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Staff Nurse - Ward 1
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic and motivated registered or newly qualified nurses to join our highly skilled, innovative and rapi...
1 month(s) ago
Staff Nurse - Ward 1
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic and motivated registered or newly qualified nurses to join our highly skilled, innovative and rapi...
1 month(s) ago
Assistant Practitioner for Burns & Plastics Therapy Services
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary Therapy Assistant - Band 4 Mersey Regional Burn & Plastic Surgery Centre Therapy Team 33.
1 month(s) ago
Assistant Practitioner for Burns & Plastics Therapy Services
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary Therapy Assistant - Band 4 Mersey Regional Burn & Plastic Surgery Centre Therapy Team 33.
1 month(s) ago
Specialist Physiotherapist - Critical Care / Surgery / Bariatrics
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary 37.5 hours per week worked across a 7 day service (part time can be considered) We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to j...
1 month(s) ago
Specialist Physiotherapist - Critical Care / Surgery / Bariatrics
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary 37.5 hours per week worked across a 7 day service (part time can be considered) We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to j...
1 month(s) ago
Medical Secretary
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Support Staff
Job summary Come and join our busy team of Medical Secretaries based in either Southport or Ormskirk Hospital sites.
1 month(s) ago
Medical Secretary
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Support Staff
Job summary Come and join our busy team of Medical Secretaries based in either Southport or Ormskirk Hospital sites.
1 month(s) ago
Lead Pharmacist - Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Southport and Ormskirk Hospital have an exciting opportunity to join our team as the lead specialist pharmacist in trauma and orthopaedics (T&O).
1 month(s) ago
Lead Pharmacist - Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Southport and Ormskirk Hospital have an exciting opportunity to join our team as the lead specialist pharmacist in trauma and orthopaedics (T&O).
1 month(s) ago
Health Care Assistant - PSDU St Helens Plastic Surgery
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
General Surgeon
Job summary Maternity cover until October 2027 only. The post holder supports the team of health professionals to enable them to provide an effective, caring...
1 month(s) ago
Health Care Assistant - PSDU St Helens Plastic Surgery
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
General Surgeon
Job summary Maternity cover until October 2027 only. The post holder supports the team of health professionals to enable them to provide an effective, caring...
1 month(s) ago
Radiology Senior Appointments Clerk
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary RADIOLOGY SENIOR APPOINTMENTS CLERK - Band 3 37.
1 month(s) ago
Radiology Senior Appointments Clerk
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary RADIOLOGY SENIOR APPOINTMENTS CLERK - Band 3 37.
1 month(s) ago
Patient Care Advisor
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary Exciting Opportunity: Patient Care Advisor at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre!
1 month(s) ago
Patient Care Advisor
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary Exciting Opportunity: Patient Care Advisor at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre!
1 month(s) ago
Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Are you an enthusiastic and patient-focused person with an interest in developing your skills and knowledge in Pharmacy?
1 month(s) ago
Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Are you an enthusiastic and patient-focused person with an interest in developing your skills and knowledge in Pharmacy?
1 month(s) ago
Ultrasonographer
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are looking to recruit 1 sonographer to join our team at Mersey and West Lancashire NHS Trust.
1 month(s) ago
Ultrasonographer
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are looking to recruit 1 sonographer to join our team at Mersey and West Lancashire NHS Trust.
1 month(s) ago
Consultant Radiologist with S/I in Musculoskeletal (MSK) Imaging
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
Radiologist
Job summary This post is for a substantive Consultant Radiologist with a Sub-speciality Interest in Musculoskeletal Imaging.
1 month(s) ago
Consultant Radiologist with S/I in Musculoskeletal (MSK) Imaging
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
Radiologist
Job summary This post is for a substantive Consultant Radiologist with a Sub-speciality Interest in Musculoskeletal Imaging.
1 month(s) ago
Consultant Radiologist with S/I in Genitourinary (GU) Imaging
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
Radiologist
Job summary This post is for a substantive Consultant Radiologist with subspecialty interest in Genitourinary Radiology.
1 month(s) ago
Consultant Radiologist with S/I in Genitourinary (GU) Imaging
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
Radiologist
Job summary This post is for a substantive Consultant Radiologist with subspecialty interest in Genitourinary Radiology.
1 month(s) ago
Sterile Services Assistant
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Support Staff
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 ho...
1 month(s) ago
Sterile Services Assistant
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Support Staff
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 ho...
1 month(s) ago
Physicians Associate - Emergency Medicine
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 56,515 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary This is a post for Physician Associates (PA) who have successfully passed their preceptorship to join our Emergency Medicine Directorate comprisi...
1 month(s) ago
Physicians Associate - Emergency Medicine
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 56,515 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary This is a post for Physician Associates (PA) who have successfully passed their preceptorship to join our Emergency Medicine Directorate comprisi...
1 month(s) ago
Specialty Doctor - Anaesthetics
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 63,696 - 102,689 per year
Medical Specialist
Job summary Applicants are welcomed from candidates with minimum 2 year experience in Anaesthetics.
1 month(s) ago
Specialty Doctor - Anaesthetics
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 63,696 - 102,689 per year
Medical Specialist
Job summary Applicants are welcomed from candidates with minimum 2 year experience in Anaesthetics.
1 month(s) ago
Ward Manager
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Food and Catering Officer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen on Moorgate ward at the Harbour for a fixed term / secondment for 9 months to the ward manager band 7 position.
1 month(s) ago
Ward Manager
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Food and Catering Officer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen on Moorgate ward at the Harbour for a fixed term / secondment for 9 months to the ward manager band 7 position.
1 month(s) ago
Sister/Charge Nurse - Ward D
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary Ward d is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the team as a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse for a 12 Month Secondment/Fixed Term.
1 month(s) ago
Sister/Charge Nurse - Ward D
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary Ward d is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the team as a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse for a 12 Month Secondment/Fixed Term.
1 month(s) ago
Consultant Psychiatrist, Intellectual Disability - Pennine Lancashire
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
Psychiatrist - General
Job summary Consultant Psychiatrist - Intellectual Disability, Pennine Lancashire (10PA) We are seeking to recruit a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist to wor…
9 day(s) ago
Consultant Psychiatrist, Intellectual Disability - Pennine Lancashire
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
Psychiatrist - General
Job summary Consultant Psychiatrist - Intellectual Disability, Pennine Lancashire (10PA) We are seeking to recruit a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist to wor…
9 day(s) ago
Learning Disabilities Nurse
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are currently seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated registered B6 Nurse to join a busy and well-respected Integrated Learning Disa…
1 day(s) ago
Learning Disabilities Nurse
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are currently seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated registered B6 Nurse to join a busy and well-respected Integrated Learning Disa…
1 day(s) ago
Receptionist
Manchester Road East Medical Practice
Greater Manchester, North West England
GBP 12 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated GP Receptionist to join our friendly practice team.
1 day(s) ago
Receptionist
Manchester Road East Medical Practice
Greater Manchester, North West England
GBP 12 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated GP Receptionist to join our friendly practice team.
1 day(s) ago
Registered Nurse Associate
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Band 4 Registered Nursing Associate -Older Adult Community Mental health team South Lakes.
1 day(s) ago
Registered Nurse Associate
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Band 4 Registered Nursing Associate -Older Adult Community Mental health team South Lakes.
1 day(s) ago
Midwifery Team Leader - Burnley Birth Centre
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Within ELHT Maternity services, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fixed Term 12 month post as Midwifery Team Leader for the Burnley Birth Ce…
1 day(s) ago
Midwifery Team Leader - Burnley Birth Centre
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Within ELHT Maternity services, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fixed Term 12 month post as Midwifery Team Leader for the Burnley Birth Ce…
1 day(s) ago
Podiatry Caseload Holder
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced HCPC registered Band 6 Podiatrist to join our friendly Community Podiatry Team covering the West…
1 day(s) ago
Podiatry Caseload Holder
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced HCPC registered Band 6 Podiatrist to join our friendly Community Podiatry Team covering the West…
1 day(s) ago
Staff Nurse - Neonatal
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Staff Nurse - RSCN/RN (Child) / RM Band 5 Experience preferred An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and highly motivated, Registered…
1 day(s) ago
Staff Nurse - Neonatal
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Staff Nurse - RSCN/RN (Child) / RM Band 5 Experience preferred An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and highly motivated, Registered…
1 day(s) ago
Specialist Radiographer - CT
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you passionate about CT & dedicated to providing high quality patient care & excellent service?
1 day(s) ago
Specialist Radiographer - CT
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you passionate about CT & dedicated to providing high quality patient care & excellent service?
1 day(s) ago
Staff Nurse - Ward 1
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2315982
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic and motivated registered or newly qualified nurses to join our highly skilled, innovative and rapidly expanding Frailty service, based at Southport Hospital.
Ward 1 is a low acuity 12 bedded ward providing care and intervention to patients nearing the end of their hospital stay.
We will provide training and support to the right candidate who has an interest in Elderly care and Frailty; it is an amazing team with an established multidisciplinary team.
The post holder must be flexible, as you will be expected to work flexible shifts days & nights.
An Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Children's and Adults' Barred Lists is required.
Main duties of the job
- Assess, plan develop and implement programmes of care to patients, providing advice in a variety of settings.
- Carry out nursing procedures in line with current NMC standards of proficiency.
- Ensure the health, wellbeing and independence of patients and service users across healthcare settings, maintaining associated records, ensuring all patients receive safe and effective care at all times.
- Supervision of junior staff and all learners
- Understand and demonstrate the Trust values at all times
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-8230191
Job locations
Southport & Formby District General Hospital
Town Lane
Southport
PR8 6PN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communications and relationship skills
- Provides and receives complex information, communicating sensitively and confidentially information relating to patients/clients (for example, care plan discussions with patients).
- Communicates in a compassionate and empathetic manner, using persuasion and reassurance.
- Ability to recognise barriers to communication, and ability to modify communication style as and when required.
- Ability to effectively communicate whilst providing training to students.
- Demonstrate effective communications skills with the wider MDT team.
Clinical Skills
- To be responsible for planning and organising a defined caseload of patients on a continuing basis.
- To assess, plan, implement/deliver and evaluate patient care for a defined caseload and recognize signs of deterioration/change and respond according to protocol.
- Maintain appropriate levels of training for clinical skills as needed within scope of practice.
- To maintain safe custody of drugs, ensuring that checking, witnessing and administration procedures are compatible with statutory and trust requirements.
- In the absence of Sister/Charge Nurse effectively respond to complaints/concerns and escalate as required
- To ensure clinical incident/near misses are managed and reported and escalated in a timely manner.
- To be part of the multidisciplinary team decision making, acting when required as the patients advocate in order to support the patients pathway.
- Work within the organisational policy, standard operating procedures and guidelines.
- To undertake risk assessments and implement risk reducing measures. To report and escalate to the Line Manager any deficiencies in the arrangements for minimizing risk.
- Ensure that privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times.
Use of Resources
- To actively participate in the effective and efficient use of the ward/departmental resources and equipment, including stock management and care and maintenance of equipment.
- Handles patients valuables, ensuring safe storage and transportation
- Sign off agency timesheets in order to verify and record the hours worked.
- Liaise with the Roster Coordinator to ensure your personal roster is balanced within the roster
- period.
- To order and receipt goods in accordance with the Trusts financial framework.
Team Development
- To deputise in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse.
- To manage own time and that of others, through delegations to ensure high quality service delivery.
- To act as assessor/supervisor for junior staff and students.
- To participate in the setting of yearly personal and professional objectives for self
- Support the departments appraisal process for junior staff, by providing feedback.
- To be flexible in the delivery of safe staffing across the Trust and participate in redeployment requirements within scope of practice.
Research and Audit
- To contribute to the collection of data for research and audit purposes.
- To identify audit topics relevant to the ward/department.
- To critically evaluate research before applying to clinic practice in order to enhance patient care.
Personal Development
- To identify areas for self-development, areas of interest and training requirements within individual personal performance planning and development review.
- To maintain a professional portfolio and reflective diary for developmental purposes and revalidation.
- Support the rest of the team by recognising own and promoting self-help and wellbeing
- Develop a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments
- Adopt a reflective approach to own practice with a view to continually improve
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communications and relationship skills
- Provides and receives complex information, communicating sensitively and confidentially information relating to patients/clients (for example, care plan discussions with patients).
- Communicates in a compassionate and empathetic manner, using persuasion and reassurance.
- Ability to recognise barriers to communication, and ability to modify communication style as and when required.
- Ability to effectively communicate whilst providing training to students.
- Demonstrate effective communications skills with the wider MDT team.
Clinical Skills
- To be responsible for planning and organising a defined caseload of patients on a continuing basis.
- To assess, plan, implement/deliver and evaluate patient care for a defined caseload and recognize signs of deterioration/change and respond according to protocol.
- Maintain appropriate levels of training for clinical skills as needed within scope of practice.
- To maintain safe custody of drugs, ensuring that checking, witnessing and administration procedures are compatible with statutory and trust requirements.
- In the absence of Sister/Charge Nurse effectively respond to complaints/concerns and escalate as required
- To ensure clinical incident/near misses are managed and reported and escalated in a timely manner.
- To be part of the multidisciplinary team decision making, acting when required as the patients advocate in order to support the patients pathway.
- Work within the organisational policy, standard operating procedures and guidelines.
- To undertake risk assessments and implement risk reducing measures. To report and escalate to the Line Manager any deficiencies in the arrangements for minimizing risk.
- Ensure that privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times.
Use of Resources
- To actively participate in the effective and efficient use of the ward/departmental resources and equipment, including stock management and care and maintenance of equipment.
- Handles patients valuables, ensuring safe storage and transportation
- Sign off agency timesheets in order to verify and record the hours worked.
- Liaise with the Roster Coordinator to ensure your personal roster is balanced within the roster
- period.
- To order and receipt goods in accordance with the Trusts financial framework.
Team Development
- To deputise in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse.
- To manage own time and that of others, through delegations to ensure high quality service delivery.
- To act as assessor/supervisor for junior staff and students.
- To participate in the setting of yearly personal and professional objectives for self
- Support the departments appraisal process for junior staff, by providing feedback.
- To be flexible in the delivery of safe staffing across the Trust and participate in redeployment requirements within scope of practice.
Research and Audit
- To contribute to the collection of data for research and audit purposes.
- To identify audit topics relevant to the ward/department.
- To critically evaluate research before applying to clinic practice in order to enhance patient care.
Personal Development
- To identify areas for self-development, areas of interest and training requirements within individual personal performance planning and development review.
- To maintain a professional portfolio and reflective diary for developmental purposes and revalidation.
- Support the rest of the team by recognising own and promoting self-help and wellbeing
- Develop a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments
- Adopt a reflective approach to own practice with a view to continually improve
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse (degree/diploma)
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code
- Experience of working in a clinical environment
- Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- An understanding of national, regional and local NHS issues
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels
- Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own workload
- Ability to de-escalate complex situations
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Awareness of the need for confidentiality at all times
- Computer literacy e.g. experience of electronic patient record
Other
Essential
- Frequent moderate effort for several short periods of time such as manual handling of patients and equipment.
- Frequent concentration required for drug calculation and administration
- Dealing with frequent interruptions and competing demands
- Ability to work within highly distressing or emotional circumstances e.g. end of life care
- Ability to communicate distressing information
- Ability to communicate in a challenging environment
- Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department
- Potential blood or body fluids exposure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse (degree/diploma)
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code
- Experience of working in a clinical environment
- Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- An understanding of national, regional and local NHS issues
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels
- Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own workload
- Ability to de-escalate complex situations
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Awareness of the need for confidentiality at all times
- Computer literacy e.g. experience of electronic patient record
Other
Essential
- Frequent moderate effort for several short periods of time such as manual handling of patients and equipment.
- Frequent concentration required for drug calculation and administration
- Dealing with frequent interruptions and competing demands
- Ability to work within highly distressing or emotional circumstances e.g. end of life care
- Ability to communicate distressing information
- Ability to communicate in a challenging environment
- Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department
- Potential blood or body fluids exposure
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Southport & Formby District General Hospital
Town Lane
Southport
PR8 6PN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Southport & Formby District General Hospital
Town Lane
Southport
PR8 6PN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Assistant Practitioner for Burns & Plastics Therapy Services
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2315979
Job summary
Therapy Assistant - Band 4
Mersey Regional Burn & Plastic Surgery Centre Therapy Team
33.75 hours (0.9 WTE) - Permanent (Part-time considered)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner/ Therapy Assistant to join the Mersey Regional Burns, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Therapy Team at Whiston hospital.
The successful candidate will work alongside Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists providing care for patients from Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales, Isle of Man and beyond in one of the largest units in the UK.
You will work as part of a friendly, supportive therapy team who continuously strive to provide high-quality person-centred care to both in patients and outpatients following a burn injury or those that have required plastic surgery due to trauma or elective surgery. Many of our patients will have experienced a life changing event.
Interviews will take place week commencing 28th September (date TBC)
Previous applicants need not apply
The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to manage a caseload independently and take responsibility for providing assessment and treatment of patients with a variety of medical conditions. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, hardworking and able to demonstrate excellent communication, organisational, prioritisation and time management skills. Manual handling is an important component of the role.
The successful candidate will have a flexible approach to work and be able to adapt to meet the demands of our 7-day service. Applicants may be expected to travel within the regional catchment area to support the patient's transition back into the community.
Administrative duties including photocopying, computer data entry and IT literacy skills are essential.
As a Trust, we are committed to continuing professional and personal development and will therefore provide support with regular supervision and training. We are keen to promote collaborative practice and to develop staff within a supportive and friendly environment. You will participate in delivering training to other staff to facilitate their development. You will have completed the Assistant Practitioner Degree or be willing to do so.
Service development, Clinical Governance, Research and audit activities are key and you will have a number of opportunities to contribute to our commitment to making a difference to patient experience and outcomes.
All posts are subject to Occupational Health review and an Enhanced DBS check.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
409-8045995-B
Job locations
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To contribute to the identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individual care interventions under the direct/indirect supervision of a Registered Practitioner depending upon competency /complexity of work.
Work with caseload holder to provide advice to clients and carers in relation to any needs and the wider public health remit of the Health and Social Care organisation
To maintain accurate, clear, concise, and contemporaneous records as per trust policy and communicate information to members of the Team as necessary.
To be aware of the role expectations and scope of practice and when to seek clarity from a supervising Registered Practitioner.
Provide concise handover and information updates to other members of the Team referring clients for assessment and treatment or to other agencies as required
To liaise with external agencies with regards to follow up and provide feedback to registered Practitioners as appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
To contribute to the identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individual care interventions under the direct/indirect supervision of a Registered Practitioner depending upon competency /complexity of work.
Work with caseload holder to provide advice to clients and carers in relation to any needs and the wider public health remit of the Health and Social Care organisation
To maintain accurate, clear, concise, and contemporaneous records as per trust policy and communicate information to members of the Team as necessary.
To be aware of the role expectations and scope of practice and when to seek clarity from a supervising Registered Practitioner.
Provide concise handover and information updates to other members of the Team referring clients for assessment and treatment or to other agencies as required
To liaise with external agencies with regards to follow up and provide feedback to registered Practitioners as appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Assistant practitioner Degree and/or Equivalent Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate a good level of knowledge and skills in Therapeutic interventions
- Awareness of own strengths and limitations
- Able to work under supervision and as part of a team
- Evidence of effective working within an MDT
- Demonstrate experience of problem-solving approaches
- Demonstrates continuous Professional Development
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings
- Accurate record keeping, report writing and IT skills
- Have a flexible approach to working with good time management
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel various hospital locations by own car/ assisted driver
Trust Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Assistant practitioner Degree and/or Equivalent Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate a good level of knowledge and skills in Therapeutic interventions
- Awareness of own strengths and limitations
- Able to work under supervision and as part of a team
- Evidence of effective working within an MDT
- Demonstrate experience of problem-solving approaches
- Demonstrates continuous Professional Development
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings
- Accurate record keeping, report writing and IT skills
- Have a flexible approach to working with good time management
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel various hospital locations by own car/ assisted driver
Trust Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Specialist Physiotherapist - Critical Care / Surgery / Bariatrics
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2315977
Job summary
37.5 hours per week worked across a 7 day service (part time can be considered)
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Critical Care, Surgery and Bariatric therapy team at Whiston Hospital. We are seeking an individual who is a keen and confident practitioner with an enthusiasm to develop the Physiotherapy role within the acute surgery wards and ICU settings, with the inclusion of the bariatric surgery service, providing a caring and responsive service.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate excellent skills in assessment of respiratory function, formulating a structured rehabilitation plan from critical illness to discharge, including the provision of equipment along with experience of facilitating home and environmental visits. Attending preoperative education sessions to help enhance recovery by giving appropriate information is an essential remit of the team. They will be responsible for overseeing the Bariatric Surgery service, attending Bariatric MDT and pre-operative school.
