service user participation in the design and delivery of our services through individual and group engagement, facilitation of events/focus groups, supporting the wider CAMHS participation agenda and that of Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job:

• Working as a member of an integrated multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive assessment of children, young people and families. Planning, implementing and evaluating interventions to address identified needs.
• Acting as case manager for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health problems.
• Delivering evidence-based interventions in a group format alongside or under supervision of senior CAMHS practitioners.
• Monitoring risk and supporting children and young people who present with more severe problems to rapidly access assessment and intervention from senior CAMHS practitioners
• Promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.
• Adhering to Trust policies and procedures and the legislative framework in which children's mental health care is delivered.

About us

This is an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Practitioner to join the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust. The Mental Health Practitioner will be a member of the specialist, multi-disciplinary service and will be supported through supervision by a senior member of the team on a regular basis. The post holder will provide a range of appropriate, evidence based clinical interventions informed by assessed individual need.

Alder Hey is an equal opportunities employer, and our workforce is currently under-represented from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities and people with disabilities. We would welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds as our ambition is that our workforce is fully reflective of the communities that we serve.

Alder Hey is signed up to the disability confident scheme and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy.

Job summary

Come and join the land of remarkable people! As a world leader in healthcare and research we have something amazing - Alder Hey in the park, a hospital for children, designed and inspired by children. Along with a radical and ambitious vision, the Children's Health Park is the future design of paediatric care and there's nothing like it anywhere in Europe.

We have already earned our place as one of the world's leading children's hospitals, thanks to innovation and pioneering medical work. Trust wide we treat 250,000 young patients a year and safely perform over 13,000 surgical procedures. Our catchment area has a population of over 7m, stretching from Cumbria, through Lancashire, Merseyside, most of Cheshire, parts of Shropshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man.

Children from virtually every part of the UK, and also from around the world, visit Alder Hey for specialist treatment. As a result, we are recognised as Centre of Excellence for children with cancer, heart, spinal and brain disease and have been designated as a national centre for craniofacial surgery and epilepsy surgery by the Department of Health.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The post holder will work to maintain a high-quality service within a key part of the Operating Theatre Department process. Providing a continuous supply of sterile instruments and supplementary items by receiving / dispatching, transferring and rotating stock in the approved manner.

The post holder will monitor surgical instruments within the process, advising theatre staff of any issues regarding surgical trays / instruments & liaise with the decontamination service provider (Synergy) to resolve any concerns.

The post holder will undertake routine duties under minimal supervision.

Perform general housekeeping duties.

Provide cover for colleague's absence.

Transfer equipment/instrumentation between locations as required.

Support with monitoring and recording of any instruments requiring repair/refurbishment and liaise with external repair providers.

Support with completing Service Reports/CCN's and replacing instruments on trays.

Support with Loan equipment.

About us

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is a provider of specialist health care to over 275,000 children and young people each year. In addition to the hospital site located in the West Derby area of Liverpool, Alder Hey has a presence in community outreach sites and, in collaboration with other providers, our clinicians help deliver care closer to patients' homes by holding local clinics at locations from Cumbria to Shropshire, in Wales and the Isle of Man. The Trust also provides inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs at our Alder Park building in the nearby borough of Sefton. We currently have more than 4,000 staff working across our community and hospital sites. We're also a teaching and training hospital providing education and training to around 540 medical and over 500 nursing and allied health professional students each year. As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under-represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit. You can expect a warm welcome at Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At Alder Hey we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits.

Job summary

We are seeking applicants for a full-time substantive (8PA) post in Paediatric Endocrinology at Alder Hey Children's Hospital. The successful applicant will be expected to support general endocrinology and sub-specialty work along with endocrine consultant on-call.

Main duties of the job

The post will be based within the Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust.

The job plan will include at least 3 paediatric Endocrine clinics per week. There will be on-call commitment.

Accountability - The post holder will report through the Clinical Lead to the Divisional Director of Medicine and to the Chief Executive with professional support from the Medical Director.

Teaching & Academic role

Participate in the teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates.

Develop research interests in their area of interest and expertise

Managerial responsibilities

Supervise junior staff.

Participate in departmental meetings related to strategic planning.

Take an active role in service review and development

CPD, Audit & Clinical Governance

Participate in CPD activity for which financial support is available

Initiate and undertake appropriate audits as required within the department.

Take part in the clinical governance programme

About us

As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.

Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.

We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.

Job summary

An exciting 12 month opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and proactive respiratory physiotherapist (Band 7) to join the Cystic Fibrosis physiotherapy service at Alder Hey.

Alder Hey provides shared care together with a network of 11 district general hospitals across the North West, North Wales and the Isle of Man looking after over 300 children and their families.

The successful candidate will work as a physiotherapist within the multidisciplinary team for children and young people with cystic fibrosis. They will support the children and their families when they have admissions to Alder Hey, during the multidisciplinary team clinics, and through attendance at the joint peripheral clinics with the local team.

You will have access to regular clinical and managerial supervision and be supported by our band 8a clinical specialist and management team within the Acute Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Service at Alder Hey.

