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Theatre Support Worker - FTC
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,272 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Full Time - Fixed Term to Cover Maternity Leave The post holder is responsible to undertake their role in accordance with all procedures, protocols…
1 month(s) ago
Theatre Support Worker - FTC
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,272 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Full Time - Fixed Term to Cover Maternity Leave The post holder is responsible to undertake their role in accordance with all procedures, protocols…
1 month(s) ago
Staff Nurse - General Surgery
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Full Time and Part Post Available across both Ward 4A, 4B and 4C Ward 4A - 37.
1 month(s) ago
Staff Nurse - General Surgery
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Full Time and Part Post Available across both Ward 4A, 4B and 4C Ward 4A - 37.
1 month(s) ago
Bed Manager
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bed Manager to join our Team.
1 month(s) ago
Bed Manager
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bed Manager to join our Team.
1 month(s) ago
PALS Officer
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join the Trust within the Quality and Risk team as a PALS officer.
1 month(s) ago
PALS Officer
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join the Trust within the Quality and Risk team as a PALS officer.
1 month(s) ago
Ward Sister/Charge Nurse - General Surgery
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Ward 4C - Full Time Permanent Ward 4C - Full Time 12 Month Fixed Term Ward 4B - Full Time 12 Month Fixed Term An exciting opportunity has arisen to…
1 month(s) ago
Ward Sister/Charge Nurse - General Surgery
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Ward 4C - Full Time Permanent Ward 4C - Full Time 12 Month Fixed Term Ward 4B - Full Time 12 Month Fixed Term An exciting opportunity has arisen to…
1 month(s) ago
Recovery Practitioner
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Full Time and Part Time hours available To work in the Recovery area within theatres providing and maintaining a high standard of care, ensuring th…
1 month(s) ago
Recovery Practitioner
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Full Time and Part Time hours available To work in the Recovery area within theatres providing and maintaining a high standard of care, ensuring th…
1 month(s) ago
Access Officer
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to join the Information Governance Team in the role of Access Officer at Mersey and West Lancashi…
1 month(s) ago
Access Officer
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to join the Information Governance Team in the role of Access Officer at Mersey and West Lancashi…
1 month(s) ago
Health Care Support Worker - Ward 1D
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,272 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting development opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Health Care Assistant to join Ward 1D.
1 month(s) ago
Health Care Support Worker - Ward 1D
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,272 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting development opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Health Care Assistant to join Ward 1D.
1 month(s) ago
Health Care Assistant - General Surgery
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,272 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Full Time and Part Post Available across both Ward 4A and 4C Ward 4A - 37.
1 month(s) ago
Health Care Assistant - General Surgery
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,272 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Full Time and Part Post Available across both Ward 4A and 4C Ward 4A - 37.
1 month(s) ago
Specialist Physiotherapist
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Specialist Physiotherapist Pelvic Health Therapy Team Band 6 - £39.
1 month(s) ago
Specialist Physiotherapist
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Specialist Physiotherapist Pelvic Health Therapy Team Band 6 - £39.
1 month(s) ago
Lead Radiographer Reporting or Trainee (Annex 21)
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 21 - 56,515 per year
Psychiatrist - General
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced radiographer to join our team of reporting radiographers.
1 month(s) ago
Lead Radiographer Reporting or Trainee (Annex 21)
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 21 - 56,515 per year
Psychiatrist - General
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced radiographer to join our team of reporting radiographers.
1 month(s) ago
Personal Medical Secretary
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Emergency Medicine Physician
Job summary Personal Medical Secretary (Band 4) Clinical Support Services Division 37.
1 month(s) ago
Personal Medical Secretary
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Emergency Medicine Physician
Job summary Personal Medical Secretary (Band 4) Clinical Support Services Division 37.
1 month(s) ago
Assistant Financial Accountant
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has become available within the Finance Department at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
1 month(s) ago
Assistant Financial Accountant
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has become available within the Finance Department at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
1 month(s) ago
Health Care Support Worker - Ward 5D
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,272 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Assistant to join our team in 5D Whiston Hospital 5D has 25 in-patient beds and also a special…
1 month(s) ago
Health Care Support Worker - Ward 5D
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,272 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Assistant to join our team in 5D Whiston Hospital 5D has 25 in-patient beds and also a special…
1 month(s) ago
Senior Clinical Fellow in Frailty
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 55,355 per year
Geriatrician
Job summary This post is for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Frailty post.
1 month(s) ago
Senior Clinical Fellow in Frailty
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 55,355 per year
Geriatrician
Job summary This post is for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Frailty post.
1 month(s) ago
Ward Manager - Short Stay Surgical Unit
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Surgical division.
1 month(s) ago
Ward Manager - Short Stay Surgical Unit
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Surgical division.
1 month(s) ago
Senior Health Care Assistant - Ward 3A Plastic Surgery
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Senior Health Care Assistant - Ward 3A Plastic Surgery Band 3 - Part Time 30 Hours The post holder supports the team of health professionals to ena…
1 month(s) ago
Senior Health Care Assistant - Ward 3A Plastic Surgery
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Senior Health Care Assistant - Ward 3A Plastic Surgery Band 3 - Part Time 30 Hours The post holder supports the team of health professionals to ena…
1 month(s) ago
Health Care Assistant - Trauma & Orthopaedics
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,272 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Full Time and Part Time Posts available for Ward 4F and Ward 3Alpha We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join the dedicated tea…
1 month(s) ago
Health Care Assistant - Trauma & Orthopaedics
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,272 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Full Time and Part Time Posts available for Ward 4F and Ward 3Alpha We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join the dedicated tea…
1 month(s) ago
Health Care Support Worker - Ward 2B
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,272 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 Health Care Assistant on Ward 2B.
1 month(s) ago
Health Care Support Worker - Ward 2B
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,272 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 Health Care Assistant on Ward 2B.
1 month(s) ago
Staff Nurse - Ward 2D
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Internal/Adult Medicine Physician
Job summary The Respiratory Team within Whiston Hospital is looking for Band 5 registered nurses to deliver high quality care Our units are both acute and fast…
1 month(s) ago
Staff Nurse - Ward 2D
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Internal/Adult Medicine Physician
Job summary The Respiratory Team within Whiston Hospital is looking for Band 5 registered nurses to deliver high quality care Our units are both acute and fast…
1 month(s) ago
Pension Administrator
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are urgently seeking a Pensions Administrator with excellent customer service skills to support our busy Pensions team.
1 month(s) ago
Pension Administrator
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are urgently seeking a Pensions Administrator with excellent customer service skills to support our busy Pensions team.
1 month(s) ago
Ward Manager - Ward 10A Frailty
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are looking to recruit a Band 7 Ward Manager for Ward 10A.
1 month(s) ago
Ward Manager - Ward 10A Frailty
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are looking to recruit a Band 7 Ward Manager for Ward 10A.
1 month(s) ago
Theatre Support Worker - FTC
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 409-8247238
Job summary
Full Time - Fixed Term to Cover Maternity Leave
The post holder is responsible to undertake their role in accordance with all procedures, protocols,policies and guidelines to support the Theatre/Recovery Department
The post holder will provide a high quality, confidential, professional portering and housekeeping support services to the Theatre Department at Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust. The post involves a range of duties requiring manual handling, cleaning and waste management. You will work autonomously or as part of a team. Effective communication with patients/carers and the multidisciplinary team is essential, contributing to a positive patient experience throughout the department that meets the needs of the patients and their families/carers in conjunction with the qualified recovery practitioner/ward nurse.
Main duties of the job
- To clean and check patients trolleys daily.
- Help prepare and maintain a clean and tidy recovery area, checking stock levels and expiry of equipment and materials daily.
- Report and escalate any faults discovered on equipment to recovery co-ordinator.
- To safely dispose of clinical waste and sharps as per Trust policy.
- To Handle and prepare specimens, ensuring correct labelling and packaging for transportation to the laboratory as per Trust policy.
- Transfer patients from wards and departments to theatre and return.
- Deliver locked drug boxes to pharmacy for completion of orders.
- Deliver specimens to pathology each morning or when required.
- Collect or return blood and blood products from pathology.
- Assist with collection and removal of rubbish and linen to appropriate collection points.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
Details
Date posted
25 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-8247238
Job locations
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Advertising Date: 25th September 2026
Closing Date: 7th October 2026
Shortlisting Date: W/C 12th October 2026
Proposed Interview date: TBC
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications is reached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Advertising Date: 25th September 2026
Closing Date: 7th October 2026
Shortlisting Date: W/C 12th 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
- Educated to GCSE/Level 2 in Maths and English
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Health Care, or equivalent qualification/experience, or willing to work towards
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the role Theatre Support Worker
Desirable
- Experience of working within healthcare environment
- Knowledge of Infection control principles
- Knowledge of Health and Safety principles
Skills
Essential
- Motivation and initiative to work alone and within a team
- Able to organise and ensure that the environment is conducive to health care
- Polite, approachable with patients, staff and visitors
- Excellent communication both written and verbal.
- Maintain confidentiality
- Basic IT Skills
- High level of personal integrity
- Possess the ability to manage own workload with a supervisor available at all times for support
- Flexible/adaptable
Desirable
- Ability to use information systems
Other
Essential
- There is a frequent requirement for lifting, pushing and pulling for substantial proportion of the working day when cleaning, stock control and bed making
- Maintain high levels of focused concentration when in a busy environment.
- Continue to think clearly in possible situations when talking to patients with high levels of emotions and stress.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE/Level 2 in Maths and English
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Health Care, or equivalent qualification/experience, or willing to work towards
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the role Theatre Support Worker
Desirable
- Experience of working within healthcare environment
- Knowledge of Infection control principles
- Knowledge of Health and Safety principles
Skills
Essential
- Motivation and initiative to work alone and within a team
- Able to organise and ensure that the environment is conducive to health care
- Polite, approachable with patients, staff and visitors
- Excellent communication both written and verbal.
- Maintain confidentiality
- Basic IT Skills
- High level of personal integrity
- Possess the ability to manage own workload with a supervisor available at all times for support
- Flexible/adaptable
Desirable
- Ability to use information systems
Other
Essential
- There is a frequent requirement for lifting, pushing and pulling for substantial proportion of the working day when cleaning, stock control and bed making
- Maintain high levels of focused concentration when in a busy environment.
- Continue to think clearly in possible situations when talking to patients with high levels of emotions and stress.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Staff Nurse - General Surgery
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 409-8158415
Job summary
Full Time and Part Post Available across both Ward 4A, 4B and 4C
Ward 4A - 37.5 hours Permanent
Ward 4B - 37.5 hours 6 month FTC
Ward 4C - 37.5 hours 12 month FTC
We are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious and motivated individual to join our team as a Staff Nurse!
Ward 4A is a surgical ward with specialising in Urology and General Surgery
Ward 4B is a surgical ward with a surgical admission unit and elective admission area.
Ward 4C is a general surgical ward specialising in colorectal surgery.
Please note this vacancy may close earlier than anticipated due to application numbers.
Main duties of the job
Assisting in the delivery of patient-centred and clinically effective care as part of a dynamic team. You should be caring, compassionate, well organised with a positive attitude towards change and flexibility.
We offer full training and preceptorship periods for newly qualified nursing staff.
For further details on the role please see the attached job description and person specification.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Details
Date posted
25 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
409-8158415
Job locations
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 25th September 2026
Closing date: 2nd October 2026
Shortlisting date: W/C 5th October 2026
Proposed Interview date: TBC
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 25th September 2026
Closing date: 2nd October 2026
Shortlisting date: W/C 5th October 2026
Proposed Interview date: TBC
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse (degree/diploma)
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge
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
Values
Essential
- We are kind
- We are open
- We are inclusive
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse (degree/diploma)
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge
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
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Bed Manager
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 409-8285473
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bed Manager to join our Team.
The bed manager role is a key role in the provision of safe patient flow across the Trust, ensuring patients receive the care they require in the most appropriate place. The bed manager will be part of the Operational site management team working 24/7 providing clinical expertise, managerial, leadership and coordination for the Trust across the Whiston, St Helens and Newton site.
The Operational Management Team is a key function in the provision of 5-star patient care across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
- The bed manager role is an important member of this team ensuring the effectiveutilisation of inpatient and day-case beds on a 24/7 basis whilst maintaining clinicalquality and safety.
- They will assist in the coordination of elective and non-elective admissions across the24 hour period, along with maintaining the various patient flow internal and externalsystems for monitoring and escalation.
- The postholder will provide nursing support, operational and clinical advice to all areaswithin the Trust.
- To develop the necessary skills and experience in patient flow and provide leadership.
- Act as deputy for the Operational Site Manager.
- To work according to NMC code of professional conduct and professional guidelines.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
Details
Date posted
25 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
409-8285473
Job locations
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description and person specification for main responsibilities and requirements.
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
- Registered General Nurse with current NMC Registration (RGN)
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification/Training, or equivalent
- Immediate Life Support/Advanced Life Support
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience within an acute setting
- Substantial experience relating to patient flow pressures
- Knowledge of the skills required to undertake the role
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical issues
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Knowledge of IPC Practices
- Evidence of quality improvement in patient care
Desirable
- Experience of clinical teaching
- Facilitated staff professional development
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise effectively
- Ability to work autonomously and as a multi-disciplinary team
- Leadership skills
- Good IT skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to work a range of day and night shifts to support the team rotation
Person Specification
Our Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse with current NMC Registration (RGN)
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification/Training, or equivalent
- Immediate Life Support/Advanced Life Support
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience within an acute setting
- Substantial experience relating to patient flow pressures
- Knowledge of the skills required to undertake the role
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical issues
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Knowledge of IPC Practices
- Evidence of quality improvement in patient care
Desirable
- Experience of clinical teaching
- Facilitated staff professional development
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise effectively
- Ability to work autonomously and as a multi-disciplinary team
- Leadership skills
- Good IT skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to work a range of day and night shifts to support the team rotation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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PALS Officer
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 409-7940807-A
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join the Trust within the Quality and Risk team as a PALS officer.
This role involves providing support, guidance and advice for people who have concerns about various aspects of care or who want general information about our Trust services. The successful candidate will be a person who enjoys the challenge of resolving concerns whilst working with patients and families in this front facing customer services role.
