Job summary

Looking for an exciting new opportunity?

We are looking for an enthusiastic Staff Nurse, with effective communication skills and significant post year's registration to join our hard-working Nursing and Medical Team in St Helens Outpatients Department. Experience within an Outpatient setting would be advantageous.

The posts will involve working within a wide variety of specialities including ENT, Dermatology including Minor Surgery, Urology & Orthopaedic clinics etc.

The post holders may be required to work across all 5 sites Whiston , St Helens, Southport, Ormskirk and Newton sites and must be flexible in working between the hours of 0800-2100, Monday-Friday and Weekends and Bank Holidays as required.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder is responsible for providing a range of specialist services to patients attending the Outpatient Department.
• The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and may be required to demonstrate procedures and supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff.
• The post holder will develop the necessary skills to become a clinically competent registered nurse.
• The post holder will (develop the skills over time) to be able to provide a high standard of direct nursing care to patients attending the Outpatients Department.
• The post holder will be an effective communicator, liaising closely with all users of the service in order to deliver high standards of nursing care.
• All staff nurses will support and supervise unqualified members of staff as this is a key component of the role. He/she has a valuable role in enhancing clinical practice and meeting the clinical governance agenda of the Trust.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our Services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Team MWL as a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician in our Pharmacy team based at Whiston and St Helens Hospitals

On successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will become a qualified Pharmacy Technician, and be able to register with GPhC.

You must be willing and able to follow an academic and practical training course and commit to undertaking at least 10 hours per week of your own time to complete college assignments.

Applicants must have at least 4 GCSEs or Equivalent, at grade C (or grade 4 or above) which must include Maths, English, and 2 Science subjects

Or

If you have 2 years Pharmacy experience and already have your NVQ L2, then you may apply but will need to pass a science assessment before being offered the post.

You must be able to provide the original certificates (or certified copies) of these qualifications at the interview stage. Statement of results will not be accepted.

This post is offered on a fixed-term basis for 2 years. Due to the significant training and development investment associated with this role, applicants must be committed to completing the full 2-year term of the contract and be able to demonstrate their entitlement to work in the UK for the full duration of the appointment.

Main duties of the job

You must be willing and able to follow an academic and practical training course and commit to undertaking at least 10 hours per week of your own time to complete college assignments. Successful completion of this training will allow you to register with the GPhC as a practicing Pharmacy Technician.

As a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician, you will rotate through different sections of the Pharmacy department, including Inpatient and Outpatient dispensing Ward services and Pharmacy stores, where you will be working with our newly installed automated dispensing systems. You will be preparing and dispensing a broad range of medicines including controlled drugs learning how to undertake a medicines reconciliation at ward level, final accuracy checking of prescriptions as well as providing advice and guidance to patients about their medicines.

As an apprenticeship this role is supported by an accompanying assessment and skills development programme, during which the post holder will gain the skills and knowledge relevant for this role. Learning will be a mix of in the workplace, formal on and off the job training, and the opportunity to practise new skills in a real work environment. On successful completion of their Apprenticeship, they will have the right knowledge, skills, and behaviours they need for their chosen role.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

Details

Date posted

26 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

409-8357929

Job locations

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To assist in the receipt of prescriptions accurately according to safe working practices.
• To assist in the dispensing of prescriptions accurately and according to safe working practices.
• To fully participate in the Trainee technicians rota through each area of the pharmacy, including the dispensaries at St Helens and Whiston, Pharmacy stores, Medicines information and the Aseptic dispensing unit.
• To assist in the dispensing of controlled drug prescriptions and associated record keeping.
• To assist in stock control within the Pharmacy, wards, departments, and clinics.
• To request stocks and special line items in order to fulfil prescriptions.
• To take payment for prescriptions according to the departmental procedure.
• To assist in the preparation and assembly of supplies for delivery to wards and departments.
• To assist in the dispensing of extemporaneous medicines, using specific equipment (e.g., fume cupboards and weighing balances) and taking protective measures. Weighing and measuring must be accurate as there are narrow margins for errors.
• To assist in the preparation and dispensing of aseptically prepared products and cytotoxic drugs in accordance with agreed procedures of good practice and safety.
• To assist other members of staff in the performance of their duties.
• To answer phone calls and queries from patients and other healthcare professionals and refer to the appropriate person when necessary.
• To assist in the provision of individual dose dispensing and blister packing services for patients who have difficulty with normal medicines packaging.
• To assist in the preparation and assembly of resuscitation and anaphylaxis boxes according to Trust Policy.
• To participate as necessary in weekend, evening, bank holiday and on-call rotas in response to the changing needs of the service.

