Job summary

The post holder will provide administrative support for workforce systems and deliver first-line guidance to users across the Trust on system maintenance and functionality.

They will liaise, where appropriate, with senior managers and software providers to support the timely resolution of system issues, and will contribute to the collection, monitoring and reporting of workforce information to support effective decision-making.

Main duties of the job

Provide administrative support for the Trust's e-rostering and workforce information systems. Act as a first point of contact for users, responding to queries, troubleshooting issues and escalating more complex problems when required. Maintain accurate workforce data, undertake data cleansing and system housekeeping, and set up appropriate user access. Produce standard workforce reports and support the monitoring of key performance indicators. Liaise with managers, People Services, Payroll, IT and software providers to resolve system issues promptly. Support system upgrades by testing new functionality and configuration changes. Provide guidance and basic training to colleagues using workforce systems. Manage a varied helpdesk workload while maintaining confidentiality, data quality and information governance standards.

About us

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Workforce Information Team as anERoster Assistant. This varied role is ideal for someone who is organised, customer-focused and confident using IT systems. You will provide administrative and first-line support for the Trust's e-rostering and workforce information systems, helping colleagues to use them effectively and ensuring workforce data remains accurate and up to date.

Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and values-driven operational leader to join our team as Head of Operations and Performance for Integrated Urgent and General Paediatric Care. Working alongside senior clinical, nursing and operational colleagues, you will provide strategic and day-to-day leadership across the portfolio. You will drive operational performance, service improvement and transformation, while providing assurance across quality, safety, access, workforce and finance.

You will bring significant senior operational management experience, strong analytical and influencing skills, and a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage complex challenges and deliver sustainable improvements for children, young people and families

You will be confident working across professional and organisational boundaries, using data and insight to support decision-making, identify improvement opportunities and drive delivery. You will be an inclusive and compassionate leader, able to engage teams, build credibility with senior stakeholders and support a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a meaningful contribution to improving services and outcomes for children, while helping to shape operational delivery within one of the country's leading specialist children's trusts.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Significant operational management experience in a complex organisation
• Experience of delivering against performance standards and recovery plans
• Strong financial, workforce and governance awareness
• Ability to lead service improvement, transformation and productivity programmes
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
• A values-led, inclusive and collaborative leadership style
• Strong analytical and digital capability to support performance assurance and decision-making

If you are motivated by improving services, supporting teams and delivering high-quality care for children and families, we would welcome your application.

About us

Each year, we provide care to more than 450,000 children and young people. Alder Hey Children's Hospital, located in Liverpool UK, is at the heart of Alder Hey and is one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, where we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions. In addition to our Children's Health Campus, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man, ensuring we are able to provide the best care to our families in the heart of our communities. The Trust employs a workforce of 4,115 staff who work across our community and hospital sites. As a teaching and training hospital, we provide education and training to around 900 medical and over 800 nursing and allied health professional students each year.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Alder Hey Outpatient Team as as a Band 3 Health Care Assistant.

We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic individual to assist in delivering high standards of care and a positive patient experience for children and young people in our Outpatients Department. The post holder will demonstrate effective communication skills, working closely within the Outpatients Nursing Team and the wider multi-disciplinary team. Duties will include undertaking clinical measurements, observations and chaperoning,

Experience of working in a care environment with children/young people is advantageous, however an induction programme will be offered.

This role is offered as a full-time position (37.5hrs/week), across the working week - Monday to Friday.

Please note this job is offered on a 12 month fixed term contract.

Main duties of the job

The Healthcare Assistant is an integral member of the clinical team. They will assist and support nursing, medical, and otherprofessional staff in the delivery of high standards of holistic family centred care to children and families. The post holder will provide the highest standards of nursing care to children and their families. ? The post holder will be an effective communicator in all aspects of their duties both in direct and indirect patient care. ? The post holder will work in collaboration with the healthcare teams? The post holder will work within the confines of their mandatory and statutory obligations, to the prevention and control of infectionin the clinical area? The post holder will undertake delegated nursing tasks as deemed necessary to enhance the care of the patient, some of whichmay be competency based.? The post holder will assess and report risk to the nurse/lead clinician. The post holder will assist in the orientation and educationof new staff. ? Take responsibility for, prioritise and manage own workload to support clinical team.

About us

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment. All employees are expected to observe this policy in their behaviour to the public and fellow employees.