The post is predominantly based at Whiston Hospital but there may be occasions when you may be required to travel and work across Trust sites.
Please note, this position is available to both full-time and part-time hours.
These hours will be discussed at interview but please state what hours would be best suited to you in your supporting information.
Main duties of the job
To provide support, guidance, advice and information to patients, relatives, carers and staff, in a timely and efficient manner. To act as a liaison point for people contacting the service in order to resolve issues raised.
The successful candidate will have experience of working within the NHS, have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be required to use numerous computerised systems such as; Inphase, Careflow and Microsoft Office systems.
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.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Details
Date posted
25 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum. pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
409-7940807-A
Job locations
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support individual patients, relatives and carers to obtain answers to queries and resolve problems and concerns quickly and efficiently which may be received from various sources. Record and feedback compliments received by patients and carers. Be accessible with a visible presence in the Trust.
- Work collaboratively with staff and service managers to ensure that any concerns or problems raised by service users, carers and their families can be resolved as quickly as possible.
- Communicate with people who may be in complex and sensitive situations and who may be highly emotional, aggressive or anxious. This involves using communication skills on a daily basis to help service users/carers to clarify concerns and provide/identify options.
- Respond to diverse, sensitive and sometimes complex enquiries and concerns raised by the public, service users and carers about Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust services referring to any applicable Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Negotiate timely and appropriate resolution of concerns with service users or carers and staff.
- To take an instrumental role in supporting PALS users, arranging meetings between service users and clinicians and occasionally supporting service users at these meetings in what can be highly complex and sensitive circumstances, in an efficient manner to reach satisfactory outcomes.
- Understand the Trusts managing complaints and concerns policy and refer to the complaints team/Independent advocacy if appropriate. Provide advice and guidance to those who wish to make a formal complaint when issues cannot be resolved within PALS.
- To ensure all PALS contacts are recorded on the Inphase system and ensure that PALS activity is communicated to the appropriate personnel throughout the Trust.
- Assist PALS in local acute and community Trusts and other stakeholders who are trying to resolve issues that span across organisational boundaries.
- To provide support to patients, carers and families when accessing specialist advocacy or other voluntary and statutory services.
- To build and maintain good relationships with key stakeholders and the local community.
Education and Development
- Ensure colleagues across the Trust are aware of the role of PALS, through regular feedback with appropriate staff groups.
- Participate in raising awareness of PALS within the Trust, internally and externally, and with other statutory, voluntary and community organisations, including preparation and delivery of presentations.
- Contribute to the delivery of corporate induction as required. To ensure personal development plans are identified, maintained and followed to ensure all relevant mandatory training is undertaken.
- Demonstrate role and training support to new starters.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Act as a resource for up-to-date information on Trust services for all patients, relatives, and carers.
- Utilise empathetic and effective communication skills to decipher complex information from service users to understand and resolve concerns.
- Provide and identify support and appropriate signposting to those contacting PALS.
- To maintain own personal development following participation in annual appraisal.
- Maintain and extend personal knowledge with regard to current and changing issues within the Trust and wider NHS on an on-going basis.
- To maintain health and safety standards which ensure the wellbeing of patients, public and work colleagues.
- To undertake required mandatory training required for the post.
- To manage own workload, work unsupervised as appropriate, escalating any concerns to the line manager.
- To observe and maintain data protection and confidentiality as appropriate.
- To maintain a personal professional appearance.
- The above responsibilities are not an exhaustive list and are subject to change as the post develops.
Clinical Governance
- To work in close collaboration with staff from Complaints and the Quality and Risk departments,
- ensuring that effective communication is maintained in respect of PALS activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support individual patients, relatives and carers to obtain answers to queries and resolve problems and concerns quickly and efficiently which may be received from various sources. Record and feedback compliments received by patients and carers. Be accessible with a visible presence in the Trust.
- Work collaboratively with staff and service managers to ensure that any concerns or problems raised by service users, carers and their families can be resolved as quickly as possible.
- Communicate with people who may be in complex and sensitive situations and who may be highly emotional, aggressive or anxious. This involves using communication skills on a daily basis to help service users/carers to clarify concerns and provide/identify options.
- Respond to diverse, sensitive and sometimes complex enquiries and concerns raised by the public, service users and carers about Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust services referring to any applicable Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Negotiate timely and appropriate resolution of concerns with service users or carers and staff.
- To take an instrumental role in supporting PALS users, arranging meetings between service users and clinicians and occasionally supporting service users at these meetings in what can be highly complex and sensitive circumstances, in an efficient manner to reach satisfactory outcomes.
- Understand the Trusts managing complaints and concerns policy and refer to the complaints team/Independent advocacy if appropriate. Provide advice and guidance to those who wish to make a formal complaint when issues cannot be resolved within PALS.
- To ensure all PALS contacts are recorded on the Inphase system and ensure that PALS activity is communicated to the appropriate personnel throughout the Trust.
- Assist PALS in local acute and community Trusts and other stakeholders who are trying to resolve issues that span across organisational boundaries.
- To provide support to patients, carers and families when accessing specialist advocacy or other voluntary and statutory services.
- To build and maintain good relationships with key stakeholders and the local community.
Education and Development
- Ensure colleagues across the Trust are aware of the role of PALS, through regular feedback with appropriate staff groups.
- Participate in raising awareness of PALS within the Trust, internally and externally, and with other statutory, voluntary and community organisations, including preparation and delivery of presentations.
- Contribute to the delivery of corporate induction as required. To ensure personal development plans are identified, maintained and followed to ensure all relevant mandatory training is undertaken.
- Demonstrate role and training support to new starters.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Act as a resource for up-to-date information on Trust services for all patients, relatives, and carers.
- Utilise empathetic and effective communication skills to decipher complex information from service users to understand and resolve concerns.
- Provide and identify support and appropriate signposting to those contacting PALS.
- To maintain own personal development following participation in annual appraisal.
- Maintain and extend personal knowledge with regard to current and changing issues within the Trust and wider NHS on an on-going basis.
- To maintain health and safety standards which ensure the wellbeing of patients, public and work colleagues.
- To undertake required mandatory training required for the post.
- To manage own workload, work unsupervised as appropriate, escalating any concerns to the line manager.
- To observe and maintain data protection and confidentiality as appropriate.
- To maintain a personal professional appearance.
- The above responsibilities are not an exhaustive list and are subject to change as the post develops.
Clinical Governance
- To work in close collaboration with staff from Complaints and the Quality and Risk departments,
- ensuring that effective communication is maintained in respect of PALS activities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ3 level or equivalent qualification plus significant knowledge and experience
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent experience
Desirable
- RSA 2 in Typing / Word processing or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the function of PALS
- Experience of working within a customer care environment in an advisory capacity
- Experience of working towards deadlines
- Experience of providing information in a clear and concise manner
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and other applications
- Experience of dealing with conflict
- Fully aware of the need to maintain confidentiality and how this is achieved
- Experience of inputting data
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS complaints procedures, GDPR, clinical governance, health & wellbeing issues, acquired through training and experience
- Experience in a similar role or equivalent knowledge
- Experience of dealing with external NHS stakeholders
- Experience of Datix / Inphase system
- Experience of working within the NHS or Healthcare Setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, including listening and negotiating skills, face to face and over the telephone
- Able to problem solve
- Able to use own initiative
- Work well under pressure whilst prioritising a diverse workload with competing priorities within a busy environment
- Work individually or as part of a team
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between all MWL hospital sites
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ3 level or equivalent qualification plus significant knowledge and experience
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent experience
Desirable
- RSA 2 in Typing / Word processing or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the function of PALS
- Experience of working within a customer care environment in an advisory capacity
- Experience of working towards deadlines
- Experience of providing information in a clear and concise manner
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and other applications
- Experience of dealing with conflict
- Fully aware of the need to maintain confidentiality and how this is achieved
- Experience of inputting data
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS complaints procedures, GDPR, clinical governance, health & wellbeing issues, acquired through training and experience
- Experience in a similar role or equivalent knowledge
- Experience of dealing with external NHS stakeholders
- Experience of Datix / Inphase system
- Experience of working within the NHS or Healthcare Setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, including listening and negotiating skills, face to face and over the telephone
- Able to problem solve
- Able to use own initiative
- Work well under pressure whilst prioritising a diverse workload with competing priorities within a busy environment
- Work individually or as part of a team
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between all MWL hospital sites
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Ward Sister/Charge Nurse - General Surgery
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 409-8266763
Job summary
Ward 4C - Full Time Permanent
Ward 4C - Full Time 12 Month Fixed Term
Ward 4B - Full Time 12 Month Fixed Term
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint dynamic and confident Senior Nurses to join the general surgical department, Whiston Hospital.
Reporting to the Ward Manager, the post holder will be expected to assist the Ward Manager in all aspects of the clinical operation. 4C is a 33 bedded General Surgery and Colorectal Ward. 4B is a 32 bedded ward split between SAU - surgical assessment and Elective admissions.
Successful applicants will need to be highly motivated and enthusiastic, have experience in general surgical nursing and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. We require an individual who is forward thinking, well organized with a positive attitude towards flexibility and change. You will need current acute surgical experience at Band 5 level or above and have a proven track record of effective communication, leadership and clinical expertise.
An enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for this post.
Main duties of the job
- To act as clinical expert for nursing issues
- To supervise junior staff in the delivery of safe competent care
- Take appropriate action to address any issues or risk
- Promote a patient focused multi-disciplinary approach to care in collaboration with carers, health care professionals and other AHPs
- Ensure a safe and timely discharge / transfer of patients
- Ensure that treatment prescribed by the medical team are carried out and that changes in patient condition are escalated as appropriate
- Contribute to the Enhanced Recovery Programme and ensure adherence to its principles
- Act as advocate for the patient, respecting dignity, wishes and beliefs.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
o Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
o Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
o National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Details
Date posted
23 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-8266763
Job locations
Whiston
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 23rd September 2026
Closing date: 30th September 2026
Shortlisting date: 1st October 2026
Proposed Interview date: TBC
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 23rd September 2026
Closing date: 30th September 2026
Shortlisting date: 1st October 2026
Proposed Interview date: TBC
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Diploma / degree level or equivalent experience
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Leadership training or qualification (minimum Level 3 ILM or equivalent) or working towards
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code
- Experience of leading a team in a clinical environment
- Research awareness and commitment to evidence based practice
- Experience of clinical risk assessment & management of identified risk
- Understanding key features of Clinical governance
- Knowledge of audit & audit procedures
Skills
Essential
- Up to date clinical skills in order to ensure quality of services being provided by ward
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills - prioritise and coordinate own workload
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Diploma / degree level or equivalent experience
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Leadership training or qualification (minimum Level 3 ILM or equivalent) or working towards
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code
- Experience of leading a team in a clinical environment
- Research awareness and commitment to evidence based practice
- Experience of clinical risk assessment & management of identified risk
- Understanding key features of Clinical governance
- Knowledge of audit & audit procedures
Skills
Essential
- Up to date clinical skills in order to ensure quality of services being provided by ward
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills - prioritise and coordinate own workload
- 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Recovery Practitioner
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 409-8246824
Job summary
Full Time and Part Time hours available
To work in the Recovery area within theatres providing and maintaining a high standard of care, ensuring the safe recovery for patients following anaesthetic and surgical intervention.
Develop knowledge and skills, to assist in the development of service needs and performance targets.
Working within the NMC/HCPC 'Scope of Professional Practice' be professionally accountable and responsible to the team leader for the formulation and implementation of individual patient care, taking a dynamic and research-based approach. Acting as a role model within the clinical working area and to present a professional image which inspires confidence and trust in the delivery of care.
To participate in out of hour's service as service needs demand.
Due to current service demands, we are only able to consider applicants who have relevant UK experience. Candidates must also be available to commence employment immediately or within a very short timeframe. We regret that we cannot progress applications that do not meet these essential requirements.
An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for this post.
Main duties of the job
To work within a team, nurses/operating department practitioners to achieve the safe recovery of patients post anaesthesia/ surgical intervention.
To work through the recovery competency framework and keep up to date with all essential/ mandatory training and complete rotations through all areas of recovery.
To establish excellent working relationships with all service users and actively encourage and promote joint working in the pursuit of continuous service improvement.
To be a role model and mentor to new learners, staff, student nurses and student operating department practitioners. Maintain 5-star patient care and adhere to trust 'ACE' behavioural standards
To work on behalf of the recovery team leads to co-ordinate the recovery area, to supervise delegation and review performance.
Act as a role model within the clinical working area and to present a professional image to which inspires confidence and trust in the delivery of care.
Working within the NMC/HCPC 'Scope of Professional Practice' be professionally accountable and responsible to the team leader for the formulation and implementation of individual patient care, taking a dynamic and research-based approach.
At all times to act as the patients advocate by considering their individual physical and psychological needs. Whilst providing and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Details
Date posted
23 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
409-8246824
Job locations
Whiston hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 23rd September 2026
Closing date: 7th October 2026
Shortlisting date: 1st October 2026
Proposed Interview date: TBC
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 23rd September 2026
Closing date: 7th October 2026
Shortlisting date: 1st October 2026
Proposed Interview date: TBC
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner with current NMC or HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Relevant diploma or degree, or working towards
- Teaching and assessing/mentoring qualification
- Related ENB/Theatre courses
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
- Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures
Desirable
- Substantial post registration experience
- Substantial post registration experience within an acute hospital setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent time management, record management and organisational skills
- Ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team
Other
Essential
- Motivated individual, commitment to personal & professional development
- Flexible and adaptable approach
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner with current NMC or HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Relevant diploma or degree, or working towards
- Teaching and assessing/mentoring qualification
- Related ENB/Theatre courses
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
- Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures
Desirable
- Substantial post registration experience
- Substantial post registration experience within an acute hospital setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent time management, record management and organisational skills
- Ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team
Other
Essential
- Motivated individual, commitment to personal & professional development
- Flexible and adaptable approach
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Access Officer
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 409-8249148
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to join the Information Governance Team in the role of Access Officer at Mersey and West Lancashire NHS Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
We are looking for an individual who has excellent organisational, communication and administrative skills who will play a key role in ensuring that the Trust meets its legal requirements when processing Subject Access Requests (SARs) or Rights of Access and other Individual Rights.