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To work to the code of ethics and standards of practice as laid down by the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• To undertake and successfully complete all aspects of the Approved training course for Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians, including work-based projects and college assignments, as employment and progression to year 2 of the course is entirely dependent on completing year 1.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• To use the CMM computer system and input data responsibly and accurately, for all duties requiring its use.

RESEARCH & AUDIT

• To assist in departmental audit research projects to improve and develop the service provision, and to record and information required and assist in the compilation of necessary data.

Job description Job responsibilities To assist in the receipt of prescriptions accurately according to safe working practices. To assist in the dispensing of prescriptions accurately and according to safe working practices. To fully participate in the Trainee technicians rota through each area of the pharmacy, including the dispensaries at St Helens and Whiston, Pharmacy stores, Medicines information and the Aseptic dispensing unit. To assist in the dispensing of controlled drug prescriptions and associated record keeping. To assist in stock control within the Pharmacy, wards, departments, and clinics. To request stocks and special line items in order to fulfil prescriptions. To take payment for prescriptions according to the departmental procedure. To assist in the preparation and assembly of supplies for delivery to wards and departments. To assist in the dispensing of extemporaneous medicines, using specific equipment (e.g., fume cupboards and weighing balances) and taking protective measures. Weighing and measuring must be accurate as there are narrow margins for errors. To assist in the preparation and dispensing of aseptically prepared products and cytotoxic drugs in accordance with agreed procedures of good practice and safety. To assist other members of staff in the performance of their duties. To answer phone calls and queries from patients and other healthcare professionals and refer to the appropriate person when necessary. To assist in the provision of individual dose dispensing and blister packing services for patients who have difficulty with normal medicines packaging. To assist in the preparation and assembly of resuscitation and anaphylaxis boxes according to Trust Policy. To participate as necessary in weekend, evening, bank holiday and on-call rotas in response to the changing needs of the service. CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To work to the code of ethics and standards of practice as laid down by the General Pharmaceutical Council. To undertake and successfully complete all aspects of the Approved training course for Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians, including work-based projects and college assignments, as employment and progression to year 2 of the course is entirely dependent on completing year 1. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES To use the CMM computer system and input data responsibly and accurately, for all duties requiring its use. RESEARCH & AUDIT To assist in departmental audit research projects to improve and develop the service provision, and to record and information required and assist in the compilation of necessary data.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum entry requirement Educated to GCSE Grade C/4 in English and Maths and/or equivalent qualification. For those with an education, health and care plan or legacy statement, the Apprenticeship's English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is equivalent to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL.
• Minimum entry requirement 2 years current experience working in a Pharmacy setting, combined with a NVQ L2 in Pharmacy Service skills or other GPhC recognised qualification, with or without a science subject. For candidates without the above experience and qualification, they must have at least one science qualification GCSE Grade A-C.
• Qualification to be gained over the period of the apprenticeship: Commitment to and completion of the Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification

Experience

Essential

• Able to communicate with a range of people, in a way that is clear and understood
• Demonstrate an ability to work as part of a teamwork to achieve a common goal
• Can plan, organise, and effectively prioritise tasks to achieve the required objectives
• Can effectively manage own time and activity to meet deadlines
• Demonstrates an understanding of the NHS
• Knowledge & Experience to be gained over the period of the apprenticeship: IT skills with knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office package
• Previous experience working in a Pharmacy setting

