Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Advertising Date: 2nd October 2026

Closing Date: 15th October 2026

Shortlisting Date: 23rd October 2026

Proposed Interview date: TBC

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications is reached.

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

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 interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills - prioritise and coordinate own workload
• Able to act as a leader, effectively managing staff in the department
• Ability to act as a change agent
• 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
• 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.

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 Hospital

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 1st October 2026

Closing date: 14th October 2026

Shortlisting date: 15th October 2026

Proposed Interview date: 3rd November 2026

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration at the time of appointment
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
• Clinical supervisor qualification
• MD/PHD or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• Formal teaching qualification (e.g. PG cert / MEd)

Values

Essential

• We are kind
• We are open
• We are inclusive

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• ATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice
• Training and experience to independently manage gynaecology emergencies during on-call
• Evidence of administrative experience
• Evidence of continuing participation in Clinical governance in maternity and Gynaecology
• Evidence of continuing supervision of Junior Medical Staff and / or medical students
• Familiarity with current trainee and medical student curriculum

Desirable

• ATSM in fetal medicine labour ward lead, high risk pregnancy or Maternal medicine
• Intermediate US scan training in fetal medicine
• Formal training / experience in management
• Evidence of root cause analysis training
• Formal leadership qualification

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, and other agencies.
• Supportive and tolerant
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Caring attitude to patients, prioritising patient safety

Desirable

• Evidence of submission of clinical / quality improvement projects for poster / oral presentation at regional or national events
• Evidence of involvement in research e.g., recruited NIHR trials participants

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 District General Hospital

Dicconson Way, Wigan Road

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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

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)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 24th September 2026

Closing date: 1st October 2026

Shortlisting date: 2nd October 2026

Proposed Interview date: 13th October 2026

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent experience
• 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Whiston

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description and person specification for main responsibilities and requirements.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level Registered Nurse (degree/diploma)
• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development

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

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

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)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting the Business

To contribute to the development of the HR plan aligned to the service delivery objectives and standards required by the Lead Employer Service.

Anticipate the impact of external changes on the workforce and develop effective solutions and strategies to support the changing environment.

Provide management/workforce information as requested to enable the development of workforce plans.

Represent the service at various meetings and stakeholder events as required within our 6 NHSE regions.

Support the senior management team to maintain and develop professional HR services, systems, records and quality/control procedures.

Policies and Procedure

Support Host organisations and Health Education England in the interpretation of policies and procedures e.g. Sickness Absence, Maternity, Paternity and Adoption.

Deal with complex or highly sensitive matters as cascaded from the Employment Services team, senior management team, Host Trusts and NHSE.

Produce high quality written correspondence including letters, e-mails and memos, in line with corporate communications guidance and Trust policies and procedures.

Contribute to the development and review of HR policies and procedures specific to the Lead Employer Service.

Maintain effective employee relations with staff side to ensure the efficient and effective management of cases.

Workforce Development and Transformation

Lead by example, working in partnership with the Learning & Development team; develop a coaching culture across the service to support personal development and succession planning as identified.

Identify specific employment issues from workforce trends and staff feedback mechanisms to support the development of HR interventions to meet business needs.

Design and deliver HR skills training as required.

Lead Workforce thinking, encouraging innovation and championing workforce transformation to support service development.

Active participation in leadership of development projects.

Lead and project manage key HR initiatives in accordance with agreed requirements realising effective co-ordination of people, resource and talent ensuring the benefits are realised.

Workforce Planning and Information

Establish workforce metrics and performance targets and work closely with the Workforce information

team and HR Business Partners to produce regular monitoring reports for effective cascade of management information to key stakeholders.

Analyse workforce information and productivity measures and work with the HR Business Partners to develop plans and strategies to support improvement and efficiency within the Service.

HR Service Delivery

Influence business decisions to ensure account is taken of best practice human resource management.

Advise key stakeholders on complex, sensitive or contentious employee relations issues, providing support to

key stakeholders investigating complex cases when required and supporting hearings.

Review and develop HR Policies and Procedures in line with governance and legal requirements.

Negotiate terms and conditions of employment with staff side in respect of specific projects and activities.

Implement effective HR systems to record and monitor all case activity and monitor compliance in relation to data protection, E& & I and other HR related legislation

Ensure effective recording and monitoring systems are implemented and maintained for attendance management activity.

Service Improvement and Change Management

Contribute to the continuous improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of the Lead Employer Service.

Seek customer service feedback from designated areas of responsibility and make recommendations to the Lead Employer Senior Management team as part of the delivery of the SLA.

Support in the transformation of, new ways of working and continuous improvement of the service.

Undertake and participate in projects as required.

To continually promote equality diversity and inclusion and undertake equality impact assessments as required.

Relationship Management and Networking

Develop effective relationships within Host Trusts and ensure the service is viewed positively by adding value to the Lead Employer Service.

Develop and maintain relationships within the wider HR community to enable networking and sharing of best practice.

Work closely with other HR colleagues to ensure a seamless and World Class HR service is delivered.

Team Leadership and Development

Support colleagues in their continuous professional development and provide training/coaching solutions as identified for the Employment Services team and key stakeholders.

Effectively manage the delegation of case work to members of the Employment Services Team/HR Advisory team as appropriate providing professional coaching to optimise their capability and career development potential.

Manage the monitoring of regular reports on contractual matters escalating any areas of concern to the HRBP

Escalate any highly complex cases to the HRBP and support with the development of plans to mitigate risks to the organisation.