You will:
- Have excellent communication skills being able to liaise with staff at all levels to access the information that is needed and to keep patients / service users up to date on their request.
- Have a good understanding of patient confidentiality standards and be aware of the data protection principles.
- Been confident in using Microsoft office products and IT Systems
- Have worked in administrative role and know how to prioritise.
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Please note this is a not a Full time role, the hours are 33 per week
The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Access Lead in the processing all requests received from solicitors, other outside agencies, patients and staff for access to their information (subject access request) timely and professional manner. This will include processing other Individual Rights.
To provide an efficient service maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality at all times.
MWL employs approximately 9,000 members of staff and provides care to a large number of patients across Cheshire and Merseyside and so we are especially looking for someone who is able to hit the ground running and demonstrate an ability to work proactively.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.
Details
Date posted
23 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
409-8249148
Job locations
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
St Helens
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- To ensure the efficient running of the Access Team in compliance with Caldicott guidance and Data Protection, whilst facilitating the safe, confidential, and secure storage and transmission of personal data in line with Trust Management policies.
- Can plan and organise own workload, and to be operationally responsible for providing the administration of a patient focussed service in a professional and timely manner, ensuring work is prioritised in the face of competing demands by level of importance and urgency, whilst adhering to National and Trust policies and targets relating to Subject Access Requests (Rights of Access) and other Individual Rights.
- Responsible for accurately recording all requests onto the Trust Database system in a timely manner.
- Responsible for ensuring mechanisms are in place to retrieve and copy records.
- Liaise with multi-disciplinary staff and external agencies where the need arises regarding appropriates disclosures and in-line with Trust policies and procedures.
- To have good working relationships with Information Governance and the Trust Legal Team.
- Undertake administrative requirements of the role which include photocopying and general office duties.
- To ensure ID verification and validation of consent to ensure safe release of documentation.
- Ensure all face-to-face, telephone and E-mail are dealt with in a comprehensive, efficient and confidential manner.
- Ensure that all paper records are processed and tracked in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
- To keep up to date with new developments and service changes in relation to Clinical Records, Data Protection and Health Records Management.
- Undertake annual Information Governance training and additional if required by the Data Security and Protection Toolkit.
- Compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and Information Governance.
- Compliance with the Deceased Access to Health Records Act.
- Liaise with applicants prior to preparing their records on receipt of completed Application Form, in terms of what information they require.
- Explain the process to applicants (patients, relatives, external agencies) and support them through it.
- Where required, supervise patient and / or relative applicant as they go through their records and answer questions and concerns raised by the applicant.
- Collaboration with Patient Experience and Complaints Department, Information Governance and any other Department when necessary, in responding to complaint requests etc.
- Would be required to assist with the training of new staff within the boundaries of own skills and knowledge gained by working within the area.
- Liaise with Police and / or Social Services and any other external body.
- Ensure all responses are issued within the Trusts requirement to meet legal timeframes.
- Provide advice to departments across the Trust re Access to information processes.
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body where relevant.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Full range of office administrative duties.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in the induction of new staff, provide mentoring and to participate in educating others about the role of the Access team.
LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ability to effectively monitor own and services performance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- To ensure the efficient running of the Access Team in compliance with Caldicott guidance and Data Protection, whilst facilitating the safe, confidential, and secure storage and transmission of personal data in line with Trust Management policies.
- Can plan and organise own workload, and to be operationally responsible for providing the administration of a patient focussed service in a professional and timely manner, ensuring work is prioritised in the face of competing demands by level of importance and urgency, whilst adhering to National and Trust policies and targets relating to Subject Access Requests (Rights of Access) and other Individual Rights.
- Responsible for accurately recording all requests onto the Trust Database system in a timely manner.
- Responsible for ensuring mechanisms are in place to retrieve and copy records.
- Liaise with multi-disciplinary staff and external agencies where the need arises regarding appropriates disclosures and in-line with Trust policies and procedures.
- To have good working relationships with Information Governance and the Trust Legal Team.
- Undertake administrative requirements of the role which include photocopying and general office duties.
- To ensure ID verification and validation of consent to ensure safe release of documentation.
- Ensure all face-to-face, telephone and E-mail are dealt with in a comprehensive, efficient and confidential manner.
- Ensure that all paper records are processed and tracked in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
- To keep up to date with new developments and service changes in relation to Clinical Records, Data Protection and Health Records Management.
- Undertake annual Information Governance training and additional if required by the Data Security and Protection Toolkit.
- Compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and Information Governance.
- Compliance with the Deceased Access to Health Records Act.
- Liaise with applicants prior to preparing their records on receipt of completed Application Form, in terms of what information they require.
- Explain the process to applicants (patients, relatives, external agencies) and support them through it.
- Where required, supervise patient and / or relative applicant as they go through their records and answer questions and concerns raised by the applicant.
- Collaboration with Patient Experience and Complaints Department, Information Governance and any other Department when necessary, in responding to complaint requests etc.
- Would be required to assist with the training of new staff within the boundaries of own skills and knowledge gained by working within the area.
- Liaise with Police and / or Social Services and any other external body.
- Ensure all responses are issued within the Trusts requirement to meet legal timeframes.
- Provide advice to departments across the Trust re Access to information processes.
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body where relevant.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Full range of office administrative duties.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in the induction of new staff, provide mentoring and to participate in educating others about the role of the Access team.
LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ability to effectively monitor own and services performance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade C in English Language
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent knowledge in relevant field
- Continuing professional development
Desirable
- RSA II or equivalent
- Legal Qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Substantial administration experience, including diary management
- Customer Care training
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office computer software packages (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience of dealing with informal concerns in real time
- Understanding of Data Protection Act and Access to Health Records
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in a team and as an individual
- Able to use own initiative
- Self-motivation, good time management and problem-solving skills
- Excellent inter-personal skills, with ability to effectively communicate with staff and members of the public from all backgrounds
- Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines, whilst maintaining a high standard of work
- Strong organisational skills
- Awareness of requirement for patient and staff confidentiality
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Ability to travel to various hospital sites by own vehicle / access to assisted driver
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade C in English Language
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent knowledge in relevant field
- Continuing professional development
Desirable
- RSA II or equivalent
- Legal Qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Substantial administration experience, including diary management
- Customer Care training
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office computer software packages (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience of dealing with informal concerns in real time
- Understanding of Data Protection Act and Access to Health Records
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in a team and as an individual
- Able to use own initiative
- Self-motivation, good time management and problem-solving skills
- Excellent inter-personal skills, with ability to effectively communicate with staff and members of the public from all backgrounds
- Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines, whilst maintaining a high standard of work
- Strong organisational skills
- Awareness of requirement for patient and staff confidentiality
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Ability to travel to various hospital sites by own vehicle / access to assisted driver
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
St Helens
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
St Helens
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Health Care Support Worker - Ward 1D
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 409-8282585
Job summary
An exciting development opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Health Care Assistant to join Ward 1D.
We are seeking highly enthusiastic and motivated individuals, with a passion for providing excellence within patient care, to join our team of friendly Nursing and Medical Staff at Whiston Hospital.
The 38 bedded adult inpatient ward at Whiston Hospital is a Cardiology Ward.
The post holder will be expected to deliver care of the highest standard and work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
The ability to work as part of a team is essential.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Nursing Team undertaking household support tasks and direct care tasks as delegated by the Nurse in Charge.
To support the qualified Nursing Staff in the maintenance of high standards of nursing care to patients.
To assist in providing an environment within the ward that is conductive to patient recovery and pleasant for patients and their families.
To accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake.
To ensure where entries are made in nursing documentation, that these are correct, legible and comprehensive and countersigned by a registered nurse.
To understand and adhere to all Trust Policies.
To ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives and other staff is considered and not prejudiced by the post-holder at any time.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
Details
Date posted
23 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
409-8282585
Job locations
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job 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 personal care patients needs appropriately, escalating concerns to nursing staff, as required.
Organises self in general work tasks or when delivering patient care with supervision where needed from Senior Health Care Assistant and/or nursing staff.
As directed, undertake personal care duties and support activities of daily living, e.g. mouth care, personal hygiene, and toileting needs, demonstrating person centred care.
Safely deliver care duties including manoeuvring of patient equipment (such as hoists and wheelchairs).
Under supervision of a registered healthcare practitioner, undertake delegated procedures within the limits of required training and measured competence, where appropriate. For example, patient moving and handling, and providing personal care.
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.
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
Job description
Job 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 personal care patients needs appropriately, escalating concerns to nursing staff, as required.
Organises self in general work tasks or when delivering patient care with supervision where needed from Senior Health Care Assistant and/or nursing staff.
As directed, undertake personal care duties and support activities of daily living, e.g. mouth care, personal hygiene, and toileting needs, demonstrating person centred care.
Safely deliver care duties including manoeuvring of patient equipment (such as hoists and wheelchairs).
Under supervision of a registered healthcare practitioner, undertake delegated procedures within the limits of required training and measured competence, where appropriate. For example, patient moving and handling, and providing personal care.
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.
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
- Completion of Trust Care Certificate within 4 months of appointment
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in a patient care/health related role
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work within a team
- 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 short periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patients personal care
- Occasional requirement for concentration, with few competing demands for attention
- 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
- Occasional exposure to distressing situations which may care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/ care after death
- Able to carry out direct personal care as required on ward or department
- Occasional exposure to patients with challenging behaviours
Person Specification
Our Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of Trust Care Certificate within 4 months of appointment
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in a patient care/health related role
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work within a team
- 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 short periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patients personal care
- Occasional requirement for concentration, with few competing demands for attention
- 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
- Occasional exposure to distressing situations which may care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/ care after death
- Able to carry out direct personal care as required on ward or department
- Occasional exposure to patients with challenging behaviours
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Health Care Assistant - General Surgery
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 409-8240865
Job summary
Full Time and Part Post Available across both Ward 4A and 4C
Ward 4A - 37.5 hours
Ward 4C - 34.5 hours
An exciting opportunity as arisen to join the team on Ward 4A and Ward 4C as a healthcare assistant.
We are looking for committed individuals to work alongside the team in providing personal care for the patients.
Ward 4A is a surgical ward specialising in general surgery and urology.
Main duties of the job
To provide personal care for patients on the ward.
To assist with dietary needs of the patients.
To work alongside the team to ensure patients needs are met
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Details
Date posted
23 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
409-8240865
Job locations
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 23rd September 2026
Closing date: 30th September 2026
Shortlisting date: 1st October 2026
Proposed Interview date: TBC
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 23rd September 2026
Closing date: 30th September 2026
Shortlisting date: 1st October 2026
Proposed Interview date: TBC
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of Trust Care Certificate within 4 months of appointment
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in a patient care/health related role
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work within a team
- 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 short periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patients personal care
- Occasional requirement for concentration, with few competing demands for attention.
- 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
- Occasional exposure to distressing situations which may care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/ care after death.
- Able to carry out direct personal care as required on ward or department.
- Frequent exposure to blood or body fluids
- Occasional exposure to patients with challenging behaviours
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of Trust Care Certificate within 4 months of appointment
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in a patient care/health related role
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work within a team
- 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 short periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patients personal care
- Occasional requirement for concentration, with few competing demands for attention.
- 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
- Occasional exposure to distressing situations which may care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/ care after death.
- Able to carry out direct personal care as required on ward or department.
- Frequent exposure to blood or body fluids
- Occasional exposure to patients with challenging behaviours
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Specialist Physiotherapist
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 409-8195857
Job summary
Specialist Physiotherapist
Pelvic Health Therapy Team
Band 6 - £39.959 - £48,117 pro-rata.
Maternity leave cover, fixed term until 30/09/2027
Part time, 0.61wte (23hours p/week)
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist, with an interest in Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Urology and Colorectal conditions has arisen, to join our friendly team. This post is to provide a highly skilled and specialised physiotherapy service in predominantly an outpatient setting. You will be responsible for providing a service to women and men with bladder, bowel, and pelvic floor disorders as well as providing an obstetric service which will include the provision of classes. You should be a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy with HCPC registration and have at least 2 years post graduate NHS experience as a Physiotherapist. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate appropriate CPD activity.
Main duties of the job
All applicants should be able to demonstrate skilled assessment and treatment techniques, clinical expertise and effective decision making. You will be enthusiastic, hardworking and motivated with excellent clinical, organisational and time management skills. Strong communication skills are essential as a great deal of empathy and patience is required due to the nature of the conditions seen. A flexible approach to day-to-day tasks is essential, to meet the demands of the service. Our philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do. We look for people who are willing to go the extra mile, not because they are asked to, but because they are committed to being part of a healthcare team that delivers an excellent caring service to our patients.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
Details
Date posted
22 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-8195857
Job locations
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Whiston
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be expected to participate in audit projects and must also demonstrate a strong commitment to training and clinical supervision. You will be expected to help maintain a stimulating learning environment including involvement in the in-service training programme.
The successful candidate will:
Deliver a high standard of evidence-based care
Be able to carry out complex holistic assessments
Make prompt clinically reasoned decisions
Participate in the discharge planning process
Supervise staff within the team and students on placement
Have a minimum of 2 years post graduate experience
Have evidence of post graduate training
Be able to work flexibly and adapt to changing working patterns as required.
Have a working knowledge of a broad range of conditions with proven clinical skills in this specialist area
In return for your hard work and dedication we can offer a friendly and welcoming team and all the support and continuing professional development you will need to make a difference to patients and staff. We have an excellent staff supervision system enabling our staff to be committed to developing both their service and themselves. Clinical Governance, research and audit activities are encouraged within the service.
All posts are subjected to Enhanced CRB checks the cost to be paid by the individual.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be expected to participate in audit projects and must also demonstrate a strong commitment to training and clinical supervision. You will be expected to help maintain a stimulating learning environment including involvement in the in-service training programme.
The successful candidate will:
Deliver a high standard of evidence-based care
Be able to carry out complex holistic assessments
Make prompt clinically reasoned decisions
Participate in the discharge planning process
Supervise staff within the team and students on placement
Have a minimum of 2 years post graduate experience
Have evidence of post graduate training
Be able to work flexibly and adapt to changing working patterns as required.