The successful individual will possess excellent communication skills to enable patient centred care, effective multidisciplinary team working and raising the profile of the profession within the patient setting.
Interviews will take place on 23rd September, 2026
Please be aware, that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated, should a sufficient number of applications be received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
Main duties of the job
The implementation of evidence based practice and a willingness to identify and be involved in areas for future service development is also necessary. This individual will be enthusiastic, hardworking and motivated to develop their skills and the service they are part of. This will include competent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work flexibly due to varying day to day demands of the service.
The Trust is focused on keeping the patient at the centre of all we do. With this in mind, there is a commitment to professional development of employees to ensure high quality care is provided. This includes regular supervision and appraisal. A willingness to develop leadership skills in the supervision of rotational physiotherapists and delivery of clinical education for students from surrounding universities will also be expected.
As the Critical Care, Surgery and Bariatric therapy team involves Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists working closely, the candidate would have the ability to undertake basic generic therapy assessment and treatment as appropriate. The successful candidate should have the ability to work flexibly and adaptably to a change in working patterns in view of a 7 day service and one rostered Monday evening a month.
A minimum of 3 years post registration experience is desirable.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-8114236
Job locations
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicant requirements
- You must have appropriate UK professional registration
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service
Main Duties
- To be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients/clients in your care.
- To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients/clients under your care, and support more junior staff to do likewise.
- To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients/clients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies; use specialist clinical reasoning skills and appropriate assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition
- Formulate and deliver an individual treatment programme using assessment, reasoning skills and treatment skills based on a sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options. Formulate an initial diagnosis and prognoses in order to recommend best course of intervention and develop comprehensive discharge plans
- To take delegated responsibility from the Band 7 clinician for managing patients/clients with particular conditions and be responsible for providing specialist assessment and treatment plans for patients with these conditions.
- Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required
- To have the ability to undertake self-directed/lone working in a variety of locations
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicant requirements
- You must have appropriate UK professional registration
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service
Main Duties
- To be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients/clients in your care.
- To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients/clients under your care, and support more junior staff to do likewise.
- To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients/clients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies; use specialist clinical reasoning skills and appropriate assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition
- Formulate and deliver an individual treatment programme using assessment, reasoning skills and treatment skills based on a sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options. Formulate an initial diagnosis and prognoses in order to recommend best course of intervention and develop comprehensive discharge plans
- To take delegated responsibility from the Band 7 clinician for managing patients/clients with particular conditions and be responsible for providing specialist assessment and treatment plans for patients with these conditions.
- Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required
- To have the ability to undertake self-directed/lone working in a variety of locations
Person Specification
Our Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Clinical Educators Certificate
- Postgrad accredited study e.g. MSc in relevant health studies
Knowledge and Education
Essential
- Advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the current environment and evidence of evidence-based practise in relevant health setting
- Awareness of own strengths and limitations.
- Knowledge of relevant national policies and guidance and relevant assessment tools
- Experience of line managing team including setting objectives, conducting appraisals and effective delegation and coordination
- Evidence of effective working within an MDT
- Experience of service development
- Demonstrate experience of problem-solving approaches
- Demonstrates continuous professional development
Desirable
- Audit and research in a clinical area
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to motivate team performance to achieve objectives
- Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings
- Accurate record keeping, report writing and IT skills including presentation skills
- Have a flexible approach to working with good time management
Desirable
- Mentorship skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to various hospital locations.
Person Specification
Our Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Clinical Educators Certificate
- Postgrad accredited study e.g. MSc in relevant health studies
Knowledge and Education
Essential
- Advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the current environment and evidence of evidence-based practise in relevant health setting
- Awareness of own strengths and limitations.
- Knowledge of relevant national policies and guidance and relevant assessment tools
- Experience of line managing team including setting objectives, conducting appraisals and effective delegation and coordination
- Evidence of effective working within an MDT
- Experience of service development
- Demonstrate experience of problem-solving approaches
- Demonstrates continuous professional development
Desirable
- Audit and research in a clinical area
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to motivate team performance to achieve objectives
- Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings
- Accurate record keeping, report writing and IT skills including presentation skills
- Have a flexible approach to working with good time management
Desirable
- Mentorship skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to various hospital locations.
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
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
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Medical Secretary
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2315976
Job summary
Come and join our busy team of Medical Secretaries based in either Southport or Ormskirk Hospital sites. We are looking for experienced Medical Secretaries with a background in healthcare to join our existing team. We offer on the job training and support from our teams alongside a Trust which can offer ongoing learning and apprenticeships, so that all our staff have the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
We have the following vacancies currently available:
30 hours in gynaecology, working Tuesday to Friday based at Ormskirk Hospital
30 hours in general surgery/vascular, working Tuesday to Friday based at Southport Hospital
We are happy to have a chat or arrange for an informal visit. Come and see what we can offer you.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment
Main duties of the job
It is expected that applicants will have appropriate knowledge of working in a medical environment and also demonstrate a background of working in an office environment with the ability to liaise with all relevant departments within the Trust and multiple outside agencies.
Being a team player is essential together with first-rate organisational skills. This post is an important role within the Vascular team.
You must:
- Have previous medical secretarial experience
- Have an extensive knowledge of medical terminology
- Experience of minute taking
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
o Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
o Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
o National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
409-7791853-D
Job locations
Southport & Ormskirk Hospital
Town Lane
Southport
PR8 6PN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day organisation, planning and management responsibilities of the Consultants and their teams through the maintenance of their annual leave, their diary, the arrangement of meetings, travel and other appointments.
- To act as first point of contact for patients, GPs, external organisations and members of the general public seeking information and support from the hospital. The post holder must be able to triage the calls appropriately as well as deal sympathetically with people who may be bereaved, distressed or angry using tact, persuasion and discretion, assessing priorities and initiating action as required.
- Answer telephone queries and provide non-clinical advice regarding patient care and appointments/admissions to patients, Trust staff, referring GPs and Consultants, making appropriate judgement using acquired knowledge and experience.
- Communicate with patients/parents regarding personal and highly sensitive information.
- Typing urgent clinical and non-clinical correspondence and reports including the transcription and management of audio sources (eg, digital dictation) using initiative in managing and prioritising workload.
- Compose routine and non-routine letters and produce typed clinical correspondence including the transcription of audio dictation.
- Attend, take and transcribe minutes for meetings as required within the specialty and implement any follow-up action points.
- Access the computerised Patient Administration System (CareFlow) for relevant patient details, updating records and registering patients as required.
- Maintain and update specialty-specific databases.
- Retrieve radiology and pathology results from core clinical systems.
- Take action as necessary in respect of all patients who fail to attend in accordance with the Trusts policy and the consultants special instructions.
- Ensure the timely despatch of all relevant information to GPs, other medical staff and external organisations in relation to the locally agreed requirements.
- To evaluate and re-prioritise own workload in accordance with competing demands from patients, medical staff and others.
- Prioritise work to ensure that medical staff are provided with necessary information to take appropriate clinical action.
- Liaise with the Cancer Services Department of patients to be discussed at the Multidisciplinary Team Meetings.
- In conjunction with the support medical secretary/ies and clerical officer(s) within the department ensure that administrative duties are allocated and completed in a timely manner and distribution of workload is done to utilise the resources and support available.
- Ensure that all investigation results are shown to the relevant clinicians in a timely manner and make arrangements for any follow up actions required eg urgent appointments.
- Where applicable ensure waiting time performance targets are achieved.
- Type theatre lists and distribute as required.
- Co-operate in the introduction of new technology as it may apply.
- Be instrumental in preventing complaints from service users, resolving informal complaints and supporting the formal complaints process.
- In line with the Trusts standing financial instructions, handle cash/cheques for the Consultants and teams, patients and other external sources.
- Provide full secretarial support with respect to teaching/meetings as directed by medical staff, e.g. preparing PowerPoint presentations using clinical data and information via the internet.
- Maintain database of clinical activity as required to assist in clinical audit.
Provide guidance to the support medical secretaries and clerical officer(s) and self-supervision in terms of:
- Liaising with other medical secretaries in the department to ensure an efficient service.
- When necessary, exercise initiative to allocate work to the support medical secretaries and clerical officer(s) in a fair and reasonable manner.
- Make economical use of supplies. When necessary, maintain control of stock including stationery supplies.
- Deputise for others and provide cross cover within the team during absences.
- Assist in the orientation of new or temporary members of staff by demonstrating own duties.
- Working independently, plan and prioritise own workload following appropriate Trust and Medical Secretary policies and processes, suggesting improvements where necessary.
Job description Job responsibilities Support the day-to-day organisation, planning and management responsibilities of the Consultants and their teams through the maintenance of their annual leave, their diary, the arrangement of meetings, travel and other appointments. To act as first point of contact for patients, GPs, external organisations and members of the general public seeking information and support from the hospital. The post holder must be able to triage the calls appropriately as well as deal sympathetically with people who may be bereaved, distressed or angry using tact, persuasion and discretion, assessing priorities and initiating action as required. Answer telephone queries and provide non-clinical advice regarding patient care and appointments/admissions to patients, Trust staff, referring GPs and Consultants, making appropriate judgement using acquired knowledge and experience. Communicate with patients/parents regarding personal and highly sensitive information. Typing urgent clinical and non-clinical correspondence and reports including the transcription and management of audio sources (eg, digital dictation) using initiative in managing and prioritising workload. Compose routine and non-routine letters and produce typed clinical correspondence including the transcription of audio dictation. Attend, take and transcribe minutes for meetings as required within the specialty and implement any follow-up action points. Access the computerised Patient Administration System (CareFlow) for relevant patient details, updating records and registering patients as required. Maintain and update specialty-specific databases. Retrieve radiology and pathology results from core clinical systems. Take action as necessary in respect of all patients who fail to attend in accordance with the Trusts policy and the consultants special instructions. Ensure the timely despatch of all relevant information to GPs, other medical staff and external organisations in relation to the locally agreed requirements. To evaluate and re-prioritise own workload in accordance with competing demands from patients, medical staff and others. Prioritise work to ensure that medical staff are provided with necessary information to take appropriate clinical action. Liaise with the Cancer Services Department of patients to be discussed at the Multidisciplinary Team Meetings. In conjunction with the support medical secretary/ies and clerical officer(s) within the department ensure that administrative duties are allocated and completed in a timely manner and distribution of workload is done to utilise the resources and support available. Ensure that all investigation results are shown to the relevant clinicians in a timely manner and make arrangements for any follow up actions required eg urgent appointments. Where applicable ensure waiting time performance targets are achieved. Type theatre lists and distribute as required. Co-operate in the introduction of new technology as it may apply. Be instrumental in preventing complaints from service users, resolving informal complaints and supporting the formal complaints process. In line with the Trusts standing financial instructions, handle cash/cheques for the Consultants and teams, patients and other external sources. Provide full secretarial support with respect to teaching/meetings as directed by medical staff, e.g. preparing PowerPoint presentations using clinical data and information via the internet. Maintain database of clinical activity as required to assist in clinical audit. Provide guidance to the support medical secretaries and clerical officer(s) and self-supervision in terms of: Liaising with other medical secretaries in the department to ensure an efficient service. When necessary, exercise initiative to allocate work to the support medical secretaries and clerical officer(s) in a fair and reasonable manner. Make economical use of supplies. When necessary, maintain control of stock including stationery supplies. Deputise for others and provide cross cover within the team during absences. Assist in the orientation of new or temporary members of staff by demonstrating own duties. Working independently, plan and prioritise own workload following appropriate Trust and Medical Secretary policies and processes, suggesting improvements where necessary.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent in administrative discipline
- RSA II / III Typing or Word Processing or equivalent experience
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL
- British Society of Medical Secretaries Diploma or Advanced AMSPAR Diploma or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous secretarial experience
- Previous medical secretary experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Demonstrable skills in problem solving
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
Skills
Essential
- Audio and touch typing with a high level of accuracy
- Good communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Organisational skills
- Customer service skills
- Able to use own initiative
- Ability to work in a pressured environment and prioritise workload
- Ability to maintain high levels of concentration with frequent interruptions
Desirable
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages
Our Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
Other
Essential
- There is a frequent requirement for sitting in a restricted position at a desk for a substantial proportion of the working day
- There is a requirement for periods of frequent concentration with occasional interruptions
- Ability to deal with distressed patients or bereaved relatives, also the frequent need to type up documents of a distressing nature
- Requirement to use VDU equipment more or less continuously throughout the day
Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 3 or equivalent in administrative discipline RSA II / III Typing or Word Processing or equivalent experience Desirable European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL British Society of Medical Secretaries Diploma or Advanced AMSPAR Diploma or equivalent experience Knowledge & Experience Essential Previous secretarial experience Previous medical secretary experience Knowledge of medical terminology Demonstrable skills in problem solving Desirable Previous NHS experience Skills Essential Audio and touch typing with a high level of accuracy Good communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Organisational skills Customer service skills Able to use own initiative Ability to work in a pressured environment and prioritise workload Ability to maintain high levels of concentration with frequent interruptions Desirable Knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages Our Values Essential We are Kind We are Open We are Inclusive Other Essential There is a frequent requirement for sitting in a restricted position at a desk for a substantial proportion of the working day There is a requirement for periods of frequent concentration with occasional interruptions Ability to deal with distressed patients or bereaved relatives, also the frequent need to type up documents of a distressing nature Requirement to use VDU equipment more or less continuously throughout the day
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Southport & Ormskirk Hospital
Town Lane
Southport
PR8 6PN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Southport & Ormskirk Hospital
Town Lane
Southport
PR8 6PN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Lead Pharmacist - Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2315975
Job summary
Southport and Ormskirk Hospital have an exciting opportunity to join our team as the lead specialist pharmacist in trauma and orthopaedics (T&O). We are looking recruit an experienced pharmacist with a keen interest in peri-operative management of patients undergoing elective surgery, and the medicines optimisation of patients following falls or trauma to become an integral part of our well established multidisciplinary team.
The successful applicant will take lead responsibility to support and implement quality-driven inpatient and outpatient services within T&O alongside our lead consultants and advanced nurse practitioners. This will ensure treatments prescribed are used in a safe, effective, prudent, patient-centred and efficient manner.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will promote safe and cost-effective prescribing across the Trust in collaboration with the consultants, pre-op clinics and the orthopaedic MDT. You will lead in drug usage analysis, identification of budget pressures arising from new products, co-ordination of projects and audits and the development and maintenance of guidelines, policies and protocols relating to orthopaedic surgery. You will have significant input into the choice of therapy prescribed for people with immobility, pain and preventative bone health based upon their comorbidities and response to treatment, and prescribing of appropriate treatment.
In addition to supporting our orthopaedic services, the post holder will provide a clinical pharmacy service to our acute surgical wards.
The Trust has recently undergone the implementation of EPMA and the post-holder will have a significant input into improved prescribing and therapeutic drug monitoring using electronic systems.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
o Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
o Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
o National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-S8181187
Job locations
Southport District General Hospital
Town Lane
Southport
PR8 6PN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical and Professional Responsibilities
1. Provide a clinical pharmacy service to designated orthopaedic surgical wards and pre-op clinics and develop a specialist practice base in trauma and orthopaedics. This will include:
Undertaking medicines reconciliation on admission including the contacting of GP surgeries/specialist clinics where necessary
Review of patients medication to ensure safe and effective use, and seek resolution of any medication related issues
Prescribing of patients regular medication on admission and other appropriate drug treatments according to clinical pathways within the orthopaedic directorate.
Initiation of monitoring where deemed necessary
Review and update of care plans depending on response, results of investigations and adverse effects
Therapeutic drug monitoring for specific drugs
Educate patients about their drug therapy
2. Develop evidence-based treatment protocols in trauma and orthopaedic surgery for use within the Directorate or across the Trust where appropriate
3. Facilitate implementation of local and national guidelines where appropriate
4. To work with the Deputy Chief Pharmacist clinical services and other senior members of staff to develop pharmacy services to the orthopaedic directorate as appropriate
5. Attend clinical ward rounds, clinical and multidisciplinary meetings relevant to orthopaedic surgery as appropriate including orthopaedic surgical audit meetings
6. Undertaking and supervising audit and research projects in clinical pharmacy practice or in trauma and orthopaedic surgery as appropriate
7. To assist the Deputy Chief Pharmacist clinical services with information regarding intervention monitoring by regularly recording clinical interventions and activities
8. Representing the pharmacy department and the Trust in regional and other clinical pharmacy forums and meetings, particularly with respect to orthopaedic surgery
9. In liaison with the senior technicians for procurement/computer services, provide and interpret monthly drug-use information for the orthopaedic surgical directorate and prioritise areas for action to contain unexplained spending. Liaise with Finance, Clinical Directors and Clinical Service Managers to address any financial concerns
10. Develop evidence-based treatment protocols, guidelines and care pathways within orthopaedic surgery
11. Responsible for drug administration protocols within trauma and orthopaedic surgery directorate
12. Evaluate new drugs within orthopaedic surgery and advise formulary pharmacist and Drugs and Therapeutics Group on such matters
13. Provide highly specialist pharmaceutical information to medical, nursing staff and patients in surgery and to General Practitioners and other staff within the Trust where appropriate
14. Act as an independent prescriber in orthopaedic surgery or other clinical areas as requested by the Deputy Chief Pharmacist clinical services. This should be in line with the Trust Policy for Non-Medical Prescribing
Administrative Responsibilities1. Documentation of patient Medicines Reconciliation as per Trust Policy.
2. Review of ward/department expenditure as allocated.
3. Record regularly clinical interventions and activities in line with departmental policy.
Teaching and Training Responsibilities- Provide clinical training for other pharmacists, trainee pharmacists, undergraduate students and pharmacy technicians
- Provide technical and clinical support to other pharmacists as appropriate within their area of practice
- Responsible for the personal development of foundation pharmacists and trainee pharmacists as appropriate. Undertake individual developmental review sessions for designated foundation pharmacists.
- Either tutor a pharmacist on the Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or act as a designated supervisor to a trainee pharmacist, marking work, appraising and supervising work and at ward level
- Actively participate and contribute to in-house clinical meetings
- Training of staff from other disciplines e.g. medical, nursing staff, allied health professionals on drug issues
- Participate in CPD/Revalidation as per department policy and national guidelines from The Royal College of Pharmacy and maintain portfolio of evidence of CPD
Audit/Research
1. To participate in clinical audit and practice research within the department.
Managerial1. Line manage designated junior pharmacist.
2. Supervise junior pharmacists, trainee pharmacists and undergraduate students.
3. Act as tutor for pharmacists undertaking a diploma in clinical pharmacy.
Other
- Provide professional and legal clinical supervision in the dispensary as allocated.
- Liaise with senior management to ensure agreed safe systems of work are followed that comply with current recommendations or instructions that may be issued from time to time by the Department of Health and Medicines Inspectorate
- Participate as necessary in the provision of emergency services outside normal working hours, weekend roster and Pharmacy late-night roster
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical and Professional Responsibilities
1. Provide a clinical pharmacy service to designated orthopaedic surgical wards and pre-op clinics and develop a specialist practice base in trauma and orthopaedics. This will include:
Undertaking medicines reconciliation on admission including the contacting of GP surgeries/specialist clinics where necessary
Review of patients medication to ensure safe and effective use, and seek resolution of any medication related issues
Prescribing of patients regular medication on admission and other appropriate drug treatments according to clinical pathways within the orthopaedic directorate.