The creation of a safety culture within the Trust will result from effective teamwork. There is a contractual requirement on all employees to co-operate with their managers and colleagues in protecting the health and well-being of all people who work within, use, or are affected by, the Trust's services and activities.

The Trust conducts a system of performance and development planning as a key part of its annual business planning cycle. This ensures that all staff has an opportunity to take part in a discussion on the work they have done, and explore how they can improve and develop in their jobs, and formulating a set of personal objectives. This process includes a review of the job description on an annual basis.

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is committed to supporting all staff to balance work and other life needs. This is the responsibility of all employees and will be achieved by consultation, open communication and involvement of all team members.

Job summary

The post is for 10 PAs which consists of 8.5 Direct Clinical Care PAs, including 1PA for on call. The post holder will be part of the general on-call rota (1 in 16, class A). The post holder will be expected to take part in lists allocated to general paediatric anaesthesia. The majority of lists are allocated 1.25 DCC PAs to allow for pre- and post-op clinical activity. In line with current Trust policy this post includes 1.5 PAs core supporting professional activities (SPA). Additional SPA is subject to negotiation for activities such as educational supervision, research, Trust management positions, and service development.

Main duties of the job

Clinical

Particular interests of potential applicants will be encouraged, and sessional commitments may vary accordingly. All theatre sessions are regularly reviewed by the Theatre Management Team according to the needs of service so that sessions may change.

Demand for emergency surgery is extremely high and therefore it is expected that any unallocated theatre time may be reallocated to accommodate emergencies during normal working hours.

Teaching & Academic role

Participate in the teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates.

Develop research interests in their area of interest and expertise

Managerial responsibilities

Supervise junior staff.

Participate in departmental meetings related to strategic planning.

Take an active role in service review and development

CPD, Audit & Clinical Governance

Participate in CPD activity for which financial support is available

Initiate and undertake appropriate audits as required within the department.

Take part in the clinical governance programme

About us

Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

Job summary

PLEASE NOTE THE PROPOSED INTERVIEW DATE WILL BE W/C 09th NOVEMBER 2026

This is afixed term postfor 12 months to cover Maternity Leave within the General Paedatrics / PAU team.

Alder Hey is a major teaching hospital and tertiary referral centre serving children across Merseyside, Cheshire, Lancashire, Cumbria, Shropshire, and North Wales. With over 70,000 emergency attendances annually and a wide range of paediatric subspecialties on-site, we are proud to deliver world-class care in a purpose-built, child-friendly environment.

Main duties of the job

Our newly built PAU department is set to open in early 2027, offering direct urgent referrals from primary care and community teams, bypassing the Emergency Department. The unit provides rapid assessment, treatment, and discharge within a 12-hour window, aiming to reduce inpatient admissions and improve patient flow.

We are looking for a consultant who is passionate about acute paediatrics, committed to innovation, and eager to contribute to service development. You will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team and play a key role in clinical decision-making, referral management, patient flow, and leadership.

About us

Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

411-ACU-26-8366258

Job locations

Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Trust

Eaton Road, Liverpool L12 2AP

Liverpool

L12 2AP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical care and decision-making for acutely unwell children
• Lead and supervise the PAU clinical team
• Coordinate referral pathways and liaise with primary/community care
• Support quality improvement, clinical governance, and service innovation
• Participate in teaching, research, and development initiatives
• Contribute to the General Paediatric on-call rota and outpatient clinics

Please see attached Job Description for further detail.

(Job Description pending RCPCH approval)

Job description Job responsibilities Provide expert clinical care and decision-making for acutely unwell children Lead and supervise the PAU clinical team Coordinate referral pathways and liaise with primary/community care Support quality improvement, clinical governance, and service innovation Participate in teaching, research, and development initiatives Contribute to the General Paediatric on-call rota and outpatient clinics Please see attached Job Description for further detail. (Job Description pending RCPCH approval)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCPCH by examination of equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• GMC Specialist Register or within 6 month of CCT at time of scheduled interview

Desirable

• Higher Degree e.g MSC, MD, PhD in Paediatrics

Other

Essential

• Ability to fulfil all of the duties of the post, including on -call commitments and travel requirements

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Valid BLS Training
• Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
• Is able to demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to the Highest Specialist Paediatric Training

Desirable

• Experience working in NHS
• Wider experience, research, and training, in providing subspecialty service (if applicable.)
• Valid APLS or equivalent

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Willing to work unsupervised and make decisions
• Good communication skills, including communicating bad news
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
• Meets the requirements of the GMC's 'Good Medical Practice'