Have a working knowledge of a broad range of conditions with proven clinical skills in this specialist area
In return for your hard work and dedication we can offer a friendly and welcoming team and all the support and continuing professional development you will need to make a difference to patients and staff. We have an excellent staff supervision system enabling our staff to be committed to developing both their service and themselves. Clinical Governance, research and audit activities are encouraged within the service.
All posts are subjected to Enhanced CRB checks the cost to be paid by the individual.
Person Specification
Our Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Clinical Educators Certificate
- Postgrad accredited study e.g. MSc in relevant health studies
Experience
Essential
- Advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the current environment and evidence of evidence-based practise in relevant health setting
- awareness of own strengths and limitations
- Knowledge of relevant national policies and guidance and relevant assessment tools
- Experience of line managing team including setting objectives, conducting appraisals and effective delegation and coordination
- Evidence of effective working within an MDT
- Experience of service development
- Demonstrate experience of problem-solving approaches
- Demonstrates continuous professional development
Desirable
- Audit and research in a clinical area
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to motivate team performance to achieve objectives
- Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings
- Accurate record keeping, report writing and IT skills including presentation skills
- Have a flexible approach to working with good time management
Desirable
- Mentorship skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to various hospital locations
Person Specification
Our Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Clinical Educators Certificate
- Postgrad accredited study e.g. MSc in relevant health studies
Experience
Essential
- Advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the current environment and evidence of evidence-based practise in relevant health setting
- awareness of own strengths and limitations
- Knowledge of relevant national policies and guidance and relevant assessment tools
- Experience of line managing team including setting objectives, conducting appraisals and effective delegation and coordination
- Evidence of effective working within an MDT
- Experience of service development
- Demonstrate experience of problem-solving approaches
- Demonstrates continuous professional development
Desirable
- Audit and research in a clinical area
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to motivate team performance to achieve objectives
- Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings
- Accurate record keeping, report writing and IT skills including presentation skills
- Have a flexible approach to working with good time management
Desirable
- Mentorship skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to various hospital locations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Whiston
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Whiston
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Lead Radiographer Reporting or Trainee (Annex 21)
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 409-8221708-A
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced radiographer to join our team of reporting radiographers.
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated individual to train to report plain film studies. The post holder will support in leading and developing our service as well as supporting the operational managers. You must have a flexible approach to working and be able to demonstrate good organisational and communication skills along with a commitment to service improvement.
This post may be offered as a training opportunity under Annex 21 AfC Terms & Conditions, subject to experience, competency and suitability.
An Enhanced DBS Certificate, with the checking of the Adults and Children's Barred Lists is required for this position.
Interview date to be confirmed
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring the best quality images are obtained and support staff education, day-to-day support of the operational management of the service that we provide working closely with our Consultant Radiologists and our administration team.
You will work clinically as well as performing managerial tasks and will be expected to cover out of hours and weekend working within the Radiology department.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancs, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements
o Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
o Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
o National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Details
Date posted
22 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year This post may be offered under Annex 21 AfC Terms & Conditions
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
409-8221708-A
Job locations
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- Responsible for administration, performance monitoring and data quality of the PACS/RIS and other integrated systems.
- Responsible for training of staff in PACS/RIS and associated systems.
- Perform diagnostic imaging examinations in accordance with departmental protocols.
- Responsible for ensuring image quality is maintained from all staff members
- Responsible for the initial and ongoing training and education of staff in the designated modality.
- Be competent in the use of all appropriate imaging equipment
- Participate in the on-call, flexible working and out of hours service as required
- Responsible for QA program in designated area
- Abide by radiographic protocols
- Abide by all Radiation Protection regulations
- Report all equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel
- Responsible for sending accurate image data to the Picture Archiving Communication System for storage, transmission and archive
- Justify radiographic examinations for Junior Radiographers, Radiographic Assistant Practitioners and Student Radiographers.
- Promote quality initiatives, ensuring the quality of patient care and compliance of quality standards
- Undertake staff appraisals
- Establish and maintain effective communication with patients on complex, contentious and sensitive issues, using persuasion and negotiation where required
- Maintain a patient, courteous manner in all aspects of communication with patients and staff especially in distressing situations
- Liaise with lead clinicians to ensure effective running of the service
- Maintain a good working relationship with other departments and staff to ensure the provision of and efficient and effective service to all users and patients
- Communicate with service users and external agencies
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Autonomously undertake Advanced Practice in a specialised area of radiography by displaying expert clinical practice, this could be either clinical interpretation of images, performing radiological or interventional procedures where appropriate.
- To provide clinical leadership to all staff in the department
- To act as a radiographic clinical expert in the relevant field
- Provide clinical support and advice to staff
- Provide education to junior staff and ensure competencies are achieved.
- Provide additional support and education to staff who require it.
- Ensure image quality is maintained and improved, education staff where appropriate
- Support the modality and department in improving services to enhance the quality of the service received by the patient.
- Support the modality and department in quality initiatives and ensure communication and education of appropriate staff.
- Responsible for setting and maintaining a high quality of clinical and professional standards within the department
- Promote and ensure compliance with radiographic protocols
- Ensure clinical and professional standards are met at all times
- Exercise clinical judgement in the utilisation of resources and initiate liaison with relevant clinical teams if clinical findings necessitate
- Perform all aspects of clinical and technical procedures as per departmental policy
- Ensure compliance with COR code of conduct and HCPC regulations to ensure registration is maintained
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for accurate data entry on the Radiology Information System
- Ensure all documentation associated with regulations are kept and stored appropriately.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES
- Responsible for the training and development of staff both radiographic staff and external staff.
- Contribute to continuing education programme by attending courses and keeping abreast of current professional developments
- Participate in department CPD programme
- Ensure professional standards are maintained by contributing to the clinical training and development of radiographers, radiographic assistant practitioners and students
LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for the day to day management of the designated department, planning and prioritising workload
- Ensure the effective and efficient running of the service with due regard to available resources. Allocating activity to ensure maximised use of capacity. Using data to inform decisions.
- Monitor and evaluate all aspects of service delivery with regard to waiting times ensuring that waiting times are kept to a minimum
- Demonstrate effective leadership qualities and promote teamwork
- Undertake initial investigation of patient and user complaints and exercising judgement and initiative take appropriate actions to resolve the problem/complaint
- Promote a working culture that improves quality
- Responsible for clinical and professional standards within the designated department
- Identify and contribute to service development within the department
- Responsible for implementing policies within the designated department and contribute to Radiology Trust policies
- Responsible for risk assessments within the designated area
- Responsible for the maintenance and servicing of all equipment in the designated work area, liaise and communicate with manufacturers
- Responsible for optimum use of resources within the department and maintain adequate stock levels
- Participate in the procurement (specification, evaluation and selection) of radiographic equipment
- Promote quality initiatives, ensuring the quality of patient care and compliance of quality standards
- Promote compliance with all Trust risk management procedures and ensure risk management strategies are implemented including Health & Safety legislation for Control of Radiation, COSHH, VDU use, handling of patients, fire regulations and security etc
- Ensure compliance with all statutory, professional and organisational requirements. Liaising with outside agencies to ensure compliance with statutory regulations when required. Ensure all documentation associated with regulations are kept and stored appropriately
- Ensure all staff are compliant with the relevant registration eg HCPC, ARSAC
- Act as radiation protection supervisor for a designated department/Modality
- Refer patients for on-going imaging examinations within departmental protocols.
- Responsible for the day to day management of the designated department
- Contribute to the recruitment, selection and appointment of professional, technical and support staff in accordance with policy and procedures
- Monitor staff performance and formulate personal development plans in accordance with Trust development review process (IPR).
- Monitor and action dose discrepancies via Dose Monitor alerts. Produce Dose audits and DRLs
- Monitor and action incidents within own work area that are reported via Datix
- Ensure image quality is maintained and improved, education staff where appropriate
- Support the modality and department in improving services to enhance the quality of the service received by the patient.
- Support the modality and department in quality initiatives and ensure communication and education of appropriate staff.
- Responsible for setting and maintaining a high quality of clinical and professional standards within the department
- Promote and ensure compliance with radiographic protocols
- Ensure clinical and professional standards are met at all times
- Exercise clinical judgement in the utilisation of resources and initiate liaison with relevant clinical teams if clinical findings necessitate
- Perform all aspects of clinical and technical procedures as per departmental policy
- Ensure compliance with COR code of conduct and HCPC regulations to ensure registration is maintained.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- Responsible for administration, performance monitoring and data quality of the PACS/RIS and other integrated systems.
- Responsible for training of staff in PACS/RIS and associated systems.
- Perform diagnostic imaging examinations in accordance with departmental protocols.
- Responsible for ensuring image quality is maintained from all staff members
- Responsible for the initial and ongoing training and education of staff in the designated modality.
- Be competent in the use of all appropriate imaging equipment
- Participate in the on-call, flexible working and out of hours service as required
- Responsible for QA program in designated area
- Abide by radiographic protocols
- Abide by all Radiation Protection regulations
- Report all equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel
- Responsible for sending accurate image data to the Picture Archiving Communication System for storage, transmission and archive
- Justify radiographic examinations for Junior Radiographers, Radiographic Assistant Practitioners and Student Radiographers.
- Promote quality initiatives, ensuring the quality of patient care and compliance of quality standards
- Undertake staff appraisals
- Establish and maintain effective communication with patients on complex, contentious and sensitive issues, using persuasion and negotiation where required
- Maintain a patient, courteous manner in all aspects of communication with patients and staff especially in distressing situations
- Liaise with lead clinicians to ensure effective running of the service
- Maintain a good working relationship with other departments and staff to ensure the provision of and efficient and effective service to all users and patients
- Communicate with service users and external agencies
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Autonomously undertake Advanced Practice in a specialised area of radiography by displaying expert clinical practice, this could be either clinical interpretation of images, performing radiological or interventional procedures where appropriate.
- To provide clinical leadership to all staff in the department
- To act as a radiographic clinical expert in the relevant field
- Provide clinical support and advice to staff
- Provide education to junior staff and ensure competencies are achieved.
- Provide additional support and education to staff who require it.
- Ensure image quality is maintained and improved, education staff where appropriate
- Support the modality and department in improving services to enhance the quality of the service received by the patient.
- Support the modality and department in quality initiatives and ensure communication and education of appropriate staff.
- Responsible for setting and maintaining a high quality of clinical and professional standards within the department
- Promote and ensure compliance with radiographic protocols
- Ensure clinical and professional standards are met at all times
- Exercise clinical judgement in the utilisation of resources and initiate liaison with relevant clinical teams if clinical findings necessitate
- Perform all aspects of clinical and technical procedures as per departmental policy
- Ensure compliance with COR code of conduct and HCPC regulations to ensure registration is maintained
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for accurate data entry on the Radiology Information System
- Ensure all documentation associated with regulations are kept and stored appropriately.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES
- Responsible for the training and development of staff both radiographic staff and external staff.
- Contribute to continuing education programme by attending courses and keeping abreast of current professional developments
- Participate in department CPD programme
- Ensure professional standards are maintained by contributing to the clinical training and development of radiographers, radiographic assistant practitioners and students
LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for the day to day management of the designated department, planning and prioritising workload
- Ensure the effective and efficient running of the service with due regard to available resources. Allocating activity to ensure maximised use of capacity. Using data to inform decisions.
- Monitor and evaluate all aspects of service delivery with regard to waiting times ensuring that waiting times are kept to a minimum
- Demonstrate effective leadership qualities and promote teamwork
- Undertake initial investigation of patient and user complaints and exercising judgement and initiative take appropriate actions to resolve the problem/complaint
- Promote a working culture that improves quality
- Responsible for clinical and professional standards within the designated department
- Identify and contribute to service development within the department
- Responsible for implementing policies within the designated department and contribute to Radiology Trust policies
- Responsible for risk assessments within the designated area
- Responsible for the maintenance and servicing of all equipment in the designated work area, liaise and communicate with manufacturers
- Responsible for optimum use of resources within the department and maintain adequate stock levels
- Participate in the procurement (specification, evaluation and selection) of radiographic equipment
- Promote quality initiatives, ensuring the quality of patient care and compliance of quality standards
- Promote compliance with all Trust risk management procedures and ensure risk management strategies are implemented including Health & Safety legislation for Control of Radiation, COSHH, VDU use, handling of patients, fire regulations and security etc
- Ensure compliance with all statutory, professional and organisational requirements. Liaising with outside agencies to ensure compliance with statutory regulations when required. Ensure all documentation associated with regulations are kept and stored appropriately
- Ensure all staff are compliant with the relevant registration eg HCPC, ARSAC
- Act as radiation protection supervisor for a designated department/Modality
- Refer patients for on-going imaging examinations within departmental protocols.
- Responsible for the day to day management of the designated department
- Contribute to the recruitment, selection and appointment of professional, technical and support staff in accordance with policy and procedures
- Monitor staff performance and formulate personal development plans in accordance with Trust development review process (IPR).
- Monitor and action dose discrepancies via Dose Monitor alerts. Produce Dose audits and DRLs
- Monitor and action incidents within own work area that are reported via Datix
- Ensure image quality is maintained and improved, education staff where appropriate
- Support the modality and department in improving services to enhance the quality of the service received by the patient.
- Support the modality and department in quality initiatives and ensure communication and education of appropriate staff.
- Responsible for setting and maintaining a high quality of clinical and professional standards within the department
- Promote and ensure compliance with radiographic protocols
- Ensure clinical and professional standards are met at all times
- Exercise clinical judgement in the utilisation of resources and initiate liaison with relevant clinical teams if clinical findings necessitate
- Perform all aspects of clinical and technical procedures as per departmental policy
- Ensure compliance with COR code of conduct and HCPC regulations to ensure registration is maintained.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Radiography and/or or equivalent Qualification and/or Equivalent Experience
- Post Graduate Certificate in the relevant modality or equivalent significant experience in the modality (Annex 21)
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- MSc Radiography and/or or equivalent Qualification and/or Equivalent Experience
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate clinical experience
- Management experience
- PACS experience
- Manage self and others
- Experience of Participation in emergency single handed out of hours duties
- QA testing
- IV injection/cannulation
Skills
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Ability to organise own work and others within the team
- Good communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Negotiation skills
- Audit analysis
- Data collection and analysis
- Ability to interact within a multidisciplinary team
- Organisational skills
- Evidence of Time management skills
- IT literate
Desirable
- Student assessor
Other
Essential
- Team player
- Commitment to quality
Desirable
- Able to travel to both sites via own car or assisted driver.
