Total 775 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 9SJ

Job Title: Beauty Therapist

Location: UNIT 18A, EDGE LANE RETAIL PARK, LIVERPOOL, L13 1EW

Hours: 16 & 14 hours per week

Salary: £12.60 per hour

Beauty Studio at Superdrug

With Beauty Studios located in over 400 of our stores, we offer treatments from brows to nails to lashes and have partnered with professional brands such as Orly, Studex, Lash Perfect & Eyelash Emporium. We are looking for passionate therapists to join Superdrug to deliver outstanding services to our customers.

About You

• You must possess an NVQ 2 in Beauty Therapy or have equivalent relevant qualifications

• A qualification & experience in acrylic nails & E-file is desirable but not essential

• Previous experience in beauty is a plus

• Confidence in approaching customers and upselling services and products

• A desire to exceed customers' expectations

• Passionate about all thing's beauty

The Role

You will join a team of therapists who are experts at what they do. You will be providing professional advice and beauty treatments for our customers to ensure they have the best in-store experience.

You will offer the following treatments:

• Nails (manicure, pedicure, gel polish and Acrylics*)

• Threading

• Tinting

• Facial & Brow waxing

• Brow lamination

• Lash extensions

• Piercings

*Acrylics only performed in certain stores

What’s in it for you?

Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver that Superdrug feeling! In return we give you:

• A competitive salary

• Up to 28 days holiday

• Amazing discounts - Up to 30% discount at Superdrug for you and a nominated friend, complimentary nail treatments, and competitions throughout the year – prizes include photoshoot attendance (model preparation), ORLY hampers, Love2Shop vouchers and team nights out

• Professional inhouse training with our brand partners

• Attendance to our annual Beauty Studio conference

We offer in-house professional training in Threading, Tinting, Waxing, Brow Lamination, Piercing & Lash

extensions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Providing assessment, screening and treatment services that are relevant to patients and their families. 2. Developing and organising with others, nurse-led clinics for chronic disease management programmes within the practices, in line with national and local policies: Asthma Coronary Heart Disease Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Diabetes Heart Failure Hypertension Peripheral Vascular Disease Stroke/TIA 3. Performing immunisation including baby and travel immunisations 4. Learning Disabilities health assessments 4. Cervical smears 5. Develop practice protocols and guidelines in conjunction with the GPs 6. Maintain clinical knowledge and identify training needs 7. Participate in shared learning and clinical audits

Temporary Registered Nurse (Band 5) - Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Job Title: Temporary Registered Nurse (Band 5)

Location: Southport and Formby District General Hospital

Band: Band 5

Contract Type: Temporary

Salary: £15.18 - £34 per hour

Shifts: Flexible (days, evenings, weekends)

About You:

Looking for a Registered Nurse Role with flexibility and competitive pay?

Join Medacs Healthcare as a Registered Nurse (RN) and provide exceptional care to patients in the Telford area!

As an experienced Registered General Nurse (RGN) with more than 6 months post NMC registration experience you will be expected to deliver exceptional care to patients using services in the Telford area of Shropshire.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients across various departments.
• Provide constant monitoring, perform assessments, and administer medications.
• Contribute to a positive and supportive work environment.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Essential Qualifications:

To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate:

• NMC registration.
• Full UK right to work.
• At least 2 years' post-graduate experience.
• 6 months' recent NHS experience (within the last 3 years).
• Enhanced DBS clearance.

Benefits of working with Medacs Healthcare:

• Competitive pay rates: £15.18 - £34 per hour
• Flexible Working: Create a work-life balance with flexible shifts to suit your needs.
• First Access to Shifts: Secure shifts to suit you across multiple NHS trusts through Medacs Healthcare.
• 24/7 Support: Benefit from a dedicated consultant, revalidation support, and well-being resources.
• Development Opportunities: Access training and support packages to enhance your skills.

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.