Be responsible for own development, including attendance at mandatory training and continually keep up to date with changes to employment legislation and best practice.

Performance Management

Contribute to the achievement of the Lead Employer HR Service to deliver against the corporate objectives and the Lead Employer Service Level Agreement.

Co-ordinate the provision of accurate and timely information as requested.

Support key stakeholders in the analysis of HR metrics/statistics highlighting any trends.

Support key stakeholders in the development of action plans to address any areas which require improvement.

Coach and guide key stakeholders on specific employment relations issues emphasising the importance of good record keeping and data protection.

Employee/Stakeholder Engagement

Develop and maintain effective internal and external communication networks to support the delivery of the Lead Employer Service.

Build and maintain effective relationships with Staff Side representatives.

Contribute to the process of involvement, consultations, negotiations with staff and their representatives.

Actively promote positive behaviours, the Trusts values and culture across the division.

Champion the Equality Diversity and Inclusion agenda and proactively support key stakeholders to ensure the principles are embedded in their areas of responsibility.

Continually promote equality diversity and inclusion in policy development and undertake equality impact assessments when required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level and/or equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience
• Level 7 CIPD qualified or working towards
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Chartered member of CIPD (MCIPD)
• Employment Law Qualification
• Project Management Qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Significant operational HR experience post qualification
• Experience of working and negotiating with Trade Unions
• Experience of workforce change programmes
• Experience of analysing workforce information
• Experience of workforce planning and modernisation
• Experience of building people management, competence, and capability
• Knowledge of TUPE legislation
• Experience in developing innovative workforce solutions to support the achievement of business goals

Desirable

• Worked in a senior HR role in the NHS of public sector organisation
• Experience of working in a business partner role

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

Jubilee Court

Waterside

St Helens

WA9 1TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Work as part of a team and duties will be delegated by the registered healthcare professional.
• Act within the scope of your training and competence, knowing who to ask for help and support if you are not sure.
• Work within agreed ways of working, following relevant Trust standards, policies and protocols.
• Communicate compassionately and effectively with individuals and their families, carers and health care practitioners using a range of techniques, maintaining confidentiality and using tact, empathy, persuasion and reassurance.
• Observe, assess and respond to patients needs appropriately, escalating concerns to Nursing staff as required including instigating emergency procedures as per policy.
• Organises self and supervises other junior staff or learners in general work tasks or when delivering patient care with supervision from nursing staff.
• Prioritises a range of delegated clinical care duties.
• Acting on own initiative, undertake personal care duties and support activities of daily living, e.g. mouth care, personal hygiene and toileting needs, demonstrating person centred care.
• Assist the registered healthcare practitioners with clinical tasks, follow care plans, notice and report changes, assist with risk assessments, obtain samples and some specimens.
• Safely deliver care duties including manoeuvring of patient equipment such as hoists and wheelchairs.
• Gather evidence to assist registered healthcare practitioner in obtaining a patient/client history.
• Undertake delegated procedures as required within the limits of required training and measured competence e.g venepuncture / ECG recording / blood glucose monitoring, clinical observations, taking specimens, escalating any abnormalities to the registered nurse.
• Support of patients feeding, diet and nutritional needs and accurately record patients nutritional intake and fluid intake and output, noticing and reporting changes to the nursing staff.
• Ensure patient property is managed as per Trust policy.
• Monitor levels of supplies and order supplies for the department as appropriate
• Demonstrates own duties to new starters, contributing to the learning environment. Where requested, supports/supervises work of students and other junior staff.
• Occasionally participates in audits, surveys, development activities.
• To work in line with Trust policies and procedures
• Contributes to maintaining a safe, healthy working environment.
• Follow the principles for implementing a duty of care, always acting in the best interest of individuals to ensure they do not come to harm.
• Work in partnership with the individual, their carers/ families and the wider healthcare team.
• Maintain and further develop your own skills and knowledge through development and learning activities; maintain evidence of your personal development and actively prepare for and participate in appraisal.
• Participate in team handovers

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

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 and Experience

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

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

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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

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)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Advertising Date: 1st October 2026

Closing Date: 14th October 2026

Shortlisting Date: 15th October 2026

Proposed Interview date: w/c 26th October 2026

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications is reached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/Post graduate qualification in Dietetics
• Current HCPC registration
• Post graduate diploma/MSc or evidence of relevant post graduate courses in Paediatrics e.g. BDA Paediatric group modules, Diabetes
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Fieldwork Educator/Clinical Educator Course

Values

Essential

• We are kind
• We are open
• We are inclusive

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Clinical paediatric experience to include Diabetes
• Working as part of a multi-professional team
• Membership/participant of BDA Specialist Interest Group
• Awareness of up to date NHS issues, Clinical Governance and its application within dietetics

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, and ability to share information
• Case conference experience
• Ability to work autonomously and with the MDT
• Time, prioritisation and self-management skills
• Ability to manage change in a flexible, diplomatic and positive manner
• Have a wide range of good clinical reasoning skills, assessment and treatment skills and able to problem solve and make decisions
• To demonstrate reflective practice
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and empathy in a variety of situations

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)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Type dictation from audio transcription of clinical correspondence and documentation.Type discharge summaries as appropriate.Ensure appropriate follow up arrangements/investigations are in place. Liaise with relevant Medical Secretary of Specialty accordingly.Ensure any actions required regarding 18 week / tertiary referrals are dealt with and actioned.Ensure all letters and discharge summaries are copied to the appropriate professionals and other agencies.Ensure all outgoing post is sent out within 24 hours of signing. (inclusive of out of area GP letters)Ensure all action reports are completed daily and all letters / attachments sent out the same dayCarry out all stock ordering for speciality areas and completion on SBSAssist the Directorate in providing quality administrative support to the clinical teams.Accurate and timely input of data onto information databases.Filing of test results appropriately in a timely manner.Photocopying/faxing, general housekeeping of the office environment.Follow all Standard Operating Procedures for the area in which you workAssist with collection of clinical data for audit and disseminate information to teams.