Initiation of monitoring where deemed necessary
Review and update of care plans depending on response, results of investigations and adverse effects
Therapeutic drug monitoring for specific drugs
Educate patients about their drug therapy
2. Develop evidence-based treatment protocols in trauma and orthopaedic surgery for use within the Directorate or across the Trust where appropriate
3. Facilitate implementation of local and national guidelines where appropriate
4. To work with the Deputy Chief Pharmacist clinical services and other senior members of staff to develop pharmacy services to the orthopaedic directorate as appropriate
5. Attend clinical ward rounds, clinical and multidisciplinary meetings relevant to orthopaedic surgery as appropriate including orthopaedic surgical audit meetings
6. Undertaking and supervising audit and research projects in clinical pharmacy practice or in trauma and orthopaedic surgery as appropriate
7. To assist the Deputy Chief Pharmacist clinical services with information regarding intervention monitoring by regularly recording clinical interventions and activities
8. Representing the pharmacy department and the Trust in regional and other clinical pharmacy forums and meetings, particularly with respect to orthopaedic surgery
9. In liaison with the senior technicians for procurement/computer services, provide and interpret monthly drug-use information for the orthopaedic surgical directorate and prioritise areas for action to contain unexplained spending. Liaise with Finance, Clinical Directors and Clinical Service Managers to address any financial concerns
10. Develop evidence-based treatment protocols, guidelines and care pathways within orthopaedic surgery
11. Responsible for drug administration protocols within trauma and orthopaedic surgery directorate
12. Evaluate new drugs within orthopaedic surgery and advise formulary pharmacist and Drugs and Therapeutics Group on such matters
13. Provide highly specialist pharmaceutical information to medical, nursing staff and patients in surgery and to General Practitioners and other staff within the Trust where appropriate
14. Act as an independent prescriber in orthopaedic surgery or other clinical areas as requested by the Deputy Chief Pharmacist clinical services. This should be in line with the Trust Policy for Non-Medical Prescribing
Administrative Responsibilities1. Documentation of patient Medicines Reconciliation as per Trust Policy.
2. Review of ward/department expenditure as allocated.
3. Record regularly clinical interventions and activities in line with departmental policy.
Teaching and Training Responsibilities- Provide clinical training for other pharmacists, trainee pharmacists, undergraduate students and pharmacy technicians
- Provide technical and clinical support to other pharmacists as appropriate within their area of practice
- Responsible for the personal development of foundation pharmacists and trainee pharmacists as appropriate. Undertake individual developmental review sessions for designated foundation pharmacists.
- Either tutor a pharmacist on the Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or act as a designated supervisor to a trainee pharmacist, marking work, appraising and supervising work and at ward level
- Actively participate and contribute to in-house clinical meetings
- Training of staff from other disciplines e.g. medical, nursing staff, allied health professionals on drug issues
- Participate in CPD/Revalidation as per department policy and national guidelines from The Royal College of Pharmacy and maintain portfolio of evidence of CPD
Audit/Research
1. To participate in clinical audit and practice research within the department.
Managerial1. Line manage designated junior pharmacist.
2. Supervise junior pharmacists, trainee pharmacists and undergraduate students.
3. Act as tutor for pharmacists undertaking a diploma in clinical pharmacy.
Other
- Provide professional and legal clinical supervision in the dispensary as allocated.
- Liaise with senior management to ensure agreed safe systems of work are followed that comply with current recommendations or instructions that may be issued from time to time by the Department of Health and Medicines Inspectorate
- Participate as necessary in the provision of emergency services outside normal working hours, weekend roster and Pharmacy late-night roster
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
- Accredited Independent Prescriber (or working towards qualification)
Desirable
- Membership of The Royal College of Pharmacy
- Accredited Tutor for LJMU
Experience
Essential
- Experience as qualified pharmacist in acute Hospital Pharmacy
- Significant experience in the provision of clinical pharmacy to surgical patients
- Good all round knowledge of Clinical Pharmacy
Desirable
- Line Management Experience
- Trainee Pharmacist designated supervisor experience
- Previous Pharmacy Teaching Experience
- Published pharmaceutical research in a peer-reviewed journal
Skills
Essential
- Ability to affect and manage change
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated and able to motivate/ inspire others
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Ability to teach junior pharmacists the delivery of pharmaceutical care within speciality
- Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development/ education
- Computer literate
- Committed to patient care
- Approachable and flexible
- Supportive to other members of Pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
- Financial awareness regarding the management of drug budgets
Other
Essential
- Moderate physical effort required
- Some standing, walking sitting
- Use of VDU equipment
- Able to work under pressure, remains calm and objective
- Ability to rationalise complex issues
- Frequent concentration, work pattern unpredictable Concentration for reviewing prescriptions, calculations, statistics; may be interrupted by urgent requests for advice
- Complex dosage/clinical advice
- Exposure to upsetting situations, high level of resilience to deal with distressing and/or challenging situations
- Distressed patients with complex diseases. May work with distressed patients, relatives due to drug regime, drug misadventures
- Professional appearance and hygiene awareness
- Cross site travel and cover
- Weekend, late night and Bank Holiday Working
- Exposure to infectious diseases
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
- Accredited Independent Prescriber (or working towards qualification)
Desirable
- Membership of The Royal College of Pharmacy
- Accredited Tutor for LJMU
Experience
Essential
- Experience as qualified pharmacist in acute Hospital Pharmacy
- Significant experience in the provision of clinical pharmacy to surgical patients
- Good all round knowledge of Clinical Pharmacy
Desirable
- Line Management Experience
- Trainee Pharmacist designated supervisor experience
- Previous Pharmacy Teaching Experience
- Published pharmaceutical research in a peer-reviewed journal
Skills
Essential
- Ability to affect and manage change
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated and able to motivate/ inspire others
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Ability to teach junior pharmacists the delivery of pharmaceutical care within speciality
- Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development/ education
- Computer literate
- Committed to patient care
- Approachable and flexible
- Supportive to other members of Pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
- Financial awareness regarding the management of drug budgets
Other
Essential
- Moderate physical effort required
- Some standing, walking sitting
- Use of VDU equipment
- Able to work under pressure, remains calm and objective
- Ability to rationalise complex issues
- Frequent concentration, work pattern unpredictable Concentration for reviewing prescriptions, calculations, statistics; may be interrupted by urgent requests for advice
- Complex dosage/clinical advice
- Exposure to upsetting situations, high level of resilience to deal with distressing and/or challenging situations
- Distressed patients with complex diseases. May work with distressed patients, relatives due to drug regime, drug misadventures
- Professional appearance and hygiene awareness
- Cross site travel and cover
- Weekend, late night and Bank Holiday Working
- Exposure to infectious diseases
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
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Southport District General Hospital
Town Lane
Southport
PR8 6PN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Southport District General Hospital
Town Lane
Southport
PR8 6PN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Health Care Assistant - PSDU St Helens Plastic Surgery
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2315970
Job summary
Maternity cover until October 2027 only.
The post holder supports the team of health professionals to enable them to provide an effective, caring, seamless service to patients and their families by carrying out assigned tasks and by being involved in direct care under the supervision of a qualified nurse.
Main duties of the job
- To work as part of the Nursing Team undertaking household support tasks and direct care tasks as delegated by the Nurse in Charge.
- To support the qualified Nursing Staff in the maintenance of high standards of nursing care to patients.
- To assist in providing an environment within the ward that is conductive to patient recovery and pleasant for patients and their families.
- To accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake.
- To ensure where entries are made in nursing documentation, that these are correct, legible, and comprehensive and countersigned by a registered nurse.
- To ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives and other staff is considered and not prejudiced by the post-holder at any time.
- To be able to work autonomously as required and to receive close supervision and instruction as necessary.
- To ensure that privacy and dignity of patients is paramount and is not compromised.
- To ensure that all patient information is confidential and is not disclosed to a third party except with permission of the Nurse in Charge.
- To ensure that all patient care is delivered with the highest degree of professionalism.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-8123258-A
Job locations
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L355DR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Advertising Date: 2nd September 2026
Closing Date: 16th September 2026
Shortlisting Date: 17th September 2026
Proposed Interview date: TBC
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications is reached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Advertising Date: 2nd September 2026
Closing Date: 16th September 2026
Shortlisting Date: 17th September 2026
Proposed Interview date: TBC
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications is reached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)
- Literacy and numeracy functional skills level 2 or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- Demonstrable experience of working in a patient care/health related role
- Knowledge of relevant legislation related to healthcare
- Experience of working in a team
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work within a team
- Experience of supporting junior staff and learners
- Able to accept direction and guidance
- Aware of own limitations
- Flexible in working hours
- Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
- Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
- Reliable and professional
- Ability to cope in stressful and challenging situations
- Inclusive and non-judgmental
- Punctual, motivated and committed
- Effective role model demonstrating Trust values
- Basic IT skills
Other
Essential
- Frequent moderate effort for several long periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patient's personal care
- Concentration, focus and frequent record keeping requirements. Carrying out time critical tasks
- Aware that developing resilience to distressing situations is necessary without losing the ability to care compassionately
- Aware of the process for accessing staff health and wellbeing support
- Daily exposure to distressing situations which may include challenging behaviour, care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/care after death
- Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department.
- Potential blood or body fluids exposure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)
- Literacy and numeracy functional skills level 2 or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- Demonstrable experience of working in a patient care/health related role
- Knowledge of relevant legislation related to healthcare
- Experience of working in a team
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work within a team
- Experience of supporting junior staff and learners
- Able to accept direction and guidance
- Aware of own limitations
- Flexible in working hours
- Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
- Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
- Reliable and professional
- Ability to cope in stressful and challenging situations
- Inclusive and non-judgmental
- Punctual, motivated and committed
- Effective role model demonstrating Trust values
- Basic IT skills
Other
Essential
- Frequent moderate effort for several long periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patient's personal care
- Concentration, focus and frequent record keeping requirements. Carrying out time critical tasks
- Aware that developing resilience to distressing situations is necessary without losing the ability to care compassionately
- Aware of the process for accessing staff health and wellbeing support
- Daily exposure to distressing situations which may include challenging behaviour, care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/care after death
- Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department.
- Potential blood or body fluids exposure
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L355DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L355DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Radiology Senior Appointments Clerk
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2315969
Job summary
RADIOLOGY SENIOR APPOINTMENTS CLERK - Band 3
37.5 hrs
1 X WTE
Do you want to be part of our very friendly, hard-working and forward-thinking Appointments Team? If yes - a vacancy has arisen in this area of the Radiology Department.
Merseyside and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is a busy acute trust situated 8 miles from Liverpool City Centre, which is committed to delivering the highest quality patient care. It consists of two hospital sites - Whiston and St Helens Hospitals and three community-based departments.
The Radiology department performs over 310,000 examinations per year and provides a 7-day imaging service; therefore the post will include evening, weekend and bank holiday duties on a rota system.
The successful candidate will work as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of this very busy department, by booking a wide range of imaging appointments.
Applicants should be hard working, enthusiastic and well-motivated with excellent organisational skills and both written and verbal communication skills. Previous experience of telephone work will be an advantage.
Successful applicants will require a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.
The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change.
Main duties of the job
Make appointments on the Radiology Information System following appropriate imaging services pathways and following the correct procedure to ensure accurate data entry.
Monitor the radiology PTL and ensure no patients breech the 6 week diagnostic target, ensuring cancer patients and urgent patients are appointed within 7 days.
Ensure correct procedures are followed in moving the patients from orders to waiting list to appointment with the correct urgency code.
- To deal with pending elective appointments and cancellations, liaising with all relevant staff (including Consultants, Managers, Lead Radiographers and clinical support staff). Escalating any issues/breaches to the Appointments Supervisor or lead radiographer.
Responsible for booking Specialist Radiology appointments that may require a TCI. Ensure a bed is booked and all preparation has been communicated to the patient.
Meet/liaise with Consultant's on a regular basis in order to manage lists effectively whilst ensuring best use of capacity. Be responsible for the updating and accuracy on electronic systems.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-8106218
Job locations
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Make appointments on the Radiology Information System following appropriate imaging services pathways and following the correct procedure to ensure accurate data entry.
Monitor the radiology PTL and ensure no patients breech the 6 week diagnostic target, ensuring cancer patients and urgent patients are appointed within 7 days.
Ensure correct procedures are followed in moving the patients from orders to waiting list to appointment with the correct urgency code.
To deal with pending elective appointments and cancellations, liaising with all relevant staff (including Consultants, Managers, Lead Radiographers and clinical support staff). Escalating any issues/breaches to the Appointments Supervisor or lead radiographer.
Responsible for booking Specialist Radiology appointments that may require a TCI. Ensure a bed is booked and all preparation has been communicated to the patient.
Meet/liaise with Consultants on a regular basis in order to manage lists effectively whilst ensuring best use of capacity. Be responsible for the updating and accuracy on electronic systems.
Order interpreters for patients attending for radiology appointments by e-mail.
Liaise with Consultant Radiologists regarding availability for lists dependent on annual leave.
Register patients on relevant Trust Information System or update details if patient already registered
Enter referrals promptly onto computerised Radiology Information System using waiting list coding.
Ensure rapid justification of referrals by relevant radiographic staff to meet urgent/two week cancers.
Take into account daily cancellations and alterations, contacting patients by telephone explaining in a polite and courteous manner reasons for cancellation. To follow the correct procedures and processes for all cancelled appointments and DNAs to ensure dates are re-booked and/or removed according to the Trust Patient Access Policy, escalating any issues. Ensure all cancelation slots are backfilled to maximise capacity.
Advise patients of all available options with empathy and discretion particularly when dealing with aggrieved patients regarding waiting list enquires. Significant conversations including outcomes are to be recorded on CRIS.
Complete data checks on computerised systems (PAS, NHS e-referral, EDMS) amending any changes e.g. appointment procedures, patient details, patient/hospital cancellations or time changes due to allergy risks etc.
Answer all appointment queries in accordance with departmental guidelines in a professional and courteous manner.
When the patient is in contact with the appointment office:
a. Ask the appropriate clinical questions to assess appropriate preparation and time slot
b. Discuss with the patient a mutually convenient date and time
c. Book the appointment on the Radiology Information System
d. Send an appointment letter, appropriate literature and preparation to the patient
e. Record any significant information on the CRIS system
f. Book Beds and TCI patients according to Trust policy
Arrange appointments for inpatient referrals:
a. Book appointment on the Radiology Information System
b. Liaise with the ward to arrange patient preparation and mode of transport
c. Access ADT to locate patient
d. Book porter on the Radiology Information System
General Telephone enquiries relating to patient requests to re-arrange or cancel appointments.
File referrals in date order once booking is complete.
Filing and housekeeping of all paper and electronic documentation.
Give general advice to Patients/staff in relation to appointments or re-direct to appropriate department/clinical staff.
Ensure that all diagnostic targets are met.
Deal with patients complaints over the phone on a first line basis or refer to the relevant department/member of staff. (N.B. may occasionally experience distressing situations).
Provide support and guidance to other team members in dealing with enquiries and offer non-clinical advice to patients, staff and GP surgeries. This may require tact and persuasive skills when resolving problems or difficulties when there is a need to overcome barriers to understanding.
Code all stages of booking to enable statistical information to be produced so that the service may be monitored/improved.
Awareness of Records Management, Information Governance, Caldicott, confidentiality and data protection.
Adhere to all aspects of Patient Access Policy.
Liaise with consultants, Specialist nurses, wards, secretaries and other departments in relation to radiology appointments.
The post holder will be responsible for undertaking clerical duties to support the process of the Trusts patient activity and to meet the relevant departmental targets.
Book Radiology Pre OP appointments on PAS, TCI day case radiology patients Arrange planned patient admission to Hospital liaising with the appropriate ward and admissions department.
Liaise with the Lead Radiographer and Appointment Supervisors to open and close computerised diary pages as per departmental requirements and Consultant/Sonographer/Radiographer availability.
Maintain effective track on patient referrals to ensure patient is imaged promptly.
Monitor data quality on RIS and PACS systems.
Monitor the copy to appointment session to ensure urgent patients are given appointments
Ensure appropriate follow up investigations are in place and rectify if not.
Work from initiative using own judgment, acquired knowledge and tact to deal with queries and resolve situations or referring to appropriate person.
Ensure all correspondence relating to patient care is acted upon in a timely manner.
Attend appropriate training and education sessions at the request of manager.
Under the direction of the Radiology Appointment Supervisors work with co-ordinators/leads/managers to review working practices, ways of working and find solutions to problems.
The post holder will be responsible for undertaking clerical duties to support the process of the Trusts patient activity and to meet the relevant departmental targets following departmental booking Policy and Procedures.
Arrange ambulances or transport for appointments if required.
To work in a flexible manner in accordance with the Trust Policy.
Liaise with other hospitals both NHS and private, GPs, secretarial, clerical, wards, and cancer services.
Any other duties required by Line Manager.
The post holder will be expected to cover the duties of other clerical staff in the Radiology department during times of sickness absence or annual leave.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for accurate data entry on the Radiology Information System.
To ensure the accuracy of data quality in line with departmental policies and procedures (i.e. name, date of birth, address, postcode, GP and telephone number) are all current and correct.
Ensure all documentation associated with regulations are kept and stored appropriately.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES
Responsible for staff training new starters within the Appointments Team and act as a mentor throughout the process. Providing support to the appointments clerks in their day to day tasks.
Ensure each appointments clerk has been advised of their responsibilities before being held accountable. Each member of staff must be provided with thorough training and have completed signed competencies for work that is assigned to them.
Develop oneself within the job role to enhance performance and accept responsibility for achieving own development objectives.
Ensure all staff are aware of the Data Quality Policy and are kept up to date with data quality issues to establish and maintain standards.
Liaise with departmental manager to correct errors and agree corrective procedures if required e.g. retrain staff to reduce future recurrences.
LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide advice to the appointments staff regarding exam preparation in line with departmental protocols.
Support appointments staff to deal confidentially and competently, as appropriate, with either distressed or aggressive patients/relatives.
Ensure all appointment staff maintain high data quality standards and are aware of the Data Quality Policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Make appointments on the Radiology Information System following appropriate imaging services pathways and following the correct procedure to ensure accurate data entry.
Monitor the radiology PTL and ensure no patients breech the 6 week diagnostic target, ensuring cancer patients and urgent patients are appointed within 7 days.
Ensure correct procedures are followed in moving the patients from orders to waiting list to appointment with the correct urgency code.
To deal with pending elective appointments and cancellations, liaising with all relevant staff (including Consultants, Managers, Lead Radiographers and clinical support staff). Escalating any issues/breaches to the Appointments Supervisor or lead radiographer.
Responsible for booking Specialist Radiology appointments that may require a TCI. Ensure a bed is booked and all preparation has been communicated to the patient.
Meet/liaise with Consultants on a regular basis in order to manage lists effectively whilst ensuring best use of capacity. Be responsible for the updating and accuracy on electronic systems.
Order interpreters for patients attending for radiology appointments by e-mail.
Liaise with Consultant Radiologists regarding availability for lists dependent on annual leave.
Register patients on relevant Trust Information System or update details if patient already registered
Enter referrals promptly onto computerised Radiology Information System using waiting list coding.
Ensure rapid justification of referrals by relevant radiographic staff to meet urgent/two week cancers.
Take into account daily cancellations and alterations, contacting patients by telephone explaining in a polite and courteous manner reasons for cancellation. To follow the correct procedures and processes for all cancelled appointments and DNAs to ensure dates are re-booked and/or removed according to the Trust Patient Access Policy, escalating any issues. Ensure all cancelation slots are backfilled to maximise capacity.
Advise patients of all available options with empathy and discretion particularly when dealing with aggrieved patients regarding waiting list enquires. Significant conversations including outcomes are to be recorded on CRIS.
Complete data checks on computerised systems (PAS, NHS e-referral, EDMS) amending any changes e.g. appointment procedures, patient details, patient/hospital cancellations or time changes due to allergy risks etc.
Answer all appointment queries in accordance with departmental guidelines in a professional and courteous manner.