Clinical To co-ordinate the care and support of their own case load of clinical trial participants To attend multidisciplinary team meetings and act as a resource to members of the MDT Undertake extended roles in relation to the demands of the individual studies. To screen potential participants and assess patient eligibility for clinical trial entry To approach parents to introduce and discuss the study and to approach parents to gain informed consent after they have had time to consider the study To co-ordinate trial treatments, obtaining relevant supplementary data and arranging appropriate appointments as necessary according to the clinical trial protocol to ensure patient safety To attend appropriate clinics to promote study participation and screen and recruit new participants To ensure the safe administration of treatments and drugs given within the context of a clinical trial To ensure blood and/or other samples are collected and transported as required by the trial protocol To ensure that trial specific investigations are undertaken as required by the protocol To clinically assess and evaluate patients on the trial To maintain accurate, comprehensive and legible patient notes (written and electronic) of all clinical events in accordance with the Trust and national professional policies and guidelines To monitor and maintain accurate written and/or computer records with regards to physical and psychological changes/ treatment toxicity and side effects experienced by patients and taking appropriate action To record and report all adverse events that occur as part of the clinical trial in accordance with the protocol and delegated responsibilities To provide ongoing support and follow up care for the child and family whilst the child is in the clinical trial To carry out follow up checks and interventions as detailed in the trial protocol which may occasionally require visits to other sites or to patients own homes To collect follow up data from other wards according to the study protocol To act as a primary contact point (for trial issues) for the child and family for the duration of the trial To adhere to clinical departmental policies at all times Work in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure the family and child fully understand the nature of the trial; his/her voluntary entry to the trial and freedom to withdraw at any time without prejudice to treatment Research To be responsible for the operational management of the study in accordance with the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research 2018, ICH Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP), the Caldicott Guardian, Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations, Data Protection Act 1998 and other local policies and procedures. To work alongside clinicians and other nurses to develop strategies to overcome barriers to recruitment To assist with the recruitment and randomisation if appropriate of eligible children into the clinical study To facilitate the informed consent of a participant (appropriate to age and understanding) during the recruitment process in accordance with ICH GCP and other guidelines To be responsible for forwarding study data in a timely manner to the trial co-ordinating centre when requested and in accordance with the trial protocol To accurately document data collected into the case report forms (CRF) To assist in the maintenance of the trial databases, ensuring that all reporting of data is documented and stored in the correct manner To provide support to the Principal Investigator(s) to ensure that study data is appropriately archived To keep the Principal Investigator, other appropriate members of the trial team informed of the progress of the trial, supplying data to them as required To be aware of ethical considerations of research and act as the patients advocate at all times To be fully conversant and compliant with the requirements of the clinical trial protocol in relation to patient management, data collection and safety reporting To work closely with and in support of the Principle Investigator(s) and other Research Personnel involved in all aspects of the trial To ensure data is accessed in accordance with both the Data Protection Act and the Caldicott Guardian Education and Training To act as a resource for local staff at participating sites in relation to clinical trials To maintain an awareness of current advances in paediatric treatments, research and nursing practice within the relevant speciality To continue professional development, keeping updated with current clinical practice to maintain professional registration To maintain links with other trial nurses to develop and share knowledge and to provide mutual support To attend local and national meetings/training events as deemed necessary for the role, including mandatory GCP training To identify, assess and meet the educational needs of the patient and the family to facilitate understanding and compliance with the trial protocol To provide teaching to members of clinical staff on the trial protocol procedures and items of equipment deemed necessary for the purposes of the trial Communication To provide highly specialised advice to patients and their families concerning the care and treatment during participation in the trial To provide information and education in a way that is suitable for the child, their carers and families, including the manner in which the information is disseminated, complexity and language used and the timing of its giving To be responsible for maintaining strong relationships and positive communication channels with all participating members of the study and staff involved To ensure all communication is evidenced and documented as required by governance standards Other To understand and adhere to local Trust policies and procedures. To act in accordance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct The post holder has responsibility for safety as outlined in the hospitals policy and Health and Safety Work Act 1974 To maintain confidentiality at all times To comply with the Research Governance Framework 2005 To work alongside other research staff assigned to the study and other related studies as deemed appropriate and provide complementary support to the research team To maintain confidentiality at all times