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk management, annual job planning, appraisal review process, etc.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential MRCPCH by examination of equivalent Full GMC Registration GMC Specialist Register or within 6 month of CCT at time of scheduled interview Desirable Higher Degree e.g MSC, MD, PhD in Paediatrics Other Essential Ability to fulfil all of the duties of the post, including on -call commitments and travel requirements Clinical Experience Essential Valid BLS Training Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training Is able to demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to the Highest Specialist Paediatric Training Desirable Experience working in NHS Wider experience, research, and training, in providing subspecialty service (if applicable.) Valid APLS or equivalent Knowledge and Skills Essential Willing to work unsupervised and make decisions Good communication skills, including communicating bad news Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively Meets the requirements of the GMC's 'Good Medical Practice' Desirable Knowledge of risk management, annual job planning, appraisal review process, etc.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Trust

Eaton Road, Liverpool L12 2AP

Liverpool

L12 2AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Trust

Eaton Road, Liverpool L12 2AP

Liverpool

L12 2AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for an imaging department assistant to work in the Radiology Department at Alder Hey to cover a maternity leave.

The post holder will cover a 9 month fixed term contract for 3 days per week.

We are looking for a friendly, supportive, hard working assistant who will enjoy the challenges of working in a busy department, coming into contact with a wide range of patients, families and medical teams.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the team in Ultrasound, to provide support and assistance to the ultrasonographers and radiologists to ensure that the high standard of service currently provided is maintained and improved.

About us

One of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions. In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.

Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.

We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.

Job summary

• Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Health and Care route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic speech and language therapist to work in the area of ASD assessment and post diagnostic support.

Working as part of a diverse and expert multidisciplinary team you will contribute to the assessment, diagnosis and post diagnostic support of children and young people with ASD / Neurodiversity. The team is supportive, warm and friendly with good opportunities for interdisciplinary working and professional development. The team is expanding in remit and numbers and the successful candidates will part of this expansion of service. For further information please contact Jenny Corsie, Principal Speech and Language Therapist ([email protected])

Main duties of the job

• To provide high quality speech, language and social communication assessments to inform a multidisciplinary assessment of ASD.
• To work with other professionals to plan and deliver multidisciplinary assessments to support the ASD diagnostic process
• To deliver a range of ASD specific assessments to support diagnosis
• To participate in multidisciplinary outcome meetings
• To carry out clinical triage on new referrals into the service
• To plan care and assessment needs of new referrals into the service
• To support and deliver aspects of the post diagnostic offer
• To support service development of assessment process and practice
• To provide advice and signposting to parents and professional at any stage of the assessment process
• To be available for advice, support and teaching of other therapists

About us

As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.

Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.

We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.

Job summary

• Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Health and Care route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our Neurodevelopmental Team.

The Healthcare Assistant is an integral member of the clinical team. They will assist and support nursing, medical, and other professional staff in the delivery of high standards of holistic family centered care to children, young people and their families.

Full time permanent position- 37.5 hours per week.

Part-time permanent position - 30 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

To promote an environment suitable for the care of the children, ensuring that the best interest of the child is paramount.

To ensure efficient and effective provision of the service by providing support to Nursing staff, Clinicians, Children, Young People and families

Please see Job Description for overview of main duties of the job.

About us

Alder Hey has already earned our place as one of the world's leading children's hospitals, thanks to innovation and pioneering medical work. We treat 250,000 young patients a year and have a broad range of hospital and community services, serving the local population of children, as well as being a tertiary referral centre for children from across Merseyside, Cheshire and parts of Lancashire, Shropshire and North Wales. Every individual makes a valuable contribution and Alder Hey is proud of its long history of providing pioneering and innovative healthcare to children and young people. The post holder must adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures at all times.

The Trust is committed to carefully screening all job applicants to ensure the safeguard of children and to an environment that promotes equality and embraces diversity. The trust operates a flexible working policy.

As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under-represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit.

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and operates a no smoking policy.

Please note this post may close the vacancy early when we have reached a maximum number of applications.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for Assistant Psychologists who have an interest and/or experience in working with young people experiencing mental health difficulties to join sunflower house mental tier 4 inpatient unit or Fresh CAMHS.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will contribute to the clinical work of the team by providing support and guidance for young people, parents and professionals as part of the integrated working relationships.

