Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 NIV Nurse on Ward 2C. The new post holder will join our already existing, dedicated and friendly team of staff on Ward 2C at Whiston Hospital. The post holder should have a minimum of 3 years' experience in an acute setting and have experience in looking after patients who require Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)

Ward 2C is a 37 bedded Respiratory ward, which includes a six bedded NIV unit. The ward care for patients with acute respiratory conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, Lung fibrosis and TB including patients stepping down from ICU/HDU We are dedicated to providing high quality patient care supported by staff education and development. Our multi-disciplinary team embraces the very latest innovations and technology to care for patients with a wide range of respiratory conditions including acute NIV and CPAP. There are eight Consultants, and the ward has implemented seven day working.

We are looking for a Band 6 NIV Nurse who will bring experience, knowledge, and leadership skills to the existing team. Having a positive approach to supporting and developing your team will be crucial to maintaining the consistently high standard of care that our patients and their families require

Main duties of the job

We would like to hear from you if you have a special interest in Respiratory and want to lead the way in the continued development of a high standard of care in an acute setting

There are strong links with both respiratory nurse specialists and community staff, and we work closely with all members of our MDT to provide quality care and treatment for our patients.

The NIV Nurse is expected to be dynamic and enthusiastic and be able to ensure the highest standards of care are maintained.

• Prior experience of working in an acute setting is essential
• Evidence of relevant ongoing professional development
• Clinical leadership
• Use of expanded nursing role
• Ongoing professional development
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as Band 5 within the acute medical setting
• A genuine desire to improve patient care
• Keen interest in NIV Nursing
• The ability to deputise in the Ward Manager's absence

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.

Job summary

An Exciting opportunity to cover 18 months secondment opportunity within a well established Community COPD service in St Helens delivered by experienced Specialist nursing team , the recruitment process will also consider an internal opportunity to candidates from within our trust for a secondment opportunity with the support of your manager and matron.

To assess, plan, deliver and evaluating evidence-based care for respiratory patients within a community setting.

The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of an integrated community COPD nurse specialist working across primary and secondary care to prevent hospital admission and reduce length of stay for patient with an exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease (COPD) and a St Helens GP. The team also support the delivery of oxygen clinics and warm Home for lungs..

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

Job summary

"To provide a comprehensive administrative and secretarial service, ensuring the effective and efficient processing of daily workloads alongside ad hoc office duties. This includes working collaboratively to ensure appropriate cross-cover arrangements are in place.

The post holder will deliver a high-quality secretarial service to the COPD Specialist Nursing Team with minimal supervision, organising and prioritising their own workload while coordinating activities with other medical secretaries to maintain an efficient and responsive service.

The role requires the use of initiative and proactive working to contribute positively to service organisation. A high level of confidentiality must be maintained at all times."

The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change.

Main duties of the job

• Quality check clinical administration documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Undertake monthly audit reports against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Mentor, train, and supervise administrative staff as required.
• Type clinical correspondence from audio dictation, ensuring appropriate follow-up actions and investigations are identified and arranged
• Answer telephone calls promptly and professionally, communicating with patients using tact, discretion, and empathy.
• Accurately input and maintain patient information on Patient Administration Systems (PAS), ensuring demographic details are up to date.
• Manage and track departmental equipment, including maintaining logs and liaising with equipment services.
• Create, maintain, and safely dispose of patient referral records in line with information governance policies.
• Maintain and update internal databases, including clinical audit and MDT records.
• Ensure adequate stock levels
• Liaise effectively with community-based clinical teams.
• Process donations (cash/cheque) in accordance with Trust procedures, issuing receipts and confirmation letters.
• Maintain efficient audit processes for clinical correspondence
• Take minutes and circulate to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Obtain and provide information as requested by the clinical team or management.
• Ensure all mandatory training compliance
• Work collaboratively as part of a team, ensuring service continuity during periods of leave.

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

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

409-8037010

Job locations

Lowe House, 2nd floo0r suite 2 COPD Office Crab Street St Helens

St Helens

WA10 2DJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Support documentation audits and the recording of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Assist the Lead Nurse with staff correspondence, including letters, InPraise submissions, and SBS ordering.
• Undertake general office duties, including managing mail, email, photocopying, and maintaining an organised work environment.
• Attend training sessions, meetings, and educational events as required by the line manager.
• Work with managers to review processes, improve efficiency, and implement solutions to service challenges.
• Work flexibly in line with Trust policies and service needs.
• Undertake any other duties as required by the Line Manager.
• Support team meeting agenda and minutes
• Support delivery and minutes of the Consultant MDT

Governance, Compliance, and Professional Responsibilities

• Comply with all Trust policies and procedures at all times.
• Actively participate in annual performance reviews to identify and address personal development needs.
• Attend all required statutory and mandatory training, along with any additional relevant training for the role.
• Fully comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act and adhere to the Trusts Health and Safety policies and procedures, taking all reasonable precautions to ensure a safe working environment.