Medical Secretary – Gastroenterology

Band: 4, Full time, 37.50 Hours

An opportunity has arisen for a permanent position for an experienced Medical Secretary to join the Gastroenterology team. The appointee will work within an established secretarial team who have a commitment to improve our patient experience.

Duties include diary management, outpatient activity, managing waiting lists, monitoring referrals and typing of clinic letters.

The successful applicant must be able to undertake all administrative duties, be well organised, able to plan their own workload, work on their own initiative and work to strict deadlines.

It is expected that applicants will have completed the AMSPAR course and or equivalent, have appropriate experience working in a medical environment and have a good understanding and knowledge of medical terminology; experience in the use of EPRO (clinic letter tool) would be advantageous.
1. To provide a comprehensive service to consultants and speciality teams including nurse practitioners/clinicians.
2. Keep diary up to date, arrange appointments, and arrange travel and accommodation.
3. Operate an effective bring forward system and filing system.
4. To manage and maintain 18 week pathways including tertiary referrals to external trusts, and ensure these are accurately recorded on PAS system. Keep track of referrals to ensure patient is reviewed promptly. Check that follow up appointments are arranged in conjunction with Referral to Treat (RTT) patient pathway.
5. Mentor, train and supervise relevant staff as required. Deal with annual leave requests and sickness absence return to work interviews.
6. Support consultants in non clinical activities role by preparing presentation documents using relevant packages and arranging meetings, set agenda

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

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1. Ensure appropriate personnel are informed of consultant annual leave/study leave. Keep consultants informed of junior doctor leave, as it could have an effect on the service.
2. Organise and maintain consultant’s admissions. Cancel and add patients to the waiting list, as appropriate, ensuring lists are updated, and patients contacted. Liaise with waiting list office, anaesthetic department and ward. Complete and amend theatre lists appropriately.
3. Type dictation from audio transcription of clinical correspondence and documentation. Type discharge summaries as appropriate. Maintain an effective track on inpatient referrals to ensure patient is reviewed promptly.
4. Check against clinical letters to ensure appropriate follow up arrangements/investigations are in place. Rectify if not.


This advert closes on Monday 28 Oct 2024

You will find a full job description later in this advert, however, below are some headline details. Core responsibilities. To provide a speech and language therapy services to children, directly and through support to their families and the multi-disciplinary team Provide speech, language and communication assessments for pupils / prospective pupils in consultation with the multi- disciplinary team and other SLTs and SLTAs Keep accurate records and provide written reports Set targets for therapy and monitor progress Provide intervention on an individual or group basis as required Develop and demonstrate SLT programmes and groups for pupils Hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the planning, development and delivery of an effective and efficient service Work as a key member of the team which involves participation in: Clinical supervision within the team via regular meetings, supervision, mentoring and appraisals. Continuing professional development and implementing service improvements and evidence-based practice. SLT student placements. Induction, supervision and support of SLTAs and volunteers. Development of SLT services and training. The evaluation and monitoring of services to demonstrate impact and quality of services.