When the patient is in contact with the appointment office:
a. Ask the appropriate clinical questions to assess appropriate preparation and time slot
b. Discuss with the patient a mutually convenient date and time
c. Book the appointment on the Radiology Information System
d. Send an appointment letter, appropriate literature and preparation to the patient
e. Record any significant information on the CRIS system
f. Book Beds and TCI patients according to Trust policy
Arrange appointments for inpatient referrals:
a. Book appointment on the Radiology Information System
b. Liaise with the ward to arrange patient preparation and mode of transport
c. Access ADT to locate patient
d. Book porter on the Radiology Information System
General Telephone enquiries relating to patient requests to re-arrange or cancel appointments.
File referrals in date order once booking is complete.
Filing and housekeeping of all paper and electronic documentation.
Give general advice to Patients/staff in relation to appointments or re-direct to appropriate department/clinical staff.
Ensure that all diagnostic targets are met.
Deal with patients complaints over the phone on a first line basis or refer to the relevant department/member of staff. (N.B. may occasionally experience distressing situations).
Provide support and guidance to other team members in dealing with enquiries and offer non-clinical advice to patients, staff and GP surgeries. This may require tact and persuasive skills when resolving problems or difficulties when there is a need to overcome barriers to understanding.
Code all stages of booking to enable statistical information to be produced so that the service may be monitored/improved.
Awareness of Records Management, Information Governance, Caldicott, confidentiality and data protection.
Adhere to all aspects of Patient Access Policy.
Liaise with consultants, Specialist nurses, wards, secretaries and other departments in relation to radiology appointments.
The post holder will be responsible for undertaking clerical duties to support the process of the Trusts patient activity and to meet the relevant departmental targets.
Book Radiology Pre OP appointments on PAS, TCI day case radiology patients Arrange planned patient admission to Hospital liaising with the appropriate ward and admissions department.
Liaise with the Lead Radiographer and Appointment Supervisors to open and close computerised diary pages as per departmental requirements and Consultant/Sonographer/Radiographer availability.
Maintain effective track on patient referrals to ensure patient is imaged promptly.
Monitor data quality on RIS and PACS systems.
Monitor the copy to appointment session to ensure urgent patients are given appointments
Ensure appropriate follow up investigations are in place and rectify if not.
Work from initiative using own judgment, acquired knowledge and tact to deal with queries and resolve situations or referring to appropriate person.
Ensure all correspondence relating to patient care is acted upon in a timely manner.
Attend appropriate training and education sessions at the request of manager.
Under the direction of the Radiology Appointment Supervisors work with co-ordinators/leads/managers to review working practices, ways of working and find solutions to problems.
The post holder will be responsible for undertaking clerical duties to support the process of the Trusts patient activity and to meet the relevant departmental targets following departmental booking Policy and Procedures.
Arrange ambulances or transport for appointments if required.
To work in a flexible manner in accordance with the Trust Policy.
Liaise with other hospitals both NHS and private, GPs, secretarial, clerical, wards, and cancer services.
Any other duties required by Line Manager.
The post holder will be expected to cover the duties of other clerical staff in the Radiology department during times of sickness absence or annual leave.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for accurate data entry on the Radiology Information System.
To ensure the accuracy of data quality in line with departmental policies and procedures (i.e. name, date of birth, address, postcode, GP and telephone number) are all current and correct.
Ensure all documentation associated with regulations are kept and stored appropriately.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES
Responsible for staff training new starters within the Appointments Team and act as a mentor throughout the process. Providing support to the appointments clerks in their day to day tasks.
Ensure each appointments clerk has been advised of their responsibilities before being held accountable. Each member of staff must be provided with thorough training and have completed signed competencies for work that is assigned to them.
Develop oneself within the job role to enhance performance and accept responsibility for achieving own development objectives.
Ensure all staff are aware of the Data Quality Policy and are kept up to date with data quality issues to establish and maintain standards.
Liaise with departmental manager to correct errors and agree corrective procedures if required e.g. retrain staff to reduce future recurrences.
LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide advice to the appointments staff regarding exam preparation in line with departmental protocols.
Support appointments staff to deal confidentially and competently, as appropriate, with either distressed or aggressive patients/relatives.
Ensure all appointment staff maintain high data quality standards and are aware of the Data Quality Policy.
Person Specification
Our Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Honest
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ3
- Educated to GCSE level
Desirable
- ECDL
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Radiology appointments
- Use of computer systems
- Awareness of government targets.
- Ability to communicate to staff/line managers and other departments.
- Experience in dealing with members of the public
Desirable
- Supervisory skills with knowledge of Trust HR policies
- Experience of Data collection, analysis and reporting
Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to relate effectively and communicate clearly and professionally at all levels.
- Able to work within a team environment / operate as a team member.
- To be self-motivated.
- To show initiative.
- To be organised with a logical approach to work.
- To have standard keyboard skills.
- Can work well under pressure and remain calm in difficult situations
- Knowledge of PAS and RIS
- Good communication skills
- Flexible team worker
Desirable
- Knowledge of e mail systems
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Pleasant telephone manner
Other
Essential
- Comply with departmental Policies and Procedures
- Be self-motivated and show initiative
- Professional manner
- Ability to produce high quality work and work to tight deadlines
Person Specification
Our Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Honest
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ3
- Educated to GCSE level
Desirable
- ECDL
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Radiology appointments
- Use of computer systems
- Awareness of government targets.
- Ability to communicate to staff/line managers and other departments.
- Experience in dealing with members of the public
Desirable
- Supervisory skills with knowledge of Trust HR policies
- Experience of Data collection, analysis and reporting
Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to relate effectively and communicate clearly and professionally at all levels.
- Able to work within a team environment / operate as a team member.
- To be self-motivated.
- To show initiative.
- To be organised with a logical approach to work.
- To have standard keyboard skills.
- Can work well under pressure and remain calm in difficult situations
- Knowledge of PAS and RIS
- Good communication skills
- Flexible team worker
Desirable
- Knowledge of e mail systems
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Pleasant telephone manner
Other
Essential
- Comply with departmental Policies and Procedures
- Be self-motivated and show initiative
- Professional manner
- Ability to produce high quality work and work to tight deadlines
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Patient Care Advisor
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Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2315968
Job summary
Exciting Opportunity: Patient Care Advisor at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre!
Location: St Helens Hospital
Are you a skilled and compassionate individual with experience in a GP practice reception and administration role? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, making a positive impact on patients' lives? If so, we want YOU to join our dedicated admin team at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre!
As a Patient Care Advisor, you'll be the friendly face and voice of our GP practice, providing outstanding care, five-star patient care to our 7000 patients while ensuring smooth administrative operations. You'll work alongside a supportive team to help streamline patient services, manage appointments, and provide essential support to both patients and healthcare professionals.
The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet and assist patients in a warm and professional manner.
- Manage patient appointments and provide information on services.
- Handle patient queries and provide excellent customer service.
- Maintain accurate patient records and manage administrative tasks.
- Liaise with medical staff to ensure efficient patient flow.
- Assist with data entry, filing, and general office duties.
What We're Looking For:
- Experience: Previous experience working on reception in a GP practice or medical setting is essential.
- Communication Skills: Excellent telephone and face-to-face communication skills.
- Organisational Skills: Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a busy environment.
- Team Player: A collaborative and flexible attitude to support your team.
- Attention to Detail: A keen eye for accuracy and confidentiality when handling patient records.
Why Marshalls Cross Medical Centre?
- Supportive Team: Join a team of dedicated professionals who prioritise patient care.
- Competitive Salary: Offering a competitive salary based on experience.
- Training and Development: Ongoing opportunities for professional growth.
- Rewarding Role: Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives every day!
If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and have the experience we're looking for, apply today and take the next step in your career with Marshalls Cross Medical Centre!
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
409-8217604
Job locations
Marshalls Cross Medical Centre
Marshalls Cross Road
St Helens
WA9 3DA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- Acknowledging a patients attendance at the desk within 2/3 minutes of arrival and advise any patients queueing for appointments of the self-check-in service.
- Advising patients waiting for information that you will be with them as soon as possible and to call for assistance where necessary.
- Observing appointments and clinics that are running late and advise patients waiting and offer apologies.
- Dealing with all general enquiries, explaining procedures and making new and follow-up appointments using the EMIS system.
- Using sound judgment and communication skills to ensure patients with no prior appointment but who need urgent consultation are seen in a logical and non-disruptive manner, in line with the Practices guidelines.
- Ensuring that all new patients are registered on the electronic system promptly and accurately, this should be on the same day that they attend the practice to register.
- Being aware of your surroundings and of the patients in the waiting room and responding to the needs appropriately.
- Being aware of which Clinicians are currently working in the building and whether they have arrived for their clinics.
- Explaining practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients and those seeking temporary cover, whilst ensuring the Practice procedures are completed.
- Receiving and making telephone calls as required on behalf of the practice and registered patients.
- Diverting calls and taking messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt and appropriate delivery.
- Entering requests for home visits onto the home visiting sessions within EMIS ensuring careful recording of all relevant details and where necessary; referring to the visiting Advanced Nurse Practitioner or GP for advice.
- Action repeat prescription requests and ensuring they are ready for collection by the patient/chemist within 48 hours, either electronically or manually.
- Receiving urine and blood samples, conducting Dip testing and send samples off for analysis in line with Practice procedures.
- Ensuring that all medical samples are correctly labelled.
- Completing identified admin tasks on a daily basis and reporting any areas of concern in a timely manner.
- Completing scanning, EDTs and clinical coding as necessary.
- Ensuring Practice emails are checked and responded to daily or are appropriately filed.
- Advising patients of relevant charges for private (Non General Medical Services) services, accepting payments and issuing receipts.
- Entering patient information on the appropriate Practice systems in line with correct procedures and timeframes.
- Managing difficult/confrontational situations in a calm and reassuring manner and if a patients/visitors behaviour becomes unacceptably abusive or aggressive referring to your line manager for support.
- Screening enquiries for the doctors and medical staff.
- Ensuring you provide a professional, timely and detailed handover to the receiving member of staff in your team.
PATIENT NOTES &CORRESPONDENCE
- Retrieving and re-filing records as required, ensuring strict alphabetical order and chronology is adhered to.
- Ensuring correspondence, reports, results/scanned documents are filed promptly and in the correct records
- Accurately collecting, storing and retrieving personal patient details and information in line with data protection and Caldecott requirements.
- Ensuring all recent correspondence is available when patients are seen by clinicians.
- Ensuring all paper records are kept in good repair with all necessary information on the outside cover clearly visible.
- Opening and date stamping post and then forwarding it onto the relevant parties in line with Practice procedures.
- Writing letters and correspondence on behalf of the surgery and medical staff.
- Liaising with couriers and delivery companies.
PREMISES
- Opening up premises at the start of the day when first to arrive, making all necessary preparations to receive patients - following the opening up protocol.
- When last to leave at the end of the day, ensuring that the building is totally secured and all internal lights/equipment is off - following the closing up protocol.
- Keeping all working environment clean, tidy and free from clutter at all times.
- Ensuring that the medical consulting rooms and waiting areas are fully stocked with essential information / supplies and are maintained to a good standard.
- Conducting daily checks to ensure Health and Safety and Legal requirements are adhered to including checking and recording room and fridge temperatures.
- Reporting all faults/repairs in a timely manner using the Trusts electronic reporting system.
- Undertaking all additional duties and tasks requested by the Practice Manager that are commensurate to the post
CONFIDENTIALITY
- Working within the trust you may gain knowledge of confidential matters which may include personal and medical information about patients and staff. Such information must be considered strictly confidential and must not be discussed or disclosed. Failure to observe this confidentiality could lead to disciplinary action being taken against you.
CODES OF CONDUCT & ACCOUNTABILITY
- You are expected to comply with relevant CCG/NHS Merseyside codes of conduct and accountability.
HEALTH & SAFETY
- In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other supplementary legislation, you are required to take reasonable care to avoid injury during the course of work and co-operate with CCG/NHS Merseyside and others in meeting statutory regulations. You are also required to attend statutory training as required to fulfil your duties.
- To comply with safety instructions and CCG / NHS Merseyside policies and procedures.
- To use in a proper safe manner the equipment and facilities provided.
- To refrain from wilful misuse of, or interference with, anything provided in the interest of health and safety and any action, which might endanger yourself and others.
- To report as soon as practical any hazards and defects to your senior manager.
- To report as soon as practical accidents and untoward incidents and to ensure that accident forms are completed.
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN & ADULTS
- The organisation has a zero tolerance approach to the abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All employees are required to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people and comply with the Local Safeguarding Children Board Procedures and the Children Act (1989, 2004). In accordance with the CCG and Local Safeguarding Adult Board policy all staff must ensure the health and wellbeing of vulnerable adults is appropriately safeguarded.
- All staff are required to attend training appropriate to their role in safeguarding children and adults, which includes understanding and recognising the signs of abuse and knowing how to raise concerns when those signs of abuse are noticed in a person.
- The post holder may be required to undertake other related duties not specifically mentioned above. Any changes to this role specification will be made in consultation with the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- Acknowledging a patients attendance at the desk within 2/3 minutes of arrival and advise any patients queueing for appointments of the self-check-in service.
- Advising patients waiting for information that you will be with them as soon as possible and to call for assistance where necessary.
- Observing appointments and clinics that are running late and advise patients waiting and offer apologies.
- Dealing with all general enquiries, explaining procedures and making new and follow-up appointments using the EMIS system.
- Using sound judgment and communication skills to ensure patients with no prior appointment but who need urgent consultation are seen in a logical and non-disruptive manner, in line with the Practices guidelines.
- Ensuring that all new patients are registered on the electronic system promptly and accurately, this should be on the same day that they attend the practice to register.
- Being aware of your surroundings and of the patients in the waiting room and responding to the needs appropriately.
- Being aware of which Clinicians are currently working in the building and whether they have arrived for their clinics.
- Explaining practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients and those seeking temporary cover, whilst ensuring the Practice procedures are completed.
- Receiving and making telephone calls as required on behalf of the practice and registered patients.
- Diverting calls and taking messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt and appropriate delivery.
- Entering requests for home visits onto the home visiting sessions within EMIS ensuring careful recording of all relevant details and where necessary; referring to the visiting Advanced Nurse Practitioner or GP for advice.
- Action repeat prescription requests and ensuring they are ready for collection by the patient/chemist within 48 hours, either electronically or manually.
- Receiving urine and blood samples, conducting Dip testing and send samples off for analysis in line with Practice procedures.
- Ensuring that all medical samples are correctly labelled.
- Completing identified admin tasks on a daily basis and reporting any areas of concern in a timely manner.
- Completing scanning, EDTs and clinical coding as necessary.
- Ensuring Practice emails are checked and responded to daily or are appropriately filed.
- Advising patients of relevant charges for private (Non General Medical Services) services, accepting payments and issuing receipts.
- Entering patient information on the appropriate Practice systems in line with correct procedures and timeframes.
- Managing difficult/confrontational situations in a calm and reassuring manner and if a patients/visitors behaviour becomes unacceptably abusive or aggressive referring to your line manager for support.
- Screening enquiries for the doctors and medical staff.
- Ensuring you provide a professional, timely and detailed handover to the receiving member of staff in your team.
PATIENT NOTES &CORRESPONDENCE
- Retrieving and re-filing records as required, ensuring strict alphabetical order and chronology is adhered to.
- Ensuring correspondence, reports, results/scanned documents are filed promptly and in the correct records
- Accurately collecting, storing and retrieving personal patient details and information in line with data protection and Caldecott requirements.
- Ensuring all recent correspondence is available when patients are seen by clinicians.
- Ensuring all paper records are kept in good repair with all necessary information on the outside cover clearly visible.
- Opening and date stamping post and then forwarding it onto the relevant parties in line with Practice procedures.
- Writing letters and correspondence on behalf of the surgery and medical staff.
- Liaising with couriers and delivery companies.
PREMISES
- Opening up premises at the start of the day when first to arrive, making all necessary preparations to receive patients - following the opening up protocol.
- When last to leave at the end of the day, ensuring that the building is totally secured and all internal lights/equipment is off - following the closing up protocol.
- Keeping all working environment clean, tidy and free from clutter at all times.
- Ensuring that the medical consulting rooms and waiting areas are fully stocked with essential information / supplies and are maintained to a good standard.
- Conducting daily checks to ensure Health and Safety and Legal requirements are adhered to including checking and recording room and fridge temperatures.
- Reporting all faults/repairs in a timely manner using the Trusts electronic reporting system.
- Undertaking all additional duties and tasks requested by the Practice Manager that are commensurate to the post
CONFIDENTIALITY
- Working within the trust you may gain knowledge of confidential matters which may include personal and medical information about patients and staff. Such information must be considered strictly confidential and must not be discussed or disclosed. Failure to observe this confidentiality could lead to disciplinary action being taken against you.
CODES OF CONDUCT & ACCOUNTABILITY
- You are expected to comply with relevant CCG/NHS Merseyside codes of conduct and accountability.
HEALTH & SAFETY
- In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other supplementary legislation, you are required to take reasonable care to avoid injury during the course of work and co-operate with CCG/NHS Merseyside and others in meeting statutory regulations. You are also required to attend statutory training as required to fulfil your duties.
- To comply with safety instructions and CCG / NHS Merseyside policies and procedures.
- To use in a proper safe manner the equipment and facilities provided.
- To refrain from wilful misuse of, or interference with, anything provided in the interest of health and safety and any action, which might endanger yourself and others.
- To report as soon as practical any hazards and defects to your senior manager.
- To report as soon as practical accidents and untoward incidents and to ensure that accident forms are completed.
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN & ADULTS
- The organisation has a zero tolerance approach to the abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All employees are required to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people and comply with the Local Safeguarding Children Board Procedures and the Children Act (1989, 2004). In accordance with the CCG and Local Safeguarding Adult Board policy all staff must ensure the health and wellbeing of vulnerable adults is appropriately safeguarded.
- All staff are required to attend training appropriate to their role in safeguarding children and adults, which includes understanding and recognising the signs of abuse and knowing how to raise concerns when those signs of abuse are noticed in a person.
- The post holder may be required to undertake other related duties not specifically mentioned above. Any changes to this role specification will be made in consultation with the post holder.
Person Specification
Our Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE Level and/or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent experience
- Word processing/IT Qualifications and/or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent experience
Desirable
- European Computer Driving License (ECDL)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of telephone call handling
- Experience of GP reception duties
- Experience of managing repeat prescriptions
- Experience of using EMIS
- Experience of using Docman scanning
- Experience of working in a GP surgery environment
Desirable
- Experience of triaging phone calls
- Experience of EDT filing
- Experience of using System One
- Experience of Open Exeter
- Experience of sorting mail including NHS mail
- Experience of carrying out daily room checks including fridge temp monitoring
- Knowledge and experience of Clinical coding
- Experience of urine testing and labelling of samples
- Experience of summarising
- Knowledge of QOF framework
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Good IT skills
- Time management and ability to work to deadlines
- Problem solving skills
- Willingness to develop and learn new skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team working
Person Specification
Our Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE Level and/or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent experience
- Word processing/IT Qualifications and/or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent experience
Desirable
- European Computer Driving License (ECDL)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of telephone call handling
- Experience of GP reception duties
- Experience of managing repeat prescriptions
- Experience of using EMIS
- Experience of using Docman scanning
- Experience of working in a GP surgery environment
Desirable
- Experience of triaging phone calls
- Experience of EDT filing
- Experience of using System One
- Experience of Open Exeter
- Experience of sorting mail including NHS mail
- Experience of carrying out daily room checks including fridge temp monitoring
- Knowledge and experience of Clinical coding
- Experience of urine testing and labelling of samples
- Experience of summarising
- Knowledge of QOF framework
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Good IT skills
- Time management and ability to work to deadlines
- Problem solving skills
- Willingness to develop and learn new skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team working
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Marshalls Cross Medical Centre
Marshalls Cross Road
St Helens
WA9 3DA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Marshalls Cross Medical Centre
Marshalls Cross Road
St Helens
WA9 3DA
United Kingdom
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Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2315967
Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic and patient-focused person with an interest in developing your skills and knowledge in Pharmacy?
Are you currently working as a pharmacy dispenser in community or any other setting and are looking to gain experience in a hospital setting?