Our Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Radiography and/or or equivalent Qualification and/or Equivalent Experience
- Post Graduate Certificate in the relevant modality or equivalent significant experience in the modality (Annex 21)
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- MSc Radiography and/or or equivalent Qualification and/or Equivalent Experience
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate clinical experience
- Management experience
- PACS experience
- Manage self and others
- Experience of Participation in emergency single handed out of hours duties
- QA testing
- IV injection/cannulation
Skills
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Ability to organise own work and others within the team
- Good communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Negotiation skills
- Audit analysis
- Data collection and analysis
- Ability to interact within a multidisciplinary team
- Organisational skills
- Evidence of Time management skills
- IT literate
Desirable
- Student assessor
Other
Essential
- Team player
- Commitment to quality
Desirable
- Able to travel to both sites via own car or assisted driver.
Our Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
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Personal Medical Secretary
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 409-8115145
Job summary
Personal Medical Secretary (Band 4)
Clinical Support Services Division
37.5 hours per week to be worked Monday - Friday | Based at Whiston Hospital
We have three full-time (37.5 hour) positions available.
Your choice of specialty/specialties will be discussed at interview:
Respiratory
Trauma & Orthopaedics
General Surgery
We are looking for organised and proactive Personal Medical Secretaries to support our consultants and clinical teams. These are key roles within fast-paced specialties where excellent administrative support is essential to providing high-quality patient care.
Main duties of the job
About the Role
Provide comprehensive secretarial support to consultants and the wider clinical team.
Manage diaries, appointments, clinical correspondence and audio typing.
Support meetings, prepare documents and take minutes.
Liaise with patients, clinicians and departments professionally and efficiently.
Ensure timely handling of referrals, investigations and patient queries.
About YouWe're looking for someone who is:
Highly organised with strong audio typing and administrative skills.
Able to work independently in a busy environment.
Confident communicating with patients and clinical staff.
Accurate, detail-focused and discreet.
If you're motivated, adaptable and committed to delivering excellent administrative support, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to join our team.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
Details
Date posted
22 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-8115145
Job locations
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a comprehensive service to the Consultant and Speciality Team including nurse clinicians.Keep diary up to date, arrange appointments, and arrange travel and accommodation.Operate an effective bring forward system and filing system.Type dictation from audio transcription of clinical correspondence and documentation, ensuring all letter and workflow processes are adhered to and Standard Operating Procedures are followed.Type discharge summaries as appropriateCheck against clinical letters to ensure appropriate follow up arrangements/investigations are in place. Rectify if not.
Support Consultant in non-clinical activities/Clinical Director role by preparing presentation documents using relevant packages and arranging meetings, circulate agenda/supporting papers as appropriate, and taking minutes at meetings.Ensure appropriate personnel are informed of consultant annual/study leave. Amend clinic/theatre lists/forms appropriately. Keep Consultants informed of junior doctor leave could have an effect on the service.Manage on-call rotas in absence of Rota Co-ordinator when requested, ensuring that annual/study leave, and sickness do not compromise the smooth running and the department. Liaise with Medical Staffing to arrange locum cover. If emergency need is requested by members of clinical team, ensure this is covered accordingly liaising closely with Clinical Director.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a comprehensive service to the Consultant and Speciality Team including nurse clinicians.Keep diary up to date, arrange appointments, and arrange travel and accommodation.Operate an effective bring forward system and filing system.Type dictation from audio transcription of clinical correspondence and documentation, ensuring all letter and workflow processes are adhered to and Standard Operating Procedures are followed.Type discharge summaries as appropriateCheck against clinical letters to ensure appropriate follow up arrangements/investigations are in place. Rectify if not.
Support Consultant in non-clinical activities/Clinical Director role by preparing presentation documents using relevant packages and arranging meetings, circulate agenda/supporting papers as appropriate, and taking minutes at meetings.Ensure appropriate personnel are informed of consultant annual/study leave. Amend clinic/theatre lists/forms appropriately. Keep Consultants informed of junior doctor leave could have an effect on the service.Manage on-call rotas in absence of Rota Co-ordinator when requested, ensuring that annual/study leave, and sickness do not compromise the smooth running and the department. Liaise with Medical Staffing to arrange locum cover. If emergency need is requested by members of clinical team, ensure this is covered accordingly liaising closely with Clinical Director.
Person Specification
Our Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
Qualifications
Essential
- GSCE Standard or Higher
- RSA 3 - Typing / Word Processing
- RSA 3 - Medical Audio Typing
- Good English Language Skills
- Medical Terminology
Desirable
- Shorthand / Speed Writing
- Secretarial Diploma
- ECDL
- CLAIT award
Experience
Essential
- Minute Taking
- Microsoft Office Experience
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Previous Medical Secretary Experience
- Medical Audio Typing
Desirable
- 2 years' experience in a similar role or equivalent knowledge
Skills
Essential
- Excellent IT Skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to communicate professionally at all levels
- Excellent Word Processing and Keyboard skills
- Ability to organise workload effectively and prioritise
- Use of all Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint
Desirable
- Ability to use initiative to solve problems
- Knowledge of Trust computer systems
Other
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to use own initiative and work independently
- Capability to adapt to most situations
- Reliable and conscientious
- Ability to maintain control of stressful situations
- Able to work the hours and undertake duties required
- Ability to travel across hospital sites when required
- Possess a friendly and approachable personality
- Ability to show understanding an appreciation
- Comply with Trust policies and procedures at all times
- Ability and willingness to undergo further training for the post
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
Person Specification
Our Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
Qualifications
Essential
- GSCE Standard or Higher
- RSA 3 - Typing / Word Processing
- RSA 3 - Medical Audio Typing
- Good English Language Skills
- Medical Terminology
Desirable
- Shorthand / Speed Writing
- Secretarial Diploma
- ECDL
- CLAIT award
Experience
Essential
- Minute Taking
- Microsoft Office Experience
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Previous Medical Secretary Experience
- Medical Audio Typing
Desirable
- 2 years' experience in a similar role or equivalent knowledge
Skills
Essential
- Excellent IT Skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to communicate professionally at all levels
- Excellent Word Processing and Keyboard skills
- Ability to organise workload effectively and prioritise
- Use of all Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint
Desirable
- Ability to use initiative to solve problems
- Knowledge of Trust computer systems
Other
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to use own initiative and work independently
- Capability to adapt to most situations
- Reliable and conscientious
- Ability to maintain control of stressful situations
- Able to work the hours and undertake duties required
- Ability to travel across hospital sites when required
- Possess a friendly and approachable personality
- Ability to show understanding an appreciation
- Comply with Trust policies and procedures at all times
- Ability and willingness to undergo further training for the post
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Assistant Financial Accountant
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 409-7741296-B
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available within the Finance Department at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The position of Assistant Financial Accountant will be based at Knowsley Community College and will be full time (37.5 hours).
Potentional Interview Date: Friday 13th November 2026 (TBC)
Main duties of the job
Responsible for daily management of the Accounts Receivable team.Provide monthly debt management analysis and action plans to senior managers.Provide monthly Trust-wide balance sheet reconciliations, including analysis and actions/advice to resolve
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
Details
Date posted
22 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-7741296-B
Job locations
Knowsley Community College
Stockbridge Lane
Huyton
L36 3SD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Accounts Receivable/Debt Management
Leading debt management calls between the Trust and NHS Shared Business Services and agreeing action points.
Negotiating with customers to recover debt in a timely manner.
Preparing management reports/analysis for Accounts Receivable to help with communicating information at a higher level and aid decision making. This will involve the use of advanced Excel skills such as lookups and pivot tables.
Making suggestions on debt write-offs in line with debt management policy.
Potential to have to deal with upset customers who may be struggling financially to pay an invoice.
Planning workload with the team, setting key performance targets.
Providing performance feedback, coaching and training to the team.
Assisting with Freedom of Information requests.
Supporting both Internal and External audits ensuring data requests and any recommendations are acted upon.Balance sheet reconciliations
Reconciling control accounts of the Trust on a monthly basis. Following up on queries and also monitoring control accounts done by other staff to ensure they are being managed in an accurate and timely fashion. This involves the use and understanding of both internal and external data resources.
Assisting in the preparation of reports and information for year-end accounts including ensuring evidence for auditors is available.
Answering queries raised by finance colleagues, other staff members and sometimes the public, regarding issues relevant to the position. If unable to deal with then pass on to the correct person/department.
Clinical and professional responsibilities
Maintaining professional registrations as necessary.
Adhering to relevant code of practice of professional body.
Administrative responsibilities
Ensuring all relevant procedure notes and associated forms are completed and adhered to in line with departmental policy and audit requirements.
Teaching and training responsibilities
Actively participating in the annual performance development review to identify personal needs.
Teach and train Accounts Receivable staff and other staff members as necessary.
To attend Trust statutory and mandatory training sessions.
Line Management/Supervisory responsibilities
Deputising for the Deputy Financial Accountant as and when required.
Undertaking annual performance development reviews of Accounts Receivable staff.
Day to day management of Accounts Receivable Staff eg sickness recording, approval of annual leave
Job description
Job responsibilities
Accounts Receivable/Debt Management
Leading debt management calls between the Trust and NHS Shared Business Services and agreeing action points.
Negotiating with customers to recover debt in a timely manner.
Preparing management reports/analysis for Accounts Receivable to help with communicating information at a higher level and aid decision making. This will involve the use of advanced Excel skills such as lookups and pivot tables.
Making suggestions on debt write-offs in line with debt management policy.
Potential to have to deal with upset customers who may be struggling financially to pay an invoice.
Planning workload with the team, setting key performance targets.
Providing performance feedback, coaching and training to the team.
Assisting with Freedom of Information requests.
Supporting both Internal and External audits ensuring data requests and any recommendations are acted upon.Balance sheet reconciliations
Reconciling control accounts of the Trust on a monthly basis. Following up on queries and also monitoring control accounts done by other staff to ensure they are being managed in an accurate and timely fashion. This involves the use and understanding of both internal and external data resources.
Assisting in the preparation of reports and information for year-end accounts including ensuring evidence for auditors is available.
Answering queries raised by finance colleagues, other staff members and sometimes the public, regarding issues relevant to the position. If unable to deal with then pass on to the correct person/department.
Clinical and professional responsibilities
Maintaining professional registrations as necessary.
Adhering to relevant code of practice of professional body.
Administrative responsibilities
Ensuring all relevant procedure notes and associated forms are completed and adhered to in line with departmental policy and audit requirements.
Teaching and training responsibilities
Actively participating in the annual performance development review to identify personal needs.
Teach and train Accounts Receivable staff and other staff members as necessary.
To attend Trust statutory and mandatory training sessions.
Line Management/Supervisory responsibilities
Deputising for the Deputy Financial Accountant as and when required.
Undertaking annual performance development reviews of Accounts Receivable staff.
Day to day management of Accounts Receivable Staff eg sickness recording, approval of annual leave
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting and/or education or significant experience to degree level
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Supervisory experience
- Evidence of planning and organising tasks required to achieve a specific outcome within a specified timeframe without direction from line manager
- Experience of analysing, interpreting and presenting complex data and producing robust forecasts
- Highly computer literate including MS Word, Excel, able to extract data, create and manipulate complex spreadsheets
Desirable
- Significant Financial accounting experience
- Experience of working in NHS finance
- Experience of the Oracle General Ledger System including Business Intelligence
- Experience of providing training and support to others in own specialist area
Skills
Essential
- Good standard of communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to nonfinance managers
- Acts professionally in all dealings with colleagues and in liaising with external bodies; must be able to adapt style appropriately to deal diplomatically with senior personnel
- Good standard of written communications
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Well organised, able to plan and prioritise own workload
- Good negotiating, persuasive, motivational, influencing skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to support change
- Ability to handle a range of emotive situations
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities
- Requirement to concentrate for long periods when inputting data and when analysing data/statistics
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting and/or education or significant experience to degree level
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Supervisory experience
- Evidence of planning and organising tasks required to achieve a specific outcome within a specified timeframe without direction from line manager
- Experience of analysing, interpreting and presenting complex data and producing robust forecasts
- Highly computer literate including MS Word, Excel, able to extract data, create and manipulate complex spreadsheets
Desirable
- Significant Financial accounting experience
- Experience of working in NHS finance
- Experience of the Oracle General Ledger System including Business Intelligence
- Experience of providing training and support to others in own specialist area
Skills
Essential
- Good standard of communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to nonfinance managers
- Acts professionally in all dealings with colleagues and in liaising with external bodies; must be able to adapt style appropriately to deal diplomatically with senior personnel
- Good standard of written communications
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Well organised, able to plan and prioritise own workload
- Good negotiating, persuasive, motivational, influencing skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to support change
- Ability to handle a range of emotive situations
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities
- Requirement to concentrate for long periods when inputting data and when analysing data/statistics
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Knowsley Community College
Stockbridge Lane
Huyton
L36 3SD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Knowsley Community College
Stockbridge Lane
Huyton
L36 3SD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Health Care Support Worker - Ward 5D
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 409-8092499-A
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Assistant to join our team in 5D Whiston Hospital
5D has 25 in-patient beds and also a specialist gym area for rehabilitation and group therapy. The main aim of ward 5D is to provide specialist rehabilitation for patients with a stroke, this is delivered by our multi-disciplinary team of Doctors, Nurses and therapists along with invaluable support of the National Stroke Association.
Main duties of the job
The Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) will:
- Undertake personal care duties for patients within the care setting accessing supervision from registered healthcare practitioner. Personal care refers to delivery of personal hygiene and assisting with feeding, not requiring clinical skills.
- Record patient's personal care information in accordance with local and trust policies.