Information Governance and Confidentiality

• Maintain strict confidentiality in line with GDPR (2018) and Caldicott principles.
• Ensure all information is handled legally, securely, and appropriately in accordance with Trust policies.
• Understand that breaches of confidentiality may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal, and could lead to civil liability.
• Ensure all records are accurate, legible, contemporaneous, and attributable, maintaining high standards of data quality.

Equality, Safeguarding, and Conduct

• Treat all colleagues, patients, and visitors with dignity and respect, promoting equality and challenging discriminatory behaviour where appropriate.
• Uphold the Trusts commitment to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

Infection Prevention and Control

• Actively participate in infection prevention and control measures in line with the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
• Attend mandatory training and apply learning in daily practice.

Professional Standards and Flexibility

• Adhere to relevant professional codes of practice where applicable.
• Undertake duties flexibly across sites as required by the service.
• Work in line with evolving service needs, recognising that duties may change over time.

NHS Values and Expectations

• Adhere to the NHS Constitution and its core principles and values.
• Uphold the Duty of Candour by being open and honest and raising concerns where appropriate.

General Requirements

• The Trust operates a non-smoking policy across all sites; failure to comply may result in disciplinary action

Job description Job responsibilities Additional Duties and Responsibilities Support documentation audits and the recording of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Assist the Lead Nurse with staff correspondence, including letters, InPraise submissions, and SBS ordering. Undertake general office duties, including managing mail, email, photocopying, and maintaining an organised work environment. Attend training sessions, meetings, and educational events as required by the line manager. Work with managers to review processes, improve efficiency, and implement solutions to service challenges. Work flexibly in line with Trust policies and service needs. Undertake any other duties as required by the Line Manager. Support team meeting agenda and minutes Support delivery and minutes of the Consultant MDT Governance, Compliance, and Professional Responsibilities Comply with all Trust policies and procedures at all times. Actively participate in annual performance reviews to identify and address personal development needs. Attend all required statutory and mandatory training, along with any additional relevant training for the role. Fully comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act and adhere to the Trusts Health and Safety policies and procedures, taking all reasonable precautions to ensure a safe working environment. Information Governance and Confidentiality Maintain strict confidentiality in line with GDPR (2018) and Caldicott principles. Ensure all information is handled legally, securely, and appropriately in accordance with Trust policies. Understand that breaches of confidentiality may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal, and could lead to civil liability. Ensure all records are accurate, legible, contemporaneous, and attributable, maintaining high standards of data quality. Equality, Safeguarding, and Conduct Treat all colleagues, patients, and visitors with dignity and respect, promoting equality and challenging discriminatory behaviour where appropriate. Uphold the Trusts commitment to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Infection Prevention and Control Actively participate in infection prevention and control measures in line with the Health and Social Care Act 2008. Attend mandatory training and apply learning in daily practice. Professional Standards and Flexibility Adhere to relevant professional codes of practice where applicable. Undertake duties flexibly across sites as required by the service. Work in line with evolving service needs, recognising that duties may change over time. NHS Values and Expectations Adhere to the NHS Constitution and its core principles and values. Uphold the Duty of Candour by being open and honest and raising concerns where appropriate. General Requirements The Trust operates a non-smoking policy across all sites; failure to comply may result in disciplinary action

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent qualification/experience
• RSA/OCR III or equivalent qualification/experience
• Word Processing Skills or equivalent qualification/experience
• Audio-Typing Skills or equivalent qualification/experience
• Medical Terminology or equivalent qualification/experience

Desirable

• Shorthand/Speedwriting Skills or equivalent qualification/experience

Experience

Essential

• Microsoft Office Products Experience
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Minute Taking
• Significant experience working in an NHS environment
• Previous Medical Secretary Experience
• Medical Audio Typing
• Understanding of Trust Internal Policies as appropriate

Skills

Essential

• Excellent IT Skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage/prioritise own workload
• Excellent Word Processing and Keyboard skills
• Ability to accurately maintain computerised and manual filing/documentation systems

Desirable

• Time Management Skills
• Knowledge of Trust computer systems

Other

Essential

• Ability to use own initiative and work independently
• Capability to adapt to most situations
• Ability to manage difficult/sensitive 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 and appreciation
• Comply with Trust policies and procedures at all times
• Ability and willingness to undergo further training for the post
• Understanding of confidential nature of role and awareness of Data Protection Act