Attend appropriate training, meetings and education sessions at the request of manager.Work with managers and administrative staff to review working practices, ways of working and find solutions to problems.Work with Team Leaders/Administration Service Mangers to improve quality and range of services, with resources being managed according to agreed policies and priorities

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Kind
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• Word Processing Skills
• Audio Typing Skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Desirable

• RSA / OCR II or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Excellent IT skills with knowledge and experience of Microsoft office products
• Experience of office procedures

Desirable

• Previous experience within the NHS

Skills

Essential

• Self motivated and able to work with limited supervisions
• Able to use own initiative and manage/prioritise own workload
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to accurately maintain computerised and manual filing/documentation system
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Knowledge of internal hospital PAS

Other

Essential

• Able to work the hours and duties required by the post
• Able to adopt flexible approach when required
• Comply with Trust policies and procedures
• Understanding of confidential nature of role and awareness of Data Protection Act

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

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What Youll Bring

• A confident, professional approach, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of people in a fastpaced, highprofile environment
• Strong communication skills, whether facetoface, over the phone, or in writing, with the ability to adapt your style to suit the situation
• Proven decisionmaking skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively when faced with competing demands
• Excellent organisational abilities, combined with clear, concise com

Person Specification

Our values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 4 in administration or relevant other subject or equivalent level of knowledge
• Educated to at least GCSE level with 5 grade at C or above or equivalent experience
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Data entry experience
• Good knowledge of Administrative Systems
• Previous supervisory and staff management experience
• Knowledge of 18 week RTT and cancer targets
• Experience of dealing with customers
• Experience of dealing with complaints

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Knowledge of Medway or other Patient Administrative System
• Experience of scheduling outpatient and inpatient appointments
• Experience of managing reception desks

Skills

Essential

• Standard keyboard skills
• Ability to train and motivate staff
• Ability to use own initiative when dealing with staff and patients issues
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of discretion, diplomacy and tact at all times.
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Ability to recognise and solve problems and identify when further action is required
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to use tact and diplomacy.
• Detail oriented and able to meet deadlines
• Good understanding of confidentiality
• Good verbal and written communication and telephone skills

other

Essential

• Combination of sitting standing and walking throughout the day.
• Frequent interruptions throughout the day when dealing with patient and staff queries
• Ability to remain calm and work effectively in pressure situations
• Daily requirement to deal with distressed patients and staff
• Occasional requirement to deal with verbal aggression from patients and staff
• Use of VDU 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

Ormskirk Hospital

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

The following duties will be performed after supervised training with a registered Biomedical Scientist. All duties must be performed and comply with agreed departmental policies and procedures.

Technical

• Undertake manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations on a rotational basis through all sections within the department as required.
• Follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and participate in the regular review and update of SOPs.
• Ensure that equipment is used in accordance with Departmental policies and suppliers instructions.
• Undertake routine and more complex maintenance on laboratory instruments, carry out appropriate internal maintenance procedures and maintain maintenance records.
• Plan and organise a workload which can be varied and complex. This involves completion of on-going work, together with new work, which can be interspersed with urgent specimens. These activities are required to meet the demands of the department
• Undertake technical validation of the complex results from laboratory investigations ensuring accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocols.
• Measure and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.
• Carry out corrective action or inform senior staff when the quality control procedures indicate loss of performance.
• Prepare reagents required for analysers and manual laboratory investigations and to record reagent batch numbers and maintain a reagent audit trail.
• Report any instance or event which may cause a service delivery failure to the Senior Biomedical Scientists.
• Record and monitor data from non-analytical equipment e.g. water purity from water systems, decontamination records for centrifuges, fridge and freezer temperatures etc.

Scientific

• Undertake method and laboratory instrument evaluation as directed by senior laboratory staff.
• Take appropriate action should the quality assurance systems be outside acceptable limits.
• Perform External Quality Control and be aware of the external QC performance for the section.
• Carry out the agreed internal quality control procedures associated with any specific procedure.
• Perform internal quality control checks, as directed by a senior member of staff, on work performed elsewhere within the laboratory.

Diagnostic

Use interpretative skills to determine accurately the clinical significance of results of laboratory tests, for example, by:

• Preparing, examining and reporting of specimens which require highly developed physical skills requiring a high degree of hand/eye co-ordination.
• Performing molecular diagnostic tests
• Microscopy: reporting Gram films (presence of bacteria and cells), Cerebro Spinal Fluid and Urines (presence of infection indicators), Faeces (presence of parasites)
• Interpret diagnostic laboratory results and take appropriate actions i.e.
• Authorisation of results
• Adding technical comments
• Making decisions for further testing
• Referring results for a second opinion
• Informing the requestor/medical staff of clinically significant results so appropriate action may be taken.