- Work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to deliver the Trust's vision and values providing safe, high quality compassionate, person centred care.
- Demonstrate ward routine to new employees in own work area, where required.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
Details
Date posted
22 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
409-8092499-A
Job locations
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached Job Description and Person Specification for main responsibilities and requirements.
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
- Completion of Trust Care Certificate within 4 months of appointment
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in a patient care/health related role
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work within a team
- 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 short periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patients personal care
- Occasional requirement for concentration, with few competing demands for attention
- 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
- Occasional exposure to distressing situations which may care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/ care after death
- Able to carry out direct personal care as required on ward or department
- Occasional exposure to patients with challenging behaviours
Person Specification
Our Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of Trust Care Certificate within 4 months of appointment
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in a patient care/health related role
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work within a team
- 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 short periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patients personal care
- Occasional requirement for concentration, with few competing demands for attention
- 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
- Occasional exposure to distressing situations which may care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/ care after death
- Able to carry out direct personal care as required on ward or department
- Occasional exposure to patients with challenging behaviours
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Senior Clinical Fellow in Frailty
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 409-8175582-B
Job summary
This post is for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Frailty post. This is a Fixed term whole-time post offering SCF post on the Whiston site of Mersey West Lancashire, an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Medic to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care in Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.
The successful candidate must hold full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment.
Main duties of the job
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Contribute to the Frailty wards Whiston.
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Work in the medical team in the Ambulatory SDEC in the Frailty Unit.
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Support the management of patients on frailty/rehab wards.
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Participate in the initial assessment and management of patients on in ED and the acute frailty unit.
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Liaise with other members of the clinical team and other specialties.
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Work closely with the Consultants, FY1's, CT Trainees and ANPs about management of patients.
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Develop skills in managing the wards to avoid unnecessary patient delays and maintain good clinical care to all patients.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
Details
Date posted
22 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£55,355 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
10 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-8175582-B
Job locations
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached Job Description and Person Specification for main responsibilities and requirements.
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
- Applicants must hold full registration with the GMC at the time of application
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualifications
- ALS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
- Speciality Certificate in Geriatric Medicine
- Evidence of higher learning (to Masters' level or above)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of a broad range of medical/surgical specialties
- Experience as a core medical trainee or has equivalent experience and competencies
- Experience of working in geriatric medicine
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Evidence of contributing to teaching and learning of others
Desirable
- Active participation in research projects
Skills
Essential
- Experience of applying clinical knowledge and judgment and prioritise clinical need
Person Specification
Our Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must hold full registration with the GMC at the time of application
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualifications
- ALS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
- Speciality Certificate in Geriatric Medicine
- Evidence of higher learning (to Masters' level or above)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of a broad range of medical/surgical specialties
- Experience as a core medical trainee or has equivalent experience and competencies
- Experience of working in geriatric medicine
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Evidence of contributing to teaching and learning of others
Desirable
- Active participation in research projects
Skills
Essential
- Experience of applying clinical knowledge and judgment and prioritise clinical need
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Ward Manager - Short Stay Surgical Unit
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 409-8195253-A
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Surgical division. We require a Ward Manager with substantial years experience post registration and at least 2 years at Band 6.
The post holder will carry professional, clinical and educational responsibilities for the provision of patient services within the Surgical/Colorectal Ward and an integrated Surgical assessment unit.
The post holder will be expected to have knowledge in Surgery/Colorectal and the services that are provided for inpatients. They will be expected to work as part of a team and be able to successfully lead a team on a daily basis to ensure that a high standard of care is given at all times.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Ward Manager is extremley important in ensuring that patient safety is maintained and a high standard of care is delivered at all times.
The post holder will be a leader for the ward team, maintain high standard of patient care, ensure the ward is staffed safely and all training is up to date.
They will possess a strong knowledge of Surgery/Colorectal and be passionate about introducing new initiatives and improvements.
The post holder would practice autonomously within the wards outlined in the job summary.
The post holder would expected to practice within national/local guidelines and protocols.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Details
Date posted
22 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-8195253-A
Job locations
Southport and Formby DGH
Town Lane
Southport
PR8 6PN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 22nd September 2026
Closing date: 29th September 2026
Shortlisting date: 30th September 2026
Proposed Interview date: TBC
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 22nd September 2026
Closing date: 29th September 2026
Shortlisting date: 30th September 2026
Proposed Interview date: TBC
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Current up to date and relevant clinical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational and management skills
- Able to act as a leader, effectively managing staff in the department
- Accountable for own professional actions
- Ability to network and build relationships at all levels act as a change agent
- 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
- Walks, stands most of shift; occasionally moves, occasional manoeuvres patients
- Frequent concentration, work pattern unpredictable Concentration for patient clinical work
- Dealing with frequent interruptions and competing demands
- Occasional highly distressing or emotional circumstances. Deals with patient complaints, conveys unwelcome news, management of complaints/concerns arising from incidents, communicating to patients and relatives
- Working in ward environment providing direct clinical care
- Potential blood or body fluids exposure
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code
- Experience of managing teams
- Experience of service development, such as clinical pathway management
- Substantial experience of working in a clinical environment
- Understanding of budget management within the NHS at departmental level
- Experience of involvement in relevant research/audit to underpin evidence-based practice
- Understand key features of clinical governance and risk
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Registered health professional Diploma / Degree level qualification
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Leadership training or qualification (minimum Level 4 ILM or equivalent) or equivalent experience
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Current up to date and relevant clinical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational and management skills
- Able to act as a leader, effectively managing staff in the department
- Accountable for own professional actions
- Ability to network and build relationships at all levels act as a change agent
- 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
- Walks, stands most of shift; occasionally moves, occasional manoeuvres patients
- Frequent concentration, work pattern unpredictable Concentration for patient clinical work
- Dealing with frequent interruptions and competing demands
- Occasional highly distressing or emotional circumstances. Deals with patient complaints, conveys unwelcome news, management of complaints/concerns arising from incidents, communicating to patients and relatives
- Working in ward environment providing direct clinical care
- Potential blood or body fluids exposure
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code
- Experience of managing teams
- Experience of service development, such as clinical pathway management
- Substantial experience of working in a clinical environment
- Understanding of budget management within the NHS at departmental level
- Experience of involvement in relevant research/audit to underpin evidence-based practice
- Understand key features of clinical governance and risk
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Registered health professional Diploma / Degree level qualification
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Leadership training or qualification (minimum Level 4 ILM or equivalent) or equivalent experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Southport and Formby DGH
Town Lane
Southport
PR8 6PN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Southport and Formby DGH
Town Lane
Southport
PR8 6PN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Senior Health Care Assistant - Ward 3A Plastic Surgery
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 409-8172398
Job summary
Senior Health Care Assistant - Ward 3A Plastic Surgery
Band 3 - Part Time 30 Hours
The post holder supports the team of health professionals to enable them to provide an effective, caring, seamless service to patients and their families by carrying out assigned tasks and by being involved in direct care under the supervision of a qualified nurse
Main duties of the job
- To work as part of the Nursing Team undertaking household support tasks and direct care tasks as delegated by the Nurse in Charge.
- To support the qualified Nursing Staff in the maintenance of high standards of nursing care to patients.
- To assist in providing an environment within the ward that is conductive to patient recovery and pleasant for patients and their families.
- To accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake.
- To ensure where entries are made in nursing documentation, that these are correct, legible, and comprehensive and countersigned by a registered nurse.
- To ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives and other staff is considered and not prejudiced by the post-holder at any time.
- To be able to work autonomously as required and to receive close supervision and instruction as necessary.
- To ensure that privacy and dignity of patients is paramount and is not compromised.
- To ensure that all patient information is confidential and is not disclosed to a third party except with permission of the Nurse in Charge.
- To ensure that all patient care is delivered with the highest degree of professionalism.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Details
Date posted
22 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
409-8172398
Job locations
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L355DR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 22nd September 2026
Closing date: 29th September 2026
Shortlisting date: TBC
Proposed Interview date: TBC
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 22nd September 2026
Closing date: 29th September 2026
Shortlisting date: TBC
Proposed Interview date: TBC
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.
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
Prescot
L355DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L355DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Health Care Assistant - Trauma & Orthopaedics
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 409-8245385
Job summary
Full Time and Part Time Posts available for Ward 4F and Ward 3Alpha
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join the dedicated team of Nursing and Medical Staff within Trauma and Orthopaedics.
The Trauma & Orthopaedic Department work across both Whiston and St Helens Hospitals providing day case, in-patient and outpatient services to elective and non-elective patients. The Department is split over 3 wards - 3Alpha, 3B and 3Elective, and our outpatient Fracture Clinic all located in Whiston Hospital.
Ward 3Alpha is an 18 bedded ward dedicated to caring for patients with hip fractures, you with work very closely with the MDT consisting of dedicated Ortho-geriatricians, Orthopaedic Nurse Specialist, Discharge Co-Ordinator and ward based Therapy Staff.
Ward 4F Elective Orthopaedics is a dedicated 22 bedded elective ward caring for patients undergoing joint replacement surgery; the ward also facilitates a pre-operative education programme for patient known as joint school and runs a post-operative follow-up wound care clinic.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Nursing Team undertaking household support tasks and direct care tasks as delegated by the Nurse in Charge.
To support the qualified Nursing Staff in the maintenance of high standards of nursing care to patients.
To assist in providing an environment within the ward that is conductive to patient recovery and pleasant for patients and their families.
To accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake.
To ensure where entries are made in nursing documentation, that these are correct, legible and comprehensive and countersigned by a registered nurse.
To understand and adhere to all Trust Policies.
To ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives and other staff is considered and not prejudiced by the post-holder at any time.
To ensure that privacy and dignity of patients is paramount and is not compromised.
To ensure that all patient information is confidential and is not disclosed to a third party except with permission of the Nurse in Charge.
To ensure that all patient care is delivered with the highest degree of professionalism.
To present an appearance which gives a positive image of the Trust and a manner which is appropriate and which inspires confidence.
To attend specifically fire and lifting and handling lectures annually and ensure appropriate updates are attended once H.C.A. training is complete.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Details
Date posted
22 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
409-8245385
Job locations
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 22nd September 2026
Closing date: 29th September 2026
Shortlisting date: 30th September 2026
Proposed Interview date: TBC
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 22nd September 2026
Closing date: 29th September 2026
Shortlisting date: 30th September 2026
Proposed Interview date: TBC
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of Trust Care Certificate within 4 months of appointment
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in a patient care/health related role
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work within a team
- 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 short periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patients personal care
- Occasional requirement for concentration, with few competing demands for attention.
- 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
- Occasional exposure to distressing situations which may care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/ care after death.
- Able to carry out direct personal care as required on ward or department.
- Frequent exposure to blood or body fluids.
- Occasional exposure to patients with challenging behaviours
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of Trust Care Certificate within 4 months of appointment
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in a patient care/health related role
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work within a team
- 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 short periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patients personal care
- Occasional requirement for concentration, with few competing demands for attention.
- 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
- Occasional exposure to distressing situations which may care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/ care after death.
- Able to carry out direct personal care as required on ward or department.
- Frequent exposure to blood or body fluids.
- Occasional exposure to patients with challenging behaviours
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Health Care Support Worker - Ward 2B
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 409-7768058-A
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 Health Care Assistant on Ward 2B. The new post holder will join our already existing, dedicated and friendly team of staff on Ward 2B at Whiston Hospital.
We are seeking flexible and enthusiastic individual who has excellent communication skills and will be able to work well as part of the ward team.
Your responsibilities will include maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients and supporting the Registered Nurse in delivering five-star patient care
Interview Date- To Be Confirmed
Main duties of the job
The Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) will:
- Undertake personal care duties for patients within the care setting accessing supervision from registered healthcare practitioner. Personal care refers to delivery of personal hygiene and assisting with feeding, not requiring clinical skills.
- Record patient's personal care information in accordance with local and trust policies.
- Work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to deliver the Trust's vision and values providing safe, high quality compassionate, person-centred care.
- Demonstrate ward routine to new employees in own work area, where required
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Details
Date posted
21 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
409-7768058-A
Job locations
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job 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 personal care patients needs appropriately, escalating concerns to nursing staff, as required.
- Organises self in general work tasks or when delivering patient care with supervision where needed from Senior Health Care Assistant and/or nursing staff.
- As directed, undertake personal care duties and support activities of daily living, e.g. mouth care, personal hygiene, and toileting needs, demonstrating person centred care.
- Safely deliver care duties including manoeuvring of patient equipment (such as hoists and wheelchairs).
- Under supervision of a registered healthcare practitioner, undertake delegated procedures within the limits of required training and measured competence, where appropriate. For example, patient moving and handling, and providing personal care.
- 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.
- 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
Job description
Job 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 personal care patients needs appropriately, escalating concerns to nursing staff, as required.
- Organises self in general work tasks or when delivering patient care with supervision where needed from Senior Health Care Assistant and/or nursing staff.
- As directed, undertake personal care duties and support activities of daily living, e.g. mouth care, personal hygiene, and toileting needs, demonstrating person centred care.
- Safely deliver care duties including manoeuvring of patient equipment (such as hoists and wheelchairs).
- Under supervision of a registered healthcare practitioner, undertake delegated procedures within the limits of required training and measured competence, where appropriate. For example, patient moving and handling, and providing personal care.
- 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.
- 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of Trust Care Certificate within 4 months of appointment
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in a patient care/health related role
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work within a team
- 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 short periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patients personal care
- Occasional requirement for concentration, with few competing demands for attention
- 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
- Occasional exposure to distressing situations which may care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/ care after death
- Able to carry out direct personal care as required on ward or department
- Occasional exposure to patients with challenging behaviours
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of Trust Care Certificate within 4 months of appointment
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in a patient care/health related role
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work within a team
- 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 short periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patients personal care
- Occasional requirement for concentration, with few competing demands for attention
- 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
- Occasional exposure to distressing situations which may care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/ care after death
- Able to carry out direct personal care as required on ward or department
- Occasional exposure to patients with challenging behaviours
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Staff Nurse - Ward 2D
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 409-8073309-A
Job summary
The Respiratory Team within Whiston Hospital is looking for Band 5 registered nurses to deliver high quality care
Our units are both acute and fast paced environment. No two days are the same and staff are continuously facing new challenges and experiences that help them grow and develop within their role.