Desirable

• Excellent interpersonal skills

Person Specification Our Values Essential We are Kind We are Open We are Inclusive Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE level or equivalent qualification/experience RSA/OCR III or equivalent qualification/experience Word Processing Skills or equivalent qualification/experience Audio-Typing Skills or equivalent qualification/experience Medical Terminology or equivalent qualification/experience Desirable Shorthand/Speedwriting Skills or equivalent qualification/experience Experience Essential Microsoft Office Products Experience Ability to work as part of a team Desirable Minute Taking Significant experience working in an NHS environment Previous Medical Secretary Experience Medical Audio Typing Understanding of Trust Internal Policies as appropriate Skills Essential Excellent IT Skills Excellent communication skills Ability to manage/prioritise own workload Excellent Word Processing and Keyboard skills Ability to accurately maintain computerised and manual filing/documentation systems Desirable Time Management Skills Knowledge of Trust computer systems Other Essential Ability to use own initiative and work independently Capability to adapt to most situations Ability to manage difficult/sensitive 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 and appreciation Comply with Trust policies and procedures at all times Ability and willingness to undergo further training for the post Understanding of confidential nature of role and awareness of Data Protection Act Desirable Excellent interpersonal skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Lowe House, 2nd floo0r suite 2 COPD Office Crab Street St Helens

St Helens

WA10 2DJ

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

Lowe House, 2nd floo0r suite 2 COPD Office Crab Street St Helens

St Helens

WA10 2DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Part Time Hours - 26 hours per week

Three days - flexible depending on the needs of the service

This early-career role is suitable for a fully qualified clinician to deliver routine diagnostic hearing assessments and provides hearing-aid-based rehabilitation. The role combines autonomous clinical practice, patient counselling, equipment management, and contribution to service quality.

Main duties of the job

The main purpose of this role is to provide a range of clinical care working in one or more specialist areas of audiology.

The post holder is responsible for maintaining clinical records in relation to the activities carried out.

The post holder will also supervise or train less experienced staff, assess and supervise students and be a point of contact for junior staff regarding routine cases, and provide advice regarding the specialist area(s) they work in.

The post holder may also lead a team working in a specialist area.

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.

Job summary

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is seeking to appoint Specialist Grade doctors in Acute Medicine to work across the Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Acute Assessment Unit (AAU), Medical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), General Medicine wards and the acute medical take at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), Woolwich.

The post is designed for experienced clinicians with at least 12 years of clinical practice, including a minimum of 6 years at middle-grade level or above in acute and general internal medicine.

Main duties of the job

The primary purpose of this post is to provide clinical leadership across the Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Medical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), General Medicine wards and the Acute Medicine rotas. Specialist Grade doctors rotate through duties including Consultant/Specialist Grade doctor of the Week for the AMU, Ambulatory Care, and on-call commitments within an eight-week cycle. This rotation pattern may be adjusted in line with departmental needs.

A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Director (on behalf of the Medical Director) within three months of appointment.

About us

Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£104,401 to £115,341 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

197-AA8649

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

london

SE18 4QH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to job description. Specialist Grade doctor Responsibilities

On-site presence 09:0017:00 including morning ward round and MDT board round.

Afternoon mini-board round and review of new or deteriorating patients.

Participation in the Medical SDEC service (MondayFriday, 09:0017:00).

Contribution to the acute medical take and post-night review processes.

Participation in the 1:10 weekend non-frail GIM rota.

Supporting the development of a future 7day AMU service.

Commitment to continuous improvement of acute and general medical services.

A separate oncall Consultant begins at 09:00 to oversee admissions until 17:00, with early evening cover (17:0021:00) provided by rotating GIM-accredited and acute medical Consultants. Frailty posttake assessments operate under a separate model using modified Bournemouth criteria.

Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to job description. Specialist Grade doctor Responsibilities On-site presence 09:0017:00 including morning ward round and MDT board round. Afternoon mini-board round and review of new or deteriorating patients. Participation in the Medical SDEC service (MondayFriday, 09:0017:00). Contribution to the acute medical take and post-night review processes. Participation in the 1:10 weekend non-frail GIM rota. Supporting the development of a future 7day AMU service. Commitment to continuous improvement of acute and general medical services. A separate oncall Consultant begins at 09:00 to oversee admissions until 17:00, with early evening cover (17:0021:00) provided by rotating GIM-accredited and acute medical Consultants. Frailty posttake assessments operate under a separate model using modified Bournemouth criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full registration with the GMC and hold a licence to practise
• Minimum of 12 years clinical experience since qualification, with at least 6 years in Acute and General medicine in the specialty doctor or SAS grade.
• Meets the criteria set out in the Specialist Grade generic capabilities framework which has been developed by AoMRC, BMA and NHS Employers

Desirable

• MD/PhD or other higher degree MRCP or equivalent

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Broad based training and wide experience of acute & general medicine

Desirable

• A special interest within Acute Medicine complementing those currently in the directorate.
• An interest in managing non-frail in acute care and the community would be particularly welcome Broad experience of working within the NHS

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Experience and interest in undergraduate teaching
• Skill and ability in formal and informal teaching for both undergraduate and postgraduate students and nursing/midwifery staff

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to organise training / teaching events.
• A teaching qualification

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• Understanding of the implications of the NHS Plan and other national guidance and policy relevant to the provision of geriatric medicine.
• Understanding of NHS organisation and management
• A commitment to participate in the management of the Directorate of Medicine

Desirable

• Formal management course with previous management experience especially of change management.