Communication

• Communicate results verbally to persons authorised to receive them in a clear and concise manner following appropriate policies and procedures.
• Provide advice and information to laboratory, ward, GP staff and patients regarding samples and sample handling including information on appropriate tests and collection conditions for in-house, referred and infrequently requested tests.
• Deal with result queries where information may be conflicting and difficult to understand.
• Book patients for Infertility investigations, requiring tact and sensitivity.
• Communicate any relevant information to laboratory colleagues within the section and inform effectively at hand over.
• Actively participate in departmental meetings, team briefings, educational and audit meetings as appropriate.
• Bring to the attention of Microbiology Consultant staff any result or finding that, either according to relevant SOPs or according to the experience and judgment of the BMS, may require urgent clinical intervention.
• Bring to the attention of Infection Control staff any results or findings that may require their specialist input, according to relevant SOPs or according to the experience and judgment of the BMS.

Other Duties

• Maintain appropriate stock levels within the section following appropriate policies and procedures under the direction of the section leader.
• Ensure that equipment is used in accordance with departmental policies and suppliers instructions and is maintained correctly. Notify equipment/general building fitting failures to the appropriate senior member of staff.
• Take appropriate action if there is a spillage of body fluids or hazardous chemicals in order to minimise the risk to staff and public.
• All staff have a responsibility to report any risks, clinical and non-clinical accidents and incidents/potential incidents promptly and to co-operate with any investigations undertaken.
• Understand and be aware of and act in accordance with all appropriate National and Trust Health & Safety policies, COSHH regulations and should be aware of the trained first aiders within the department.
• Observe the immunisation policy of the Laboratory/Trust.

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain Registration with Health Care Professions Council. (HCPC).
• Adhere to the codes of conduct expected by the HCPC and the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.
• Demonstrate competency in order to work autonomously on a 24/7 pattern and maintain expertise necessary to carry out specialised procedures during rotation through the laboratory.
• Keep the workplace and work benches clean and tidy.
• Maintain good working relations with all members or staff and to promote effective teamwork.
• Maintain and promote the professional image of the Pathology, STHK and SOHT.
• Maintain an up to date and current continuing professional development (CPD) portfolio and to maintain knowledge of professional and scientific advances and developments providing suggestions for implementation as appropriate.
• Attend educational and training courses either for personal development or as required by the department.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with the local and national policies for safe, secure and confidential processing and storage of patient and other laboratory information.
• Use the Pathology Computer Systems according to the authorised protocols.
• Enter own results and those obtained by others into the Pathology Computer System.
• Check and correct if necessary, information input by other laboratory staff.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of laboratory databases.
• Use Trust wide IT systems as appropriate following trust policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Assist in the audit of data held on the pathology laboratory information system.
• Ensure that records are kept up to date and stored safely to ensure compliance with good work practices required for the standards of UKAS ISO:15189
• Comply with good laboratory practices required for the standards of UKAS ISO:15189 including Health and Safety.
• Undertake work file management to ensure that reporting of results are carried out in a timely fashion.

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES

• Assist the Senior Biomedical Scientists with training, development and competence assessment of trainee Biomedical Scientists, Medical Laboratory Assistants and locum staff.
• Assist the Senior Biomedical Scientists with the training of Junior Microbiology Medical staff in Microbiological techniques.
• Assist the Senior Biomedical Scientists with the supervision of Medical Laboratory Assistants and Trainee Biomedical Scientists.
• Act as mentors for Trainee Biomedical Scientists.
• Occasionally, act as a delegate to external educational events and then to present at a Microbiology Educational Meeting.

RESEARCH & AUDIT

• Participate in clinical and non-clinical audit, trials, research and development as directed by departmental management.
• Participate in internal and external safety audits as appropriate.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• A recognised Biomedical Science degree or equivalent with honours which is acceptable to the HCPC
• PgD Biomedical Sciences or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science
• Completed IBMS Specialist Portfolio

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Detailed working knowledge of laboratory information and management computer systems and standard IT packages eg word processing and spreadsheets
• Sufficient number of years post qualification experience
• Understands theoretical and practical laboratory procedures
• Ability to organise own workload and that of junior staff
• Evidence of CPD
• Ability to work within all areas of the department
• Exhibit competency to work alone out of core hours

Skills

Essential

• Problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work flexibly
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Willing and able to learn new skills
• Ability to use initiative
• Highly developed technical skills
• Understands quality control procedures
• Ability to work alone to provide 24/7 cover

Desirable

• Presentation 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).

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)

