Total 68 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Ormskirk, L39 2AZ

We are seeking an enthusiastic Registered Nurse with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care and a high level of communication skills, as you act as the interface between patients and other healthcare professionals.

The Medical Day Unit has 2 treatment rooms, both with 10 chairs, working alongside clinical haematology outpatient department.

We specialise in intravenous therapies with a specific focus on haematological conditions. We work primarily to conduct day case treatments and investigation, preventing inpatient admissions and administering chemotherapy for haematological malignancies, as well as treatments for General Medicine.

We would love an experienced SACT trained nurse to join our team, or a nurse looking for a new challenge and willing to complete the necessary training.

If you are interested in developing your skills and experience, working in a dynamic, fast paced area of nursing then we would welcome your application.

Please telephone the team, should you wish to discuss further.

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

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:
• RatedOutstanding 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

Key Duties
• 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
• 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 patient’s 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
• 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 patient’s 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

Please see job description and person specification for further details.

Advertising date: 22nd October 2024

Closing date: 28th October 2024

Shortlisting date: 29th October 2024

Proposed Interview date: 5th November 2024

Please note this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applicants is reached.


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

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A Vacancy at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.


An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a permanent Band 7Children’s & Young People’s Epilepsy Nurse Specialist.

The post holder will be responsible for meeting the needs of children, young people and their families with epilepsy. The post holder will support the Consultant to deliver holistic care to meet the needs of this patient group. This service is provided in accordance with national, local and regional guidance, standards, protocols and policies in order to ensure children and young people reach their full potential throughout childhood and into adult life. The service is to be underpinned by the guiding principles of minimising risk, prioritising patient safety, clinical effectiveness and user satisfaction.

We are looking for a motivated and dedicated nurse to join our friendly team at Ormskirk Hospital

Registered children’s nurses who have significant post registration experience and who can demonstrate a commitment to date to nursing Children’s & Young People with Epilepsy are welcome to apply for this post.

Applicants must hold a recognised British Paediatric Neurology Association (BPNA) qualification and an Independent and Supplementary None Medical Prescribing (NMP) qualification.

An Enhanced DBS Certificate, with the checking of the Children and Adults’ Barred Lists is required for this position.

Interviews for this post will take place w/c 2nd December 2024

Please note this vacancy may close early due to sufficient applicants.

1. To ensure that the care of children and young people with epilepsy in the local boroughs is to a high standard in accordance with the International League against Epilepsy guidelines, NICE guidance, the Children’s NSF, Epilepsy 12 audit findings and the clinical governance agenda includes evidence based protocol development, audit, risk management, professional development.

2. To co-ordinate the care of children and young people with epilepsy and their families, in order to provide a seamless service within the multi-professional team, including staff from other statutory and voluntary agencies, both hospital and community based.

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

· To advise as required on in-patient clinical management following appropriate protocols and with consultant support.

· To arrange appropriate on-going management, individualised to meet each family’s needs, at Out-Patients and through home visits and telephone support.

· To provide the specialist, expert link between hospital and home for young people with epilepsy, to ensure they receive an integrated service relevant to their needs and those of their family.

· To act as an expert resource for all personnel involved in the child’s well-being including hospital staff and staff from all relevant statutory and voluntary agencies.

· To empower each child and family to become as independent as possible in the management of their epilepsy and to learn how to live with it with minimal impact on their family life.

· To ensure the psycho-social impact of epilepsy is recognised and effectively managed working in partnership with family therapists and Child Mental Health colleagues and facilitate conjunct working with families.

· To prescribe and provide expert advice on the preparation, adjustment and use of appropriate medication and equipment according to Trust policies and protocols both for in-patients and young people living with epilepsy in the community using nurse prescribing in accordance with Trust policy and protocols.

· To provide an effective transition service of care from paediatric epilepsy services to adult epilepsy services whether hospital or community based, either directly or via a young people’s clinic.