Research Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of research methodology & Clinical trials

Desirable

• Participation in research with peer-reviewed publications

IT skills

Essential

• Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. MS Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint.
• Ability to use patient information systems

Desirable

• Experience in IT transformation and implementation

Other Attributes

Essential

• Effective communicator - verbal and written
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates leadership and organisational skills
• Evidence of interest/training in management
• Will pursue personal professional development
• Will contribute to Departmental/ Trust management
• Will assist with Departmental/ Trust development
• Recent experience/familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices
• Aware of equal opportunities issues

Desirable

• Has experience of committee work and prepared to undertake committee work

Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent Full registration with the GMC and hold a licence to practise Minimum of 12 years clinical experience since qualification, with at least 6 years in Acute and General medicine in the specialty doctor or SAS grade. Meets the criteria set out in the Specialist Grade generic capabilities framework which has been developed by AoMRC, BMA and NHS Employers Desirable MD/PhD or other higher degree MRCP or equivalent Clinical Experience Essential Broad based training and wide experience of acute & general medicine Desirable A special interest within Acute Medicine complementing those currently in the directorate. An interest in managing non-frail in acute care and the community would be particularly welcome Broad experience of working within the NHS Teaching Experience Essential Experience and interest in undergraduate teaching Skill and ability in formal and informal teaching for both undergraduate and postgraduate students and nursing/midwifery staff Desirable Evidence of ability to organise training / teaching events. A teaching qualification Management and Administrative Experience Essential Understanding of the implications of the NHS Plan and other national guidance and policy relevant to the provision of geriatric medicine. Understanding of NHS organisation and management A commitment to participate in the management of the Directorate of Medicine Desirable Formal management course with previous management experience especially of change management. Research Experience Essential Knowledge of research methodology & Clinical trials Desirable Participation in research with peer-reviewed publications IT skills Essential Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. MS Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint. Ability to use patient information systems Desirable Experience in IT transformation and implementation Other Attributes Essential Effective communicator - verbal and written Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Demonstrates leadership and organisational skills Evidence of interest/training in management Will pursue personal professional development Will contribute to Departmental/ Trust management Will assist with Departmental/ Trust development Recent experience/familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices Aware of equal opportunities issues Desirable Has experience of committee work and prepared to undertake committee work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

london

SE18 4QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

london

SE18 4QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a Maternity Clerical assistant to join a diverse and motivated team that are dedicated to the development of skills and the delivery of high quality safe care.

As the maternity clerical assistant you will often be the first point of contact for patients and visitors when entering the maternity department so a friendly, welcoming smile and excellent communication skills are essential.

As a caring and positive person you will need to be able to work as part of an established team, have the ability to work flexibly and be committed to ensuring the smooth running of the maternity service.

We are looking for an individual who is self-motivated, content with working in a busy environment and who has strong attention to detail in handling documents and data entry with excellent organisation skills.

You must have excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. It is essential that you act professionally at all times, have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritise work load.

If you are considering applying for an internal secondment, please ensure you have discussed this with your line manager and obtained their support prior to submitting your application

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to provide a professional, efficient and comprehensive administration service within the maternity wards. Fulfilling all necessary reception, clerical, administrative and general tasks required to facilitate and record patient treatment using both paper based health records and information technology systems.

Staff are expected to be courteous and considerate at all times. After appropriate training the post holder will be required to utilise the hospital computer system to capture and update necessary data, and to use the case note tracing system to accurately record the movement of paper based health records.

The role requires close liaison with other disciplines and the provision of a courteous, reliable and quality consumer service to patients, relatives and carers, healthcare professionals, internal departments and outside organisations.

Closing date of applications: 16 September 2026

Date of interview: 30 September 2026

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Job summary

This post is for a Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Equivalent to ST4+ trainee / registrar).

This is a fixed term (10 months) part time (80%) with 100% on calls post offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Medic to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care.

Applications are invited from candidates with 2 years experience working on a Tier 2 Rota.

The successful candidate will be expected to have full GMC registration at the time of application. MRCOG desirable.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join a team of 18 Consultants within the directorate who currently provide services for General Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Feto-maternal Medicine, Urogynaecology, Menstrual disorders, Menopause, Subfertility, Outpatient hysteroscopy, Colposcopy and Gynaecological Oncology. The directorate is supported by 8 SAS Doctors (2 Associate specialists and 6 Specialty doctor), 6 Specialty Trainees ST3+ and 13 Junior Doctors (4 O&G ST 1&2, 6 GPSTs and 3 F2)

It would be expected that any successful candidate would take an active role in the service provision of the Department. In addition they would be expected to actively participate in education and audit and the trust have a well-established audit unit to support this. The exact timetable will vary depending on the individual doctor's skills and training requirements. The core sessions of Antenatal clinic, Gynaecology clinic, Labour Ward and Theatre will form the basis of the rota with additional service and educational session

The post holder will be supported by, and work in conjunction with, the Consultants in O&G, working alongside the other second on call doctors, junior medical team and nursing & midwifery colleagues. There is on-call commitment on the second on call rota, so a minimum of 3 years O&G experience is required and a minimum of 12 months clinical experience including independent On Call activity in the UK.