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

• As a receptionist you must greet patients, visitors, and colleagues in a polite manner.
• Print patient clinic lists and relevant reports for clinics as required on a daily basis ensuring all relevant clinical staff are given copies.
• Check patient demographics including ethnicity with patients as they arrive at reception desk. Update Trust Patient Administration System (PAS) following the departmental operational procedure document.
• Identify any overseas visitors by checking present address and previous address within the last 12 months.
• Make appointments as required on PAS. Record on appointment card and hand card to patient or send a patient letter in the post within time limits (under 3 months, write appointment card, after 3 months request letter on PAS to be sent in post).
• Rearrange appointments for patients from cancellations and non-attendance DNA patients following the Trust DNA procedure. Ensure all appointments are booked within 18-week Trust/Government targets liaising with nursing and clinical staff. (Please read DNA procedure on Reception desk).
• Input patient attendances and outcomes onto the Trust PAS system, including any procedure coding as instructed from patient outcome sheet.
• Hold all clinics on a daily basis according to Patient Access Policy.
• Ensure 18-week pathway process is adhered to and pathway clock start and stop times are inputted accurately. Liaise with Data Quality Team.
• Register all patient health record supplements (HRS) movements on the PAS system. Including dispatching HRS notes to other locations within the Hospital and receiving HRS notes into clinic areas.
• Deal with patients and their relatives in a friendly and sympathetic manner and attend in-house Customer Care Workshop.
• Give general advice to patients in relation to their appointments or re-direct to an appropriate department.
• Arrange ambulance transport for patients when required on the Patient Transport System (PTS).
• Deal with complaints on a first line basis or refer to nurse in charge of clinic or relevant department / member of staff. (N.B. May occasionally experience stressful or distressing situations).
• Prior to clinics commencing, organise workload to ensure all patients health records (HRS) checked with current patient lists, liaising with Health Records Department regarding health records not delivered/available.
• Ensure patient outcome forms/slips are attached to the HRS case notes for completion by the clinician. Notify nurse in charge of clinic of any incomplete outcome slips while patient in attendance at clinic.
• Complete all EDMS CQUINN never letters in accordance with local Trust procedure.
• Complete medical insurance forms (Medicash etc.) that do not need written medical input by clinician.
• Deal with telephone appointments and queries in a professional manner and accurately record messages.
• Comply with Trust and Departmental Policies and Procedures.
• The post holder will be responsible for the 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.

TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES

• Attend I.T. training and keep abreast of updates as they occur.
• Attend non-clinical mandatory training and other training courses relevant to the job role. Maintain record in personal development portfolio.
• Record all in-house reception training provided by Team Leader.
• To be aware of the Records management, Information Governance, Caldicott, confidentiality and data protection act.
• To work towards relevant qualification/customer care workshop/Develop Personal Resilience course.

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
• I.T./Computer skills qualification and/or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Customer Care qualification and /or equivalent experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Substantial clerical experience
• Experience of dealing with the public face to face

Desirable

• Experience of working in a busy environment
• Previous NHS experience working within outpatient clinics

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Ability to use initiative
• Ability to work well under pressure

Desirable

• Good organisational skills
• Knowledge of Data Quality and Information Governance

Other

Essential

• Able to work flexible working hours / shifts / evening / weekends to meet the demands of the Trust Outpatient Service

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)

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

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)

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

• To establish, maintain and develop professional working relationships with colleagues.
• Follow all agreed Quality Assurance Mechanisms in operation and contribute generally to the establishment and development of a quality service.
• Adhering to policies and procedures including standing financial instructions and orders.
• Participate in the Trusts Development Review Appraisal process and, with line management, objectives and development plans. All staff are entitled to participate in the Review Process and, with their manager, are jointly responsible for the completion of agreed actions.
• The Trust is keen to ensure the health and safety of patients, staff and visitors. All staff are responsible for complying with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and ensuring no-one is affected by individual acts or omissions.
• The Trust aims to be a place in which people can work and study free from discrimination. All staff, patients and visitors are required to comply with the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy.
• To be aware of, and responsible to, the changing nature of the Trust and adopt a flexible and pro-active approach to work.
• To personally contribute to the health promotion strategies both internally and externally.
• All staff are required to be familiar with the arrangements for safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and support the organisation in promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Staff working directly with children, young people and vulnerable adults will have a responsibility to ensure safeguarding and promoting their welfare forms an integral part of their duties.
• Staff who come into contact with children, vulnerable adults, parents and carers in the course of their work and/or have access to records will have responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Staff who come into contact in the course of their duties, with parents, carers or other significant adults or children, young people and vulnerable adults should always be mindful of safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of these individuals.
• Staff will be trained to a level appropriate to their responsibilities in this respect in line with the current KSF post outline and the ongoing PDR process.
• All employees have a personal contribution to reducing healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). Staff must be compliant with all measures known to be effective in reducing HCAIs and be familiar with the Trusts Infection Control Policies. All staff are required to attend a mandatory training session on infection prevention and control and be updated according to their area of employment.
• Infection Prevention and Control is everyones responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection prevention and control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA and Clostridium Difficile in accordance with the Hygiene Code - Code of Practice for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections (DH 2008)CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Adhere to relevant code of practice of professional body.
• Registered practitioners who are non-medical prescribers are accountable for their prescribing activities by ensuring they are aware of their Professional accountability and any restrictions or special considerations in their prescribing practice.
• Maintain and utilise advanced clinical skills to analyse and interpret history of illness, presenting symptoms and physical findings to enable diagnosis, planning and treatment of the patient.
• To implement nursing care as per care plan as discussed with the Team Leader and to make accurate observations of the physical, mental, social conditions of the patient and / or carer and report these back to the Team Leader.
• To implement care based on research and from any post registration course undertaken.
• To develop competency in wounds care.
• The administration of drugs should be undertaken in line with Trust Policies and Procedures and in following the NMC Guidelines for administration of Medicines Act 1992 and Misuse of Drugs Act 1991ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and proceduresTEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIE
• To support the development of junior staff through clinical supervision and mentoring.
• To attend mandatory training, including Safeguarding training according to Trust and local policy.
• To demonstrate a commitment to personal continuing education.RESEARCH & AUDIT
• To participate in any research undertaken in the unit.
• To actively assist in the Departments Audit ProgrammeLINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
• To act as preceptor /mentor to new members of staff, facilitating the achievement of their competencies throughout their preceptorship/orientation period in close collaboration with the ward manager and the nursing team
• To act as mentor to pre-registration nurses and other students/visitors to the ward ensuring that support and instruction is provided as appropriate.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level Registered Nurse (degree/diploma)
• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development

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

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.