· To act as support to develop epilepsy knowledge, training and skills.


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

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To advise as required on in-patient clinical management following appropriate protocols and with consultant support. To arrange appropriate on-going management, individualised to meet each familys needs, at Out-Patients and through home visits and telephone support. To provide the specialist, expert link between hospital and home for young people with epilepsy, to ensure they receive an integrated service relevant to their needs and those of their family. To act as an expert resource for all personnel involved in the childs well-being including hospital staff and staff from all relevant statutory and voluntary agencies. To empower each child and family to become as independent as possible in the management of their epilepsy and to learn how to live with it with minimal impact on their family life. To ensure the psycho-social impact of epilepsy is recognised and effectively managed working in partnership with family therapists and Child Mental Health colleagues and facilitate conjunct working with families. To prescribe and provide expert advice on the preparation, adjustment and use of appropriate medication and equipment according to Trust policies and protocols both for in-patients and young people living with epilepsy in the community using nurse prescribing in accordance with Trust policy and protocols. To provide an effective transition service of care from paediatric epilepsy services to adult epilepsy services whether hospital or community based, either directly or via a young peoples clinic. To act as support to develop epilepsy knowledge, training and skills.

Key Duties 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 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 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 Please see job description and person specification for further details. Advertising date: 22nd October 2024 Closing date: 28th October 2024 Shortlisting date: 29th October 2024 Proposed Interview date: 5th November 2024 Please note this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applicants is reached.

Join us on our exciting journey of expansion here at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital. Here at Southport and Ormskirk we are actively working towards securing accreditation through the Joint Advisory Group (JAG) on Gastrointestinal Endoscopy as high-quality gastrointestinal endoscopy service. If you are looking to join an energetic and vibrant department that truly makes a difference to people’s lives on a daily basis, we would like to hear from you. We are looking for an experienced Endoscopy Nurse or you are an existing Band 5 who wishes to have a career change and want to work in a more specialist area of nursing and have further career development, with a passion for learning Endoscopy.

Our focus at all times is on ensuring that our patients receive high quality treatment quickly, in clean and comfortable surroundings.

You will be working as part of a friendly, welcoming and expert Multidisciplinary Endoscopy Team who are friendly, enthusiastic and encouraging in a happy working environment. Mentoring, training and guidance will be provided to the successful candidate.

Interview Date: TBC

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applicants is reached.
• Provides and receives complex information, communicating sensitively and confidentiallyinformation relating to patients/clients (for example, care plan discussions with patients).
• Communicates in a compassionate and empathetic manner, using persuasion andReassurance.
• Ability to recognise barriers to communication, and ability to modify communication style asand when required.
• Ability to effectively communicate whilst providing training to students.
• Demonstrate effective communications skills with the wider MDT team.
• 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 administrationprocedures are compatible with statutory and trust requirements.
• In the absence of Sister/Charge Nurse effectively respond to complaints/concerns andescalate as required.
• To ensure clinical incident/near misses are managed and reported and escalated in atimely manner.
• To be part of the multidisciplinary team decision making, acting when required as thepatients advocate in order to support the patient’s pathway.
• Work within the organisational policy, standard operating procedures and guidelines.

The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.

From 1stJuly 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:
• CARE that 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.

KEY DUTIES CONTINUED...
• To undertake risk assessments and implement risk reducing measures. To report andescalate 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.
• 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 patient’s 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.