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

Job summary

We're looking for a Part-Time (15 hours) Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join our Gynaecology Team! Apply now!

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

• Work as part of a team and duties will be delegated by the registered healthcare professional.
• Act within the scope of your training and competence, knowing who to ask for help and support if you are not sure.
• Work within agreed ways of working, following relevant Trust standards, policies and protocols.
• Communicate compassionately and effectively with individuals and their families, carers and health care practitioners using a range of techniques, maintaining confidentiality and using tact, empathy, persuasion and reassurance.
• Observe, assess and respond to patients needs appropriately, escalating concerns to Nursing staff as required including instigating emergency procedures as per policy.
• Prioritises a range of delegated clinical care duties.
• Acting on own initiative, undertake personal care duties and support activities of daily living
• Assist the registered healthcare practitioners with clinical tasks, follow care plans, notice and report changes, assist with risk assessments, obtain samples and some specimens.
• Safely deliver care duties including manoeuvring of patient equipment such as hoists and wheelchairs.
• Gather evidence to assist registered healthcare practitioner in obtaining a patient/client history.
• Undertake delegated procedures as required within the limits of required training and measuredcompetence e.g clinical observations,escalating any abnormalities to the registered nurse.
• Contributes to maintaining a safe, healthy working 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.

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for the role of Deputy Management Accountant, playing a key role in managing and reporting the financial position of the organisation. We are looking to recruit a motivated and an enthusiastic individual who is ready to develop their career in an acute healthcare provider with strong track record of delivering five star quality care for its patients.

The postholder will provide expert financial advice to operational colleagues and play a key role in providing an effective financial management and reporting service. They will support and work closely with the Senior Financial Management team to generate, analyse and report financial information to stakeholders internal and external to the Trust.

The successful candidate will have completed or be working towards a CCAB or CIMA qualification, with financial management experience in a large organisation and knowledge of the NHS finance regime. They will have excellent I.T. and communication skills and experience of managing and developing staff. They will have demonstrated the ability to deliver timely and accurate financial reporting.

Please be aware that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated, should a sufficient number of applications be received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

Main duties of the job

The Deputy Management Accountant's main duties will be to:

• Provide expert financial advice and oversight of financial management for their areas of responsibility
• Contribute to the month end reporting process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of the monthly financial position both internally and externally to the organisation.
• Monitor financial performance against agreed budgets, analysing and reporting on variances and assisting in formulating corrective actions.
• Assist with co-ordinating the budget setting and forecasting processes.
• Ensure the provision of high quality financial reporting to budget holders and other non-finance managers in order to support delivery of the Trust's strategic, corporate and financial objectives, including delivery of Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) efficiencies.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships to enable effective working. The post holder will be expected to liaise with both internal departments and external bodies.
• Manage and develop staff

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.

Job summary

The post holder will assist the Income and Contracting Team in the day-to-day management and reporting of Income from patient care activities, plus other operating Income. The post holder will acquire an overall knowledge of NHS finance and a good understanding of Income, in particular the NHS Payment Scheme mechanism and Costing, and assisting with the completion of quarterly Service Line Reporting (SLR).

Main duties of the job

• To ensure that procedure notes are kept up to date and accurately reflect current practice.
• To manage own workload and ensure that work is delivered within the team's timetabled dates.
• To be a valuable member of the Trust's Finance Department and contribute to the delivery of its overall objectives.
• To establish and maintain effective working relationships with other individuals of the Directorate, other employees of the Trust, colleagues from other NHS organisations, and officers from other agencies to ensure the delivery of a professional service focused on achieving a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for the maintenance of Income in the General Ledger, though accruals and adjustments, to ensure that all contractual and non-contract income is accounted for correctly. Using Oracle and Business Intelligence reports, such as transaction reports, to verify that information is being reported correctly.

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.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic and motivated registered or newly qualified nurses to join our highly skilled, innovative and rapidly expanding Frailty service, based at Southport Hospital.

Ward 1 is a low acuity 12 bedded ward providing care and intervention to patients nearing the end of their hospital stay.

We will provide training and support to the right candidate who has an interest in Elderly care and Frailty; it is an amazing team with an established multidisciplinary team.

The post holder must be flexible, as you will be expected to work flexible shifts days & nights.

An Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Children's and Adults' Barred Lists is required.