The Pharmacy Department at Mersey and West Lancashire NHS Teaching Hospitals Trust is delighted to be able to offer a vacancy for a Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant to join our forward-thinking and innovative pharmacy departments.
You will be based at Whiston and St Helens Hospitals and will play an important role in providing 5-star patient care.
This is a challenging and rewarding job and you will need the following skills:
A professional approach,Excellent communication skills,You should work well in a team and be proactive in your own job role,Attention to detail, working accurately and to a high standard.
Opportunities are available within the department to develop, and to train as a Pharmacy Technician.
Applicants must have an NVQ L2 in Pharmacy Service skills, or an equivalent GPhC approved dispensing qualification for Pharmacy support staff. (Certificates must be presented at interview.)
Main duties of the job
The post holder will participate with other team members of the pharmacy staff aiming to provide an efficient and comprehensive pharmaceutical service within the pharmacy departments of Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, under the direction of the Chief Pharmacist. Duties will include labelling, dispensing, stock rotation, storage, dealing with dispensary queries and patient counselling.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
o Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
o Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
o National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
409-8182069
Job locations
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
This post will be subject to a standard DBS (with barred list for Adults and Childrens disclosure).
Please note this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications is reached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
This post will be subject to a standard DBS (with barred list for Adults and Childrens disclosure).
Please note this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications is reached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Has completed a recognised dispensing qualification
- NVQ level 2 Pharmacy services qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a Pharmacy environment with demonstrable understanding of procedures gained through additional role-based training up to NVQ level 3
- Experience of Working with computer systems
Desirable
- Experience in using CMM/EMIS Pharmacy Computer System(s)
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and communication skills both face to face and using telephones
- Ability to talk to patients, staff and other senior health professionals
- Ability to work accurately and efficiently with good attention to detail
- Good administration skills including record-keeping
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time and able work under pressure
- Hardworking with a determination to overcome obstacles and understand the importance and context of the role
- Self-motivated team player with the ability to motivate the team performance to achieve objectives
- Reliable and well organised with good time management skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between hospital sites
- Present professional image/appearance
- Supportive of colleagues of all grades
- Ability to participate in the departmental rota for late and weekend working
Our Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Has completed a recognised dispensing qualification
- NVQ level 2 Pharmacy services qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a Pharmacy environment with demonstrable understanding of procedures gained through additional role-based training up to NVQ level 3
- Experience of Working with computer systems
Desirable
- Experience in using CMM/EMIS Pharmacy Computer System(s)
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and communication skills both face to face and using telephones
- Ability to talk to patients, staff and other senior health professionals
- Ability to work accurately and efficiently with good attention to detail
- Good administration skills including record-keeping
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time and able work under pressure
- Hardworking with a determination to overcome obstacles and understand the importance and context of the role
- Self-motivated team player with the ability to motivate the team performance to achieve objectives
- Reliable and well organised with good time management skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between hospital sites
- Present professional image/appearance
- Supportive of colleagues of all grades
- Ability to participate in the departmental rota for late and weekend working
Our Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Ultrasonographer
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2315966
Job summary
We are looking to recruit 1 sonographer to join our team at Mersey and West Lancashire NHS Trust. Applicants must hold a recognised ultrasound qualification (PgCert, PgDip or DMU), and be eligible to work in the United Kingdom.
A wide range of obstetric and non-obstetric examinations are undertaken across two sites (Ormskirk and Southport Hospitals).
The department also undertakes seven day working and the successful candidate would be expected to undertake evening and weekend duties.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for autonomously performing Ultrasound examinations and clinically interpreting the images.
- Responsible for providing a high quality Ultrasound scans in accordance with protocols within the Ultrasound department.
- Responsible for supervision and teaching of junior and medical staff.
- Responsible for keeping up to date with current Ultrasound techniques and maintaining a CPD portfolio.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Our Vision is to deliver 5Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-7943656-B
Job locations
Ormskirk Hospital
Wigan Road
Ormskirk
L39 2AZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Full Job Description attached.
Advertising Date - 16th April 2026
Closing Date - 23rd April 2026
Proposed Interview Date - 1st May 2026
Job description Job responsibilities Please see Full Job Description attached. Advertising Date - 16th April 2026 Closing Date - 23rd April 2026 Proposed Interview Date - 1st May 2026
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DMU, PgCert, PgDip or MSc in ultrasound
Desirable
- Additional Masters level postgraduate module in specialist area of ultrasound
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in ultrasound
- Experience in training/mentoring student sonographers
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to scan accurately
- Ability to prepare reports
- Time management skills
- IT literate
- Able to act within a multidisciplinary team
- Student assesor
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Counselling skills
- Audit analysis
Other
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to be diplomatic
- To be a team player
- Process a flexible approach to work
- Be committed to quality
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Able to demonstrate substantial professional interests and motivation
- Willingness to undergo further training according to the needs of the post
- Satisfactory CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Membership of professional bodies
- Attendance at professional meetings
Person Specification Qualifications Essential DMU, PgCert, PgDip or MSc in ultrasound Desirable Additional Masters level postgraduate module in specialist area of ultrasound Experience Essential Significant experience in ultrasound Experience in training/mentoring student sonographers Skills Essential Demonstrate ability to scan accurately Ability to prepare reports Time management skills IT literate Able to act within a multidisciplinary team Student assesor Desirable Presentation skills Counselling skills Audit analysis Other Essential Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to be diplomatic To be a team player Process a flexible approach to work Be committed to quality Ability to cope under pressure Able to demonstrate substantial professional interests and motivation Willingness to undergo further training according to the needs of the post Satisfactory CPD portfolio Desirable Membership of professional bodies Attendance at professional meetings
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
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Ormskirk Hospital
Wigan Road
Ormskirk
L39 2AZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Ormskirk Hospital
Wigan Road
Ormskirk
L39 2AZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Consultant Radiologist with S/I in Musculoskeletal (MSK) Imaging
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2315963
Job summary
This post is for a substantive Consultant Radiologist with a Sub-speciality Interest in Musculoskeletal Imaging. This post offers an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Doctor to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care in Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.
The post will be based at Southport and Ormskirk site with option to work across other sites. This is supporting the existing MSK radiologists and the expanding workload. There will be an element of general Radiology workload to support the service.
Applicants will be required to have qualifications i.e MBBS/ MBCHB and FRCR(UK or equivalent.) They will be required to hold Membership of the Royal College ofRCR(UK or equivalent qualifications), to be on the specialist register with the General Medical Councilor due to obtain their CCT within six months of the date of interview.
Overseas trained applicants have to have had a submitted CESR application to be eligible
Interview will take place on Tuesday 24th November, 2026
Main duties of the job
To maintain the expanding workload of the department including supporting the extensive department input into MDT meetings, to meet waiting list targets and to enable the introduction of extended working.
There is currently no on call commitment for this post.
The department receives 3-5 Radiology SpRs from the Northwest School of Radiology Training Scheme. All consultants are involved in supervision and training of trainees both on site.
The degree of subspecialty work to general is flexible depending on the individual's experience. The appointee would be expected to cover for colleagues around study and sick leave and a degree of flexibility within the job plan is expected.
The consultant will be expected to participate in Audit as part of the annual appraisal process. Participation in research activities is actively encouraged and supported. The hospital has a defined programme of medical audit which has recently been restructured. Members of the Department of Radiology are active in the management and promotion of the Trust's clinical Governance Strategy.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum (Grade YM 72)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-S8122302
Job locations
Southport DGH
Town Lane Kew
PR8 6PN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The radiological workload and complexity within the department has increased markedly and is continuing to do so in keeping with national trends. The PFI scheme and Managed Equipment Service has expanded the department dramatically since the new facilities opened. The department has a progressive outlook and has embraced many new techniques.
To maintain the expanding MSK workload of the department including supporting the extensive department input into MDT meetings, to meet waiting list targets and to enable the introduction of extended working.
The departments current consultants operate very much as a team and are looking for colleagues who are keen to work in this environment. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the general workload
The successful candidate will support the existing Radiologists. This is an additional post to help support the expanding workload.
The department receives 3-5 Radiology SpRs from the Northwest School of Radiology Training Scheme. All consultants are involved in supervision and training of trainees both on site.
The applicant will be contracted for 10 Programmed Activities as per the new consultant contract, 8 related to direct clinical care. 2 for supporting professional activity.
2 SPA is towards individual Core CPD for appraisal and revalidation, Audit and Clinical Governance, Mandatory training, departmental meetings, teaching and Clinical Supervision
The degree of MSK subspecialty work to general is flexible depending on the individuals experience. The appointee would be expected to cover for colleagues around study and sick leave and a degree of flexibility within the job plan is expected
The appointee will have a responsibility for the running of their clinical service, integrating this with the department as a whole and ensuring appropriate communication with general practitioners, managers and hospital committees. The appointee will be responsible for contributing to the achievement of relevant aspects of the Trusts contractual obligations and business plans.
The appointee will be expected to ensure their clinical service is in accordance with the principles of Clinical Governance which must include appropriate clinical audit, clinical targets, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), evidence-based practice and continued personal educational and professional development. They will be expected to comply with existing appraisal procedures, job planning procedures and revalidation procedures
To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
To actively participate in annual performance review to identify personal development needs.
To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post.
To fully comply with the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act
To be aware of the confidential aspects of the post. To keep up to date with the requirements of information governance; undertake mandatory training and follow Trust policies and procedures to ensure that trust information is dealt with legally, securely, efficiently and effectively
Job description Job responsibilities The radiological workload and complexity within the department has increased markedly and is continuing to do so in keeping with national trends. The PFI scheme and Managed Equipment Service has expanded the department dramatically since the new facilities opened. The department has a progressive outlook and has embraced many new techniques. To maintain the expanding MSK workload of the department including supporting the extensive department input into MDT meetings, to meet waiting list targets and to enable the introduction of extended working. The departments current consultants operate very much as a team and are looking for colleagues who are keen to work in this environment. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the general workload The successful candidate will support the existing Radiologists. This is an additional post to help support the expanding workload. The department receives 3-5 Radiology SpRs from the Northwest School of Radiology Training Scheme. All consultants are involved in supervision and training of trainees both on site. The applicant will be contracted for 10 Programmed Activities as per the new consultant contract, 8 related to direct clinical care. 2 for supporting professional activity. 2 SPA is towards individual Core CPD for appraisal and revalidation, Audit and Clinical Governance, Mandatory training, departmental meetings, teaching and Clinical Supervision The degree of MSK subspecialty work to general is flexible depending on the individuals experience. The appointee would be expected to cover for colleagues around study and sick leave and a degree of flexibility within the job plan is expected The appointee will have a responsibility for the running of their clinical service, integrating this with the department as a whole and ensuring appropriate communication with general practitioners, managers and hospital committees. The appointee will be responsible for contributing to the achievement of relevant aspects of the Trusts contractual obligations and business plans. The appointee will be expected to ensure their clinical service is in accordance with the principles of Clinical Governance which must include appropriate clinical audit, clinical targets, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), evidence-based practice and continued personal educational and professional development. They will be expected to comply with existing appraisal procedures, job planning procedures and revalidation procedures To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures. To actively participate in annual performance review to identify personal development needs. To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post. To fully comply with the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act To be aware of the confidential aspects of the post. To keep up to date with the requirements of information governance; undertake mandatory training and follow Trust policies and procedures to ensure that trust information is dealt with legally, securely, efficiently and effectively
Person Specification
Our values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a Licence to practice and on Specialist Register in Clinical Radiology or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to provide evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT on successful application
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- FRCR or equivalent specialist radiology qualification
Desirable
- Fellowship training in MSK Radiology
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad training and experience in Clinical Radiology
- Competence in reporting general radiology examinations including CT, MRI, ultrasound and plain radiography
- Experience in MSK imaging and image-guided procedures
- Ability to independently manage acute and elective radiology workload
- Participation in MDT working
- Evidence of a sustained interest in MSK Radiology
- Ability to support orthopaedic, rheumatology and trauma services
- Experience performing MSK ultrasound and guided injections/aspirations
- Experience teaching medical students and postgraduate trainees
- Commitment to education and training
- Understanding of clinical governance and appraisal
- Participation in audit and quality improvement activity
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure
Desirable
- Advanced expertise in complex MSK MRI interpretation
- Experience in sports imaging and intervention
- Experience in service development
- Specialist expertise supporting MSK services
- Formal teaching qualification
- Educational or clinical supervisor accreditation
- Evidence of completed audit cycles leading to change
- Leadership experience within a department
Other
Essential
- Professional, flexible and patient-centred approach
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Commitment to CPD and revalidation
- Ability to travel between Trust sites if required
Desirable
- Advanced RIS/PACS knowledge
- Familiarity with AI-assisted radiology workflows
Person Specification Our values Essential We are Kind We are Open We are Inclusive Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration with a Licence to practice and on Specialist Register in Clinical Radiology or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to provide evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT on successful application MBBS or equivalent medical qualification FRCR or equivalent specialist radiology qualification Desirable Fellowship training in MSK Radiology Knowledge Essential Broad training and experience in Clinical Radiology Competence in reporting general radiology examinations including CT, MRI, ultrasound and plain radiography Experience in MSK imaging and image-guided procedures Ability to independently manage acute and elective radiology workload Participation in MDT working Evidence of a sustained interest in MSK Radiology Ability to support orthopaedic, rheumatology and trauma services Experience performing MSK ultrasound and guided injections/aspirations Experience teaching medical students and postgraduate trainees Commitment to education and training Understanding of clinical governance and appraisal Participation in audit and quality improvement activity Knowledge of evidence-based practice Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams Good communication and organisational skills Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure Desirable Advanced expertise in complex MSK MRI interpretation Experience in sports imaging and intervention Experience in service development Specialist expertise supporting MSK services Formal teaching qualification Educational or clinical supervisor accreditation Evidence of completed audit cycles leading to change Leadership experience within a department Other Essential Professional, flexible and patient-centred approach Excellent interpersonal skills Commitment to CPD and revalidation Ability to travel between Trust sites if required Desirable Advanced RIS/PACS knowledge Familiarity with AI-assisted radiology workflows
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
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Southport DGH
Town Lane Kew
PR8 6PN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Southport DGH
Town Lane Kew
PR8 6PN
United Kingdom
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Consultant Radiologist with S/I in Genitourinary (GU) Imaging
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2315962
Job summary
This post is for a substantive Consultant Radiologist with subspecialty interest in Genitourinary Radiology. This is a full-time 10 PA substantive post (8 PAs direct clinical care / 2 PAs for Supporting Professional Activity) offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Doctor to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care in Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.
The post will be based at Southport and Ormskirk site with option to work across other sites. There will be opportunity to develop subspecialty interest depending on the needs of the department.
Applicants will be required to have qualifications i.e MBBS/ MBCHB and FRCR(UK or equivalent.) They will be required to hold Membership of the Royal College ofRCR (UK or equivalent qualifications), to be on the specialist register with the General Medical Council or due to obtain their CCT within six months of the date of interview.
Overseas trained applicants have to have had a submitted CESR application to be eligible
Interview will take place on Tuesday 24th November, 2026
Main duties of the job
To maintain the expanding workload of the department including supporting the extensive department input into MDT meetings, to meet waiting list targets and to enable the introduction of extended working.
There is currently no on call commitment for this post.
The successful candidate will support the existing Radiologists. This is an additional post to help support the expanding workload.
The department receives 3-5 Radiology SpRs from the Northwest School of Radiology Training Scheme. All consultants are involved in supervision and training of trainees both on site.
The degree of subspecialty work to general is flexible depending on the individual's experience. The appointee would be expected to cover for colleagues around study and sick leave and a degree of flexibility within the job plan is expected
The consultant will be expected to participate in Audit as part of the annual appraisal process. Participation in research activities is actively encouraged and supported. The hospital has a defined programme of medical audit which has recently been restructured. Members of the Department of Radiology are active in the management and promotion of the Trust's clinical Governance Strategy.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum (YM 72)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-S8122343
Job locations
Southport DGH
Town Lane Kew
Southport
PR8 6PN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The radiological workload and complexity within the department has increased markedly and is continuing to do so in keeping with national trends. The PFI scheme and Managed Equipment Service has expanded the department dramatically since the new facilities opened. The department has a progressive outlook and has embraced many new techniques.
The successful candidate with help maintain the expanding workload of the department including supporting the extensive department input into MDT meetings, to meet waiting list targets and to enable the introduction of extended working.
The departments current consultants operate very much as a team and are looking for colleagues who are keen to work in this environment. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the general workload.
The successful candidate will support the existing Radiologists. This is an additional post to help support the expanding workload.
The department receives 3-5 Radiology SpRs from the Northwest School of Radiology Training Scheme. All consultants are involved in supervision and training of trainees both on site.
The applicant will be contracted for 10 Programmed Activities as per the new consultant contract, 8 related to direct clinical care. 2 for supporting professional activity.
2 SPA is towards individual Core CPD for appraisal and revalidation, Audit and Clinical Governance, Mandatory training and departmental meetings and teaching and Clinical Supervision
The degree of subspecialty work to general is flexible depending on the individuals experience. The appointee would be expected to cover for colleagues around study and sick leave and a degree of flexibility within the job plan is expected
The appointee will have a responsibility for the running of their clinical service, integrating this with the department as a whole and ensuring appropriate communication with general practitioners, managers and hospital committees. The appointee will be responsible for contributing to the achievement of relevant aspects of the Trusts contractual obligations and business plans.
The appointee will be expected to ensure their clinical service is in accordance with the principles of Clinical Governance which must include appropriate clinical audit, clinical targets, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), evidence-based practice and continued personal educational and professional development. They will be expected to comply with existing appraisal procedures, job planning procedures and revalidation procedures
To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
To actively participate in annual performance review to identify personal development needs.
To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post.