If you join our team, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in acute respiratory nursing. We provide a holistic car to the very acutely unwell and those with chronic respiratory illnesses who require frequent treatment. The wards treat a wide range of thoracic conditions. We care for patients with a variety of conditions, including lung cancer, asthma, COPD, TB, type 1 and type 2 respiratory failure, pleural effusions, pneumothorax, Tracheostomies and PE'S.
The ward team has excellent support from the Consultant Respiratory physicians.
We have strong relationships with our allied health professionals to provide excellent, safe care. Respiratory has a close working relationship with the Respiratory Nurse Specialists and palliative specialist nurses, to deliver high quality patient care.
You will work closely with the therapy team and have fantastic input from the wards pharmacist who will help you gain knowledge in the field of pharmaceuticals. The wards also have a ward-based discharge coordinators, they support with all aspects of the discharge process and provide support for ward staff to ensure effective discharge planning is achieved.
Main duties of the job
As a newly qualified Nurse, we can offer you;
Preceptorship- New starters attend a Trust Induction, where they learn about the Trust, start developing their mandatory skills and begin to understand what will be expected of them in their new role. Staff will then progress onto Preceptorship, an excellent programme designed to facilitate efficient development of competence, confidence and expertise. Support will be given at a clinical level by a preceptor, and from a wider organizational structure including the preceptorship lead, clinical skills team, clinical practice development nurse and learning and development.
The Respiratory Directorate is an excellent environment for experienced nurses also. They may not have previous experience within respiratory, but they would be able to bring other knowledge and skills from other specialties. As described above, the same opportunities are available to experienced nurses. Nurses who may have previous experience within respiratory would have the opportunity to consolidate their knowledge and skills. They would be able to gain experience and develop within certain aspects of respiratory care that may not have been available to them in their previous role. This includes caring for patients in our high dependent units, where our patients may require non-invasive ventilation therapy.
You will be expected to rotate to both days and nights and be flexible in your approach to caring for a group of patients.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
Details
Date posted
21 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-8073309-A
Job locations
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communications and relationship skills
- Provides and receives complex information, communicating sensitively and confidentially information relating to patients/clients (for example, care plan discussions with patients).
- Communicates in a compassionate and empathetic manner, using persuasion and reassurance.
- Ability to recognise barriers to communication, and ability to modify communication style as and when required.
- Ability to effectively communicate whilst providing training to students.
- Demonstrate effective communications skills with the wider MDT team.
Clinical Skills
- To be responsible for planning and organising a defined caseload of patients on a continuing basis.
- To assess, plan, implement/deliver and evaluate patient care for a defined caseload and recognize signs of deterioration/change and respond according to protocol.
- Maintain appropriate levels of training for clinical skills as needed within scope of practice.
- To maintain safe custody of drugs, ensuring that checking, witnessing and administration procedures are compatible with statutory and trust requirements.
- In the absence of Sister/Charge Nurse effectively respond to complaints/concerns and escalate as required
- To ensure clinical incident/near misses are managed and reported and escalated in a timely manner.
- To be part of the multidisciplinary team decision making, acting when required as the patients advocate in order to support the patients pathway.
- Work within the organisational policy, standard operating procedures and guidelines.
- To undertake risk assessments and implement risk reducing measures. To report and escalate to the Line Manager any deficiencies in the arrangements for minimizing risk.
- Ensure that privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times.
Use of Resources
- To actively participate in the effective and efficient use of the ward/departmental resources and equipment, including stock management and care and maintenance of equipment.
- Handles patients valuables, ensuring safe storage and transportation
- Sign off agency timesheets in order to verify and record the hours worked.
- Liaise with the Roster Coordinator to ensure your personal roster is balanced within the roster period.
- To order and receipt goods in accordance with the Trusts financial framework.
Team Development
- To deputise in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse.
- To manage own time and that of others, through delegations to ensure high quality service delivery.
- To act as assessor/supervisor for junior staff and students.
- To participate in the setting of yearly personal and professional objectives for self
- Support the departments appraisal process for junior staff, by providing feedback.
- To be flexible in the delivery of safe staffing across the Trust and participate in redeployment requirements within scope of practice.
Research and Audit
- To contribute to the collection of data for research and audit purposes.
- To identify audit topics relevant to the ward/department.
- To critically evaluate research before applying to clinic practice in order to enhance patient care.
Personal Development
- To identify areas for self-development, areas of interest and training requirements within individual personal performance planning and development review.
- To maintain a professional portfolio and reflective diary for developmental purposes and revalidation.
- Support the rest of the team by recognising own and promoting self-help and wellbeing
- Develop a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments
- Adopt a reflective approach to own practice with a view to continually improve
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communications and relationship skills
- Provides and receives complex information, communicating sensitively and confidentially information relating to patients/clients (for example, care plan discussions with patients).
- Communicates in a compassionate and empathetic manner, using persuasion and reassurance.
- Ability to recognise barriers to communication, and ability to modify communication style as and when required.
- Ability to effectively communicate whilst providing training to students.
- Demonstrate effective communications skills with the wider MDT team.
Clinical Skills
- To be responsible for planning and organising a defined caseload of patients on a continuing basis.
- To assess, plan, implement/deliver and evaluate patient care for a defined caseload and recognize signs of deterioration/change and respond according to protocol.
- Maintain appropriate levels of training for clinical skills as needed within scope of practice.
- To maintain safe custody of drugs, ensuring that checking, witnessing and administration procedures are compatible with statutory and trust requirements.
- In the absence of Sister/Charge Nurse effectively respond to complaints/concerns and escalate as required
- To ensure clinical incident/near misses are managed and reported and escalated in a timely manner.
- To be part of the multidisciplinary team decision making, acting when required as the patients advocate in order to support the patients pathway.
- Work within the organisational policy, standard operating procedures and guidelines.
- To undertake risk assessments and implement risk reducing measures. To report and escalate to the Line Manager any deficiencies in the arrangements for minimizing risk.
- Ensure that privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times.
Use of Resources
- To actively participate in the effective and efficient use of the ward/departmental resources and equipment, including stock management and care and maintenance of equipment.
- Handles patients valuables, ensuring safe storage and transportation
- Sign off agency timesheets in order to verify and record the hours worked.
- Liaise with the Roster Coordinator to ensure your personal roster is balanced within the roster period.
- To order and receipt goods in accordance with the Trusts financial framework.
Team Development
- To deputise in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse.
- To manage own time and that of others, through delegations to ensure high quality service delivery.
- To act as assessor/supervisor for junior staff and students.
- To participate in the setting of yearly personal and professional objectives for self
- Support the departments appraisal process for junior staff, by providing feedback.
- To be flexible in the delivery of safe staffing across the Trust and participate in redeployment requirements within scope of practice.
Research and Audit
- To contribute to the collection of data for research and audit purposes.
- To identify audit topics relevant to the ward/department.
- To critically evaluate research before applying to clinic practice in order to enhance patient care.
Personal Development
- To identify areas for self-development, areas of interest and training requirements within individual personal performance planning and development review.
- To maintain a professional portfolio and reflective diary for developmental purposes and revalidation.
- Support the rest of the team by recognising own and promoting self-help and wellbeing
- Develop a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments
- Adopt a reflective approach to own practice with a view to continually improve
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse (degree/diploma)
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge 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
Person Specification
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).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Pension Administrator
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 096-8251247-A
Job summary
We are urgently seeking a Pensions Administrator with excellent customer service skills to support our busy Pensions team.
Reporting to the Pensions Team Leader, your job is to accurately prepare and update the NHS Pension/ NEST records/payments via ESR and POL in accordance with the NHS Pension regulations, The Pension Regulator legislation, internal procedures and statutory obligations. Training will be provided.
Attention to detail is essential as is providing excellent customer service, first time every time. You will have excellent communication skills both verbal and written. A working knowledge of Microsoft software, particularly Excel together with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.
Interview Date - To Be Confirmed
Main duties of the job
Working as part of a team to undertake the preparation and updating of NHS Pension/ NEST records/payments via ESR and POL in accordance with the NHS Pension regulations, The Pension Regulator legislation, Trust's SFI's, internal procedures and statutory obligations.
The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
You will be expected to undertake the Trusts' commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Details
Date posted
18 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
096-8251247-A
Job locations
Jubilee Court
Waterside
St Helens
WA9 1TT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- Ensure that queries relating to external agencies are dealt with promptly, courteously and effectively.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of information at all times.
- Identify discrepancies, unusual features or queries at any point in the process and either resolve or refer to the appropriate officer for action.
- Ensure all documentation is filed in accordance with departmental procedures and that stored material is in good condition and readily retrievable to respond to queries and for audit purposes.
- Participate in pension record processing ensuring timescales are met, the Trusts policies and procedures are followed and all information is accurate and up-to-date. Key outcomes will be to:-
- Complete pension record processing within the necessary timescales and in accordance with internal/external pension procedures.
- To be fully conversant with the effective utilisation of the NHS Pensions Online system, including data entry, system navigation and report generation.
- Validate all output from the monthly pension interface process to ensure all employees records have been updated.
- Process appropriate reports, schedules and documents and, if appropriate, print and distribute each payroll period.
- Undertake presentations at Trust inductions providing basic NHS Pension information.
- Interpretation of AfC / Trust terms and conditions of employment relating pensions.
- Interpretation and application of statutory regulations regarding pensions.
- Undertaking on-going Data Cleanse activities in respect of NHS Pensions.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other individuals of the Directorate, other officers of the Trust, colleagues from the NHS Executive, NHS Pensions and officers from other agencies to ensure the delivery of a professional service focused on achieving a high level of customer satisfaction. Key outcomes will be to:-
- Effectively liaise with agencies and statutory bodies on all matters relating to the pension functions.
- Effectively liaise with Finance colleagues on all matters relating to the workplace pension schemes.
- Respond promptly and courteously to all correspondence and enquiries from individuals, statutory bodies and requests for information from NHS Pensions/NEST, or other appropriate organisations.
- Participate effectively and promptly in the provision and analysis of accurate financial, statistical and management information.
- Advise managers and staff on local and national regulations, completion of pension documentation and employees pension membership.
- Provide information, excluding financial advice to employees on all matters related to pension contributions and the NHS Pension Scheme, accurately, promptly and courteously.
TRAINING
- Maintain own compliance with the Trusts mandatory and statutory training requirements.
- Demonstrate activities in own area to new staff to support induction training.
- Develop skills and competencies of self through training and development activities, ensuring that progress is maintained and future needs identified and actioned.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- Ensure that queries relating to external agencies are dealt with promptly, courteously and effectively.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of information at all times.
- Identify discrepancies, unusual features or queries at any point in the process and either resolve or refer to the appropriate officer for action.
- Ensure all documentation is filed in accordance with departmental procedures and that stored material is in good condition and readily retrievable to respond to queries and for audit purposes.
- Participate in pension record processing ensuring timescales are met, the Trusts policies and procedures are followed and all information is accurate and up-to-date. Key outcomes will be to:-
- Complete pension record processing within the necessary timescales and in accordance with internal/external pension procedures.
- To be fully conversant with the effective utilisation of the NHS Pensions Online system, including data entry, system navigation and report generation.
- Validate all output from the monthly pension interface process to ensure all employees records have been updated.
- Process appropriate reports, schedules and documents and, if appropriate, print and distribute each payroll period.
- Undertake presentations at Trust inductions providing basic NHS Pension information.
- Interpretation of AfC / Trust terms and conditions of employment relating pensions.
- Interpretation and application of statutory regulations regarding pensions.
- Undertaking on-going Data Cleanse activities in respect of NHS Pensions.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other individuals of the Directorate, other officers of the Trust, colleagues from the NHS Executive, NHS Pensions and officers from other agencies to ensure the delivery of a professional service focused on achieving a high level of customer satisfaction. Key outcomes will be to:-
- Effectively liaise with agencies and statutory bodies on all matters relating to the pension functions.
- Effectively liaise with Finance colleagues on all matters relating to the workplace pension schemes.
- Respond promptly and courteously to all correspondence and enquiries from individuals, statutory bodies and requests for information from NHS Pensions/NEST, or other appropriate organisations.
- Participate effectively and promptly in the provision and analysis of accurate financial, statistical and management information.
- Advise managers and staff on local and national regulations, completion of pension documentation and employees pension membership.
- Provide information, excluding financial advice to employees on all matters related to pension contributions and the NHS Pension Scheme, accurately, promptly and courteously.
TRAINING
- Maintain own compliance with the Trusts mandatory and statutory training requirements.
- Demonstrate activities in own area to new staff to support induction training.
- Develop skills and competencies of self through training and development activities, ensuring that progress is maintained and future needs identified and actioned.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GSCE level and/or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent experience in similar administrator role
- NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration and/or equivalent qualification and/or work experience in an administrative role
- ECDL Qualification and/or equivalent level of qualifications and/or experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous Administration experience
- Knowledge of payroll & pension procedures
- Experience of using an electronic payroll system
- Experience of working in a customer service environment
Desirable
- Knowledge of legislation applicable to payroll & pension Auto Enrolment
- Knowledge of NHS payroll & pension procedures and legislation
- Experience of processing NHS Pension forms
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to provide accurate advice regarding pension processes
- Able to manage own workload and priorities to ensure payroll & pension deadlines are met
- Accurate data input requiring attention to detail and accuracy
- Computer literate including the use of Microsoft Office applications of Excel, Word and Outlook
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Able to work on own initiative, with minimum supervision and able to problem solve using own judgement
- Able to maintain strict confidentiality
- Confident to handle queries from all levels of staff
- Excellent customer service skills with ability to build professional rapport with a wide range of stakeholders
- Resilient under pressure and able to work at pace to meet stretching deadlines
Other
Essential
- Eager to learn and develop skills and knowledge
- Good team player and can demonstrate ability to work as an effective team member and work alone
- Adaptable to change
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GSCE level and/or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent experience in similar administrator role
- NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration and/or equivalent qualification and/or work experience in an administrative role
- ECDL Qualification and/or equivalent level of qualifications and/or experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous Administration experience
- Knowledge of payroll & pension procedures
- Experience of using an electronic payroll system
- Experience of working in a customer service environment
Desirable
- Knowledge of legislation applicable to payroll & pension Auto Enrolment
- Knowledge of NHS payroll & pension procedures and legislation
- Experience of processing NHS Pension forms
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to provide accurate advice regarding pension processes
- Able to manage own workload and priorities to ensure payroll & pension deadlines are met
- Accurate data input requiring attention to detail and accuracy
- Computer literate including the use of Microsoft Office applications of Excel, Word and Outlook
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Able to work on own initiative, with minimum supervision and able to problem solve using own judgement
- Able to maintain strict confidentiality
- Confident to handle queries from all levels of staff
- Excellent customer service skills with ability to build professional rapport with a wide range of stakeholders
- Resilient under pressure and able to work at pace to meet stretching deadlines
Other
Essential
- Eager to learn and develop skills and knowledge
- Good team player and can demonstrate ability to work as an effective team member and work alone
- Adaptable to change
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
Waterside
St Helens
WA9 1TT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Jubilee Court
Waterside
St Helens
WA9 1TT
United Kingdom
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Ward Manager - Ward 10A Frailty
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 409-8267150
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Band 7 Ward Manager forWard 10A.