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
• To deputise in the absence of the Sister / Charge Nurse.
• To manage own time and that of others, through delegations to ensure high quality servicedelivery.
• 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 department’s appraisal process for junior staff, by providing feedback.
• To be flexible in the delivery of safe staffing across the Trust and participate in redeploymentrequirements within scope of practice



RESEARCH & 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.
• To identify areas for self-development, areas of interest and training requirements withinindividual personal 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.
• 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


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Dec 2024

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KEY DUTIES CONTINUED... 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. 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. TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES 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 & 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. 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 Title: Nurse - Wound Healing Service (Part-Time)
Location: Shropshire NHS
Employment Type: Temporary, 2 days a week (initially 2 months, potential for extension)
Working Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Hourly Rate: £21.50 Ltd per hour, paid via umbrella

About the Role:

Service Care Solutions is recruiting a Registered Nurse for a part-time role in a Wound Healing Service with Shropshire NHS. This position focuses on assessing and managing wound care needs for patients in an acute setting, with responsibility for gathering and interpreting vital medical information for discharge planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessments: Conduct thorough assessments of wound healing needs and other medical concerns for admitted patients.
• Data Collection: Accurately compile medical, nursing, and social histories for each patient, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of their background.
• Discharge Planning: Complete initial Transfer of Care (ToC) documentation and provide key details to Band 6 nurses within the assessment team for further discharge planning and pathway decisions.
• Collaborative Decision-Making: Use your RN expertise to understand and support clinical decisions on pathway management for patient discharge from the acute setting.

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in wound care or similar settings.
• Strong clinical assessment skills, able to evaluate complex health information.
• Ability to gather, interpret, and relay critical data to inform patient care pathways.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to ensure clear documentation and coordination.

This part-time role offers flexibility and a chance to make a meaningful difference in wound care management within a collaborative team setting. Apply today to bring your skills to the forefront of patient care in Shropshire!

Please also bear in mind our £250 referral fee bonus for any nurse you refer who we place in to work on a 3-month contract.

We also offer a £250 sign up bonus for any new nurses that register with our agency. This will be paid in your first pay packet.

The Benefits of Working with Service Care Solutions:

• DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge
• 3 weekly payroll runs
• £250 training allowance
• Excellent pay rates
• Specialist mental health consultants offering single point of contact
• Frequent notifications of upcoming opportunities via text and email
• Ltd and PAYE payment options available
• Nationwide provider of mental health staff to over 40 different NHS Trusts and over 200 local authorities

Please send your CV to andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk

The employer is Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Managerial accountability is to the Clinical Lead. The work of the post-holder will be supervised by a consultant. She/he will participate in the regular in-house educational programme. The timetable may include some evening sessions. Surgical training in phacoemulsification / VR will be provided for interested and suitable candidates within the MWL NHS Trust. The job plan will be reviewed depending on the needs of the unit / doctor at the time. Principal Accountabilities The post holder will: Contribute to the care of both out-patients and in-patients. Help with emergency work during normal hours. Undertake on-call on 1 in 7 Rota basis Assist in the compilation and organisation of audit sessions. Deputize during the daytime for absent colleagues within the agreed Rota Assist with duties outside those normally rostered but which are judged to be essential for patient care under exceptional circumstances. Flexibility in working pattern is desirable and expected. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS A minimum of 4 years post graduate experience is necessary with at least 2 years in Ophthalmology. in the NHS. The job description is intended to provide an outline of the duties of the post which may change with the development of the service. Residence The successful candidate is required to reside within 30 minutes or ten miles by road from their principal place of work unless an employing organisation agrees that they may reside at a greater distance. Reimbursement of removal expenses is discretionary and will be considered in line with Trust process. Therefore, successful candidates are advised not to enter contractual arrangement for the removal of their home until such time as the formal approval of the authority is confirmed in writing. Please see attached job description and specifications for more details Advertising Date: 11th November, 2024 Closing Date: 18th November, 2024 Shortlisting Date: by 04th December, 2024 Interview Date: 11th December, 2024