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

St Helens Hospital

Marshalls Cross Road

St Helens

WA9 3DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description for further details on duties and responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE levels standard or equivalent in Maths and English
• Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills
• ECDL or TLM equivalent experience of using Microsoft Office Software Packages

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with the public, both face to face and on the telephone
• Previous receptionist or administrative experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS or similar Health Care Setting

Skills

Essential

• Typing and keyboard skills
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Good interpersonal skills including tact and diplomacy
• Good Customer Service skills and ability to deal with service users in a professional and positive manner
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Ability to act on own initiative and understand limitations of own role and knowledge
• Flexibility, reliability and punctuality
• Ability to work in a sensitive, confidential and non-judgemental manner

Other

Essential

• Light physical effort
• At keyboard for long periods
• Combination of sitting, standing and walking
• Concentration for accessing and updating patient details, answering queries and data inputting
• Occasionally speaking to distressed or emotional service users either by telephone or face to face
• Ability to be mobile and able to work in all venues across Sefton as and when required
• Use of computer for long periods
• Office conditions

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

Ormskirk District General Hospital

Wigan Road

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Operational Planning

• To contribute to the development of a stakeholder engagement plan that is aligned to the service delivery objectives and standards required by the Lead Employer.
• Facilitate the provision of workforce information to enable the development of workforce plans.

HR Service Delivery

• To support and lead on a variety of key HR projects to enhance the employee experience and continually improve HR services.
• Support managers with disciplinary, grievance and respect at work investigations, and participate in formal hearings and appeals as required
• Provide an Employment Advisory service on of terms and conditions of service, Trust Policies and procedures and HR best practice
• Support stakeholders in the provision of advice and guidance in line with the relevant policy throughout the Post Graduate Doctor and Dentist Lifecycle.
• Support the specialty schools in improving the health and wellbeing of their Post Graduate Doctors and Dentists in Training by managing sickness absence in line with Trust policy by:-
• Facilitate the provision of timely and appropriate workforce information to stakeholders on attendance
• Maintain accurate and up to date absence monitoring and management information to support stakeholders in optimising attendance
• Providing advice on long term sickness management issues
• Coordinating the sickness review meetings
• Advise on ill health retirement/medical terminations as appropriate
• Provide guidance to stakeholders and staff on the consultation process for the management of change.
• Provide support by assisting with documentation, attending consultation meetings and one to one meetings as required.
• Identify staff requiring redeployment, and liaise with the recruitment team to ensure access to suitable alternative employment
• Maintain accurate HR records and filing systems, and keep up to date the Employee Relations tracker/ case log
• Implement & monitor compliance in relation to data protection, equality and diversity and other HR related legislation.

Policies & Procedures

• Comment on and contribute to the review and development of HR Policies and Procedures
• Ensure compliance with HR Policies and highlighting risks to the Assistant HR Business Partner
• Supporting all stakeholders and Post Graduate Doctors and Dentists in Training with the end-to-end progression of the Attendance Management of Long Term sickness cases.
• Liaising with stakeholders to ensure the implementation and monitoring of management information to ensure any adjustments as implemented such as health and conduct
• Support the Assistant HR Business Partner with the management of complex cases such as health, conduct, Respect and Dignity at Work.
• Provide advice and guidance on the Junior Doctors 2016 Terms and Conditions of Service

Service Improvement & Change Management

• Support designated area of responsibility in modernisation, new ways of working and continuous improvement of the service.
• Contribute to the improvement activity & new ways of working to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the HR department.
• Seek stakeholder feedback from designated area of responsibility and make recommendations to the HR Business Partner.
• Undertake and participate in projects as required.
• To continually promote equality and diversity and undertake equality impact assessments when required

Communications, Partnership & Staff Involvement

• Develop & maintain effective internal and external communication networks to support the delivery of the HR Strategy.
• Work in partnership with Staff Side representatives and support managers in the implementation and monitoring of partnership working.
• Work closely with other HR Colleagues to ensure a seamless HR Service to divisions optimising opportunities for working collaboratively towards the provision of an integrated HR & OD service
• Work in collaboration with key stakeholders such as Health, Education England Pay & Staff Services, Health, Work and Wellbeing, Workforce Planning, Equality Lead and Learning & Development

Performance Management

• Contribute to the development and achievement of any HR targets or performance indicators
• Ensure the provision of accurate and timely information to designated area of responsibility
• Support stakeholders in the analysis of HR metrics/ statistics, highlighting any trends.
• Support stakeholders in the development of action plans to address any areas which require improvement
• Coach and guide stakeholder on specific employment relations issues emphasising the importance of good record keeping and data protection.
• Line management responsibilities ensuring regular one-two-ones and careers conversations take place.

Teamwork & Development

• Be responsible for own development, including attendance at mandatory training and continually keep up to date with changes to employment legislation and best practice.
• Support HR colleagues in their continuous professional development including the Assistant HR Advisor and Absence Support Team.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain Professional Registration
• Adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work in partnership with stakeholders to ensure the timely completion of HR documentation such as monthly school reports and absence dashboards
• Work in partnership with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely processing of pay adjustments, incremental point changes, removal/ addition of protection on pay/ hour of work.
• Attend meetings and provide accurate minutes
• Assist stakeholders in the resolution of contractual queries
• Facilitate the monitoring of regular report on contractual matters, i.e. ETWD compliance, Employment Checks, Fixed terms contracts and Secondments, highlighting any areas of concern.