The Ward Manager role is a pivotal nursing position in the delivery of excellent standards of care through effective leadership and management and so we are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse with a high level of clinical competency in the acute setting, high quality leadership skills and proven management experience to take on the challenge.
The applicant should be a dynamic and highly motivated individual, who will work closely and collaboratively with the established Multi-disciplinary team to deliver high quality, compassionate care to our patients.
This role, is based at Southport Hospital and gives the opportunity for a dynamic and highly motivated nurse to manage our 25 bedded Medical Ward that specialises in elderly medicine.
Applicants must possess the necessary knowledge and skills outlined in the job description and the personal specification in order to apply.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be highly visible to staff, patients and relatives in their role, and deliver direct patient care whilst managing, leading, and co-ordinating the ward. You will provide decisive and effective clinical input and demonstrate leadership qualities, effective communication skills, a flexible approach and have the ability to work under pressure.
You must be confident, hardworking and reliable, and have excellent communication skills. You will be a proactive role model, providing inspirational clinical and developmental supervision to all staff on the ward. As a ward manager, you will be expected to work some clinical shifts.
The role will also require you to be able to identify service development needs, contribute to the operational planning, development and evaluation of the service.
The role of ward manager carries 24-hour continuing responsibility for the Unit, and the postholder will primarily work Monday to Friday office hours but will participate in out of hours working to support service delivery.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Details
Date posted
18 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-8267150
Job locations
Southport Hospital
Town Lane, Kew
Southport
PR8 6PN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide leadership, management and team development to designated staff group, acting in aconsultative capacity, ensuring safe and effective service delivery.
- Provide specialist advice, leadership and support to the wider MDT ensuring the patient is at thecentre of all decision making.
- Ensure high quality care throughout the service by ensuring assessment planning, implementationand evaluation of care delivery
- Maintain staff and patient records in compliance with Trust policy
- Liaising with internal departments and external agencies in order to provide evidence-based careand contribute to policy and practice changes.
- Ensure delegated budget is managed in line with Trusts standing financial instructions
- To uphold the standards of professional practice, promoting and maintaining high quality patientcare.
- Overall responsibility for the management of the department and will be accountable for the qualityof care within that environment in line with Trust policy and professional codes and standards
- Lead and provide a highly visible presence being responsive and accessible to patients, carersand staff.
Clinical Management
- To have overall responsibility for the delivery of high-quality patient care by their team members.
- To have responsibility for implementing and maintaining Infection Control Policies and Procedures.
- Participate in quality inspections and produce an action plan with clinical and non-clinical servicesas necessary to ensure identified defects are rectified.
- Maintain safe staffing levels, escalating as required.
- Ensure patient records are maintained accurately and that documentation reflects care provided.
- Maximise the use of clinical resources, monitoring and initiating improvements within thedesignated department
- Maintain clinical competence according to professional standards for example medicinemanagement, maintenance of pumps and infusions, insertion of catheters, removal of sutures, ILSetc
- Maintain professional competence, authority and credibility through clinical practice, acting as arole model and leader, providing supervision and support to nursing staff.
- Act as an expert clinician, analysing and interpreting complex needs or situations, makingjudgements based on knowledge
- Provide and receive complex, sensitive information where there may be barriers to understanding,using persuasion and reassurance as required
- Participate in the investigation of complaints ensuring a thorough, timely and accurate report isproduced and agreed actions are implemented
- Investigate accidents/incidents implementing actions and reporting to Matron as required by Trustpolicy.
- Act on concerns raised by team members or service users taking appropriate action according toTrust Policies and Guidelines.
- Provide timely and accurate data and statistical returns as required.
People Management
- Co-ordinate & monitor duty rosters, annual leave, study leave and sickness & absence to ensureeffective utilisation and deployment of staff. Assess and interpret complex information to ensuresafe staffing within the department at all times.
- Plan and implement orientation programmes for all newly appointed staff.
- Ensure compliance with Mandatory Training requirements, maintaining records of training anddevelopment undertaken.
- Ensure regular supervision of staff, undertaking personal development plans in line with Trustpolicy, identifying training needs
- Day to day management of individual / team performance, conduct and behavioural issues,escalating any serious concerns to formal processes.
- Ensure effective recruitment, selection and retention of staff in accordance with agreed policiesand procedures.
- Develop, implement and monitor programmes of specialty based teaching, ensuring leaningobjectives are achieved.
- To ensure the educational needs of students are met and evaluated during their allocation to the department
Leadership and Development
- Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care, establishing and maintainingeffective communication systems to ensure care is responsive to patient needs and wishes.
- Continually monitor standards of care and lead initiatives to effect improvements by implementingevidence-based practice.
- Assist in the development of policies and protocols relevant to the specialty.
- In conjunction with senior leaders, propose and deliver service improvements ensuring evidence based practice is implemented within the department.
Budget Management Responsibilities
- Delegated budget holder for the department with overall responsibility to ensuring balance in bothpay and non-pay lines.
- Attendance at monthly budget meetings to report on variances
- Ensure achievement of financial, manpower and operational objectives identified for thedepartment.
- Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources and fulfil the responsibilities of budget holderincluding stock management and care and maintenance of equipment.
- Handles patients valuables, ensuring safe storage and transportationResearch and Audit
- To develop, undertake and implement audit within the department.
- To promote awareness of current research in the department.
- To introduce and apply research findings to the department relating to practice where relevant.
- To promote and disseminate local/national/international research findings to the department.
- To develop and implement methods of auditing nursing practice within own department.
Personal Development
- Responsible for ensuring own continuing professional development and identifying developmentneeds within the Trust knowledge and skills development review process.
- To identify areas for self-development, areas of interest and training requirements within yourpersonal performance planning and Development Review.
- To maintain a professional portfolio and reflective diary for developmental purposes andrevalidation.
- Support the rest of the team by recognising own and promoting self-help and wellbeing
- To attend corporate groups as a representative of the directorate and team.
- To represent the clinical area on working groups as appropriate and at relevant conferences atregional and national level and on working groups as appropriate.
- To participate in the business planning process, helping to identify areas for service development.
- Lead on delegated projects relating to local policy development
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide leadership, management and team development to designated staff group, acting in aconsultative capacity, ensuring safe and effective service delivery.
- Provide specialist advice, leadership and support to the wider MDT ensuring the patient is at thecentre of all decision making.
- Ensure high quality care throughout the service by ensuring assessment planning, implementationand evaluation of care delivery
- Maintain staff and patient records in compliance with Trust policy
- Liaising with internal departments and external agencies in order to provide evidence-based careand contribute to policy and practice changes.
- Ensure delegated budget is managed in line with Trusts standing financial instructions
- To uphold the standards of professional practice, promoting and maintaining high quality patientcare.
- Overall responsibility for the management of the department and will be accountable for the qualityof care within that environment in line with Trust policy and professional codes and standards
- Lead and provide a highly visible presence being responsive and accessible to patients, carersand staff.
Clinical Management
- To have overall responsibility for the delivery of high-quality patient care by their team members.
- To have responsibility for implementing and maintaining Infection Control Policies and Procedures.
- Participate in quality inspections and produce an action plan with clinical and non-clinical servicesas necessary to ensure identified defects are rectified.
- Maintain safe staffing levels, escalating as required.
- Ensure patient records are maintained accurately and that documentation reflects care provided.
- Maximise the use of clinical resources, monitoring and initiating improvements within thedesignated department
- Maintain clinical competence according to professional standards for example medicinemanagement, maintenance of pumps and infusions, insertion of catheters, removal of sutures, ILSetc
- Maintain professional competence, authority and credibility through clinical practice, acting as arole model and leader, providing supervision and support to nursing staff.
- Act as an expert clinician, analysing and interpreting complex needs or situations, makingjudgements based on knowledge
- Provide and receive complex, sensitive information where there may be barriers to understanding,using persuasion and reassurance as required
- Participate in the investigation of complaints ensuring a thorough, timely and accurate report isproduced and agreed actions are implemented
- Investigate accidents/incidents implementing actions and reporting to Matron as required by Trustpolicy.
- Act on concerns raised by team members or service users taking appropriate action according toTrust Policies and Guidelines.
- Provide timely and accurate data and statistical returns as required.
People Management
- Co-ordinate & monitor duty rosters, annual leave, study leave and sickness & absence to ensureeffective utilisation and deployment of staff. Assess and interpret complex information to ensuresafe staffing within the department at all times.
- Plan and implement orientation programmes for all newly appointed staff.
- Ensure compliance with Mandatory Training requirements, maintaining records of training anddevelopment undertaken.
- Ensure regular supervision of staff, undertaking personal development plans in line with Trustpolicy, identifying training needs
- Day to day management of individual / team performance, conduct and behavioural issues,escalating any serious concerns to formal processes.
- Ensure effective recruitment, selection and retention of staff in accordance with agreed policiesand procedures.
- Develop, implement and monitor programmes of specialty based teaching, ensuring leaningobjectives are achieved.
- To ensure the educational needs of students are met and evaluated during their allocation to the department
Leadership and Development
- Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care, establishing and maintainingeffective communication systems to ensure care is responsive to patient needs and wishes.
- Continually monitor standards of care and lead initiatives to effect improvements by implementingevidence-based practice.
- Assist in the development of policies and protocols relevant to the specialty.
- In conjunction with senior leaders, propose and deliver service improvements ensuring evidence based practice is implemented within the department.
Budget Management Responsibilities
- Delegated budget holder for the department with overall responsibility to ensuring balance in bothpay and non-pay lines.
- Attendance at monthly budget meetings to report on variances
- Ensure achievement of financial, manpower and operational objectives identified for thedepartment.
- Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources and fulfil the responsibilities of budget holderincluding stock management and care and maintenance of equipment.
- Handles patients valuables, ensuring safe storage and transportationResearch and Audit
- To develop, undertake and implement audit within the department.
- To promote awareness of current research in the department.
- To introduce and apply research findings to the department relating to practice where relevant.
- To promote and disseminate local/national/international research findings to the department.
- To develop and implement methods of auditing nursing practice within own department.
Personal Development
- Responsible for ensuring own continuing professional development and identifying developmentneeds within the Trust knowledge and skills development review process.
- To identify areas for self-development, areas of interest and training requirements within yourpersonal performance planning and Development Review.
- To maintain a professional portfolio and reflective diary for developmental purposes andrevalidation.
- Support the rest of the team by recognising own and promoting self-help and wellbeing
- To attend corporate groups as a representative of the directorate and team.
- To represent the clinical area on working groups as appropriate and at relevant conferences atregional and national level and on working groups as appropriate.
- To participate in the business planning process, helping to identify areas for service development.
- Lead on delegated projects relating to local policy development
Person Specification
Our Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Registered health professional Diploma / Degree level qualification
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Leadership training or qualification (minimum Level 4 ILM or equivalent) or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code
- Experience of managing teams
- Experience of service development, such as clinical pathway management
- Substantial experience of working in a clinical environment
- Understanding of budget management within the NHS at departmental level
- Experience of involvement in relevant research/audit to underpin evidence-based practice
- Understand key features of clinical governance and risk
Skills
Essential
- Current up to date and relevant clinical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational and management skills
- Able to act as a leader, effectively managing staff in the department
- Accountable for own professional actions
- Ability to network and build relationships at all levels act as a change agent
- 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.
- Walks, stands most of shift; occasionally moves, occasional manoeuvres patients.
- Frequent concentration, work pattern unpredictable Concentration for patient clinical work
- Dealing with frequent interruptions and competing demands
- Occasional highly distressing or emotional circumstances. Deals with patient complaints, conveys unwelcome news, management of complaints/concerns arising from incidents, communicating to patients and relatives
- Working in ward environment providing direct clinical care
- Potential blood or body fluids exposure.
Person Specification
Our Values
Essential
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Registered health professional Diploma / Degree level qualification
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Leadership training or qualification (minimum Level 4 ILM or equivalent) or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code
- Experience of managing teams
- Experience of service development, such as clinical pathway management
- Substantial experience of working in a clinical environment
- Understanding of budget management within the NHS at departmental level
- Experience of involvement in relevant research/audit to underpin evidence-based practice
- Understand key features of clinical governance and risk
Skills
Essential
- Current up to date and relevant clinical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational and management skills
- Able to act as a leader, effectively managing staff in the department
- Accountable for own professional actions
- Ability to network and build relationships at all levels act as a change agent
- 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.
- Walks, stands most of shift; occasionally moves, occasional manoeuvres patients.
- Frequent concentration, work pattern unpredictable Concentration for patient clinical work
- Dealing with frequent interruptions and competing demands
- Occasional highly distressing or emotional circumstances. Deals with patient complaints, conveys unwelcome news, management of complaints/concerns arising from incidents, communicating 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).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Southport Hospital
Town Lane, Kew
Southport
PR8 6PN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Southport Hospital
Town Lane, Kew
Southport
PR8 6PN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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