Main duties of the job

• Supporting clinical specialist in CF clinics
• Supporting CF team in the treatment and management of inpatients and outpatients
• Home visits to support new diagnosis and community exercise sessions to support engagement
• Support the running of our North West CF network through contact and communications with regional partners and delivery of shared care clinics.
• Organising, and completing exercise testing of the CF cohort. Entering data from these and feeding results back to family as relevant.
• Support with data input for the CF registry and clinical trials ran through and by Alder Hey.
• Participation in clinical audit, service evaluation and research delivery within the CF team and wider respiratory service.

About us

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is a provider of specialist health care to over 275,000 children and young people each year. In addition to the hospital site located in the West Derby area of Liverpool, Alder Hey has a presence in community outreach sites and, in collaboration with other providers, our clinicians help deliver care closer to patients' homes by holding local clinics at locations from Cumbria to Shropshire, in Wales and the Isle of Man.

The Trust also provides inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs at our Alder Park building in the nearby borough of Sefton.

We currently have more than 4,000 staff working across our community and hospital sites. We're also a teaching and training hospital providing education and training to around 540 medical and over 500 nursing and allied health professional students each year.

As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under-represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit.

You can expect a warm welcome at Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours.

We offer an outstanding service to children and families who live in Sefton offering appointments in a variety of settings including clinics, nurseries, soft play centers, mainstream and special schools and the child's home.

Job summary

Pharmacy Technicians play an integral role within the pharmacy department supporting the safe and effective use of medicines, using their knowledge and skills to manufacture, prepare , supply and final check medicines in the in-patient, out-patient dispensary and at ward level.

The successful candidate will rotate through different areas of the department and will need to be self motivated and capable of working methodically and accurately with the desire to further develop their knowledge and skills.

Candidates must be patient focused and passionate about upholding Trust values in order to provide the best possible service.

Candidates will be recruited at Band 4 unless they hold a BTEC Professional Diploma in Dispensing Checking /Cheshire and Merseyside checking framework and can demonstrate their experience to fulfill other competency based requirements.

Candidates should preferably have recent hospital experience although previous paediatric experience is not essential, as a full induction and training programme will be made available from experienced mentors.

Our normal working hours are between 8:45am - 5:00pm Mon - Fri.

Main duties of the job

Accurately dispense , final accuracy check and issue prescriptions in a designated area of work, providing a robust and efficient technical service to the in-patient, out-patient, Oncology satellite and ward based services.Effectively communicating and engage with patients and colleagues to support the correct use and administration of medicines

Supporting managers in the supervision and training and co-ordination of staff on a day to day basis

Our Band 4 Technicians rotate through various areas of the department, offering the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills to aid their development and progression to the Band 5 role

Our Band 5 Technicians support the Near Patient Pharmacy ward based service and participate in Final Accuracy checking.

About us

Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a stand alone paediatric hospital located on the outskirts of Liverpool with a national reputation for excellence. It recently featured in the award winning BBC documentary "Hospital". A brilliant team of pharmacist and technicians provide pharmacy services to a wide range of paediatric surgical and medical specialties. The pharmacy teams are innovative, caring and compassionate and work well together.

We are committed to staff development and value our Technician's dedication and hard work.

Job summary

Dietetic support worker - Metabolic/ketogenic (20.5 hours for 1 year)

Are you interested in working with children & families? We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a dietetic support worker. Working within two different specialties to support children with complex disorders requiring specialist dietary treatment. This is a fixed term post for a year to cover maternity leave.

The post holder will provide practical support for patients including menu planning/food education and admin support to enable families to follow their specialist diets to achieve the best outcome possible. This would involve providing both telephone and face to face contact with families and carrying out administrative duties to support the Dietitians in the smooth running of the service. At times you would also be expected to cover general admin duties for the department.

You will be supported by a team of experienced Paediatric Dietitians and Dietetic Assistant Practitioners. If you have the skills and experience required, please contact us for more information.

Ideally the hours should be worked over 4-5 days. Applicants must be able to attend face to face interviews which will be held at Alder Hey.

Main duties of the job

Main duties

• To provide practical support to optimise the dietetic management of patients following complex specialist diets for the treatment of epilepsy and inherited metabolic disorders.

• To support families with the management of complex diets as out-patients and sometimes in-patients, through recipe development, menu planning, food education and use of web-based support programs

• To liaise with providers of specialist prescription products to ensure that prescription management of prescribable products is accurate and cost effective.

• To undertake administrative and clerical duties needed to maintain good organisation of these specialist services.

About us

We are a team of over 20 dietitians and 3 assistants and provide dietetic care across the majority of paediatric sub-specialities. We are well respected across the Trust for our commitment to clinical dietetics and nutrition support and have excellent multi-disciplinary teams. We are a very supportive team and take seriously the development of paediatric dietitians. In addition to learning through clinical caseload management and clinical supervision there are wide ranging learning opportunities across the Trust and participation in the Masters programme in paediatric dietetics will be actively encouraged. We also have P1 and 2 placement students and there will be opportunities to be involved in their supervision.