Ensure that all clinical correspondence is transcribed within the required timescales alteringline manager if there are any foreseeable delays. Support the day to day organisation of the clinical teams by liaising with the TranscriptionLeaders in co-ordinating meetings, ensuring appropriate documentation available formeetings/lecturers, preparation of documents/presentations, attending meetings to takeminutes and tying of agendas/minutes. Ensure that the workloads are reviewed on a regular basis and that any urgent transcriptionis given priority in conjunction with the needs of the service and line manager. Adapt a flexible attitude to meet the needs of the service, taking into consideration eachareas unique specialty and subsequent requirements of such specialties. Where appropriate ordering and receipt of general office stationary and equipment. Mentoring new members of staff including temporary staff as and when required. General office duties including dealing with incoming and outgoing correspondence, filing,photocopying etc. When required, provide appropriate clinical information following requests from the PatientInformation Systems in use. Please refer to attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

To undertake the operational and administrative functions this will include: 1. Provide comprehensive PA support to the Chief Pharmacist including word processing documents, correspondence, reports as required for the assisting them with the processing of documents that she/he produces filing,photocopying and the composition of letters.2. Provide a full diary management service - booking meetings organising travel and preparing complex travel itineraries.3. Being first contact for the Chief Pharmacist and taking autonomous action asappropriate.4. Manage all incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring that urgent correspondence andmessages are given priority.5. Produce PowerPoint presentations and overheads for presentations.6. Update and maintain mailing for distributing information and contact details.7. Maintain an effective and secure filing system.8. Set up and maintain an effective bring forward system.9. Take responsibility for tasks that are delegated and ensure information and/or replies requested are pursued and received within the appropriate timescales. This will entail a good understanding of the work of the Chief Pharmacist and the ability to foster good working relationships with staff internal and external to the Trust.10. Maintain knowledge of NHS developments/initiatives both locally and nationally and Trust policies and procedures.11. Organise and prepare meetings and agendas.12. Planning, organising and managing events including Team Events, Away Days and External Events.13. Take minutes as required, liaising with the Chief Pharmacist to ensure deadlines for producing and circulating papers and minutes are agreed and met.14. Arrange specific events and hospitality as required, e.g., conferences, seminars and workshops Please refer to Job Description for more information.

Client Name: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals

Role: Band 5 A&E Nurse

Rates: £18.19-£39.48

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

Benefits:

• Access to Care4Carers - our support service to help support your mental health and wellbeing and enable you to deliver outstanding care.
• Competitive pay rates
• First sight of agency nursing shifts across multiple trusts
• Next-day payroll
• Block bookings in your favourite locations
• Excellent support from your own dedicated consultant
• Revalidation support
• 24/7/365 service - we're available when you need us

Working alongside a friendly, welcoming team of dedicated healthcare professionals, you will be using some of the most advanced medical equipment in the country to provide constant monitoring and care for patients in a seriously ill or unstable condition.

Patient focus

Your clinical knowledge and experience will help you to support seriously ill patients and their families throughout what can be a stressful and uncertain time. You will be carrying out essential tasks such as taking blood and undertaking patient observations for emergency admissions. Your calm, reassuring nature and empathy will help ensure patients feel safe in your hands.

General key skills

In addition to your qualifications, as a Band 5 A&E Nurse, you will have:

• quick thinking abilities
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• excellent attention to detail
• a methodical approach to tasks
• excellent timekeeping
• the ability to work well and under pressure
• empathy and understanding
• a flexible attitude
• a desire to learn and improve
• active listening skills
• the ability to use a computer competently

Main Duties/Responsibilities

As a Band 5 A&E Nurse with Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, you will:

• Provide constant monitoring and care for patients in a seriously ill or unstable condition.
• Actively supporting emergency admissions and their families, communicating clinical information using a variety of methods, to ensure effective understanding.
• Assess and prioritise patient/client requirements, delegating effectively to others.
• To recognise, review and report patients/clients' condition and any changes to it to senior members of staff within the multidisciplinary team.
• Responsible for adhering to the NMC professional Code of Conduct.
• Taking blood/fitting a canula, undertake patient observations (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration rate and oxygen level) as patient need dictates throughout the shift.
• Treatment of resus patients and Triage

Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications

Essential

• Be a registered nurse.
• At least 2 years post-graduate experience.
• 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.
• You will need to pass an enhanced background check.