In addition:

• Following appropriate induction and under direction and supervision, to undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients including standard psychometric tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client's care.
• To assist in the delivery of therapeutic interventions which are underpinned by trauma informed and trauma recovery models, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist. The post holder can be required to work in highly emotive atmosphere and must maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times.
• To assist in the co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups.
• To work with other staff across safeguarding, Youth Offending Team and Third sector services.
• To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all care settings.

About us

Sunflower House is our tier four mental health inpatient unit. It is for children and young people aged 5 to 13 years old who have the most challenging mental health conditions. The new building has 12 specially designed bedrooms, providing a safe and high-quality space to stay. Also provided are a new therapy garden, a calming sensory room that can be used to prepare young people for outside life, an immersive room, a destimulation room, a safe kitchen environment to learn cooking and other life skills, group therapy rooms and classrooms.

Liverpool Fresh CAMHS is a service for children/young people (aged 0-18) and their families/carers who are struggling with how they are feeling, thinking or the way they are doing things. We especially help those whose difficulties are getting in the way of being able to manage everyday life and relationships. Once assessed, referrals are directed to the most suitable part of the service, where there will be access to a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team trained in various therapies and approaches.

Job summary

We require a full-time 10PA Consultant in Paediatric Surgery with a special interest in Paediatric Urology. The successful applicant with work alongside the current consultant team to provide outpatient and inpatient services at Alder Hey. They will also be expected to provide services at one or more partner hospitals. The role is initially to provide Consultant Paediatric Urology cover for a consultant career break and then from April 2026 a permanent reduction in hours. There will also be a requirement to support the busy Paediatric Surgery/Trauma/Neonatal Surgery on call team from April 2026.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will primarily work within the specialist Paediatric Urology team joining an established service of 3 paediatric urologists, an associate specialty doctor and large team of paediatric urology nurses. The Paediatric Urology team operates with the Department of Paediatric Surgery at Alder Hey.

The posts offer 10 PA's which consist of 8.5 direct clinical care PA's including specific PA's for on call commitments in General Paediatric Surgery and Urology at Alder Hey Hospital. The paediatric surgery rota is currently a 1 in 10 rota and the Urology rota is a 1 in 4 telephone advice rota, with occasional requirement on site out of hours. PA's are awarded for SPA and admin, respectively.

About us

As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.

Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.

We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

411-ACU-26-8332153

Job locations

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool

L12 2AP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post will cover outpatient clinics at Alder Hey, Stoke and Warrington, with elective theatre at Alder Hey. The job plan is included within the job description.

Job description Job responsibilities The post will cover outpatient clinics at Alder Hey, Stoke and Warrington, with elective theatre at Alder Hey. The job plan is included within the job description.

Person Specification

Education & Training

Essential

• -Full General Medical Council (GMC) registration with a licence to practice. -Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Paediatric Surgery or Urology (or CCT / CESR / proposed CCT date within 6 months of the interview). -Primary medical degree (MBBS, MBChB, or equivalent). -Higher surgical qualification such as FRCS (Urol) or FRCS (Paed.Surg.) or approved international equivalent. -Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) accreditation or equivalent -CCT or within 6 months of CCT (or equivalent)

Person Specification Education & Training Essential -Full General Medical Council (GMC) registration with a licence to practice. -Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Paediatric Surgery or Urology (or CCT / CESR / proposed CCT date within 6 months of the interview). -Primary medical degree (MBBS, MBChB, or equivalent). -Higher surgical qualification such as FRCS (Urol) or FRCS (Paed.Surg.) or approved international equivalent. -Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) accreditation or equivalent -CCT or within 6 months of CCT (or equivalent)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool

L12 2AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool

L12 2AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

• Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Health and Care route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Sefton CAMHS and the Sefton Enhanced Support Team are looking for an experienced Senior Mental Health Practitioner or Clinical Psychologist to join our service.

The Enhanced Support Team works with children and young people with complex needs who present with high risk, high harm behaviours and high vulnerability. They are likely to have difficulties in multiple domains which are persistent, severe and are framed by family and social contexts. This may include children and young people who are involved in youth justice services, not in education employment or training, who engage in substance misuse, have multiple adverse childhood experiences, who are neurodiverse or have speech language and communication difficulties etc. These children and young people are likely to have been referred to multiple services, but there are significant barriers to engagement

The successful applicant will contribute to the clinical work of both teams and hold case management responsibility for their workload. Provision of supervision to lower banded team members, trainees and other internal professionals as required.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake appropriate mental health assessment of children and young people referred to CAMHS and provide a range of appropriate, evidence based clinical interventions informed by assessed individual need.