Main duties of the job

• Assess, plan develop and implement programmes of care to patients, providing advice in a variety of settings.
• Carry out nursing procedures in line with current NMC standards of proficiency.
• Ensure the health, wellbeing and independence of patients and service users across healthcare settings, maintaining associated records, ensuring all patients receive safe and effective care at all times.
• Supervision of junior staff and all learners
• Understand and demonstrate the Trust values at all times

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

Job summary

Therapy Assistant - Band 4

Mersey Regional Burn & Plastic Surgery Centre Therapy Team

33.75 hours (0.9 WTE) - Permanent (Part-time considered)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner/ Therapy Assistant to join the Mersey Regional Burns, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Therapy Team at Whiston hospital.

The successful candidate will work alongside Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists providing care for patients from Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales, Isle of Man and beyond in one of the largest units in the UK.

You will work as part of a friendly, supportive therapy team who continuously strive to provide high-quality person-centred care to both in patients and outpatients following a burn injury or those that have required plastic surgery due to trauma or elective surgery. Many of our patients will have experienced a life changing event.

Interviews will take place week commencing 28th September (date TBC)

Previous applicants need not apply

The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to manage a caseload independently and take responsibility for providing assessment and treatment of patients with a variety of medical conditions. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, hardworking and able to demonstrate excellent communication, organisational, prioritisation and time management skills. Manual handling is an important component of the role.

The successful candidate will have a flexible approach to work and be able to adapt to meet the demands of our 7-day service. Applicants may be expected to travel within the regional catchment area to support the patient's transition back into the community.

Administrative duties including photocopying, computer data entry and IT literacy skills are essential.

As a Trust, we are committed to continuing professional and personal development and will therefore provide support with regular supervision and training. We are keen to promote collaborative practice and to develop staff within a supportive and friendly environment. You will participate in delivering training to other staff to facilitate their development. You will have completed the Assistant Practitioner Degree or be willing to do so.

Service development, Clinical Governance, Research and audit activities are key and you will have a number of opportunities to contribute to our commitment to making a difference to patient experience and outcomes.

All posts are subject to Occupational Health review and an Enhanced DBS check.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

Job summary

37.5 hours per week worked across a 7 day service (part time can be considered)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Critical Care, Surgery and Bariatric therapy team at Whiston Hospital. We are seeking an individual who is a keen and confident practitioner with an enthusiasm to develop the Physiotherapy role within the acute surgery wards and ICU settings, with the inclusion of the bariatric surgery service, providing a caring and responsive service.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate excellent skills in assessment of respiratory function, formulating a structured rehabilitation plan from critical illness to discharge, including the provision of equipment along with experience of facilitating home and environmental visits. Attending preoperative education sessions to help enhance recovery by giving appropriate information is an essential remit of the team. They will be responsible for overseeing the Bariatric Surgery service, attending Bariatric MDT and pre-operative school.

The successful individual will possess excellent communication skills to enable patient centred care, effective multidisciplinary team working and raising the profile of the profession within the patient setting.

Interviews will take place on 23rd September, 2026

Please be aware, that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated, should a sufficient number of applications be received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

Main duties of the job

The implementation of evidence based practice and a willingness to identify and be involved in areas for future service development is also necessary. This individual will be enthusiastic, hardworking and motivated to develop their skills and the service they are part of. This will include competent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work flexibly due to varying day to day demands of the service.

The Trust is focused on keeping the patient at the centre of all we do. With this in mind, there is a commitment to professional development of employees to ensure high quality care is provided. This includes regular supervision and appraisal. A willingness to develop leadership skills in the supervision of rotational physiotherapists and delivery of clinical education for students from surrounding universities will also be expected.

As the Critical Care, Surgery and Bariatric therapy team involves Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists working closely, the candidate would have the ability to undertake basic generic therapy assessment and treatment as appropriate. The successful candidate should have the ability to work flexibly and adaptably to a change in working patterns in view of a 7 day service and one rostered Monday evening a month.

A minimum of 3 years post registration experience is desirable.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

Job summary

Come and join our busy team of Medical Secretaries based in either Southport or Ormskirk Hospital sites. We are looking for experienced Medical Secretaries with a background in healthcare to join our existing team. We offer on the job training and support from our teams alongside a Trust which can offer ongoing learning and apprenticeships, so that all our staff have the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

We have the following vacancies currently available:

30 hours in gynaecology, working Tuesday to Friday based at Ormskirk Hospital

30 hours in general surgery/vascular, working Tuesday to Friday based at Southport Hospital

We are happy to have a chat or arrange for an informal visit. Come and see what we can offer you.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment

Main duties of the job

It is expected that applicants will have appropriate knowledge of working in a medical environment and also demonstrate a background of working in an office environment with the ability to liaise with all relevant departments within the Trust and multiple outside agencies.

Being a team player is essential together with first-rate organisational skills. This post is an important role within the Vascular team.

