Job summary

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is the health provider for the delivery of the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT) at HMP Altcourse. The service is designed to support the holistic mental health and learning disability needs of our client group, in partnership with physical healthcare providers and HMPPS colleagues.

HMP Altcourse are both Category B, male only, local prisons, in the Liverpool area.

The service provides individual and group-based interventions based on the clinical needs of the population. Interventions are individualised, and trauma informed, alongside comprehensive risk assessment and management.

Core aims of the service are to improve mental and psychological wellbeing via a range of interventions, build the development of independent core skills, reduce risk, and advocate for mental health and learning disabilities within the wider prison.

The post holder will be joining a dedicated team of clinical staff from a range of backgrounds and experience. Team members have high levels of skill, passion and enthusiasm (and humour!) and are committed to ensuring the on-going successful development of the service and the opportunities it provides for our population.

Main duties of the job

We are now recruiting x1 Registered Nurse Associates. The successful candidates will work under the supervision of a Registered Mental Health Nurse and will work alongside and be supported by the wider IMHT.

The post holder will have a key role in completing Primary Mental Health Screens for all new receptions in to the prison in order to identify mental health needs in a timely way. Other key roles and responsibilities will include mental health promotion, suicide prevention work, providing psychoeducation and information on coping strategies, supporting group activity and conducting some physical health checks.

and suicide prevention promotion and awareness on the induction wing, supporting the completion of physical health checks for our mental health population and supporting group work and activity.

The post holder should have some experience of working with individuals with complex clinical and risk presentations including within institutional settings and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This should include work with clients whose needs may mean that they find it difficult to engage with services.

We are committed to creating an empowered staff team. We strive to be reflective and support of each other which is vital given the challenges this work can entail.

About us

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

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

350-SC8256253

Job locations

HMP Altcourse

Brookfield Drive

Liverpool

L9 7LH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

General DutiesKnowledge, training and experience

Maintain knowledge of the scope of practice of the Nursing Associate role within different care settings

Maintain own continuing professional development in accordance with NMC CPD requirements and revalidation, contributing to the formulation of own objectives and personal development plan.

Maintain practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills gained during the Nursing Associate Training Programme and maintain all evidence required

Contribute towards developing a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environmentsClinical Responsibilities Individuals Care

The following list is indicative as tasks and responsibilities will vary depending on the care setting the qualified Nursing Associate is working in.

Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care

Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate.

Demonstrate the principles of safe administration of medicines in line with the trust

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Nurse Associate Administration of Medicines and in line with trust policies.

Perform and record clinical observations including pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse

Undertake clinical tasks including venepuncture, ECGs, cannulation ( following appropriate training and sign off of competency)

Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake and output as clinically indicated

Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times

Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate

Report back and share information with the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of individuals.

Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals

Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being administered

Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers

Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered nurse

Maintain an understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities

Develop skills in relation to coaching/teaching individuals/carers/other staff.

Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes

Develop a working knowledge of other providers resources and referral systems to ensure individuals needs are met, within parameters of practice

Engage in reflective practice including management of self and reflection on own reactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers given

Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures

Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required

Job description Job responsibilities General DutiesKnowledge, training and experience Maintain knowledge of the scope of practice of the Nursing Associate role within different care settings Maintain own continuing professional development in accordance with NMC CPD requirements and revalidation, contributing to the formulation of own objectives and personal development plan. Maintain practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills gained during the Nursing Associate Training Programme and maintain all evidence required Contribute towards developing a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environmentsClinical Responsibilities Individuals Care The following list is indicative as tasks and responsibilities will vary depending on the care setting the qualified Nursing Associate is working in. Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate. Demonstrate the principles of safe administration of medicines in line with the trust Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Nurse Associate Administration of Medicines and in line with trust policies. Perform and record clinical observations including pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse Undertake clinical tasks including venepuncture, ECGs, cannulation ( following appropriate training and sign off of competency) Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake and output as clinically indicated Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate Report back and share information with the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of individuals. Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being administered Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered nurse Maintain an understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities Develop skills in relation to coaching/teaching individuals/carers/other staff. Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes Develop a working knowledge of other providers resources and referral systems to ensure individuals needs are met, within parameters of practice Engage in reflective practice including management of self and reflection on own reactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers given Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with members of the public and health and care providers
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
• Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well being
• Evidence of improvement in support / development of less experienced staff
• Evidence of recent work based learning or self directed learning (Making Every Contact Count)

Desirable

• Evidence of improvement in support / development of less experienced staff
• Evidence of recent work based learning or self directed learning

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as a team member under appropriate supervision
• Ability to work independently and to use own initiative as appropriate and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to deal with nonroutine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
• Understanding of evidence-based practice
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice as outlined in the Code

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with members of the public and health and care providers
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
• Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well being
• Evidence of improvement in support / development of less experienced staff
• Evidence of recent work based learning or self directed learning (Making Every Contact Count)

Desirable

• Skills in audit and improvement methodology or willing to undertake

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing Associate Foundation Degree from an approved programme
• Registered Nursing Associate and on the NMC register

Desirable

• Additional post registration qualification relevant to field of practice

Person Specification Experience Essential Ability to communicate effectively with members of the public and health and care providers Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well being Evidence of improvement in support / development of less experienced staff Evidence of recent work based learning or self directed learning (Making Every Contact Count) Desirable Evidence of improvement in support / development of less experienced staff Evidence of recent work based learning or self directed learning Knowledge Essential Ability to work effectively as a team member under appropriate supervision Ability to work independently and to use own initiative as appropriate and as part of a multi-disciplinary team Ability to deal with nonroutine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development Understanding of evidence-based practice Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice as outlined in the Code Skills Essential Ability to communicate effectively with members of the public and health and care providers Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well being Evidence of improvement in support / development of less experienced staff Evidence of recent work based learning or self directed learning (Making Every Contact Count) Desirable Skills in audit and improvement methodology or willing to undertake Qualifications Essential Nursing Associate Foundation Degree from an approved programme Registered Nursing Associate and on the NMC register Desirable Additional post registration qualification relevant to field of practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Altcourse

Brookfield Drive

Liverpool

L9 7LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Altcourse

Brookfield Drive

Liverpool

L9 7LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

ICRAS provides high quality, culturally sensitive, nursing and therapy treatment/interventions for people in their permanent or temporary place of residence (Hub rehab units). Promoting a co-ordinated approach to admission avoidance that facilitates a seamless service leading to improved health and social care outcomes.

Therefore reducing the incidence of re-admission through education seeking early intervention providing an evidence based approach to clinical practice to improved patient care.

ICRAS aims to prevent inappropriate and/or avoidable hospital admissions by providing short term, intensive, multidisciplinary and holistic assessment treatment of care, ensuring collaborative working with existing social care providers and other agencies.

Must have access to a vehicle

The ICRAS service operates for 24 hours a day over 7 days.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 registered nurse to work within Longmoor House.

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have worked in partnership to develop a brand new physical health service to improve patient outcomes. Longmoor House is a newly refurbished Integrated Care Unit that provides step down capacity from acute trusts for medically optimised patients where it is anticipated that there are ongoing nursing, therapy and reablement needs.

In joining the team you will have the opportunity to

• work in a supportive and caring environment
• have the opportunity to develop professionally
• Deliver great healthcare and make a positive difference in patients' lives
• Work within an integrated team with all members of the MDT and partner services
• Work in a state of the art newly refurbished facility, utilising technologies to improve patient care

Main duties of the job

The service is based on a Nursing and Therapy reablement model and will focus on supporting individuals within a dedicated integrated adult service.

We are looking for qualified RGN Staff Nurses to join this exciting service development which is aimed at supporting a holistic recovery model. Our combined expertise, revised pathways and community connections will enable more timely discharge in a person centred way.

About us

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.

Job summary

We are recruiting a Band 7 Diabetes Clinical Specialist Nurse to join the Sefton Community Diabetes Team.

The post holder will demonstrate a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge base across all aspects of diabetes management and promote excellence in nursing practice within a dynamic and evolving healthcare environment.

As a senior clinician within the service, the post holder will:

• Act as an expert practitioner, providing advanced, evidence-based assessment, treatment, and management for patients with complex diabetes needs.
• Provide clinical leadership, supporting the team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Contribute to specialist case management, ensuring personalised and coordinated care pathways for patients across community settings.
• Deliver direct patient care, offering expert education, self-management support, and clinical intervention to optimise patient outcomes.
• Support the development of clinical skills within the team, role-modelling professional standards and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Promote safe, effective, and proactive diabetes care, working collaboratively across multidisciplinary and system-wide teams.
• Post holder must hold V300 qualification.

The service worksin partnership with University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, providing applicants with opportunities for ongoing training, professional development, and skills enhancement, supporting career progression and delivery of high-quality diabetes care.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will provide a high-quality specialist diabetes service to patients across Southport, Formby, and South Sefton, working as part of an established and supportive multidisciplinary team.

The post holder will be expected to:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive and current knowledge base in diabetes management and champion excellence in nursing practice within a dynamic healthcare environment.
• Provide leadership and management support, undertaking defined leadership duties in the absence of the Team Leader.
• Exhibit excellent communication and leadership skills, using initiative, working autonomously, and leading the team effectively.
• Deliver specialist nursing care, undertake case management, and provide direct patient care for people with complex diabetes needs.
• Act as an expert practitioner--optimising patient health outcomes, promoting self-management, and supporting patients through complex clinical pathways.
• Undertake non-medical prescribing, initiating, adjusting, and reviewing diabetes-related treatments in line with evidence-based practice and local policies.
• Support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred diabetes care in community settings.
• Provide expert education and clinical support to patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Use prescribing authority to improve access to timely treatment, reduce delays in care, and enhance patient outcomes.
• Play an active role in service development and quality improvement initiatives.

About us

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.

Job summary

The successful applicant will be a dynamic, highly motivated individual, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

As a SEND Assistant Practitioner / Nurse Associate, you will be working as part of pro-active skill mix team who are committed to delivering high quality services.

The successful candidate will work 3 days per week during term time only. The hours of work are 8.30am - 4.30pm, Monday - Friday.

The Children's service provides support to children, young people and their families within a progressive universal model of service delivery dependent on assessed need.

The service offers every child/family a programme of screening, developmental reviews and information and guidance to support parenting and healthy choices as defined by current School Health drivers.

The post holder will work as part of a team to promote and maintain the health and wellbeing of children and young people with mild, moderate and severe learning difficulties which could also include thosewith complex medical needs. This post will include providing clinical care within the school environment.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities will include caring for children with urinary catheters, enteral feeds, and medication requirements along with an awareness of tracheostomy and stoma care within the school and community settings. Responding to emergency situations and contributing towards specialist individual care plans to meet the child/young person's needs alongside staff training is an important aspect of the role.

Public Health

The post holder will contribute towards undertaking holistic assessments of children, young people and families in planning and delivering the Healthy Child Programme, including health screening and immunisations, plus a requirement to safeguard and support the health needs of any vulnerable children/young people within the caseload across the city.

About us

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.

Job summary

Come and join us for an exciting opportunity in Older Adult CMHT at Southport, Hartley Hospital. We are working towards delivering a thoroughly modern mental health service that offers excellent standards of care and meaningful interventions to our service user population.

As a team we support older adults aged over 70 with a functional mental illness and we offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment to anyone with concerns about dementia.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is interested in developing as a practitioner and person. Development opportunities will be available and regular clinical supervision and support will be provided.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a community based post which will required the post holder to travel regularly and in a timely manner between multiple sites in order to perform their duties.

Main duties of the job

Working in an Older Adult Community Mental Health Team, you will be expected to deliver high quality, recovery focused mental health interventions to the population of North Sefton. This will include working with service users with a functional or organic mental illness. This may range from:

• a brief therapeutic intervention with some key working responsibilities
• supporting a more complex package of care to meet the needs of a vulnerable client.
• Completing routine reviews of memory medication to be able to feed back to MDT.
• Supporting more senior team members with our duty role

This is an excellent opportunity to develop skills learned in training and to move forward with an exciting career with lots of opportunities for the future. Change is constant in NHS services, so we are looking for people who are adaptable to enable us to deliver high quality, sustainable services.

About us

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.

Job summary

Fern Ward is a 16-bed complex care dementia unit. We have a robust MDT with a range of professionals working together as a team to support our service users.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Fern Ward Team, our inpatient dementia assessment unit at Leigh Moss Hospital, Liverpool.Our ward provides a high standard of assessment and treatment those with Dementia and BPSD (Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia).

You will gain valuable experience and skills across the field of Dementia, incorporating both physical and mental health.

You will be motivated to make a real difference in the lives of people living with dementia, where passion, empathy, strong communication and excellent teamwork are essential qualities for this role.

You will be supported within a multidisciplinary team consisting of occupational therapists, psychiatrists, physiotherapists, activity workers and assistant practitioners.

We provide a range of training and educational opportunities, clinical supervision and peer group support.

This post is subject toan enhanced check with adults barred listDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the multi professional team and the Registered Nurse to assess, plan, organise and deliver clinical care in line with service and patient needs, as agreed with supervising clinicians.

The Nursing Associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and across the fields of nursing, providing holistic and person centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The Nursing Associate works independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the sphere of nursing care and within all aspects of the nursing process (Health Education England 2018).

Nursing Associates are accountable professionals who are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a Nursing Associate and will work to a nationally recognised Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of conduct. They must meet the NMC standards of proficiency and recognise and work within the limits of their competency.

About us

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.

Job summary

**Previous candidates need not apply.**

We are looking for a Therapy Assistant Practitioner with a special interest and extensive experience in neuro rehabilitation to join our Liverpool Community Neuro Rehab Team.

Our team is a specialist integrated team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, working together to provide intervention for adults in the community setting covering the Liverpool footprint.

If you're passionate in helping patients living with neurological conditions, this is an exciting opportunity to support them to maximise independence, function and quality of life within their own homes.

We would encourage applications from individuals who share our commitment to delivering outstanding patient care.

Main duties of the job

• Assess, plan and implement individualised programmes of care within the skills and competencies expected of the role

• Work collaboratively within the team and with other providers to deliver local and national health priorities and objectives
• Deliver therapeutic interventions in line with national quality and standards and Trust policies.
• Actively support work colleagues and patients with compassion and courage acting as at their advocate and champion
• Be accountable for own clinical practice
• Work within the skills and competencies expected of the role
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers recognising the need for alternative methods of commination to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communication
• Lead on health promotion
• Support clinical staff in managing long term conditions
• Participate in supervisions, development sessions, undertake all relevant mandatory training
• Participate in audits as required by the organisation
• Travel across the footprint of the organisation

About us

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

Job summary

Applicants must be suitably qualified and experienced to specifically deliver step 2 / Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner work within an Talking Therapies service, with evidence of having completed an Talking Therapies improved low-intensity CBT course with at least one year post-qualification experience.

We are looking to find an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Senior PWP) to join our step 2 leadership team at Talking Therapies Halton.

Talking Therapies Halton is the provider of Talking Therapies primary care psychological therapies across Halton and this vacancy is for a full-time permanent position.

The successful candidate will work alongside Team Leads, other Senior PWPs, and within Talking Therapies Halton leadership structure to ensure support and guidance is given to the step 2 workforce and the needs of the patients of Talking Therapies Halton serves are being met.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be expected to:

1. *Support the Talking Therapies team KPIs with a focus on recovery*
2. Support the development of the Step 2 provision within a high pressured environment
3. Hold a reduced low intensity caseload and deliver evidence based interventions to clients in one-to-one and group settings
4. Be familiar with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and be committed to equal opportunities.
5. Develop, support and deliver training in innovative practice to Step 2 practitioners, and other workers qualified to act in Low Intensity worker roles
6. To develop the service and provide awareness raising with colleagues from external statutory and non-statutory organisations- To take a lead role in a key area of Step 2 development across Talking Therapies Halton service which may include work with long term conditions, older adults, or groups/courses
7. Support the development of links with Primary Care, Secondary Care, GP's and service users in non-statutory organisations, especially services supporting minority groups
8. Provide clinical case management, Clinical skills groups, possible line management for Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners and trainees.
9. To lead on nominated core tasks which could include courses, trainees, recovery, CBT

About us

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.

Job summary

Are you an experienced Information Governance professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have the leadership skills, technical expertise, and drive to help shape Information Governance services across both primary and secondary care?

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Deputy Head of Information Governance to support the Head of Information Governance and Data Protection Officer (DPO) in delivering a high-quality Information Governance service across our primary care partners.

Main duties of the job

A key aspect of this role will be leading and developing our growing Data Protection Officer as a Service (DPOaaS) offering to GP Practices and Primary Care Networks (PCNs). You will act as a trusted advisor to primary care organisations, providing expert guidance on data protection, confidentiality, information sharing, records management, and compliance with UK GDPR and NHS information governance requirements.

Working closely with senior leaders, clinicians, practice managers, digital teams, and external partners, you will help drive compliance, support digital innovation, and ensure information is used safely, securely, and effectively across health and care services.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a varied and influential role, helping to shape the future of Information Governance within an organisation committed to digital excellence, continuous improvement, and high-quality patient care.

About us

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.