To fully comply with the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act
To be aware of the confidential aspects of the post. To keep up to date with the requirements of information governance; undertake mandatory training and follow Trust policies and procedures to ensure that trust information is dealt with legally, securely, efficiently and effectively
Job description Job responsibilities The radiological workload and complexity within the department has increased markedly and is continuing to do so in keeping with national trends. The PFI scheme and Managed Equipment Service has expanded the department dramatically since the new facilities opened. The department has a progressive outlook and has embraced many new techniques. The successful candidate with help maintain the expanding workload of the department including supporting the extensive department input into MDT meetings, to meet waiting list targets and to enable the introduction of extended working. The departments current consultants operate very much as a team and are looking for colleagues who are keen to work in this environment. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the general workload. The successful candidate will support the existing Radiologists. This is an additional post to help support the expanding workload. The department receives 3-5 Radiology SpRs from the Northwest School of Radiology Training Scheme. All consultants are involved in supervision and training of trainees both on site. The applicant will be contracted for 10 Programmed Activities as per the new consultant contract, 8 related to direct clinical care. 2 for supporting professional activity. 2 SPA is towards individual Core CPD for appraisal and revalidation, Audit and Clinical Governance, Mandatory training and departmental meetings and teaching and Clinical Supervision The degree of subspecialty work to general is flexible depending on the individuals experience. The appointee would be expected to cover for colleagues around study and sick leave and a degree of flexibility within the job plan is expected The appointee will have a responsibility for the running of their clinical service, integrating this with the department as a whole and ensuring appropriate communication with general practitioners, managers and hospital committees. The appointee will be responsible for contributing to the achievement of relevant aspects of the Trusts contractual obligations and business plans. The appointee will be expected to ensure their clinical service is in accordance with the principles of Clinical Governance which must include appropriate clinical audit, clinical targets, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), evidence-based practice and continued personal educational and professional development. They will be expected to comply with existing appraisal procedures, job planning procedures and revalidation procedures To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures. To actively participate in annual performance review to identify personal development needs. To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post. To fully comply with the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act To be aware of the confidential aspects of the post. To keep up to date with the requirements of information governance; undertake mandatory training and follow Trust policies and procedures to ensure that trust information is dealt with legally, securely, efficiently and effectively
Person Specification
Our Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a Licence to practice
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register for Clinical Radiology or within 6 months of CCT at interview date
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to provide evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT on successful application
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- FRCR or equivalent specialist radiology qualification
Desirable
- Fellowship training in GU Radiology
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Essential
- Broad training and experience in Clinical Radiology
- Competence in reporting general radiology examinations including CT, MRI, ultrasound and plain radiography
- Experience in GU imaging including prostatic MRI and Pelvic ultrasound examinations
- Ability to independently manage acute and elective radiology workload
- Participation in MDT working
- Evidence of a sustained interest in GU Radiology
- Ability to support urology and gynaecology services
- Experience teaching medical students and postgraduate trainees
- Commitment to education and training
- Understanding of clinical governance and appraisal
- Participation in audit and quality improvement activity
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure
Desirable
- Advanced expertise in complex Urology MRI interpretation
- Experience in gynae TV ultrasound imaging
- Experience in service development
- Specialist expertise supporting GU services
- Formal teaching qualification
- Educational or clinical supervisor accreditation
- Evidence of completed audit cycles leading to change
- Leadership experience within a department
Other
Essential
- Professional, flexible and patient-centred approach
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Commitment to CPD and revalidation
- Ability to travel between Trust sites if required
Desirable
- Advanced RIS/PACS knowledge
- Familiarity with AI-assisted radiology workflows
Person Specification Our Values Essential We are Kind We are Open We are Inclusive Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration with a Licence to practice Entry on GMC Specialist Register for Clinical Radiology or within 6 months of CCT at interview date Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to provide evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT on successful application MBBS or equivalent medical qualification FRCR or equivalent specialist radiology qualification Desirable Fellowship training in GU Radiology Knowledge, Experience and Skills Essential Broad training and experience in Clinical Radiology Competence in reporting general radiology examinations including CT, MRI, ultrasound and plain radiography Experience in GU imaging including prostatic MRI and Pelvic ultrasound examinations Ability to independently manage acute and elective radiology workload Participation in MDT working Evidence of a sustained interest in GU Radiology Ability to support urology and gynaecology services Experience teaching medical students and postgraduate trainees Commitment to education and training Understanding of clinical governance and appraisal Participation in audit and quality improvement activity Knowledge of evidence-based practice Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams Good communication and organisational skills Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure Desirable Advanced expertise in complex Urology MRI interpretation Experience in gynae TV ultrasound imaging Experience in service development Specialist expertise supporting GU services Formal teaching qualification Educational or clinical supervisor accreditation Evidence of completed audit cycles leading to change Leadership experience within a department Other Essential Professional, flexible and patient-centred approach Excellent interpersonal skills Commitment to CPD and revalidation Ability to travel between Trust sites if required Desirable Advanced RIS/PACS knowledge Familiarity with AI-assisted radiology workflows
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
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Southport DGH
Town Lane Kew
Southport
PR8 6PN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Southport DGH
Town Lane Kew
Southport
PR8 6PN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Sterile Services Assistant
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2313395
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.
Details
Date posted
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
411-ACU-26-8055951
Job locations
Alder Hey Children's Hospital
East Prescot Road
Liverpool
L14 5AB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further details outlining this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further details outlining this role.
Person Specification
Application form and interview
Essential
- Experience working in MDT workforce
- Previous healthcare experience
- Good written and communication skills
Desirable
- Educated to a GCSE level or equivalent
- NVQ or equivalent in decontamination
Person Specification
Application form and interview
Essential
- Experience working in MDT workforce
- Previous healthcare experience
- Good written and communication skills
Desirable
- Educated to a GCSE level or equivalent
- NVQ or equivalent in decontamination
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alder Hey Children's Hospital
East Prescot Road
Liverpool
L14 5AB
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
Alder Hey Children's Hospital
East Prescot Road
Liverpool
L14 5AB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Physicians Associate - Emergency Medicine
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2313152
Job summary
This is a post for Physician Associates (PA) who have successfully passed their preceptorship to join our Emergency Medicine Directorate comprising two Urgent Care Centres and our Emergency Department.
You will be expected to work in the Emergency Department. You will always be supervised by an ED Consultant and in this role you will work with the Emergency Medicine Lead Consultant as the jobs clinician carrying out reviews or assisting with tasks that will facilitate the onward referral or discharge of patients within the Emergency Department. There will also be the opportunity to carry out management plans under the guidance of the Emergency Medicine Consultant working in the Urgent Intervention Area of the Department.
Main duties of the job
As a dependant practitioner, undertake patient consultations, assessments, clinical examinations, order appropriate investigations and interpret investigation findings under the guidance of an Emergency Medicine Consultant appropriate actions. This role includes rotation across all areas of the Emergency Department and working with out multi disciplinary teams.
About us
Established in 2003, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute and community healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.
Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures.
The organisation puts safety and quality at the heart of everything we do, invests in and develops its workforce, works with key stakeholders to develop effective partnerships and encourages innovation and pathway reform to deliver best practice.
We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.
Details
Date posted
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £56,515 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
MEC-096-26
Job locations
Emergency Department, Royal Blackburn Hospital
Haslingden Road
Blackburn
BB2 3HH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participation in the clinical care of patients
Ensure the provision of a high standard of care at all times
Exercise a high degree of personal autonomy when assessing and planning care for patients
As a dependant practitioner, undertake patient consultations, assessments, clinical examinations, order appropriate investigations and interpret investigation findings under the guidance of an Emergency Medicine Consultant
Adapt specialist clinical knowledge and skills to different clinical settings and influence service delivery and patient care
Recognise patients with changing health status and undertake appropriate actions
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, support the delivery of care in a range of settings
Under clinical supervision, take responsibility for a dedicated patient caseload, where required
Maintain timely and appropriate documentation
Within your scope of practice and working as part of multi-disciplinary team, perform delegated diagnostic/therapeutic procedures
Communicate information to patients and families and within the healthcare team
Improve the quality of the patient experience by identifying and meeting the individual clinical needs of patients
Rigorously review with a supervisor, all aspects of the patients plan of care and identify and address issues that may result in less than high quality care
Contribute to the development of efficient pathways of care
Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including out of hours work in the presence of an Emergency Medicine Consultant
Liaise closely and work collaboratively within the clinical/multi-disciplinary team to ensure good working relationships are in place which maximise benefits to patient care
Maintain own clinical development by keeping abreast of new treatments and technologies within your role or specialism
Implement effective systems and processes for infection control management and relevant audit within your clinical area
Act at all times, in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all times, in keeping with ELHT safeguarding policies
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participation in the clinical care of patients
Ensure the provision of a high standard of care at all times
Exercise a high degree of personal autonomy when assessing and planning care for patients
As a dependant practitioner, undertake patient consultations, assessments, clinical examinations, order appropriate investigations and interpret investigation findings under the guidance of an Emergency Medicine Consultant
Adapt specialist clinical knowledge and skills to different clinical settings and influence service delivery and patient care
Recognise patients with changing health status and undertake appropriate actions
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, support the delivery of care in a range of settings
Under clinical supervision, take responsibility for a dedicated patient caseload, where required
Maintain timely and appropriate documentation
Within your scope of practice and working as part of multi-disciplinary team, perform delegated diagnostic/therapeutic procedures
Communicate information to patients and families and within the healthcare team
Improve the quality of the patient experience by identifying and meeting the individual clinical needs of patients
Rigorously review with a supervisor, all aspects of the patients plan of care and identify and address issues that may result in less than high quality care
Contribute to the development of efficient pathways of care
Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including out of hours work in the presence of an Emergency Medicine Consultant
Liaise closely and work collaboratively within the clinical/multi-disciplinary team to ensure good working relationships are in place which maximise benefits to patient care
Maintain own clinical development by keeping abreast of new treatments and technologies within your role or specialism
Implement effective systems and processes for infection control management and relevant audit within your clinical area
Act at all times, in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all times, in keeping with ELHT safeguarding policies
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Postgraduate Diploma in Physician Associate Studies
- Registered with GMC
- Current and valid certification or re-certification of the National Certifying Examinations for Physicians Associates (Royal College of Physicians)
- . Passed and completed 1 year post graduate preceptorship
- Membership of the Faculty of Physician Associates (Royal College of Physicians)
- Experience working as a Physician Associate in an Acute Hospital or Community settin
Desirable
- Life support course certification e.g. ILS, ALS or PALS
- Ability to practise evidence based medicine
- Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisitio
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Postgraduate Diploma in Physician Associate Studies
- Registered with GMC
- Current and valid certification or re-certification of the National Certifying Examinations for Physicians Associates (Royal College of Physicians)
- . Passed and completed 1 year post graduate preceptorship
- Membership of the Faculty of Physician Associates (Royal College of Physicians)
- Experience working as a Physician Associate in an Acute Hospital or Community settin
Desirable
- Life support course certification e.g. ILS, ALS or PALS
- Ability to practise evidence based medicine
- Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisitio
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
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Emergency Department, Royal Blackburn Hospital
Haslingden Road
Blackburn
BB2 3HH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Emergency Department, Royal Blackburn Hospital
Haslingden Road
Blackburn
BB2 3HH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Specialty Doctor - Anaesthetics
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2313031
Job summary
Applicants are welcomed from candidates with minimum 2 year experience in Anaesthetics.
We are delighted to be offering the opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our team of developing anaesthetists at our Royal Lancaster Infirmary site. This is an excellent opportunity for an Anaesthetist to develop further skills in Obstetric Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia.
The hospital is a trust of 5 site bases with intensive care departments on 2 of its larger sites and theatres on 3 of the 5 sites. You will be based at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary with an expectation to cover Westmorland General Hospital as required. All of our hospitals offer a warm, friendly environment which we pride ourselves upon.
Royal Lancaster Infirmary is based within the Historic, University City of Lancaster, which contains many shops, restaurants, cinemas and theatres. Furness General Hospital is based in North Lancashire close to the Lake District. Westmorland General Hospital is located on the outskirts of the popular Lakeland town of Kendal.
Our hospitals are situated near areas of outstanding natural beauty, which offer superb outdoor and recreational activities close to the Lake District, an ideal base to escape large City Centre pressures. Access to good transport links by train and road allows for easy reach to many northern cities, such as Manchester and Liverpool, where you will find a wealth of shops, restaurants, museums and galleries.
Main duties of the job
The department runs a full shift pattern with prospective cover for annual leave and study leave. The post is 10-13PA per week depending on agreed job plans of which 1PA per week will be allocated SPA.
- You will join an established team of 25 Consultants with 16 Specialist and Specialty Doctors supporting all general services of the hospital including ICU, Obstetrics and Accident and Emergency department. Theatres include, Emergency lists, Gynaecology, Orthopaedic and trauma, General Surgery, ENT, Urology, and Max Fax.
- You will work with some supervision while in theatres, experience dependent.
- On-call shifts provide residential cover over a 2 tier rota for emergency work, in theatres, obstetrics and Intensive Care.
- Involvement in undergraduate and post-graduate medical education.
- Assessment and preparation of patients for theatre and provision of immediate post-operative care.
- Actively participate in and present clinical audit.
- Demonstrate evidence based practice where appropriate.
- Contribute to service development in areas of special interest and expertise.
- Actively participate in continuing medical education.
- Undertake personal appraisal and job-planning as part of revalidation.
- Satisfy the criteria for revalidation.
You must hold full GMC with a license to practice.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI) Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
RLI and FGH have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. RLI ICU covers level 2 and 3 patients whilst FGH covers level 2 only.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
Details
Date posted
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£63,696 to £102,689 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
331-L1720226-B
Job locations
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Rd
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Shortlisting criteria
Essential
- Relevant Medical Qualification
- Full registration and licence to practice with the General Medical Council
- Minimum 2 years experience in anaesthetics
- Recent ICU experience
- Recent obstetric experience
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- Relevant Medical Training Qualifications
- Full Registration and licence to practice with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- Demonstrable amount of Experience in Anaesthesia, ICU and obstetrics
- Ability to use clinical judgement and demonstrate the management of risk
- Show Effective Team Working
- Knowledge of systems and processes within the NHS
Person Specification
Shortlisting criteria
Essential
- Relevant Medical Qualification
- Full registration and licence to practice with the General Medical Council
- Minimum 2 years experience in anaesthetics
- Recent ICU experience
- Recent obstetric experience
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- Relevant Medical Training Qualifications
- Full Registration and licence to practice with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- Demonstrable amount of Experience in Anaesthesia, ICU and obstetrics
- Ability to use clinical judgement and demonstrate the management of risk
- Show Effective Team Working
- Knowledge of systems and processes within the NHS
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
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Rd
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Rd
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
United Kingdom
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Ward Manager
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2312991
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen on Moorgate ward at the Harbour for a fixed term / secondment for 9 months to the ward manager band 7 position. The secondment is ideal for those who already have established experience as a band 6 RMN and who wish to build on their development and experience, as well as being a fantastic opportunity for already established band 7 who want to experience a challenge on a busy male PICU.
The successful candidate will bring excellent role modelling skills, a passion for supporting and developing junior colleagues, including student nurses and they should have a keen interest in quality improvement projects that can lead to improvements in patient care and staff wellbeing.
You should bring with you experience of nursing people with acute mental health needs, have experience of supporting colleagues and students with development, and a "can-do" attitude.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to work across a shift pattern, being part of a team that provides 24/7 care and treatment to male service users on a busy, 8 bedded PICU ward at the Harbour. There will be occasions when you may need to support other wards, including our male and female adult and older adult wards at the Harbour.
Responsibilities will include supporting and developing learners in practice; shift leading, administering medication, shift work, engaging with patients to support recovery, including leading on dialog+ assessments; ensuring that the clinical environments meet high infection control and cleaning standards; representing the ward at meetings which may involve preparing and presenting reports; administering medication and monitoring for side effects; completing physical health checks on patients and escalating concerns as and where required; supporting colleagues with supervision and appraisal conversations; rostering and daily oversight of staffing levels; leading on MDT meetings; facilitating team meetings and away days; oversight of staff sickness and absence including forging close working relationships with teams such as HR.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well
Details
Date posted
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-FYL764-SRP-A
Job locations
The Harbour - Moorgate Ward
Blackpool
FY4 4FE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse.
- Post reg. learning and development relevant to the role.
- Mentorship qualification.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures
- Knowledge and practice of Mental Health Act 1983
- Knowledge and practice of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Demonstrate understanding of how research has influenced practice
- Can provide evidence of recent professional/personal development
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience at Clinical Leader level
- Supervision and management of staff
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing care needs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse.
- Post reg. learning and development relevant to the role.
- Mentorship qualification.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures
- Knowledge and practice of Mental Health Act 1983
- Knowledge and practice of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Demonstrate understanding of how research has influenced practice
- Can provide evidence of recent professional/personal development
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience at Clinical Leader level
- Supervision and management of staff
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing care needs
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.
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.
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
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Harbour - Moorgate Ward
Blackpool
FY4 4FE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Harbour - Moorgate Ward
Blackpool
FY4 4FE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Sister/Charge Nurse - Ward D
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2312138
Job summary
Ward d is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the team as a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse for a 12 Month Secondment/Fixed Term. This opportunity is perfect for a Staff Nurse who is looking for career progression and ready to take on the role of a Band 6.
The successful candidate will be flexible, a good team worker and be proactive at driving standards of care forward.
You will also be required to deputise in the absence of the senior sister/ ward manager and be responsible for the support of junior nurses.
Main duties of the job
Provides clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and support staff, may ensure effective running of ward/department in the absence of Department Ward Manager.
To provide advice and support for colleagues to plan, monitor, implement and evaluate skilled and appropriate care for patients and ensure the provision of evidence-based practice.
To work within the NMC Code and professional nursing guidance.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Details
Date posted
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
409-8115675
Job locations
Ormskirk Hospital
Wigan Road
Ormskirk
L39 2AZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide leadership, management and team development as delegated by the Department/Ward Manager to the team, allocating workloads.
- Contribute to setting goals and benchmarking standards of care. Develop tools to improve the quality of the service and co-ordinate clinical services across the ward.
- To co-ordinate and manage patient flow within the unit including timely admission and discharge, ensuring national targets are met where possible
- To promote the unit and the Trust as a whole in the most positive manner to patients, relatives and the local population
- To have knowledge of relevant national and local health policies and their impact on the service
- To inform/escalate to Department/Ward Manager / Matron if acceptable levels of care, standards, practice and patient safety is compromised and develop appropriate actions
- To assist and or lead in the development/implementation of local and trust policies and protocols relevant to the specialty, ensuring effective implementation in local area.
- To manage control and quality of levels of stock and equipment within the clinical and non-clinical areas and promote and ensure economic use of all resources.
- To attend corporate groups as a representative of the directorate and team.
- To represent the clinical area on working groups as appropriate and at relevant conferences at regional and national level and on working groups as appropriate.
- To promote and deliver effective communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team and other wards and departments in the Trust and externally.
- To participate in the business planning process, helping to identify areas for service development and improvement.
- In the absence or as delegated by the Department/Ward Manager. Initiate and coordinate investigations of incidents, accidents, complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with the trust policies and lead in any investigations where required to do so
Clinical Management
- Provide senior nursing advice and support to facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/carers in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
- Manage and coordinate complex clinical situations, taking appropriate action in emergency or unforeseen situations.
- To be clinically competent and confident in the use of specialised equipment in varied clinical settings.
- Act as a clinical role model and leader for all members of staff providing daily unit management, continuity of care and a high standard of excellent nursing care.
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, actively seeking evidence based practice which will improve the quality of care and meet the needs of the patient. A holistic approach to caring should be planned which will include the appropriate level of physiological, psychological, spiritual, socio - economic and cultural aspects which influence the care of patients within the unit.
- To contribute to setting and monitor standards of nursing care within the ward.
- To liaise with medical staff and other disciplines on the management of high quality patient care.
- To ensure that patient care is delivered within the Nursing and Midwifery Scope of Professional Practice and Code of Professional Conduct.
- To promote the involvement of patients and their relatives in the management and evaluation of care.
- To have shared responsibility for the delivery of patient care by all members of the nursing team on the unit.
- To maintain safe custody of drugs, ensuring that checking, witnessing and administration procedures are compatible with statutory and trust requirements.
- To undertake appropriate training to expand relevant clinical skills.
- To regularly take charge of the clinical area, utilising resources effectively and to ensure that safe staffing levels are maintained for their shifts.
- Identify clinical risks and ensure that appropriate action is implemented in accordance with the Trust risk management policy.
- Ensure the nurse documentation is maintained to the Trust standard.
People Management
- To assess and develop action plans to meet individual development needs.
- To participate in orientation programmes for all newly appointed nursing staff.
- To monitor staff performance, conduct or participate in Individual Performance Appraisal, including supporting revalidation process.
- To encourage & motivate staff within the ward on personal & professional development at all levels.
- To deploy and utilise staffing resources effectively and efficiently.
- To support members of the team and refer to appropriate services.
- To assist in the selection, appointment & induction of new staff.
- Ensure staffing levels and skill mix is scheduled to reflect the workload and meet the needs of the patient.
- To assist in the co-ordination and monitoring of off duty, annual leave, sickness and absence occurring in the unit.
Leadership Development
- To promote an environment conducive to learning.
- To participate in staff education and development, including orientation and supervision and act as a mentor and resource for learners and the nursing team and the multi-professional teams
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment for colleagues, patients and visitors.
- To assess learning & developmental needs of members of the ward nursing team.
- To assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of programmes of specialty based teaching ensuring learning objectives are achieved.
- To ensure that own personal development is maintained and recorded to ensure compliance for revalidation.
- To be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of a particular group of staff delegated by the Charge Nurse or Senior Sister.
- Supervise and support the nursing care of the other junior nurses, students and HCAs to maintain a high standard of excellent nursing care.
- To share highly specialist knowledge and skills around the Trust with active involvement in ward patient care if the unit allows.
- Provide support mechanisms for sharing good practice within the ward and trust wide.
Budget responsibilities
- Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources including stock management and care and maintenance of equipment.
- Handles patients valuables, ensuring safe storage and transportation
- Authorise timesheets for temporary nursing and support staff as appropriate.
Research And Audit
- To develop and implement methods of auditing nursing practice within the unit.
- To promote awareness of current nursing research in members of the unit.
- To introduce and apply research findings to the unit relating to nursing practice where relevant.
- To promote and disseminate local/national/international research findings to the ward.
- Identify areas where local audit is needed, conduct the audit and analyse the data with support.