You must:

• Have previous medical secretarial experience
• Have an extensive knowledge of medical terminology
• Experience of minute taking

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our Services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

o Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018

o Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)

o National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

409-7791853-D

Job locations

Southport & Ormskirk Hospital

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day organisation, planning and management responsibilities of the Consultants and their teams through the maintenance of their annual leave, their diary, the arrangement of meetings, travel and other appointments.
• To act as first point of contact for patients, GPs, external organisations and members of the general public seeking information and support from the hospital. The post holder must be able to triage the calls appropriately as well as deal sympathetically with people who may be bereaved, distressed or angry using tact, persuasion and discretion, assessing priorities and initiating action as required.
• Answer telephone queries and provide non-clinical advice regarding patient care and appointments/admissions to patients, Trust staff, referring GPs and Consultants, making appropriate judgement using acquired knowledge and experience.
• Communicate with patients/parents regarding personal and highly sensitive information.
• Typing urgent clinical and non-clinical correspondence and reports including the transcription and management of audio sources (eg, digital dictation) using initiative in managing and prioritising workload.
• Compose routine and non-routine letters and produce typed clinical correspondence including the transcription of audio dictation.
• Attend, take and transcribe minutes for meetings as required within the specialty and implement any follow-up action points.
• Access the computerised Patient Administration System (CareFlow) for relevant patient details, updating records and registering patients as required.
• Maintain and update specialty-specific databases.
• Retrieve radiology and pathology results from core clinical systems.
• Take action as necessary in respect of all patients who fail to attend in accordance with the Trusts policy and the consultants special instructions.
• Ensure the timely despatch of all relevant information to GPs, other medical staff and external organisations in relation to the locally agreed requirements.
• To evaluate and re-prioritise own workload in accordance with competing demands from patients, medical staff and others.
• Prioritise work to ensure that medical staff are provided with necessary information to take appropriate clinical action.
• Liaise with the Cancer Services Department of patients to be discussed at the Multidisciplinary Team Meetings.
• In conjunction with the support medical secretary/ies and clerical officer(s) within the department ensure that administrative duties are allocated and completed in a timely manner and distribution of workload is done to utilise the resources and support available.
• Ensure that all investigation results are shown to the relevant clinicians in a timely manner and make arrangements for any follow up actions required eg urgent appointments.
• Where applicable ensure waiting time performance targets are achieved.
• Type theatre lists and distribute as required.
• Co-operate in the introduction of new technology as it may apply.
• Be instrumental in preventing complaints from service users, resolving informal complaints and supporting the formal complaints process.
• In line with the Trusts standing financial instructions, handle cash/cheques for the Consultants and teams, patients and other external sources.
• Provide full secretarial support with respect to teaching/meetings as directed by medical staff, e.g. preparing PowerPoint presentations using clinical data and information via the internet.
• Maintain database of clinical activity as required to assist in clinical audit.

Provide guidance to the support medical secretaries and clerical officer(s) and self-supervision in terms of:

• Liaising with other medical secretaries in the department to ensure an efficient service.
• When necessary, exercise initiative to allocate work to the support medical secretaries and clerical officer(s) in a fair and reasonable manner.
• Make economical use of supplies. When necessary, maintain control of stock including stationery supplies.
• Deputise for others and provide cross cover within the team during absences.
• Assist in the orientation of new or temporary members of staff by demonstrating own duties.
• Working independently, plan and prioritise own workload following appropriate Trust and Medical Secretary policies and processes, suggesting improvements where necessary.

Job description Job responsibilities Support the day-to-day organisation, planning and management responsibilities of the Consultants and their teams through the maintenance of their annual leave, their diary, the arrangement of meetings, travel and other appointments. To act as first point of contact for patients, GPs, external organisations and members of the general public seeking information and support from the hospital. The post holder must be able to triage the calls appropriately as well as deal sympathetically with people who may be bereaved, distressed or angry using tact, persuasion and discretion, assessing priorities and initiating action as required. Answer telephone queries and provide non-clinical advice regarding patient care and appointments/admissions to patients, Trust staff, referring GPs and Consultants, making appropriate judgement using acquired knowledge and experience. Communicate with patients/parents regarding personal and highly sensitive information. Typing urgent clinical and non-clinical correspondence and reports including the transcription and management of audio sources (eg, digital dictation) using initiative in managing and prioritising workload. Compose routine and non-routine letters and produce typed clinical correspondence including the transcription of audio dictation. Attend, take and transcribe minutes for meetings as required within the specialty and implement any follow-up action points. Access the computerised Patient Administration System (CareFlow) for relevant patient details, updating records and registering patients as required. Maintain and update specialty-specific databases. Retrieve radiology and pathology results from core clinical systems. Take action as necessary in respect of all patients who fail to attend in accordance with the Trusts policy and the consultants special instructions. Ensure the timely despatch of all relevant information to GPs, other medical staff and external organisations in relation to the locally agreed requirements. To evaluate and re-prioritise own workload in accordance with competing demands from patients, medical staff and others. Prioritise work to ensure that medical staff are provided with necessary information to take appropriate clinical action. Liaise with the Cancer Services Department of patients to be discussed at the Multidisciplinary Team Meetings. In conjunction with the support medical secretary/ies and clerical officer(s) within the department ensure that administrative duties are allocated and completed in a timely manner and distribution of workload is done to utilise the resources and support available. Ensure that all investigation results are shown to the relevant clinicians in a timely manner and make arrangements for any follow up actions required eg urgent appointments. Where applicable ensure waiting time performance targets are achieved. Type theatre lists and distribute as required. Co-operate in the introduction of new technology as it may apply. Be instrumental in preventing complaints from service users, resolving informal complaints and supporting the formal complaints process. In line with the Trusts standing financial instructions, handle cash/cheques for the Consultants and teams, patients and other external sources. Provide full secretarial support with respect to teaching/meetings as directed by medical staff, e.g. preparing PowerPoint presentations using clinical data and information via the internet. Maintain database of clinical activity as required to assist in clinical audit. Provide guidance to the support medical secretaries and clerical officer(s) and self-supervision in terms of: Liaising with other medical secretaries in the department to ensure an efficient service. When necessary, exercise initiative to allocate work to the support medical secretaries and clerical officer(s) in a fair and reasonable manner. Make economical use of supplies. When necessary, maintain control of stock including stationery supplies. Deputise for others and provide cross cover within the team during absences. Assist in the orientation of new or temporary members of staff by demonstrating own duties. Working independently, plan and prioritise own workload following appropriate Trust and Medical Secretary policies and processes, suggesting improvements where necessary.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in administrative discipline
• RSA II / III Typing or Word Processing or equivalent experience