Operating Department Practitioner/Scrub Nurse Full time (37.5 hours) Renacres Hospital, Ormskirk The role At Ramsay Health Care UK, we know our people are our most important asset. Join our Theatre department as an Scrub Nurse/ODP and support on our journey of 'people caring for people'. You'll have the best facilities - many of our theatres have laminar airflow systems and state of the art integrated theatre technology. You'll also have access to the Ramsay Academy, with potential to gain your SFA, and the chance to develop your career across our 30+ network of independent hospitals across the UK. Like us, you have a can do attitude, and you're committed to delivering the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment, where you will be valued for your skills and expertise. What you'll bring with you HCPC registration with no restrictions or conditions Surgical scrub experience within orthopaedics including but not limited to hip arthroplasty, knee arthroplasty and anterior cruciate ligaments Surgical First Assist Qualification (SFA) would be desirable, but not essential Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently Flexible and positive attitude A warm, considerate and empathetic character Benefits * 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays * Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options * Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period * Flexible shift patterns available where possible * Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies * Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants * Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary * Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy * Free Parking on site * Subsidised staff restaurant * Concerts for Carers * Employee Assistance Programme * Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords * The Blue Light Card Scheme About Us: Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years' experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. For further information or an informal conversation about the role, please contact Nadine Hopson via email- All offers of employment in respect of this appointment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close our adverts prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.

Senior Theatre Nurse/Senior ODP Full time (37.5 hours) Renacres Hospital, Ormskirk The role At Ramsay Health Care UK, we know our people are our most important asset. Join our Theatre department as an Senior Theatre Practitioner and support on our journey of 'people caring for people'. You'll have the best facilities - many of our theatres have laminar airflow systems and state of the art integrated theatre technology. You'll also have access to the Ramsay Academy, with potential to gain your SFA, and the chance to develop your career across our 30+ network of independent hospitals across the UK. Like us, you have a can do attitude, and you're committed to delivering the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment, where you will be valued for your skills and expertise. What you'll bring with you HCPC/NMC registration with no restrictions or conditions Surgical scrub experience within orthopaedics including but not limited to hip arthroplasty, knee arthroplasty and anterior cruciate ligaments Surgical First Assist Qualification (SFA) would be desirable, but not essential Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently Flexible and positive attitude A warm, considerate and empathetic character Benefits * 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays * Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options * Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period * Flexible shift patterns available where possible * Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies * Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants * Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary * Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy * Free Parking on site * Subsidised staff restaurant * Concerts for Carers * Employee Assistance Programme * Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords * The Blue Light Card Scheme About Us: Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years' experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. For further information or an informal conversation about the role, please contact Nadine Hopson via email- All offers of employment in respect of this appointment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain Professional Registration Adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and procedures TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES To participate in the teaching of students and the in-service training of qualified nurses and health care assistants and act as facilitator/mentor/preceptor as appropriate. RESEARCH & AUDIT To commence and participate in research/special projects as directed by the ward manager

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) - Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS

Job Title: Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Location: Scarisbrick Centre, Ormskirk District General Hospital, Wigan Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2JW

Band: Band 5

Contract Type: Temporary

Salary: Up to £33.43/hr

Shifts: Flexible hours, with shifts available throughout the day, night and at weekends.

About You:

Are you an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) looking for a role with flexibility and competitive pay?

Medacs Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join the Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS team. As a Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to patients with various mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, OCD, eating disorders, paranoia, psychosis, schizophrenia, and more. Your responsibilities will include forming trusting relationships with patients, monitoring their physical and mental health, administering medications, and offering emotional support.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support plans for patients based on their specific diagnosis.
• Arrange ongoing, long-term support for patients' post-care.
• Build trusting relationships with patients, offering advice and reassurance.
• Collaborate with doctors, therapists, psychiatrists, and social workers to develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Advise relatives and carers on patient conditions, treatment, and progress.
• Keep medical records up to date.
• Conduct standard physical health checks and administer medications.
• Discuss available therapies, support networks, and social activities to improve mental health and wellbeing.
• Manage workloads and shift patterns.
• Promote mental health initiatives and reduce stigma associated with mental health.
• Stay updated with mental health best practices and theories.

Essential Qualifications:

We are looking a Registered Mental Health Nurse (Band 5) with:

• NMC Registration.
• At least 2 years post-graduate experience.
• 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.
• The ability to pass an enhanced background check.

Benefits of working with Medacs Healthcare:

• Competitive Rates: Up to £33.43/hr.
• Next-day payroll.
• Access to Care4Carers support service for mental health and wellbeing.
• Flexible Working: Create a work-life balance with flexible shifts to suit your needs.
• Large NHS client portfolio: Secure shifts to suit you across multiple NHS trusts, settings, and services throughout the UK.
• 24/7 Support: Benefit from a dedicated consultant and revalidation support.
• Development Opportunities: Access training and support packages to enhance your skills.

If you are an experienced and skilled Registered Mental Health Nurse (Band 5) ready to make a difference, apply today.

How to Apply:

Please apply online using the form below and attach a copy of your up-to-date CV.

Unfortunately, we cannot process applications for candidates who cannot provide evidence of a UK right to work.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

KEY DUTIES To act as a significant educational resource in OASI, CRPT and pregnancy related bladder/bowel dysfunction. To identify areas for improvement and to take a role in designing, implementing and supporting new and existing initiatives. Provide a visible clinical leadership presence across the service. Support improvements in and development of maternity services, to improve the experience for women, their families, and staff. To review women in the postnatal OASI one-stop midwife led service, developing individual management plans. Independently manage a case load, reviewing women in the antenatal OASI to discuss mode of delivery for subsequent pregnancy. To provide and manage the care for women with pregnancy related bladder problems. To work collaboratively with womens health physiotherapy services, in providing midwife training and care for prevention of incontinence. To work collaboratively alongside other clinical colleagues providing care to women with OASI. To provide endoanal ultrasound tests for women with OASI and other non-pregnancy related bowel complications, as appropriate, providing feedback, recommendations and assurance to the patient and linking with other health care professionals as required. To provide support and leadership to midwives on the postnatal and Intrapartum areas and across a variety of health professional groups, in developing their clinical skills for women with OASI. To be responsible for organising and delivering perineal repair workshops to staff. To independently lead and support the Perineal Review Clinic providing care to women with acute complications of CRPT in the post-natal period. Responsible for establishing antenatal education materials and formalising care pathways required in line National and Regional PPHS recommendations. CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain Professional Registration and practice through CPD. Adhere to NMC Code: professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates. Maintain personal standards of conduct and behaviour consistent with Trust and NMC guidance. Provide expert advice on evidence-based practice in midwifery. Influence maternity care to be the highest standard whilst exercising professional and personal autonomy. Play a significant role in the identifying of potential improvements to working practices within the Pelvic Health Maternity service by leading on projects within areas of speciality such as: Contributing to the development of care Participating in designing protocols and Developing and refining standard letters and communication Working closely with I.T colleagues to improve clinical databases and patient information systems to maximise utility for the clinica Identify and respond to opportunities to promote OASI and CRPT service within the service including creating local networks to facilitate service development e.g., within general practice, obstetrics, ante-natal care, midwifery and surgery. Coordination between pelvic health services and community services that may include sexual health and mental health services. Development and lead an effective day to day running of specialist programmes of care for specific patient groups with a multi-disciplinary team. This involves support of clinics for women who suffered Pelvic floor dysfunction and or at-risk groups who sustained an OASI or perineal trauma or perineal breakdown. Review and maintain specific pelvic health guidelines to improve prevention recognition and treatment pelvic floor dysfunction. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES Undertake Bleep holder documentation when participating in the Bleep rota. Review the provision of evidence-based information for women and birthing people on pelvic health to ensure that it is widely available in a range of formats. LEADERSHIP Participate in the senior midwifery bleep holder rota on the Whiston site (Early or late shift including the occasional weekend or Bank holiday as required). To provide support and information for midwives on the postnatal wards. To maintain, monitor and evaluate standards of care provided to women with OASI and other childbirth related perineal trauma and to assist in the implementation of recommendations from Government or Professional bodies and CQC regulations in relation to their care. Communicate regularly through meetings with teams and individuals and provide opportunity for two-way feedback. Review and maintain specific pelvic health guidelines to improve prevention recognition and treatment pelvic floor dysfunction. TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES To attend annual maternity and mandatory training updates. To deliver perineal repair training. To provide training and support for all midwives and health care professionals on bladder care. To provide training and support on PFME delivery in order to prevent urinary and faecal Ensure that good pelvic health is promoted in pregnancy and the postnatal period. Ensure that all staff in maternity services have access to first level training on prevention, recognition and treatment of pelvic health issues. RESEARCH & AUDIT To participate in nursing, midwifery and medical research and audit as required. To lead and undertake audit of OASI and CRPT service locally and contribute to regional and national audit and research, presenting findings as. Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached. Advertising date: 17th October 2024 Closing date: 24th October 2024 Shortlisting date: 25th October 2024 Proposed Interview date: TBC

Healthcare Assistant Part Time - 15 Hours Per week. The role We're looking for a passionate Healthcare Assistant to join our surgical ward. Putting patients first, you'll be given time to care for each person as a unique individual. Our ward is busy and colleagues will rely on your support. Together, you'll deliver the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment. You'll be valued for your skills and expertise and given lots of opportunity to develop, because at Ramsay Health Care UK, we know our people are our most important asset. Where you'll be based Renacres Hospital What you'll bring with you Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines Good written and verbal communication skills Proven customer services skills Be a highly motivated individual Enjoy working in constantly and rapidly changing environments Great communication skills Flexible approach to your duties and your hours Benefits 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period Flexible shift patterns available where possible Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy Free Parking on site (where possible) Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible) Concerts for Carers Employee Assistance Programme Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords The Blue Light Card Scheme About us We're Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we're one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated 'Good' by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS. We're part of a global hospital group with over 50 years' experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close our adverts prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.

Specialist Medical Engineering Technician

Full Time: 37.5 hours

As part of a multi-disciplinary team of specialist medical engineers, your duties will include the commissioning and acceptance testing of new medical devices, carrying out planned maintenance, repairs, fault finding and electrical safety testing on medical equipment of a highly complex nature.

Equipment includes: life support, patient monitoring, patient therapy, diagnostic, ventilatory and anaesthetic equipment which at times may be connected to a patient.

You will be required to work without supervision and conduct diagnostic procedures.

You will take responsibility for the supervision of junior medical engineering staff under your technical control, and the supervision of contract staff carrying out maintenance on Trust premises; these staff could be working with highly complex medical equipment.

You will be required to provide training to nurses, clinical and care staff in the safe use of medical equipment, and keep appropriate records.

You will also be required to participate in an on-call rota providing emergency 24-hour cover to Life support ventilation in Spinal Injuries Unit, ITU and Home Based Patients (HBPs). HBP’s medical devices are located on premises outside of the Acute Trust, in HBPs’ homes.

All staff will be expected to work in any site location around the Trust, to meet the demands of the service.

Technical/Specialist Knowledge

1.1 Technical expertise across a broad range of medical devices and utilise specialist knowledge within a designated field of medical device technology. This specialist engineering knowledge will be gained through formal qualifications (HNC or above), attendance at Manufacturer approved training courses, self study, continuing professional development and practical experience of maintaining and repairing highly complex medical equipment.

1.2 Attend training courses and update individual technical knowledge of specialist equipment and knowledge in respect of specialised clinical use of such equipment. To disseminate this information to the relevant healthcare specialists as required

1.3 Attend mandatory training, to enable the Trust to meet its obligations under its policies and legislation. The post holder will identify personal and departmental training and development delivery needs.

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

Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.



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


This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Oct 2024

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