Skills focus

If you are ready to demonstrate your exceptional nursing skills and passion for outstanding patient care in this Band 5 A&E Nurse role, we can't wait to hear from you. Apply today.

Job Title: Multisite Pharmacist

Coverage Area: Liverpool Area

Hourly Rate: Competitive

Working Hours: Up to 42.5 hours per week

Are you a dedicated and patient-focused Pharmacist looking for an exciting opportunity to provide exceptional care and share your expertise?

Rowlands Pharmacy is seeking a talented and experienced Multisite Pharmacist join our team in the Liverpool. As a reputable and community oriented pharmacy chain, we are committed to providing the highest standard of care to our patients. If you are passionate about improving the well being of individuals eager to work in a fast paced, collaborative and supportive environment, we want to hear from you.

As a Multisite Pharmacist with Rowlands Pharmacy, you will play a crucial role in providing excellent pharmaceutical care and guidance across multiple pharmacy locations in your area. You will work closely with our experienced team to ensure the highest standards of customer service, safety, and patient well-being.

What We Offer

• Competitive rate of pay
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (Increasing to 32 days with length of service)
• GPhC fees paid
• Performance related bonus of up to £5000 per year
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Market leading employee discounts programme including a range of big name retailers

Key Responsibilities

• Dispense prescription medications accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with all legal and ethical guidelines.
• Provide medication counselling and support to patients, answering their questions and addressing concerns.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including doctors and nurses, to optimize patient care.
• Conduct medication reviews and ensure safe and effective medication management.
• Maintain accurate patient records and manage pharmacy inventory.
• Provide immunization services (where applicable).
• Offer advice on over-the-counter medications and healthcare products.
• Actively participate in health promotion and public health initiatives.

What We Require

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong commitment to patient care and safety.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Up-to-date knowledge of pharmaceutical products and healthcare trends.
• A flexible and positive approach to problem-solving.

INDPHA

Job title: Multisite Pharmacist

Coverage Area: Wirral

Hourly Rate: Competitive

Working Hours: Flexible

Are you a dedicated and patient-focused Pharmacist looking for an exciting opportunity to provide exceptional care and share your expertise?

Rowlands Pharmacy is seeking a talented and experienced Multisite Pharmacist join our team in the Liverpool. As a reputable and community oriented pharmacy chain, we are committed to providing the highest standard of care to our patients. If you are passionate about improving the well being of individuals eager to work in a fast paced, collaborative and supportive environment, we want to hear from you.

As a Multisite Pharmacist with Rowlands Pharmacy, you will play a crucial role in providing excellent pharmaceutical care and guidance across multiple pharmacy locations in your area. You will work closely with our experienced team to ensure the highest standards of customer service, safety, and patient well-being.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (Increasing to 32 days with length of service)
• GPhC fees paid
• Performance related bonus of up to £5000 per year
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Market leading employee discounts programme including a range of big name retailers

Key Responsibilities

• Dispense prescription medications accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with all legal and ethical guidelines.
• Provide medication counselling and support to patients, answering their questions and addressing concerns.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including doctors and nurses, to optimize patient care.
• Conduct medication reviews and ensure safe and effective medication management.
• Maintain accurate patient records and manage pharmacy inventory.
• Provide immunization services (where applicable).
• Offer advice on over-the-counter medications and healthcare products.
• Actively participate in health promotion and public health initiatives.

What We Require

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong commitment to patient care and safety.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Up-to-date knowledge of pharmaceutical products and healthcare trends.
• A flexible and positive approach to problem-solving.