Desirable

• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL
• British Society of Medical Secretaries Diploma or Advanced AMSPAR Diploma or equivalent experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous secretarial experience
• Previous medical secretary experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Demonstrable skills in problem solving

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

Skills

Essential

• Audio and touch typing with a high level of accuracy
• Good communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Organisational skills
• Customer service skills
• Able to use own initiative
• Ability to work in a pressured environment and prioritise workload
• Ability to maintain high levels of concentration with frequent interruptions

Desirable

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages

Our Values

Essential

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

Other

Essential

• There is a frequent requirement for sitting in a restricted position at a desk for a substantial proportion of the working day
• There is a requirement for periods of frequent concentration with occasional interruptions
• Ability to deal with distressed patients or bereaved relatives, also the frequent need to type up documents of a distressing nature
• Requirement to use VDU equipment more or less continuously throughout the day

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 3 or equivalent in administrative discipline RSA II / III Typing or Word Processing or equivalent experience Desirable European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL British Society of Medical Secretaries Diploma or Advanced AMSPAR Diploma or equivalent experience Knowledge & Experience Essential Previous secretarial experience Previous medical secretary experience Knowledge of medical terminology Demonstrable skills in problem solving Desirable Previous NHS experience Skills Essential Audio and touch typing with a high level of accuracy Good communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Organisational skills Customer service skills Able to use own initiative Ability to work in a pressured environment and prioritise workload Ability to maintain high levels of concentration with frequent interruptions Desirable Knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages Our Values Essential We are Kind We are Open We are Inclusive Other Essential There is a frequent requirement for sitting in a restricted position at a desk for a substantial proportion of the working day There is a requirement for periods of frequent concentration with occasional interruptions Ability to deal with distressed patients or bereaved relatives, also the frequent need to type up documents of a distressing nature Requirement to use VDU equipment more or less continuously throughout the day

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport & Ormskirk Hospital

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport & Ormskirk Hospital

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Southport and Ormskirk Hospital have an exciting opportunity to join our team as the lead specialist pharmacist in trauma and orthopaedics (T&O). We are looking recruit an experienced pharmacist with a keen interest in peri-operative management of patients undergoing elective surgery, and the medicines optimisation of patients following falls or trauma to become an integral part of our well established multidisciplinary team.

The successful applicant will take lead responsibility to support and implement quality-driven inpatient and outpatient services within T&O alongside our lead consultants and advanced nurse practitioners. This will ensure treatments prescribed are used in a safe, effective, prudent, patient-centred and efficient manner.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will promote safe and cost-effective prescribing across the Trust in collaboration with the consultants, pre-op clinics and the orthopaedic MDT. You will lead in drug usage analysis, identification of budget pressures arising from new products, co-ordination of projects and audits and the development and maintenance of guidelines, policies and protocols relating to orthopaedic surgery. You will have significant input into the choice of therapy prescribed for people with immobility, pain and preventative bone health based upon their comorbidities and response to treatment, and prescribing of appropriate treatment.

In addition to supporting our orthopaedic services, the post holder will provide a clinical pharmacy service to our acute surgical wards.

The Trust has recently undergone the implementation of EPMA and the post-holder will have a significant input into improved prescribing and therapeutic drug monitoring using electronic systems.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our Services

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

o Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018

o Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)

o National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme