Total 25 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Sefton, Liverpool

Supporting undergraduate and postgraduate students during dental procedures. Recording of treatment and other associated clerical work. Preparation of filling materials, impression materials, instruments, equipment, dressings and syringes. Ensuring the treatment area is clean and tidy, adhering to infection prevention and control procedures. Clearing away used instruments and materials at the end of treatment. Assisting with medical emergencies in line with GDC scope of practice. Assisting clinics with investigations e.g. x-ray procedures, blood tests and bacteriological tests. Receiving patients attending for emergency treatment and triaging as appropriate Providing the patient with pre- and post-operative instructions and ensuring that the instructions are fully understood. Care and minor maintenance of equipment utilised within the dental environment. Assisting with all methods of treatment and surgical procedures and working in any area of the hospital when necessary, Communicating with other departments within the Hospital when necessary, ensuring that follow-up treatment is arranged. Maintaining stock, clearing cupboards and checking expiry dates on bottles and re-ordering stock as necessary. The post holder shall, as necessary, provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues. The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Inpatient Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Altcourse, a category B Prison located in Fazerkley. HMP Altcourse is a male prison that has a capacity for 1164 inmates that offers rehabilitation, education and resettlement services. The Inpatient Unit has 14 beds with a mixture of mental and physical health patients. Hours 7 day service - 24 hours a day - 37.5 hours per week. 6.45am - 8:15pm 7.45am - 9:15pm 7.45pm - 7.15am Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary from £42,091.50 to £48,741 per annum FTE - depending on experience. How will we support you? Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course Competency framework Regional and national career development opportunities Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs Support from the wider team Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

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.

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.

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

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

The services provide individual, and soon will provide group-based interventions, based on the needs of the population. The service is developing and will adopt the biopsychological model to inform practice and tailor interventions accordingly. These interventions will be 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 within the wider prison.

The post holder will be joining a dedicated team of clinical and 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.

We are now recruiting a full-time Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT) to work across both sites at HMP Altcourse and HMP Liverpool. The service at HMP Liverpool has had SaLT provision for the last two years, this work has proven to be hugely effective with the client group and has become a very valued and respected profession within the team. The successful post-holder will work alongside a part-time Highly Specialist SaLT at HMP Liverpool.

The successful candidate will contribute to the effective on-going delivery of the SaLT service within HMP Liverpool and will lead on the development of the SaLT service at HMP Altcourse. The post holder will have clinical and leadership elements within their role.

The post holder should have considerable 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.

Experience of working in complex service and organisational settings is required alongside an ability to constructively manage the personal, professional, and ethical opportunities and challenges such work can involve.

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.

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.

To provide high quality consultation, specialist assessment and intervention of speech, language and communication needs.

To support the development of the Speech and Language Therapy service and strive for continuous improvement.

To take a lead on and provide evidence-based Speech and Language

Therapy assessment, treatment and intervention to service users who have complex needs.

This role will be integrated in the therapy team and will work with the team to develop person centred care.

Supervision will be provided within the trust as applicable.


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

The UTC/WIC's across Liverpool have opportunities for band 3 Health Care Assistants to work as part of the team.

The vacancies are across the 4 sites - Garston UTC, Old Swan UTC, City WIC and Smithdown WIC. The service is open 8am-8pm every day including bank holidays.

You will work as part of a team ensuring patients receive high quality, safe, effective care.

Shortlisting planned for 11 July

Interviews planned for 15 July



The successful candidates will be based within one of the sites but there is an expectation they may be asked to support in the other sites for periods of time.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the clinicians in triage, ensuring stock is available and ordered in a timely manner, carrying out venepuncture, and basic wound care. They will support patients who access the service.

One of the vacancies is for Smithdown Walk-in Centre which is a paediatric only site.





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.

Main responsibilities are to support in triage, basic wound care, venepuncture, carry out observations, stock control and ordering.

This post offers staff excellent opportunities to build on existing skills and develop competencies within these areas. A problem solving approach is an essential component of this role.

Please also see Job Description and Person Specification


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

Come and join us at The Norris Green Mental health hub. We are currently recruiting band 6 nurses to work within our community mental health teams. The Norris Green Hub serves a population of over 200,00 people across five community teams and is the largest CMHT hub in Merseycare.

We pride ourselves on caring for staff and their well-being. We are a modern workforce offering flexible working and making the most of data analytics and technology in the delivery of care.

We strive for excellence and support the Community Transformation model that supports our service users to access different speciality services across community.

We will guarantee your career development through a variety training packages and learning opportunities. We have an excellent multidisciplinary team comprising over 40 nurses and allied professionals with a wealth of experience here at Norris Green.

The Norris Green Community Mental Health Team supports individuals who have severe and enduring mental health difficulties. The team is a busy and skilled multi-disciplinary group which actively promotes close partnership working within the wider community.

If you feel you possess the values of Mersey Care NHS Trust we would welcome an application from you. Applicants should hold the professional qualification of a Registered Mental Health Nurse and have experience working in this field since qualifying.

The role will include providing high quality evidenced based care, formulating risk management plans, supervising risk assessments, monitoring medication, administration of depots, providing expertise and advice, care co-ordination and supervising junior staff. In addition, we require a strong commitment to working with service users with complex needs, in order to assist them plan and take steps towards their recovery as well as promoting signposting to additional services such as Psychology, Life rooms and wider resources available in the community.

As well as managing a caseload you would be expected to be a part of the duty rota responding to service users in crisis during the teams working hours.

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.

The post holder will be based within the Community Mental Health Team and will :

Provide assessments and develop treatment plans for service users on caseload

Act as named professional/care coordinator and coordinate care between services

Hold a caseload of people with severe and enduring mental health problems Participate in team meetings, MDT meetings and training opportunities

Provide advice and support for service users and carers

Participate in delivery of group interventions

Supervision of Junior colleagues in the team

Liaise with colleagues and coordinate care for service users on caseload

Support and monitor the service user whilst commencing medication

Work collaboratively with other members of the MDT

Attend regular supervision and team meetings

Participate in training opportunities

Support people with complex needs and provide advice and guidance as people’s needs change

Be part of a duty rota

Monitor medication and administer depot medication


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

To provide expert advice on Speciality specific matters to the Scheme. To support the Head of School/Post graduate Dental Dean and ADD to ensure appropriate systems for Assessment, Rotational Management, Trainee Supervision & Support and other functions within the School. To promote or lead work programmes on behalf of the School of Dentistry. For full information on the role, please see the job description. Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

To coordinate the care of service users carrying out assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of their care under the guidelines of the care programme approach and under the supervision of the line manager. To ensure that the service users care plan is developed to meet the assessed need of the individual and that unqualified staff are delivering care as identified in the care plan. To liaise with family members, carers and significant others when completing the assessment and developing a care plan. To undertake and supervise risk assessments and formulation of risk management plan for service users under your care, taking note of the contributions from other members of the team, family members carers and significant others. To ensure Safeguarding Children and Adults requirements are followed and participate in meetings as appropriate. To direct unqualified staff in order to ensure delivery of a high standard of care to service users. To participate in setting standards for care based on sound evidence based and research findings. To participate in the systematic monitoring and evaluation of service users. To communicate to other members of the multi-disciplinary team information which has an impact on the service users care. To use verbal and non-verbal communication skills gained through training or experience to impart sensitive information. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of duties and responsibilities.

To provide high quality consultation, specialist assessment and intervention of speech, language and communication needs. To support the development of the Speech and Language Therapy service and strive for continuous improvement. To take a lead on and provide evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy assessment, treatment and intervention to service users who have complex needs. This role will be integrated in the therapy team and will work with the team to develop person centred care. Supervision will be provided within the trust as applicable.

The post holder will be based within the Community Mental Health Team and will : Provide assessments and develop treatment plans for service users on caseload Act as named professional/care coordinator and coordinate care between services Hold a caseload of people with severe and enduring mental health problems Participate in team meetings, MDT meetings and training opportunities Provide advice and support for service users and carers Participate in delivery of group interventions Supervision of Junior colleaguesin the team Liaise with colleagues and coordinate care for service users on caseload Support and monitor the service user whilst commencing medication Work collaboratively with other members of the MDT Attend regular supervision and team meetings Participate in training opportunities Support people with complex needs and provide advice and guidance as peoples needs change Be part of a duty rota Monitor medication and administer depot medication

See Job Description for further details: Clinical Receiving samples into the laboratory, ensuring compliance with minimum acceptance criteria, and dealing with discrepancies where appropriate. Preparing samples for analysis e.g. specimen handling, centrifugation Loading and operating laboratory centrifuges as required, following standard operating procedures. Prioritise work according to laboratory procedures. Set-up and operation of automated equipment, including routine maintenance, monitoring and troubleshooting and sample processing Undertaking daily / weekly housekeeping duties as required in accordance with departmental decontamination procedures Rotating and discard specimens as required following standard operating procedures Arrange for despatch of samples to external laboratories, ensuring correct packaging and labelling to conform to the current postal and transport regulations and recording details of dispatch Monitor stock in work area and arrange replenishment as necessary to maintain service continuity Undertake stock checks To lift and manoeuvre light goods and equipment in accordance with manual handling regulations and good practice Preparation of CSF packs and 24 hr Urine containers Distribution of consumables to ward based Point of Care equipment Troubleshooting / exchange of ward based Point of Care equipment Managerial/Leadership The ability to relate effectively and communicate clearly and professionally at all levels with colleagues and members of the public, in a courteous, approachable and helpful manner Deal with telephone enquiries, understanding personal limitations, and redirect to others for action as appropriate Supervise visitors, ensuring safe working practices and adherences to policies, protocols and procedures. Ensure visitors have adequate information to enable them to carry out their duties safely and effectively Work effectively as part of a team. Bring any problems or complaints to the attention of relevant staff Infection prevention and control Comply with department infection prevention and control procedures at all times

Clinical To be a team player and able to collaborate effectively with the Band 7 Endocrine Specialist Nurse already in post within the department and to be able to focus and develop further areas within the service that will be identified as key priorities. Autonomously, assess triage and diagnose endocrine conditions and review those with longstanding endocrine conditions, including complex patients as outpatients and inpatients, recommending or initiating appropriate treatment within agreed protocols and guidelines. Independently order, undertake, interpret and act upon diagnostic tests and results for endocrinology patients. Be proficient in venepuncture. Manage, lead and report on key areas within the endocrine service maintaining regular audit and updates on service development at appropriate Governance Meetings and relevant CCG bodies or appropriate agencies as needed. Assess, plan, co-ordinate, implement and evaluate evidence-based endocrinology care in conjunction with relevant health care professionals. Liaise and support primary and secondary care clinicians in relation to management of endocrine clinical care and management. Develop, undertake and manage clinical sessions, clinical telephone support clinics and patient education sessions relating to endocrine conditions and medication titration. Be proficient in assessing and prioritising internal and external referrals for endocrine conditions. Ensure compliance with specific regulations with regards to endocrinology drugs and administration and record keeping within area of work. Act as a senior support and role model supporting and mentoring junior staff. Act as a non-medical prescriber (if has appropriate qualification) within clinical area and competence. Be flexible and willing to undertake hours of work needed to further develop the endocrine service. Manage and hold the Endocrine emergency support line, dealing with calls as appropriate. Professional Leadership and Development Identify, contribute to, or lead on the development and dissemination of evidence-based guidelines, standards and protocols as required. Develop and maintain required specialist clinical skills in the assessment and treatment of patients with endocrine and related conditions. Participate and contribute to regular MDT and clinical supervision sessions as and when required. Attend annual appraisal to discuss and identify training and development needs as part of a Personal Development Plan. Support other specialist nursing colleagues in their continuous professional development including peer and clinical supervision. Update and maintain own clinical knowledge and competence by attending post education courses, mandatory training, study days, workshops and conferences to keep up to date with best clinical practice. Maintain regular links with other Endocrine Specialist Nurses at both local and national level. Lead on and contribute to the development of agreed protocols, integrated care pathways, standards and audit tools that monitor practice. Be competent with ESR and line management systems as required. Lead and participate in Nurse Meetings (departmental and across the Trust) Administrative Ensure compliance with specific endocrinology protocols, standards and clinical paperwork including patient experience satisfaction and endocrinology related surveys. Undertake and provide telephone consultation/support as appropriate to patients and health care professionals. Support with the completion of the Endocrine Annual Specialist Service Report Support and maintain information on the endocrine intranet/internet to ensure that information if updated and relevant to support primary care professionals and patients. Education & Training Provide specialist knowledge, advice and support to colleagues, health care professionals, patients, carers and relatives around endocrine related conditions. Lead and contribute to the multidisciplinary education and training provision/programme for health care professionals involved in caring for patients with endocrinology across organisational boundaries. Develop co-ordinate and participate in endocrinology education and training programmes and evaluate their effectiveness, supporting junior members of staff as needed. Raise awareness of endocrinology and related conditions through health promotion activities and organised events throughout the trust and wider community. Provide support and education to patients, allowing them to develop self-management skills as appropriate to their endocrine condition, provide verbal and written advice to patients and carers with endocrine conditions, around care management as required. Facilitate an appropriate learning environment for students and junior staff providing direct supervision, mentorship, training and evaluation to students and new starters within the trust. Participate in regular clinical education sessions within the diabetes/endocrine unit. Research, Audit and Governance Adhere to policies, procedures and protocols relevant to endocrinology demonstrating understanding of evidence-based care, including where to obtain evidence. Conduct/participate in national and local audit related to endocrinology evaluating and implementing best practice as appropriate. Lead and participate in research projects alongside senior members of the MDT. Lead and participate in audit projects relevant to clinical area and practice. Support junior members of the team with research and audit as appropriate. Attend local, national meetings and conferences to network and share best practice. Maintain clear concise, legible and contemporaneous patient records at all times in line with Trust policy and the Standard for Recording Keeping. To have an understanding of internal and external assessments such as CQC and GIRFT. Participate in the implementation of initiatives to improve endocrine care and support practice development to ensure a high quality service. Communication Communicate effectively with all members of the endocrinology multi-disciplinary team. Establish and maintain continuing relationships with patients, cares and relatives which are essential to providing effective long-term care. Support patients and their families communicating sensitive condition related information and ensure they receive required information to enable them to participate in their care delivery. Support patients and their families during diagnosis of endocrine conditions and treatment ensuring understanding of their condition and any related complications Engage with patients and carers to gain views on service delivery and development THE Walton centre and transitional endocrine clinics with Alderhey. Aintree is an ENETS centre of excellence and has a developing adrenal service. Specific tasks involve, but not limited to 1. Development of virtual clinics for patients with stable thyroid disease 2. GH deficiency Assessment of patients with growth hormone deficiency and provision of education prior to initiation of treatment. Monitoring of response to treatment and long-term surveillance. To ensure all patients on long-term treatment and surveillance receive regular prescriptions of their medication 3. Acromegaly patients To ensure all patients on long-acting somatostatin analogues and pegvisomant (NHS England specially commissioned medication) for uncontrolled acromegaly receive in a timely fashion their monthly prescriptions and injections with appropriate monitoring of their blood tests. 4. Initiation and monitoring of testosterone replacement therapy in patients with hypogonadism and discharge to GP care and follow up after an initial 6-month period of stabilisation as per Pan-Mersey Area Prescribing Committee guidance. 5. Provision of education to patients with adrenal insufficiency to help manage their therapy during acute illness and prevent adrenal crisis. 6. Attend the transitional endocrine clinics held quarterly with the Adult and Paediatric Endocrinology Consultants to be introduced to all patients transitioning to the Aintree adult endocrine service and become their named worker as per NICE Guidelines and help support the teenagers/young adults manage their condition during the period of transition. Administration responsibilities to include acknowledging investigations, communicating results to patients and their GPs, audit, quality measures and activity analysis. Registered Nurses at Aintree have a responsibility to Maintain active status on NMC register Act always in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct and guiding documents Adhere to Trust Policy and Procedure. Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues. Maintain a professional portfolio.

See Job Description for further details. The post holder will be required to carry out all duties relevant to a Medical Laboratory Assistant 3, including participation in all aspects of the Histopathology MLA3 rota. This post is essential for the day to day running of the service and will work closely with all other staff within the directorate to deliver the highest quality standard of patient care. To provide a support role to the qualified staff of the department which provides a diagnostic service to the Trust and other Pathology users, working within the Health and Safety policy of the Trust Key responsibilities1.1 Maintain reagent levels and preparing simple solutions.1.2 Filing microscope slides, tissue blocks and relevant paperwork.1.3 Retrieval of material from the archives.1.4 Taking receipt of solvent deliveries. Ensuring that the paperwork is completed fully and correctly.1.5 Ensure the department is appropriately stocked with solvent.1.6 To take delivery of cardice and other consumables as requested.1.7 To safely store and monitor levels of consumables.1.8 Move stocks to and from the consumable storage area as requested.1.9 Ensure the safe disposal of various groups of laboratory waste (paper, chemical, human tissues, glass etc)1.10 Receive specimens into the department ensuring correct patient identification.1.11 Store specimens safely and appropriately prior to and after processing.1.12 To keep working areas in a clean and tidy fashion.1.13 To complete the appropriate quality documentation as necessary.1.14 To man multidiscipline off site specimen reception at Broadgreen Hospital (holiday cover).1.15 To embed processed material.1.16 To assist pathologists and BMS staff at cut-up.2.1 Adherence to the organisations health and safety policy, ensuring personal safety and to avoid putting others at risk.2.2 To participate in the departments appraisal scheme.3.1 Use the departmental computer system as required.3.2 Participate in meetings as required.3.3 Ensure patient confidentiality at all times.3.4 To process enquiries appropriately.4.1 To clean glassware for use by laboratory staff4.2 Daily maintenance of equipment.

Project Leader , Team Leader – Community Engagement, Public Health Training, Event Management, Business Development, Liverpool

Due to business growth and expansion of their services, this is new opportunity to join my client as a project lead to drive community engagement, within their pioneering public health service focused on stopping smoking and community healthcare.

You will be someone passionate about making a difference, with an ability to juggle a wide range of different tasks and priorities. Adaptable and astute, your communication skills will allow you to build solid relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

Your remit will be to drive referrals into the service by fostering relationships with partner organisations, organising a range of events which will engage community groups, and generally build long-lasting partnerships that will ensure the success of the services. Perhaps an over-used phrase, but no two days will be the same; you may be meeting key contacts within partners such as charities or healthcare providers one day, and another day could be spent delivering training or talking at events.

Well organised but also creative, you will be able to work with the marketing teams to develop innovative campaigns & events to engage with different community groups for them to benefit from the service.

This will be very rewarding, as you are joining a cutting edge healthcare organisation making a difference across the UK, which is also making sure that minority groups and those most in need of quality healthcare and being reached out to.