The post holder will provide support, advice and consultation to families/carers and other professionals involved in the life of the child/young person

This will be a split post with Sefton CAMHS and is integrated with Children's Services including Social Care and Youth Justice.

We are particularly seeking candidates who have substantial experience of working within complex systems, providing case consultation, multi-agency formulations and working with families indirectly via wider professional involvement

About us

Sefton Enhanced Support Team is part of the North-Mersey Vanguard, funded via NHS England Health and Justice to implement Framework for Integrated Care (Community),which was developed in response to the commitment set out in the NHS Long Term Plan to further invest in services for children and young people with complex needs.

Alder Hey has already earned our place as one of the world's leading children's hospitals, thanks to innovation and pioneering medical work. We treat 250,000 young patients a year and have a broad range of hospital and community services, serving the local population of children, as well as being a tertiary referral centre for children from across Merseyside, Cheshire and parts of Lancashire, Shropshire and North Wales.

Every individual makes a valuable contribution and Alder Hey is proud of its long history of providing pioneering and innovative healthcare to children and young people. We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic candidates to join our dynamic and experienced CAMHS team

Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to contact Adele Smith (Clinical Lead) for discussion regarding the job role and service overview.

Job summary

This is a 10 PA Consultant Paediatric Neurophysiology post, based at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust. The post-holder will report to the Divisional Director and to the Chief Executive. We also welcome applications from those who cannot commit to the full 10 PA's

Main duties of the job

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• EEG reporting including acute recording
• Video Telemetry (both ward and home recordings) including those being worked up for epilepsy surgery.
• Support NorCess (Northern children's )epilepsy surgery service
• EMG including SF studies

About us

As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.

Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.

We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

411-DIA-26-8304522

Job locations

Neurophysiology dept. Alder Hey Hospital

liverpool

L12 2AP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached job description

• EEG reporting including acute recording
• Video Telemetry (both ward and home recordings) including those being worked up for epilepsy surgery.
• Support NorCess (Northern children's )epilepsy surgery service *
• We provide Neurophysiology services as part of the Northern Childrens Epilepsy Surgery Service (NorCESS) which is a nationally commissioned network between Alder Hey Childrens Hospital and the Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital (RMCH).
• The post holder will be given the oppportunity to develop their skills within invasive Neurophysiology (sEEG & IOM) to support NorCess
• Support EMG clinics including SF studies

Job description Job responsibilities See attached job description EEG reporting including acute recording Video Telemetry (both ward and home recordings) including those being worked up for epilepsy surgery. Support NorCess (Northern children's )epilepsy surgery service * We provide Neurophysiology services as part of the Northern Childrens Epilepsy Surgery Service (NorCESS) which is a nationally commissioned network between Alder Hey Childrens Hospital and the Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital (RMCH). The post holder will be given the oppportunity to develop their skills within invasive Neurophysiology (sEEG & IOM) to support NorCess Support EMG clinics including SF studies

Person Specification

Paediatric reporting experience

Essential

• 5 years

Paediatric EMG experience

Essential

• 3

Experience in sEEG

Desirable

• 3

Person Specification Paediatric reporting experience Essential 5 years Paediatric EMG experience Essential 3 Experience in sEEG Desirable 3

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Neurophysiology dept. Alder Hey Hospital

liverpool

L12 2AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Neurophysiology dept. Alder Hey Hospital

liverpool

L12 2AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

B5 or B6 dependent upon experience.

Fixed Term 12 month posts

PLEASE STATE CLEARLY ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM WHICH BAND YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 or Band 6 (dependent on experience) Mental Health Practitioners to undertake the following training programmes :

Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

PGD in Systemic Family Practice (SFP) Self Harm and Conduct

If you already have a core qualification such as Mental Health Nurse (RMN/RLD), Mental Health Practitioner, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or creative therapies e.g. Art Therapy - with proof of relevant professional registration Or recognised degree level broad based health & social care qualification which will require completion of The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Knowledge Skills and Attributes (2) you will be considered for B6

If you have aDegree level qualification and/or equivalent experience in a child and family related field e.g. social work, youth and community work, nursing you will be considered for the B5 post along with knowledge and skills framework you would be eligible to apply to B5.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicants will work within CYP MH as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering, under supervision, high-quality, outcome informed, focused and evidence-based interventions for children and young people in accordance with the competency framework for their therapeutic modality.

Applicants need to be able to start the Post Graduate training programme taught academic dates in January 2025 and commit to attendance at all university based taught and self-study days required by Manchester University.