- Arranges for the collection and analysis of audit and research data as required.
- Participate in the collection of audit and research data as required.
- Use data which will contribute to the improvement of patient care.
Personal Development
- Responsible for ensuring own continuing professional development and identifying development needs within the Trust knowledge and skills development review process.
- To identify areas for self-development, areas of interest and training requirements within your personal performance planning and Development Review.
- To maintain a professional portfolio and reflective diary for developmental purposes and revalidation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide leadership, management and team development as delegated by the Department/Ward Manager to the team, allocating workloads.
- Contribute to setting goals and benchmarking standards of care. Develop tools to improve the quality of the service and co-ordinate clinical services across the ward.
- To co-ordinate and manage patient flow within the unit including timely admission and discharge, ensuring national targets are met where possible
- To promote the unit and the Trust as a whole in the most positive manner to patients, relatives and the local population
- To have knowledge of relevant national and local health policies and their impact on the service
- To inform/escalate to Department/Ward Manager / Matron if acceptable levels of care, standards, practice and patient safety is compromised and develop appropriate actions
- To assist and or lead in the development/implementation of local and trust policies and protocols relevant to the specialty, ensuring effective implementation in local area.
- To manage control and quality of levels of stock and equipment within the clinical and non-clinical areas and promote and ensure economic use of all resources.
- To attend corporate groups as a representative of the directorate and team.
- To represent the clinical area on working groups as appropriate and at relevant conferences at regional and national level and on working groups as appropriate.
- To promote and deliver effective communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team and other wards and departments in the Trust and externally.
- To participate in the business planning process, helping to identify areas for service development and improvement.
- In the absence or as delegated by the Department/Ward Manager. Initiate and coordinate investigations of incidents, accidents, complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with the trust policies and lead in any investigations where required to do so
Clinical Management
- Provide senior nursing advice and support to facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/carers in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
- Manage and coordinate complex clinical situations, taking appropriate action in emergency or unforeseen situations.
- To be clinically competent and confident in the use of specialised equipment in varied clinical settings.
- Act as a clinical role model and leader for all members of staff providing daily unit management, continuity of care and a high standard of excellent nursing care.
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, actively seeking evidence based practice which will improve the quality of care and meet the needs of the patient. A holistic approach to caring should be planned which will include the appropriate level of physiological, psychological, spiritual, socio - economic and cultural aspects which influence the care of patients within the unit.
- To contribute to setting and monitor standards of nursing care within the ward.
- To liaise with medical staff and other disciplines on the management of high quality patient care.
- To ensure that patient care is delivered within the Nursing and Midwifery Scope of Professional Practice and Code of Professional Conduct.
- To promote the involvement of patients and their relatives in the management and evaluation of care.
- To have shared responsibility for the delivery of patient care by all members of the nursing team on the unit.
- To maintain safe custody of drugs, ensuring that checking, witnessing and administration procedures are compatible with statutory and trust requirements.
- To undertake appropriate training to expand relevant clinical skills.
- To regularly take charge of the clinical area, utilising resources effectively and to ensure that safe staffing levels are maintained for their shifts.
- Identify clinical risks and ensure that appropriate action is implemented in accordance with the Trust risk management policy.
- Ensure the nurse documentation is maintained to the Trust standard.
People Management
- To assess and develop action plans to meet individual development needs.
- To participate in orientation programmes for all newly appointed nursing staff.
- To monitor staff performance, conduct or participate in Individual Performance Appraisal, including supporting revalidation process.
- To encourage & motivate staff within the ward on personal & professional development at all levels.
- To deploy and utilise staffing resources effectively and efficiently.
- To support members of the team and refer to appropriate services.
- To assist in the selection, appointment & induction of new staff.
- Ensure staffing levels and skill mix is scheduled to reflect the workload and meet the needs of the patient.
- To assist in the co-ordination and monitoring of off duty, annual leave, sickness and absence occurring in the unit.
Leadership Development
- To promote an environment conducive to learning.
- To participate in staff education and development, including orientation and supervision and act as a mentor and resource for learners and the nursing team and the multi-professional teams
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment for colleagues, patients and visitors.
- To assess learning & developmental needs of members of the ward nursing team.
- To assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of programmes of specialty based teaching ensuring learning objectives are achieved.
- To ensure that own personal development is maintained and recorded to ensure compliance for revalidation.
- To be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of a particular group of staff delegated by the Charge Nurse or Senior Sister.
- Supervise and support the nursing care of the other junior nurses, students and HCAs to maintain a high standard of excellent nursing care.
- To share highly specialist knowledge and skills around the Trust with active involvement in ward patient care if the unit allows.
- Provide support mechanisms for sharing good practice within the ward and trust wide.
Budget responsibilities
- Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources including stock management and care and maintenance of equipment.
- Handles patients valuables, ensuring safe storage and transportation
- Authorise timesheets for temporary nursing and support staff as appropriate.
Research And Audit
- To develop and implement methods of auditing nursing practice within the unit.
- To promote awareness of current nursing research in members of the unit.
- To introduce and apply research findings to the unit relating to nursing practice where relevant.
- To promote and disseminate local/national/international research findings to the ward.
- Identify areas where local audit is needed, conduct the audit and analyse the data with support.
- Arranges for the collection and analysis of audit and research data as required.
- Participate in the collection of audit and research data as required.
- Use data which will contribute to the improvement of patient care.
Personal Development
- Responsible for ensuring own continuing professional development and identifying development needs within the Trust knowledge and skills development review process.
- To identify areas for self-development, areas of interest and training requirements within your personal performance planning and Development Review.
- To maintain a professional portfolio and reflective diary for developmental purposes and revalidation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Diploma / degree level or equivalent experience
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Leadership training or qualification (minimum Level 3 ILM or equivalent) or working towards
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code
- Experience of leading a team in a clinical environment
- Research awareness and commitment to evidence based practice
- Experience of clinical risk assessment & management of identified risk
- Understanding key features of Clinical governance
- Knowledge of audit & audit procedures
Skills
Essential
- Up to date clinical skills in order to ensure quality of services being provided by ward
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills - prioritise and coordinate own workload
- Able to act as a leader, effectively managing staff in the department
- Ability to co-ordinate & liaise with MDT members
- Computer literacy eg experience of electronic patient record
Other
Essential
- Frequent sitting or standing in a restricted position; occasional moderate effort for several short period.
- Frequent concentration, work pattern unpredictable Concentration for patient clinical work
- Occasional distressing / highly distressing or emotional circumstances. Deals with patient complaints, conveys unwelcome news, complaints, concerns arising from incident communicated to patients and relatives.
- Working in ward environment providing direct clinical care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Diploma / degree level or equivalent experience
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Leadership training or qualification (minimum Level 3 ILM or equivalent) or working towards
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code
- Experience of leading a team in a clinical environment
- Research awareness and commitment to evidence based practice
- Experience of clinical risk assessment & management of identified risk
- Understanding key features of Clinical governance
- Knowledge of audit & audit procedures
Skills
Essential
- Up to date clinical skills in order to ensure quality of services being provided by ward
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills - prioritise and coordinate own workload
- Able to act as a leader, effectively managing staff in the department
- Ability to co-ordinate & liaise with MDT members
- Computer literacy eg experience of electronic patient record
Other
Essential
- Frequent sitting or standing in a restricted position; occasional moderate effort for several short period.
- Frequent concentration, work pattern unpredictable Concentration for patient clinical work
- Occasional distressing / highly distressing or emotional circumstances. Deals with patient complaints, conveys unwelcome news, complaints, concerns arising from incident communicated to patients and relatives.
- Working in ward environment providing direct clinical care
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
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Ormskirk Hospital
Wigan Road
Ormskirk
L39 2AZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Ormskirk Hospital
Wigan Road
Ormskirk
L39 2AZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Consultant Psychiatrist, Intellectual Disability - Pennine Lancashire
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 9 day(s) ago
Reference: 351-MED032SS-25-O
Job summary
Consultant Psychiatrist - Intellectual Disability, Pennine Lancashire (10PA)
We are seeking to recruit a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist to work as part of the Community Intellectual Disability teams in Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale (BPR) and Hyndburn/Ribble Valley (HRV). The post is full time (10 PAs). This is a newly created post which will work alongside and be supported by the Specialist Doctor working across Pennine but mainly based in Blackburn.
There is no On Call commitment for this post.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have the following important clinical responsibilities:
Assessment and treatment of people with learning disabilities with additional mental health difficulties, including mental illness, autism, challenging behaviour and forensic needs, who are referred to the learning disability service.
Assessment of patients referred to the service at service users' homes and in clinic.
Advice and consultancy where appropriate to the Community Learning Disability Team and other colleagues.
Support, including supervision where appropriate to non-medical prescribing colleagues, including the nurse prescribers.
Applicants should hold full GMC registration and be included on the Specialist register of the GMC or they should be eligible for entry to the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
It is a requirement that applicants are Section 12 Approved at the time of commencing employment and have or are eligible to have Approved Clinician Status.
Remuneration will be as set out in the terms of the New Consultant Contract according to previous experience.
About us
The role:
At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full time post (we would be flexible in looking at enhancements to support other activities that support the wider ambitions of the Trust).
Excellent peer support group
Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years or up to £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants
Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor
Relocation package available.
At our Trust, we're really keen to develop our Consultant workforce and nurture their areas of interest in a flexible way where possible. Come and have a chat with us about what your special interest or development area and build a suitable job plan with us. We also have an extremely active Medical Education department and support our Consultants in becoming Clinical & Educational Supervisors and nurturing their interests in this area. There are also opportunities to have a role in Digital Leadership if this is a passion for any of our Consultants.
Check out our twitter accounts for examples of some exciting things we are working on via @LSCFTMedics and @LSCFTMedEd
Details
Date posted
24 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-MED032SS-25-O
Job locations
Darwen Resource Centre
Albert Street
Darwen
BB3 1AY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.
The Job Description was approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists on 4 October 2024.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.
The Job Description was approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists on 4 October 2024.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise
- On GMC Specialist Register or eligible within 6 months of interview
- Section 12 approved
- AC status or within 6 months of interview
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to this post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise
- On GMC Specialist Register or eligible within 6 months of interview
- Section 12 approved
- AC status or within 6 months of interview
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to this post
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
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darwen Resource Centre
Albert Street
Darwen
BB3 1AY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darwen Resource Centre
Albert Street
Darwen
BB3 1AY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Learning Disabilities Nurse
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 351-PEN1189-MS
Job summary
We are currently seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated registered B6 Nurse to join a busy and well-respected Integrated Learning Disability Service, which covers the Lancashire locality. We are very pleased to be able to offer this role within the Lancaster and Morecambe locality (North Lancashire).
This is an exciting opportunity to gain wide-ranging experience of community services for people with learning disability. The Learning Disability Service strives to provide forward-thinking high-quality services, working in partnership with other agencies. In addition to working with people with learning disabilities, their families and carers we have a strong commitment to health promotion through service development and training initiatives. We are committed to helping our staff develop and you will be part of an enthusiastic and experienced team.
We are looking for a registered Nurse with an up-to-date knowledge of health policy for people with learning disabilities. Adaptability, good communication skills and self -motivation are essential. The successful applicant will be an experienced clinician with proven skills in working with people who have complex needs and challenging behaviour. You will also be able to demonstrate that your practice is evidence based and innovative.
The Community Learning Disability Team in The Bay is a friendly supportive multi-disciplinary team based across 3 sites; Lancaster, Kendal and Barrow.
Main duties of the job
We pride ourselves in our holistic approach to supporting the health needs of adults with learning disabilities and our drive for continuous service development across all professions. We meet monthly as a whole team alternating virtual and face to face meetings.
Willingness to travel is essential and applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
The Learning Disability Service strives to provide forward thinking high quality services, working in partnership with other agencies. In addition to working with people with learning disabilities and their families we have a strong commitment to public health, promotion of safeguarding and effective risk management through service development and training initiatives working within an enthusiastic and experienced team.
A Registered Nurse, with up to date knowledge, of health policy and legislation applicable to people with a learning disability and/or Autism. Adaptability, good communication skills and self-motivation are essential.
An experienced clinician with proven skills in working with people who have complex health needs and challenging behaviour and/or Autism, demonstrating practice is evidence based and innovative.
The post holder will be responsible for a defined caseload and supervision of other practitioners (registered and unregistered), to provide strong clinical leadership and supervision within the learning disability team.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well
Details
Date posted
02 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum (subject to confirmation)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-PEN1189-MS
Job locations
East Barn
Pathfinders Drive
Lancaster
LA1 4JJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Learning Disability Nurse with current NMC Registration
- 2-3 year' post registration Experience
Desirable
- Teaching/Mentorship post registration qualification
- Specialist practitioner: Learning Disability Nurse
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of contemporary health learning disability policy
- Knowledge and skills in the assessment / management of risk
- Demonstrates reflective practice
- Demonstrates continuing professional development
- Knowledge of legal frameworks applicable to the learning-disabled population
Skills
Essential
- Ability to support people who have a learning disability and/or Autism on an individual and group basis.
- Working with individuals who challenge.
Desirable
- Experience of working in community setting
- Experience of managing others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Learning Disability Nurse with current NMC Registration
- 2-3 year' post registration Experience
Desirable
- Teaching/Mentorship post registration qualification
- Specialist practitioner: Learning Disability Nurse
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of contemporary health learning disability policy
- Knowledge and skills in the assessment / management of risk
- Demonstrates reflective practice
- Demonstrates continuing professional development
- Knowledge of legal frameworks applicable to the learning-disabled population
Skills
Essential
- Ability to support people who have a learning disability and/or Autism on an individual and group basis.
- Working with individuals who challenge.
Desirable
- Experience of working in community setting
- Experience of managing others
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.
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.
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
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
East Barn
Pathfinders Drive
Lancaster
LA1 4JJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
East Barn
Pathfinders Drive
Lancaster
LA1 4JJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Receptionist
Manchester Road East Medical Practice View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: A5840-26-0000
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated GP Receptionist to join our friendly practice team. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for patients and visitors, providing a professional and welcoming reception service while supporting the smooth running of the practice.
Essential- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Good IT and keyboard skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Organised with good attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Previous GP reception or NHS experience.
- Knowledge of EMIS Web.
- Experience of working in a customer-facing role.
Applications will be accepted until the closing date specified on NHS Jobs.
Interviews: Suitable candidates will be invited to interview following shortlisting.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a busy and supportive GP practice and contribute to delivering outstanding patient care.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Job
- Greeting patients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
- Answering telephone calls and dealing with patient enquiries.
- Booking, amending and cancelling appointments.
- Processing repeat prescription requests in accordance with practice procedures.
- Updating and maintaining accurate patient records.
- Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence.
- Supporting clinicians and the wider practice team with administrative tasks.
- Maintaining confidentiality at all times.
About us
Manchester Road East Medical Practice is committed to delivering high-quality patient care within a supportive and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on providing excellent service to our patients and fostering a positive workplace for our staff.
Details
Date posted
02 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.71 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A5840-26-0000
Job locations
4 Longshaw Drive, Little Hulton
Worsley
Greater Manchester
Lancashire
M28 0BB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Receptionist
To provide an efficient and professional reception and administrative service to patients, GPs, clinicians and other members of the practice team. The post holder will be the first point of contact for patients and visitors and will ensure that all enquiries are handled courteously and effectively.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Receptionist
To provide an efficient and professional reception and administrative service to patients, GPs, clinicians and other members of the practice team. The post holder will be the first point of contact for patients and visitors and will ensure that all enquiries are handled courteously and effectively.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential
- GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
- Good standard of general education.
Desirable
- Customer Service Qualification (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent).
- Business Administration Qualification (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent).
- Medical Receptionist Qualification.
- ECDL or equivalent IT qualification.
- Training in confidentiality, GDPR, or information governance.
- No formal qualifications are essential for this role. Full training will be provided to the successful candidate.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the public.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Experience of using computer systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work as part of a team and manage a busy workload.
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a GP Practice.
- Experience of using EMIS Web or other clinical systems.
- Previous NHS experience.
- Experience of appointment booking and diary management.
- Experience of handling confidential information.
- Experience of working in a reception, administrative, or call handling role.
- Experience of processing prescriptions and referrals.
- Experience of dealing with challenging situations and resolving patient queries in a professional manner.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Friendly, professional and approachable manner.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to remain calm and professional when working under pressure.
- Reliable, punctual and flexible.
- Commitment to providing excellent patient care and customer service.
- Knowledge of NHS and Primary Care services.
- Knowledge of GP appointment systems and care navigation.
- Understanding of patient confidentiality, GDPR and Information Governance.
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to undertake further training and development.
- Flexible approach to covering shifts and supporting colleagues when required.
Desirable
- Ability to work within practice policies and procedures.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Satisfactory references and completion of pre-employment checks.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential
- GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
- Good standard of general education.
Desirable
- Customer Service Qualification (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent).
- Business Administration Qualification (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent).
- Medical Receptionist Qualification.
- ECDL or equivalent IT qualification.
- Training in confidentiality, GDPR, or information governance.
- No formal qualifications are essential for this role. Full training will be provided to the successful candidate.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the public.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Experience of using computer systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work as part of a team and manage a busy workload.
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a GP Practice.
- Experience of using EMIS Web or other clinical systems.
- Previous NHS experience.
- Experience of appointment booking and diary management.
- Experience of handling confidential information.
- Experience of working in a reception, administrative, or call handling role.
- Experience of processing prescriptions and referrals.
- Experience of dealing with challenging situations and resolving patient queries in a professional manner.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Friendly, professional and approachable manner.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to remain calm and professional when working under pressure.
- Reliable, punctual and flexible.
- Commitment to providing excellent patient care and customer service.
- Knowledge of NHS and Primary Care services.
- Knowledge of GP appointment systems and care navigation.
- Understanding of patient confidentiality, GDPR and Information Governance.
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to undertake further training and development.
- Flexible approach to covering shifts and supporting colleagues when required.
Desirable
- Ability to work within practice policies and procedures.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Satisfactory references and completion of pre-employment checks.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Manchester Road East Medical Practice
Address
4 Longshaw Drive, Little Hulton
Worsley
Greater Manchester
Lancashire
M28 0BB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Manchester Road East Medical Practice
Address
4 Longshaw Drive, Little Hulton
Worsley
Greater Manchester
Lancashire
M28 0BB
United Kingdom
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Registered Nurse Associate
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 351-BAY1056-MF-A
Job summary
Band 4 Registered Nursing Associate -Older Adult Community Mental health team South Lakes. 27.75 hours (0.74)
An interesting and varied vacancy has become available for a qualified Band 4 Registered Nursing Associate. The role will be in the Community Mental Health Team function within the wider Older Adult integrated Mental Health services.
The core responsibilities of the post will be to oversee and monitor your own caseload and support senior staff in delivering quality care and treatment programmes to patients with mental health challenges with a focus on supporting with monitoring physical health needs of patients. Supervision will be provided to support you in the role
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about the role and, its development, and be driven to provide excellent mental health services to the local older adult population.
In addition to core professional skills, the post holder will also be expected to undertake a range of other generic clinical duties to support the team functions and be responsive to the needs of patients, their family and carers
Main duties of the job
- You will be a Registered Nursing Associate working within a multidisciplinary team and carry out a diverse range of duties.
- As a Band 4 Registered Nursing Associate within the team you will be regularly supported and supervised by a senior nurse and you will be encouraged to take personal responsibility for clinical supervision and your continued professional development plan.
- You will be required to undertake the administration of depot medications; however, these will not include medications deemed as high risk. You will also monitor for side effects and efficacy of other medications, including cognitive enhancers, and provide titration advice.
- You will actively promote teamwork, respect, integrity, accountability, excellence and compassion within the clinical team in accordance with the Trust values and Code of Conduct. You are required to maintain links with your professional body and provide evidence for the revalidation process.
- You will provide support to the nurse leadership within the multidisciplinary team and ensure the effective assessment, formulation, planning and monitoring of care given to service users.