INDPHA

Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being. Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients. Identify, and manage as appropriate treatment plans for patients at risk. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over the counter medication. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs. Promote and deliver evidenced based care. Assist senior practitioners as required. Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment. Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural backgrounds and preferred ways of communicating. Act as an advocate when representing patients and colleagues viewpoints to others. Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the relevant professional body. Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality. Deliver care according to national and local guidelines, working in partnership with other clinical teams/departments. Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation. Participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities. Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating quality implementing improvements where required. Evaluate the patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care. Support and participate in shared learning across the wider organisation. Utilising a structured framework (e.g. root cause analysis) participate in the management, review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents and near miss events. Participate in the performance monitoring review of the team, providing feedback as appropriate. Act as a positive role model takes responsibility for own development, learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision. Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment encouraging everyone to reach their potential, learn from each other and from external good practice. Understand own responsibilities and accountability in the delivery of care to patients, ensuring that the needs of the patient are the priority. Participate in planning and implementing changes within the area of care and responsibility. Work with other professionals to ensure sufficient staff of appropriate ability, quality and skill mix is available to meet the needs of patients. Contribute and participate in the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to own practice Keep up to date with new developments locally and nationally identifying those that will enhance the teams work Undertake mandatory and statutory training. Act as a mentor to students assessing competency against set standards as requested if appropriately qualified. Accept and delegate tasks appropriately. The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.

We are looking for Band 5 nurses to work within our district nursing teams based in Knowsley, to cover our 8am-8pm 7 days a week model, with vacancies available across the borough. The service is undergoing significant developments as part of our plan to deliver integrated community care for patients on a neighbourhood footprint across Knowsley.

Working to the Mersey Care values, you will have excellent empathy, communication skills and a person centred approach. You will be keen to continue learning and develop the competencies needed to give evidence based care to your patients in their own home. Clinical decision making skills and a problem solving approach is an essential component of this role. You will be a good team player who can also work autonomously on your own, escalating and reporting back appropriately.

The service operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year to cover our 8am-8pm 7 days a week model.

You will also have the opportunity of a preceptorship and full support will be given to develop and enhance your skills.



The post holder is responsible for the delivery of clinical care to a defined population. Supported by senior practitioners, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role. They will work effectively and collaboratively within the team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures and provide clinical leadership. Ensure the delivery of the quality strategy within the designated area incorporating establishment of systems and processes.

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.

We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being.

Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients.

Identify, and manage as appropriate treatment plans for patients at risk.

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations.

Provide information and advice on prescribed or over the counter medication.

Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs.

Promote and deliver evidenced based care.

Assist senior practitioners as required.

Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural backgrounds and preferred ways of communicating.

Act as an advocate when representing patients and colleagues viewpoints to others.

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the relevant professional body.

Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.

Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality.

Deliver care according to national and local guidelines, working in partnership with other clinical teams/departments.

Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation.

Participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities.

Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating quality implementing improvements where required.

Evaluate the patients’ response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care.

Support and participate in shared learning across the wider organisation.

Utilising a structured framework (e.g. root cause analysis) participate in the management, review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents and near miss events.

Participate in the performance monitoring review of the team, providing feedback as appropriate.

Act as a positive role model takes responsibility for own development, learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision.

Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment encouraging everyone to reach their potential, learn from each other and from external good practice.

Understand own responsibilities and accountability in the delivery of care to patients, ensuring that the needs of the patient are the priority.

Participate in planning and implementing changes within the area of care and responsibility.

Work with other professionals to ensure sufficient staff of appropriate ability, quality and skill mix is available to meet the needs of patients.

Contribute and participate in the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards

Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to own practice

Keep up to date with new developments locally and nationally identifying those that will enhance the teams work

Undertake mandatory and statutory training.

Act as a mentor to students assessing competency against set standards as requested if appropriately qualified.

Accept and delegate tasks appropriately.

The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.


This advert closes on Monday 21 Oct 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Support Secretary Team for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Support Medical Secretary to join our Administrative Team. We have 1 x full time post and 1 x part time 30 hour post vacancy

The post holder will provide a comprehensive and professional secretarial support service to an excellent standard, ensuring a high level of accuracy to the Mental Health Care Division.

The post holder is expected to work closely with the services to type clinical correspondence in a timely manner to to achieve KPIs.

The post holder will be expected to work with a flexible approach and use own initiative to carry out duties in such a way as to make a direct and positive contribution to the organisation whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times when dealing with service user/staff information, thus enabling the medical team to utilise their time in an efficient manner.

The post holder will provide a comprehensive professional support secretarial service to an excellent standard ensuring a high level of accuracy to the Mental Health Care Division.

Successful applicants will be expected to organise their own workload and co-ordinate workload activities with other Medical Secretaries in the team.

There is a need to be able to work to tight deadlines and withstand the pressure of a busy department and it is essential that you are able to work on your own

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people.

We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Ensure that all clinical correspondence is transcribed within the required timescales altering line manager if there are any foreseeable delays.

Support the day to day organisation of the clinical teams by liaising with the Transcription Leaders in co-ordinating meetings, ensuring appropriate documentation available for meetings/lecturers, preparation of documents/presentations, attending meetings to take minutes and tying of agendas/minutes.

Ensure that the workloads are reviewed on a regular basis and that any urgent transcription is given priority – in conjunction with the needs of the service and line manager.

Adapt a flexible attitude to meet the needs of the service, taking into consideration each area’s unique specialty and subsequent requirements of such specialties.

Where appropriate ordering and receipt of general office stationary and equipment.

Mentoring new members of staff including temporary staff as and when required.

General office duties including dealing with incoming and outgoing correspondence, filing, photocopying etc.

When required, provide appropriate clinical information following requests from the Patient Information Systems in use.

Please refer to attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.


This advert closes on Thursday 17 Oct 2024

To work as a qualified high intensity therapist, you will have undertaken training in a one of the high intensity therapies such as: Cognitive behavioural therapy Interpersonal psychotherapy for depression Couples therapy for depression Brief dynamic interpersonal therapy Counselling for depression Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy Behavioural couples therapy PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILTIES Clinical1. Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.2. Assess clients for suitability for psychological interventions.3. Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent, as necessary.4. Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients.5. Use highly developed communication skills in working with people to understand their personal and often very sensitive difficulties.6. To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment and treatment of clients in line with the service.7. Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary, conveying CBT and other psychological formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language.8. Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.9. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.10. Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.11. Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols.12. Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.13. Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process.14. Carry out clinical audits of service performance, including service user surveys and evaluations, and help to collate and disseminate the results for feedback.15. Liaise with other health and social care staff from a range of agencies in the care provided clients.16. Provide specialist advice and consultation to other professionals/ individuals/ groups/ committees across Mental Health Trusts, Primary Care Trusts and other voluntary agencies regarding service matters related to the practice and delivery of specific agreed therapeutic modalities and service provision. Training and Supervision17. Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the IAPT/Talking Therapies approved supervision training.18. Contribute to the teaching and training of mental health professionals and other staff working in the service.19. After completion of supervision training, supervise staff in the service.Professional20. Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (e.g., BABCP, BACP), and keep up to date on new recommendations/ guidelines set by the Department of Health (e.g., NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence).21. Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times.22. Be aware of and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of CBT and other psychological therapies (CBT / CfD / IPT / DIT / EMDR).23. Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development (CPD).24. Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager.25. Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.26. Keep up to date all records in relation to CPD and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/ developments.27. Attend relevant conferences/ workshops in line with identified professional objectives.28. Participate in service improvement by highlighting issues and implementing changes in practice. Advisor/ Liaison29. Provide an advisory service on matters related to the practice and delivery of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to individuals/ groups/ committees across the Mental Health Trust, Primary Care Trust andother voluntary agencies.30. Promote and maintain links with Primary Care and Secondary Care Staff to help co-ordinate the provision of an effective Psychological Therapies Service. General31. To contribute to the development of best practice within the service.32. To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services.33. All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and the health of safety of colleagues, patients and the general public.34. All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.35. It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties. Applicants need to be accredited with the BABCP, or able to achieve accreditation within a year of their employment start date.