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES

• Deliver training sessions on HR policies and procedures

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level and/or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent level of experience
• CIPD Level 5 qualified or willingness to work towards
• Evidence of continuing professional development or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Employment Law Qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Operational HR experience gained within a unionised environment
• Sound knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
• Employment relations - staff side partnership working
• Knowledge of NHS terms and conditions of employment
• Understanding of terms and conditions of contracts of employment
• Good understanding of the challenges affecting the NHS

Desirable

• Employee Relations Experience
• Experience of working in a HR role in the NHS or public sector organisation
• Experience of HR across more than one area of expertise e.g., employee relations, recruitment, organisational
• Knowledge of TUPE legislation
• Knowledge of capacity/resource planning; re-organisation/redundancy handling

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Well organised and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to analyse and interpret HR statistics
• Competent user of Information Technology
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to develop good working relationships with people at various levels
• Ability to plan effectively and work to tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Achievement focused
• Ability to constructively challenge ways of working
• Successfully supporting and delivering multiple HR projects

Desirable

• Negotiation skills

Other

Essential

• Flexible approach to work
• Ability to travel to attend meetings off site by own car/access to assisted driver
• Customer focussed

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

Jubilee Court

Waterside

St Helens

WA9 1TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities to be gained over the period of the apprenticeship:

To set up methods of capturing the reference data required and ensuring that updates are received on a timely basis.

To introduce electronic mechanisms of cataloguing the information/updates that are received so there is an audit trail to support all changes made to the system.

To support/manage RA in the creating/issuing smartcards.

To work with staff both within and outside Informatics to ensure that system knowledge is maintained at a high standard.

To administer and build all documentation required to support user functions (including letters, forms, patient leaflets, etc).

Ensure confidentiality of patient data at all times, by awareness and compliance with existing legislation and good practice, for example Data Protection Act 1998; Caldicott principles and recommendations; local policies and procedures.

Health & Safety all employees are required by Section 7 of the Health & Safety at Work Act to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

To document working procedures to the agreed format. Documentation to be up to date and accessible to appropriate staff at all times.

To ensure that all reference data is kept to a standardised format and the quality of this data is maintained both initially and into the future.

To record all required information and changes necessary on the appropriate system in a timely manner. Data groups to include: Clinics, Staff Groups, Locations, Clinic Sessions, Wards, Professional Carers, Local Specialty codes

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level (including Maths and English) and/or equivalent qualification and/or experience

Knowledge & Experience

Desirable

• Able to communicate with a range of people, in a way that is clear and understood.
• Demonstrate an ability to work as part of a teamwork to achieve a common goal.
• Can plan, organise, and effectively prioritise tasks to achieve the required objectives.
• Can effectively manage own time and activity to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the NHS.

Skills

Desirable

• Good problem-solving skills
• Excellent co-ordination and time management skills
• Excellent communication and team working skills
• Exercises proactivity and good judgement.
• Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way

Other

Desirable

• Completes tasks to a high standard.
• Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themselves to continuously improve their work.
• Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines.
• Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment

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

Jubilee Court

Academy Site, Waterside

St Helens

WA9 1TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work, ensuring a high standard of clinical care is delivered.
• To act as the patients advocate at all times.
• To ensure appropriate supervision and clinical support is sought when required and always work within own scope of professional practice and in accordance with the level of developing competence.
• To have the skills and knowledge to accept clinical responsibility for a diverse and often complex caseload of patients, and to develop the ability to organise this efficiently and effectively with regards to clinical priorities and use of time.
• To prescribe medications under supervision from an agreed formulary and ensure appropriate medication is prescribed by means of transcribing.
• Under appropriate supervision, to receive referrals from and make referrals to consultants, GPs and other healthcare professions, review the patient and act accordingly
• To actively promote a clinical environment that is conducive to high quality patient care and high standards of service delivery
• Uses specialist knowledge, leadership and expertise to assess, plan and implement care interventions for patients requiring complex care and monitoring which may include organ support and autonomously discharge patients within scope of practice
• Uses expertise to recommend adjustments/amendments to treatment plans, in consultation with patients to members of the multi professional team
• The Advanced Practitioner is accountable for own professional actions and not directly supervised.
• Assessment and clerking of patients as they are admitted to the Request or perform a range of diagnostic tests as indicated by patient needs
• Interpret the results of diagnostic tests and act accordingly
• Undertake invasive and non-invasive interventions within the scope of practice.
• Apply the skills of history taking, notes assimilation and collating medical information.
• Daily assessment of existing complex patients and participation in the Consultant led ward round
• Progress highly advanced clinical skills required in the specialty as service needs require
• Work with the team to reduce incidence of patient harm events by providing expert knowledge, skills, teaching and leadership skills.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions/treatments and make any necessary modifications to the management plan
• Maintain accurate and legible patient notes (written and electronic) in accordance with Trust and national professional policies and guidelines.
• Decide priorities for own work area, balancing other patient related, professional and academic course demands in order to meet learning/development needs and the needs of the service.
• Accept clinical responsibility for a diverse and often complex caseload of patients, organizing this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
• In partnership with their medical and academic advisor, develop learning goals and objectives to develop advanced practice skills and knowledge, and plan how these will be achieved.
• Actively seek feedback on performance and achievement of goals, addressing any areas where further support may be required.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify own development needs and set own personal development objectives in discussion with his/her supervisor and line manager, keeping abreast of any new trends and developments and incorporate them as necessary into own practice
• Responsible for the delivery of specialist training and development of other Health Care Workers within the Trust.
• Be involved in the appraisal system and Trust development programs.
• Undertake annual mandatory training updates and other relevant courses in line with Trust and local policies.
• Utilise professional knowledge and skills, underpinned by theoretical and relevant practical experience to teach, motivate and support junior staff on a range of clinical practice pertaining to specialist care procedures
• Contribute to the development of others enabling them to develop and apply their knowledge and skills in practice and provide timely feedback
• Generate and share clinical knowledge and expertise with all members of the multi-professional team, utilising any new knowledge feedback to inform and change practice.
• Provides professional leadership, guidance and support to healthcare professions in order to empower and enable them in matters pertaining to care provision and procedures

LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To act as a role model, inspire others and seek advice and solutions to problems
• Ability to make judgments, analyze and interpret highly complex clinical situations and effectively communicating these to colleagues.
• To be empathetic and reassuring when communicating highly sensitive condition related information and advice to patients, carers and relatives.
• To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
• To use a range of effective communication skills to adapt the delivery of information through changing the environment, methods of communication or delivery of content to a wide range of people using persuasive, reassuring skills as required e.g. breaking bad news/special needs/dealing with anxious relatives.
• Contribute to the ongoing clinical and service developments in order to enhance quality care.
• To adhere to Trust Policies, procedures and current legislation which relate to own workplace
• To only undertake practice and procedures which have been agreed with their supervisor and for which they can receive appropriate direct supervision to achieve competence
• Keeps up to date with advances in the specialty

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out clinical duties, and to adhere to departmental policy, including ensuring competence to use equipment and to support the safe use of equipment by others through supervision of practice.

RESEARCH AND AUDIT

• Keep up to date and act consistently with quality standards and guidelines
• Actively promote a clinical environment that is conductive to high quality patient care and high standards of service delivery
• Raise quality issues and related risks with relevant people, follow up concerns and address poor performance in accordance with Trust policy and professional codes of conduct
• Inform and influence Clinical Governance issues and participate in achieving clinical governance objectives
• Undertaking appropriate audits within the intensive care unit ~ both local and national
• Supports clinical trials within the intensive care department
• To be aware of the relevant research finding and introduce the best research-based practice for the care of patients.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered health professional with legal and accountable responsibilities for non-medical prescribing
• First level registered nurse/professional UK registration
• First Degree (or equivalent experience)
• Post registration course in specialty
• Immediate Life Support

Desirable

• Teaching qualification (C&G730, CertEd, PGCE or equivalent)
• Master's in advanced clinical Practice

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant demonstrable experience of working in an acute care setting some of this must include working at a senior level managing and leading teams and this will be assessed at interview
• Ability to demonstrate specialist expertise underpinned by theory through CPD
• Excellent clinical reasoning /clinical decision-making skills
• Evidence of involvement in the development of programs of care, protocols and guidelines
• Knowledge of Clinical risk management and Governance

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills demonstrating negotiation and persuasion skills
• Evidence of both theoretical and practical skills and competency in Care Management within the specialty
• Ability to manage demanding and challenging workload
• Evidence of both theoretical and practical skills and competency in IV therapy and care
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to make effective decisions
• Interpretation of diagnostic tests
• Ability to build rapport with colleagues, patients and relatives
• Experience of MDT working
• Strong leadership and team building skills
• Ability to use own initiative
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to work autonomously or within a team

Desirable

• Enthusiastic, dynamic, self-motivated
• Confident with IT

Other

Essential

• Occasional requirement to exert moderate physical effort for short periods during a given time when moving and transferring patients using hoists and other lifting aids.
• Required to move patients on trolleys and in wheelchairs
• Required to concentrate when carrying out care. Work is generally predictable but occasional requirement to deal with unpredictable emergency situations.
• Working closely with complex patients and their carers
• Supporting patients, carers and families who have been given bad news
• Supporting staff when delivering and patients when receiving complex interventions

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)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the catering team on a day-to-day basis
• Allocate duties and organise rosters to ensure adequate cover
• Ensure food is prepared presented and served to a high standard
• Maintain excellent customer service for patients, staff and visitors.
• Ensure all Food Hygiene and allergen procedures are followed
• Monitor food schedules, cleaning schedules and relevant catering records.
• Support sock control ordering and storage of food and catering supplies
• Minimise food waste and help meaintain effective cost control
• Train, support and motivate catering teams
• Work closley with managers and departments to ensure efficeint Catering service
• Lead by example promiting Trust vallues and a supportative team enviroment.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• Supervisory Experience
• Advanced Food Hygiene Level 4
• City & Guilds level 7061 and 2 or equivalent
• Basic computer skills
• HACCP Training
• ECDL or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Working with quality systems and hygiene monitoring
• Large scale food production
• Team working
• Retail Experience

Desirable

• NHS Experience

Skills

Essential

• Ability to lead change
• Ability to work under pressure
• Provision of a patient/customer focussed service
• Principles of Risk Management
• Communication
• Ability to motivate a team

Other

Essential

• Professional and hygiene awareness/appearance
• Varied shifts working in hot humid environment
• Weekend and Bank Holiday Working
• Cross site cover
• Physically demanding role
• Varied deadlines and ad hoc pressures, concentration required when entering data
• Varied deadlines and ad hoc pressures
• Dealing with staff issues

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 Hospital

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Advertising Date: 28th September 2026

Closing Date: 12th October 2026