- You will exercise professional accountability and responsibility using skills, knowledge and expertise in changing environments, across clinical boundaries and in unfamiliar situations as outlined within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- You will be required to offer clinical leadership to Health Care Support Workers.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well
Details
Date posted
02 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum (subject to confirmation)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
351-BAY1056-MF-A
Job locations
Kirkstone House
Kendal
LA9 7NJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree
- On-going registration with the NMC.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development that supports clinical practice.
Knowledge
Essential
- Can demonstrate an understanding and knowledge base of mental health conditions and their treatments.
- Can demonstrate a working knowledge of physical health conditions and the complications that this can cause to patients experiencing mental ill health.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing care needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree
- On-going registration with the NMC.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development that supports clinical practice.
Knowledge
Essential
- Can demonstrate an understanding and knowledge base of mental health conditions and their treatments.
- Can demonstrate a working knowledge of physical health conditions and the complications that this can cause to patients experiencing mental ill health.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing care needs.
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.
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.
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
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kirkstone House
Kendal
LA9 7NJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kirkstone House
Kendal
LA9 7NJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Midwifery Team Leader - Burnley Birth Centre
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 435-F113-26
Job summary
Within ELHT Maternity services, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fixed Term 12 month post as Midwifery Team Leader for the Burnley Birth Centre.This is a temporary Band 7 post, involving managerial duties, and clinical duties as required. The post holder will oversee the daily management of the Birth Centre, for a temporary 12 month period.
The successful candidate will oversee the daily management of the Birth Centre and coordination of Community activity and staffing, leading on clinical activity and patient flow, whilst supporting the needs of patients and staff. The role enables opportunity for professional development and leadership within a dynamic area of the Maternity services, supporting the provision of safe, personal and effective care for women and babies throughout pregnancy and the postnatal period.
The successful candidate will work within the Midwife Led alongside Birth Centre, and also in collaboration with the wider Multidisciplinary team and Neonatal colleagues to ensure a high standard of care is maintained.
Main duties of the job
Please see the attached Job Description and person specification for a detailed overview of the main duties of this post.
About us
Thank you for considering East Lancashire Hospital NHS Trust as your choice of employer. The aim of East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is to provide safe, personal and effective care for patients who access our services. Within East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, we are a forward thinking Maternity service managing over 6 000 births per year with four different birth locations and the provision of services across the East Lancashire footprint. We are currently in progress with a variety of ongoing exciting quality improvement projects in line with the Maternity transformation programme.
Details
Date posted
02 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
435-F113-26
Job locations
Burnley General Hospital
Burnley
BB10 2PQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and person specification for a detailed overview of the main duties of this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and person specification for a detailed overview of the main duties of this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife having had experience at a band 6
- Degree (or working towards) in Midwifery or related subject
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a Midwifery leadership or managerial position
- Experience of working with Safeguarding Children legislation
- Experience of developing services as part of multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working in a multi-agency setting
- Experience of managing change
Desirable
- Analysing evidence based practice and statistics
- Managing a budget
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of child protection legislative framework
- Ability to manage conflict constructively
- Knowledge of advantages and barriers to partnership working
- Ability to lead and motivate team
- Understanding the distinctive contribution of other agencies
- Effective management of resources
- Organisational skills, including ability to prioritize workload
- Evidence of continued professional development
- An understanding of IT systems.
- Understanding of the local area and issues
- Working knowledge of governance framework and risk management processes
Desirable
- Ability to design, implement and evaluate monitoring and evaluation processes
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary agencies
- Highly motivated and able to motivate others
- Able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary setting
- Able to motivate others through change and negotiate new ways of working across organisational boundaries
- Evidence of well-developed leadership skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife having had experience at a band 6
- Degree (or working towards) in Midwifery or related subject
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a Midwifery leadership or managerial position
- Experience of working with Safeguarding Children legislation
- Experience of developing services as part of multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working in a multi-agency setting
- Experience of managing change
Desirable
- Analysing evidence based practice and statistics
- Managing a budget
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of child protection legislative framework
- Ability to manage conflict constructively
- Knowledge of advantages and barriers to partnership working
- Ability to lead and motivate team
- Understanding the distinctive contribution of other agencies
- Effective management of resources
- Organisational skills, including ability to prioritize workload
- Evidence of continued professional development
- An understanding of IT systems.
- Understanding of the local area and issues
- Working knowledge of governance framework and risk management processes
Desirable
- Ability to design, implement and evaluate monitoring and evaluation processes
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary agencies
- Highly motivated and able to motivate others
- Able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary setting
- Able to motivate others through change and negotiate new ways of working across organisational boundaries
- Evidence of well-developed leadership skills
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
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Burnley General Hospital
Burnley
BB10 2PQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer name
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Burnley General Hospital
Burnley
BB10 2PQ
United Kingdom
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Podiatry Caseload Holder
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 350-CC8316969
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced HCPC registered Band 6 Podiatrist to join our friendly Community Podiatry Team covering the West Lancashire patch on a 9 month Fixed term basis within Mersycare. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a range of community clinic locations helping us deliver high-quality, person-centred care closer to home.
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 podiatric 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.
This post is ideally suited to a podiatrist with post-registration experience who is confident working both independently and as part of a supportive team, and who is committed to delivering high standards of clinical care.
You will assess, diagnose, plan and deliver treatment for patients with a range of complex needs, including people living with long-term conditions and those requiring wound management. 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.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will manage a defined caseload and take responsibility for the assessment, planning, delivery and review of care for patients with acute and chronic complex podiatry needs. You will work autonomously, using evidence-based clinical decision-making to provide proactive, responsive care that supports both anticipatory and ongoing maintenance needs. The role involves building effective communication with patients, carers, colleagues and wider stakeholders to ensure continuity of care, identifying and managing risk within agreed guidelines, and contributing to service quality, audit and improvement within the team.
About us
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 are continually transforming and improving our services so that we can provide high-quality care in the most effective and sustainable way.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
Details
Date posted
02 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
350-CC8316969
Job locations
Clayton House
Langley Place, Burscough Industrial estate
Ormskirk
L40 8JU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the provision of appropriate, high quality care to a defined caseload.
Responsible for workload planning and delegation of work to other team members, taking into account competence levels.
Undertake holistic assessments of need for the patient and family, which may be highly complex, using the appropriate model of care and evidence based practice.
Work in partnership with other professionals to enable patients/clients to be maintained in an appropriate environment, thus avoiding hospital admission.
Provide advice to patients, clients and carers on a wide range of health issues to include health promotion, life style advice and health care. Ensure that the team provides a high quality clinical service to its clients by participation in caseload and clinical supervision.
In conjunction with the team leader, develop new ways of working to provide a responsive service to patients with both planned and unplanned care needs.
Develop partnerships and joint working within other agencies as appropriate.
Maintain registration in line with professional bodies.
Clinically lead, direct, mentor and support the team.
Support the team leader in the development of caseload management across the local health economy.
Acts as an advocate and champion for patients and/or clients.
Act as a role model to team members and students so that patients/clients receive the most effective care possible.
Contribute to the development of policy and services to reflect the needs of the local neighbourhood population.
Participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the clinical team contract/objectives.
Provide information to the team leader on staff and patient/client activity as requested, to enable the effective management of the team.
Support the team leader in the implementation of practice development, improvement and service modernisation initiatives.
Support the team leader by monitoring and recording sickness and absence, capability and other issues within the team, reporting them as soon as possible.
In conjunction with other caseload holders, provide day-to-day supervision and support for the team.
Support the team leader in providing induction to the local working environment, clinical services and policies for new team members and students.
Undertake personal development plans with other members of the team, as delegated by the team leader.
Act as an authorised signatory for mileage and time cards for submission to the team leader.
Communicate with the multi-disciplinary team to provide best outcomes for patients/clients; this may include organising case conferences related to highly complex cases.
Participate in individual and group supervision.
Monitor record keeping within the team and inform the team leader of any issues.
Support the training and development of team members who need to improve on the level of patient care delivery.
This includes record keeping and improving clinical competency.
Support the implementation of any initiatives to improve quality within the clinical governance framework.
Participate in patient satisfaction reporting to improve patient care.
Work with the team leader to ensure achievement of your own personal development plan.
Maintain up to date knowledge and competence in line with professional and service requirements and demonstrate critical thinking, decision-making and reflective skills to ensure own professional development.
Support the Team Leader in creating an environment in which learning and practice development is fostered, evaluated and disseminated.
Facilitate effective learning within the area of practice for all students and practitioners.
Facilitate pre and post registration student placements within the team.
Mentor and assess pre-registration students.
Participation in clinical audits and research, as required.
The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.
The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation. Participate in individual and group supervision
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the provision of appropriate, high quality care to a defined caseload.
Responsible for workload planning and delegation of work to other team members, taking into account competence levels.
Undertake holistic assessments of need for the patient and family, which may be highly complex, using the appropriate model of care and evidence based practice.
Work in partnership with other professionals to enable patients/clients to be maintained in an appropriate environment, thus avoiding hospital admission.
Provide advice to patients, clients and carers on a wide range of health issues to include health promotion, life style advice and health care. Ensure that the team provides a high quality clinical service to its clients by participation in caseload and clinical supervision.
In conjunction with the team leader, develop new ways of working to provide a responsive service to patients with both planned and unplanned care needs.
Develop partnerships and joint working within other agencies as appropriate.
Maintain registration in line with professional bodies.
Clinically lead, direct, mentor and support the team.
Support the team leader in the development of caseload management across the local health economy.
Acts as an advocate and champion for patients and/or clients.
Act as a role model to team members and students so that patients/clients receive the most effective care possible.
Contribute to the development of policy and services to reflect the needs of the local neighbourhood population.
Participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the clinical team contract/objectives.
Provide information to the team leader on staff and patient/client activity as requested, to enable the effective management of the team.
Support the team leader in the implementation of practice development, improvement and service modernisation initiatives.
Support the team leader by monitoring and recording sickness and absence, capability and other issues within the team, reporting them as soon as possible.
In conjunction with other caseload holders, provide day-to-day supervision and support for the team.
Support the team leader in providing induction to the local working environment, clinical services and policies for new team members and students.
Undertake personal development plans with other members of the team, as delegated by the team leader.
Act as an authorised signatory for mileage and time cards for submission to the team leader.
Communicate with the multi-disciplinary team to provide best outcomes for patients/clients; this may include organising case conferences related to highly complex cases.
Participate in individual and group supervision.
Monitor record keeping within the team and inform the team leader of any issues.
Support the training and development of team members who need to improve on the level of patient care delivery.
This includes record keeping and improving clinical competency.
Support the implementation of any initiatives to improve quality within the clinical governance framework.
Participate in patient satisfaction reporting to improve patient care.
Work with the team leader to ensure achievement of your own personal development plan.
Maintain up to date knowledge and competence in line with professional and service requirements and demonstrate critical thinking, decision-making and reflective skills to ensure own professional development.
Support the Team Leader in creating an environment in which learning and practice development is fostered, evaluated and disseminated.
Facilitate effective learning within the area of practice for all students and practitioners.
Facilitate pre and post registration student placements within the team.
Mentor and assess pre-registration students.
Participation in clinical audits and research, as required.
The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.
The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation. Participate in individual and group supervision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Professional
- Teaching/mentorship qualification or equivalent or equivalent work-based experience
Desirable
- V300 Prescriber, if required for the post
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post registration/qualification experience
- Experience of successful multi-agency working
- Demonstrable experience in relevant area of practice or equivalent
Desirable
- Management and clinical leadership experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of CPD/Short courses
- Awareness of current national and local agenda in health and social care
- Understanding of partnership working
- Understanding of the principles of care management
- Awareness of factors that contribute to good health and the importance of promoting these in line with organisational public health policy
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of being able to communicate complex information and advice on healthcare to patients/clients, carers and colleagues
- Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
- Risk assessment skills
- Self-management and motivation skills
- IT literate
- Able to transport self around the LCH community
Values
Essential
- Continuous improvement - committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all
- Accountability - taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care
- Respect - how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way
- Enthusiasm - demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it
- Support - actively supporting others with compassion and courage
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Professional
- Teaching/mentorship qualification or equivalent or equivalent work-based experience
Desirable
- V300 Prescriber, if required for the post
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post registration/qualification experience
- Experience of successful multi-agency working
- Demonstrable experience in relevant area of practice or equivalent
Desirable
- Management and clinical leadership experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of CPD/Short courses
- Awareness of current national and local agenda in health and social care
- Understanding of partnership working
- Understanding of the principles of care management
- Awareness of factors that contribute to good health and the importance of promoting these in line with organisational public health policy
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of being able to communicate complex information and advice on healthcare to patients/clients, carers and colleagues
- Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
- Risk assessment skills
- Self-management and motivation skills
- IT literate
- Able to transport self around the LCH community
Values
Essential
- Continuous improvement - committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all
- Accountability - taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care
- Respect - how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way
- Enthusiasm - demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it
- Support - actively supporting others with compassion and courage
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.
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.
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
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Clayton House
Langley Place, Burscough Industrial estate
Ormskirk
L40 8JU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Clayton House
Langley Place, Burscough Industrial estate
Ormskirk
L40 8JU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Staff Nurse - Neonatal
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 409-8278568
Job summary
Staff Nurse - RSCN/RN (Child) / RM Band 5
Experience preferred
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and highly motivated, Registered Children's nurses to join our team at Ormskirk.
We are a Level 2 unit with 10 cots providing high quality family integrated care to babies and their families within the North West of England.
If you would like you to join our friendly, experienced neonatal team & help develop our vision for neonatal services in Ormskirk, you must be flexible, have good communication skills, be committed to providing excellent care and be RSCN/RM/RN Child Branch qualified with some experience of neonates.
As part of the role you will be given the chance to develop your management responsibilities, taking charge of daily activities on the Unit, utilising skills required for working in a diverse team and environment.
The post is rotational to night duty and the ability to work as part of a team is essential.
Due to current service demands, we are only able to consider applicants who have relevant UK experience. Candidates must also be available to commence employment immediately or within a very short timeframe. We regret that we cannot progress applications that do not meet these essential requirements.
Main duties of the job
1. Assess, plan develop and implement programmes of care to patients, providing advice in a variety of settings.
2. Carry out nursing procedures in line with current NMC standards of proficiency.
3. Ensure the health, wellbeing and independence of patients and service users across healthcare settings, maintaining associated records, ensuring all patients always receive safe and effective care.
4. Supervision of junior staff and all learners.
5. Always understand and demonstrate the Trust values
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Details
Date posted
02 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-8278568
Job locations
Ormskirk Hospital
Wigan Road
Ormskirk
L39 2AZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Advertising Date: 2nd October 2026
Closing Date: 15th October 2026
Shortlisting Date: TBC
Proposed Interview date: TBC
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications is reached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Advertising Date: 2nd October 2026
Closing Date: 15th October 2026
Shortlisting Date: TBC
Proposed Interview date: TBC
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications is reached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse (degree/diploma) RSCN/ RN(Child)/ RM
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of contiual professional development
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels
- Able to prioritise and co-ordinate own workload
- Ability to de-escalate complex situations
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Awareness of the need for confidentiality at all times
- Computer literacy e.g. experience of electronic patient record
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code.
- Experience of working in a clinical environment
- Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- An understanding of national, regional, and local NHS issues
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
Values
Essential
- We are kind
- We are open
- We are inclusive
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse (degree/diploma) RSCN/ RN(Child)/ RM
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of contiual professional development
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels
- Able to prioritise and co-ordinate own workload
- Ability to de-escalate complex situations
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Awareness of the need for confidentiality at all times
- Computer literacy e.g. experience of electronic patient record
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code.
- Experience of working in a clinical environment
- Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- An understanding of national, regional, and local NHS issues
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
Values
Essential
- We are kind
- We are open
- We are inclusive
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.
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.
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
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Ormskirk Hospital
Wigan Road
Ormskirk
L39 2AZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Ormskirk Hospital
Wigan Road
Ormskirk
L39 2AZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Specialist Radiographer - CT
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 438-PB4665
Job summary
Are you passionate about CT & dedicated to providing high quality patient care & excellent service? Do you want to gain more CT experience? If so, this is the job for you!
We are seeking an enthusiastic Radiographer to join our friendly team. You will be required to work at Preston Hospital & at the new Community Diagnostic Centre and may occasionally be required to work at Chorley Hospital.
Ideally, you will have prior CT experience, but training will be provided to suitable & motivated candidates.
Within the trust we have 4 static scanners and a mobile scanner. We also have a PMCT scanner. If desired, there is the possibility of gaining experience in the PMCT department.
We undertake a variety of scans including major trauma, neurosurgical, oncology, vascular, cardiac and colonography.
We actively promote role development and CPD by encouraging staff to undertake post graduate courses and further training.
The department operates 24/7 & we require candidates to be flexible to meet the needs of the department. Current working patterns include long days, weekends and night shifts.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the planning and allocation of work in the specific area of the department assigned, to ensure the timely delivery of an effective service.
You will monitor and maintain standards of professional practice, supervise more junior staff and deploy staff assuring standards are met. As well as providing leadership and direction to the team, acting as a role model and patient advocate.
This role requires you to assess, plan and make informed decisions on the required imaging examinations, providing advice and maintaining associated records. You will also be required to support the aims and vision of the Trust and to take personal responsibility for the quality of the service provided.
About us
We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you will help to look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Details
Date posted
02 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
438-PB4665
Job locations
Royal Preston Hospital
Sharoe Green Lane
Preston
PR2 9HT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Assist and support the Principal and Lead radiographers in the safe, effective management of the area including management of personnel, facilities and the associated systems and processes.
- Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organization.
- Be responsible for the delivery and coordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff.
- Ensure a high radiographic standard is delivered by self and others based on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of standards to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines.
- Set, monitor and maintain standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.
- Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Communicate with patients, relatives and other healthcare workers to ensure appropriate dissemination of complex information, in a form and manner consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways of communicating.
- Promote equality in care and practice by recognizing, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals.
- Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
- To participate in education and training of junior staff.
- Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within scope of role and professional practice.
- Comply with the requirements of the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 and IR (ME) R 2017 and related departmental protocols and procedures.
- Use information Technology systems as required at every level of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Assist and support the Principal and Lead radiographers in the safe, effective management of the area including management of personnel, facilities and the associated systems and processes.
- Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organization.
- Be responsible for the delivery and coordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff.
- Ensure a high radiographic standard is delivered by self and others based on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of standards to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines.
- Set, monitor and maintain standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.
- Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Communicate with patients, relatives and other healthcare workers to ensure appropriate dissemination of complex information, in a form and manner consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways of communicating.
- Promote equality in care and practice by recognizing, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals.
- Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
- To participate in education and training of junior staff.
- Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within scope of role and professional practice.
- Comply with the requirements of the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 and IR (ME) R 2017 and related departmental protocols and procedures.
- Use information Technology systems as required at every level of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- DCR/BSc (or pending imminent qualification)
- HCPC registered (or pending imminent qualification)
Desirable
- Attendance at study days.
- Attendance at conferences, etc.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Some experience in CT scanning
- Demonstrates the ability to produce a high standard of work.
- Involvement with QA.
- Evidence of willingness to expand clinical role.
- Evidence of a commitment to reflecting on and learning from previous practice.
- Awareness of changes within imaging practice.
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice.
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
Desirable
- 12 months experience in CT covering a range of CT procedures.
- Evidence of independent working and leading a team.
- Experience of audit.
- Evidence of active interest in advanced CT.
- Previous NHS experience
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- DCR/BSc (or pending imminent qualification)
- HCPC registered (or pending imminent qualification)
Desirable
- Attendance at study days.
- Attendance at conferences, etc.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Some experience in CT scanning
- Demonstrates the ability to produce a high standard of work.
- Involvement with QA.
- Evidence of willingness to expand clinical role.
- Evidence of a commitment to reflecting on and learning from previous practice.
- Awareness of changes within imaging practice.
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice.
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
Desirable
- 12 months experience in CT covering a range of CT procedures.
- Evidence of independent working and leading a team.
- Experience of audit.
- Evidence of active interest in advanced CT.
- Previous NHS experience
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
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Preston Hospital
Sharoe Green Lane
Preston
PR2 9HT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Preston Hospital
Sharoe Green Lane
Preston
PR2 9HT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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