You will work in the service for the remaining days of the week using your newly developed skills to ensure you gain the necessary clinical practice hours to fulfill the academic programme. This is 200 hours of modality and case specific practice for the full time courses.

Applicants should state which course they are applying for and at which grade by careful consideration of the essential criteria and person specification.

About us

Alder Hey Children's Hospital in partnership with Venus and Parenting 2000 are excited to offer a number of therapeutic modality training places for 2024/2025. These posts will be hosted by Sefton Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals with a passion for working with children who will want to develop their skills and knowledge as part of future career progression and personal development.

We strive to provide excellent quality evidence based mental health care and are therefore committed to on-going quality and service improvements. We are committed to the meaningful participation of children, young people and their families in the design and development of our services.

The training posts will be based in Alder Hey Hospital Community Division with Sefton CAMHS. This will enable the successful applicants to work with children in a variety of community settings with support from their colleagues to identify young people with the level of needs suited to the requirements of the academic programme.

Job summary

B5 or B6 dependent upon experience.

Three Fixed Term 12 month training posts - Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

PLEASE STATE CLEARLY ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM WHICH BAND YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 or Band 6 (dependent on experience) Mental Health Practitioners to undertake a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

If you already have a core qualification such as Mental Health Nurse (RMN/RLD), Mental Health Practitioner, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or creative therapies e.g. Art Therapy - with proof of relevant professional registration Or recognised degree level broad based health & social care qualification which will require completion of The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Knowledge Skills and Attributes (2) you will be considered for B6

If you have aDegree level qualification and/or equivalent experience in a child and family related field e.g. social work, youth and community work, nursing you will be considered for the B5 postalong with knowledge and skills framework you would be eligible to apply to B5.

Please ensure your application form contains information around prior experience of CBT including Clinical Practice, Supervision Received, Academic Knowledge and describe CBT models and/or texts that have influenced your practice.

Interviews dates will be in October at short notice

Main duties of the job

The successful applicants will work within Sefton CAMHS, Venus or Parenting 2000 as part of a multi-disciplinary teams delivering, under supervision, high-quality, outcome informed, focused and evidence-based interventions for children and young people in accordance with the competency framework for their therapeutic modality.

Applicants need to be able to start the Post Graduate training programme taught academic dates in January 2027 and commit to attendance at all university based taught and self-study days required by Manchester University.

You will work in the service for the remaining days of the week using your newly developed skills to ensure you gain the necessary clinical practice hours to fulfil the academic programme. This is 200 hours of modality and case specific practice for the full time courses.

About us

Alder Hey Children's Hospital in partnership with Venus are excited to offer three CBT IAPT training places for 2027/2028. One post will be hosted by Sefton CAMHS, one will be with Venus and another will be with Parenting 2000. This will enable the successful applicants to work with children in a variety of community settings with support from their colleagues to identify young people with the level of needs suited to the requirements of the academic programme.

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals with a passion for working with children who will want to develop their skills and knowledge as part of future career progression and personal development.

We strive to provide excellent quality evidence based mental health care and are therefore committed to on-going quality and service improvements. We are committed to the meaningful participation of children, young people and their families in the design and development of our services.

Details

Date posted

28 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £46,580 a year Per annum, dependant on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

411-NEI-26-8298088

Job locations

Sefton CAMHS

Burlington House, Crosby Road North

Liverpool

L22 0LG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a recruit to train post for 12 months which includes 2 days study at Prestwich alongside clinical supervision on a 1:1 and group basis. There will be 3 days on placement at Sefton CAMHS were you would provide therapeutic interventions inline with the modality you are training in.

Job description Job responsibilities This is a recruit to train post for 12 months which includes 2 days study at Prestwich alongside clinical supervision on a 1:1 and group basis. There will be 3 days on placement at Sefton CAMHS were you would provide therapeutic interventions inline with the modality you are training in.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of behavioural based interventions oAn understanding of the specific needs of people from different ethnic backgrounds and an understanding of those with disabilities oKnowledge of relevant, current legislation oKnowledge of safety factors in management of self-harming behaviours and child protection issues oOrganisational skills to manage and prioritise workload balance appropriately oAble to demonstrate a commitment to the overall vision and the development of the professional group of mental health practitioners

Desirable

• oKnowledge of audit and evaluation methodology

Qualifications

Essential

• oB6 Only: Qualified in core profession such as Mental Health Nurse (RMN/RLD), Mental Health Practitioner, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or creative therapies e.g. Art Therapy - with proof of relevant professional registration Or Recognised degree level broad based health & social care qualification which will require completion of The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Knowledge Skills and Attributes (2) oB5 Only: Degree level qualification and/or equivalent experience in a child and family related field e.g. social work, youth and community work, nursing oAbility to assess plan and implement patient plans of care with regular supervision oAbility to develop therapeutic relationships (2) Knowledge of child development including adolescence (2) oTo be able to work independently with young people presenting at risk but being aware to maintain this within the bounds of your responsibility accessing supervision if required out of the formal structure

Desirable

• oExperience of working in child and adolescent mental health services. oTo demonstrate a commitment to work with a diverse group of families and professionals from a variety of backgrounds

Personal Attributes

Essential

• oMust demonstrate a commitment to on-going professional development oMust demonstrate an understanding of the need to take part in Personal Development Reviews to ensure career development plus attending relevant training when appropriate. oMust show enthusiasm and appreciation for multidisciplinary and multiagency working oMust demonstrate a professional manner. oMust demonstrate a high level of verbal and written communication skills commensurate with the nature of clinical and professional contacts required for the job.

Desirable

• oDriving licence and access to car (due to outreach work)

Person Specification Knowledge Essential oKnowledge of behavioural based interventions oAn understanding of the specific needs of people from different ethnic backgrounds and an understanding of those with disabilities oKnowledge of relevant, current legislation oKnowledge of safety factors in management of self-harming behaviours and child protection issues oOrganisational skills to manage and prioritise workload balance appropriately oAble to demonstrate a commitment to the overall vision and the development of the professional group of mental health practitioners Desirable oKnowledge of audit and evaluation methodology Qualifications Essential oB6 Only: Qualified in core profession such as Mental Health Nurse (RMN/RLD), Mental Health Practitioner, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or creative therapies e.g. Art Therapy - with proof of relevant professional registration Or Recognised degree level broad based health & social care qualification which will require completion of The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Knowledge Skills and Attributes (2) oB5 Only: Degree level qualification and/or equivalent experience in a child and family related field e.g. social work, youth and community work, nursing oAbility to assess plan and implement patient plans of care with regular supervision oAbility to develop therapeutic relationships (2) Knowledge of child development including adolescence (2) oTo be able to work independently with young people presenting at risk but being aware to maintain this within the bounds of your responsibility accessing supervision if required out of the formal structure Desirable oExperience of working in child and adolescent mental health services. oTo demonstrate a commitment to work with a diverse group of families and professionals from a variety of backgrounds Personal Attributes Essential oMust demonstrate a commitment to on-going professional development oMust demonstrate an understanding of the need to take part in Personal Development Reviews to ensure career development plus attending relevant training when appropriate. oMust show enthusiasm and appreciation for multidisciplinary and multiagency working oMust demonstrate a professional manner. oMust demonstrate a high level of verbal and written communication skills commensurate with the nature of clinical and professional contacts required for the job. Desirable oDriving licence and access to car (due to outreach work)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sefton CAMHS

Burlington House, Crosby Road North

Liverpool

L22 0LG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sefton CAMHS

Burlington House, Crosby Road North

Liverpool

L22 0LG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

B5 or B6 dependent upon experience.

Two Fixed Term 12 month Training Post - Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Interpersonal Therapy for Adolescents (IPT-A)

PLEASE STATE CLEARLY ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM WHICH BAND YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 or Band 6 (dependent on experience) Mental Health Practitioners to undertake the following training programmes :

Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Interpersonal Therapy for Adolescents (IPT-A)

If you already have a core qualification such as Mental Health Nurse (RMN/RLD), Mental Health Practitioner, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or creative therapies e.g. Art Therapy - with proof of relevant professional registration Or recognised degree level broad based health & social care qualification which will require completion of The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Knowledge Skills and Attributes (2) you will be considered for B6

If you have aDegree level qualification and/or equivalent experience in a child and family related field e.g. social work, youth and community work, nursing you will be considered for the B5 post along with knowledge and skills framework you would be eligible to apply to B5.

Interviews will be October at short notice

Main duties of the job

The successful applicants will work within CYP MH as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering, under supervision, high-quality, outcome informed, focused and evidence-based interventions for children and young people in accordance with the competency framework for their therapeutic modality.

Applicants need to be able to start the Post Graduate training programme taught academic dates in January 2027 and commit to attendance at all university based taught and self-study days required by Manchester University.

You will work in the service for the remaining days of the week using your newly developed skills to ensure you gain the necessary clinical practice hours to fulfil the academic programme. This is 200 hours of modality and case specific practice for the full time courses.

Applicants should state which course they are applying for and at which grade by careful consideration of the essential criteria and person specification.

About us

Alder Hey Children's Hospital in partnership with Venus and Parenting 2000 are excited to offer a number of therapeutic modality training places for 2027/2028. These posts will be hosted by Sefton Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals with a passion for working with children who will want to develop their skills and knowledge as part of future career progression and personal development.

We strive to provide excellent quality evidence based mental health care and are therefore committed to on-going quality and service improvements. We are committed to the meaningful participation of children, young people and their families in the design and development of our services.

The training posts will be based in Alder Hey Hospital Community Division with Sefton CAMHS. This will enable the successful applicants to work with children in a variety of community settings with support from their colleagues to identify young people with the level of needs suited to the requirements of the academic programme.

Job summary

The post is an appointment for 12 months initially with a possible further extension as a Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust.

Full time Junior Clinical Fellow - equivalent to ST3 - ST5 within the division of Surgical Care at Alder Hey Children's Hospital.

Exposure and experience in multiple or additional specialties located within the Trust may be possible and are subject to successful appointments.

The post holder will be allocated an educational supervisor who will act as an advisor and mentor. The posts offered are available for 12 months.

Main duties of the job

The examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment of acutely unwell Neurosurgical patients presenting through AED

To work as part of a Multidisciplinary Team.

Advice and clinical consultation to other inpatient services consistent with level of training and experience. Liaison with senior colleagues to ensure the provision of effective paediatric clinical services.

Responsibility in respect of the reasonable and effective use of hospital resources.

About us

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals providing care for over 200,000 children and young people each year.

It is one of only four stand-alone paediatric trusts in UK and is staffed by 2,800 employees. Alder Hey offers 20 specialist services including being the designated national centre for Craniofacial Surgery and a Centre of Excellence for Paediatric Oncology, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Neurology and Orthopaedics.

It is a teaching hospital and trains 550 medical and 400 nursing students each year. A child and adolescent mental health service is also provided with an in-patient unit based at the Trust.

Recent expansion has seen the provision of additional theatres (there are 13 operating Theatres in total) and the opening of a new Neuro-sciences development. Alder Hey serves not only the children of Liverpool but is the tertiary referral centre for children from Merseyside, Cheshire, parts of Lancashire, Shropshire and North Wales for many sub-specialties of paediatrics.

The Trust provides a range of community services including school nursing, home carers and a child development centre. The hospital has over 300 beds, including day beds for surgery, a medical day care unit and Emergency Decision Unit. A purpose built Education Centre is situated on the hospital site and is available for all postgraduate educational activity.

Job summary

Mental Health Practitioners - Eating Disorder Team

Band 6

Fixed term Maternity Cover to September 2027

This post holder will work across two sites: Alder Hey Children's Hospital and Blossom House, Alder Park, Waterloo

Interviews planned for the afternoon of Friday 11th Sept

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with an interest and experience in working with young people with an eating disorder and/or ARFID. The successful applicant will provide a substantial contribution to the clinical work of the team and will hold full case management responsibility for their workload. Regular clinical supervision will be provided.

The main base for this post will be at Alder Hey, but appointments from community bases across Liverpool and Sefton will be required. Experience working with children and young people with an eating disorder will be beneficial. In addition to undertaking assessments and providing intervention and support to children, young people and their families, the post holder will also undertake physical monitoring under the guidance of our Consultant Paediatricians.

The post holders must be able to demonstrate a positive attitude which encompasses our Trust Values of

Compassion- We see you and act.

Courage- We speak up and step forward.

Commitment- We keep our promises.

Community- We lift each other up.

If you are enthusiastic and confident with a friendly and outgoing manner, and a focus on providing the best possible service to patients we would like to hear from you.

About us

About the team: The Eating Disorder Team (EDYs) provide support and treatment for children and young people in Liverpool and Sefton with an eating disorder and/or ARFIDS, as well as their parents/carers and professionals involved in their care.

This is a multidisciplinary team including Consultant Psychiatrist and Consultant Paediatricians, Clinical Psychology, Family Therapy, CBT and SFP trained staff, Nursing, Support Worker, Assistant Practitioner and Assistant Psychology. The team is based on site at Alder Hey, but offer appointments throughout the community footprint.