Skills

Essential

• Skills to be gained over the period of the apprenticeship: Ability to use own initiative and show resilience
• Good verbal and communication skills
• Ability to work and follow instruction accurately
• Good attention to detail
• Well organised with good time management skills
• Ability to work accurately and under pressure
• Ability to be part of a team
• Reliable, trustworthy, and able to maintain confidentiality

Other

Essential

• Other will be gained over the period of the apprenticeship to obtain: Always comply with Trust policies and procedures at all times
• Ability to travel between hospital locations
• Ability to participate in the department rota for late and weekend working
• Supportive of colleagues of all grades
• Presents a professional image/appearance

Person Specification Our Values Essential We are Kind We are Open We are Inclusive Qualifications Essential Minimum entry requirement Educated to GCSE Grade C/4 in English and Maths and/or equivalent qualification. For those with an education, health and care plan or legacy statement, the Apprenticeship's English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is equivalent to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL. Minimum entry requirement 2 years current experience working in a Pharmacy setting, combined with a NVQ L2 in Pharmacy Service skills or other GPhC recognised qualification, with or without a science subject. For candidates without the above experience and qualification, they must have at least one science qualification GCSE Grade A-C. Qualification to be gained over the period of the apprenticeship: Commitment to and completion of the Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification Experience Essential Able to communicate with a range of people, in a way that is clear and understood Demonstrate an ability to work as part of a teamwork to achieve a common goal Can plan, organise, and effectively prioritise tasks to achieve the required objectives Can effectively manage own time and activity to meet deadlines Demonstrates an understanding of the NHS Knowledge & Experience to be gained over the period of the apprenticeship: IT skills with knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office package Previous experience working in a Pharmacy setting Skills Essential Skills to be gained over the period of the apprenticeship: Ability to use own initiative and show resilience Good verbal and communication skills Ability to work and follow instruction accurately Good attention to detail Well organised with good time management skills Ability to work accurately and under pressure Ability to be part of a team Reliable, trustworthy, and able to maintain confidentiality Other Essential Other will be gained over the period of the apprenticeship to obtain: Always comply with Trust policies and procedures at all times Ability to travel between hospital locations Ability to participate in the department rota for late and weekend working Supportive of colleagues of all grades Presents a professional image/appearance

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Staff Nurse - Ward 10b

37.5 Hours

Maternity Cover Until October 2027

We are looking for enthusiastic, ambitious, passionate and motivated individuals to join our dynamic nursing team.

Ward 10B is a busy surgical ward with a dedicated surgical assessment unit.

Main duties of the job

Assisting in the delivery of a patient-centred, clinically effective and dynamic service from admission to discharge, you should be caring, compassionate, forward thinking, well organised and have a positive attitude towards flexibility and change.

You will be delivering evidence based nursing care to a variety of general surgical, urology and colorectal patients in an exciting, challenging but supportive environment.

In return we can offer you access to training and development programmes which support your career progression.

So why not join our team and really make a difference.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our Services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

o Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018

o Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)

o National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Job summary

Band 6 - Specialist Occupational Therapist

Seddon Suite Specialist Rehabilitation Unit - St Helens Hospital

Full time 37.5 hrs pw (part time considered)

Are you a confident Occupational Therapist who would like to explore a more rewarding clinical challenge in a highly specialist rehabilitation service? Are you ready to further develop your clinical and leadership skills?

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our team at Seddon Suite Specialist Rehabilitation Unit, St Helens Hospital.

Seddon Rehab Unit offers a dedicated seven-day rehabilitation service as part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Rehabilitation Network, providing specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults following traumatic injury or serious illness. Rehabilitation is active and is provided at a level of intensity and duration that can be tolerated by the patient to enable the achievement of optimum functional potential. Our team work closely with patients and families to achieve the best possible level of independence and quality of life. In addition to the inpatients service, the unit also offers out-patient therapy services.

The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change.

Please note- it is the applicant's responsibility to seek authorisation from their current manager to be released for the secondment before a formal application is made

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit an exceptional Occupational Therapist to this specialist post. The successful applicant will be part of a motivated, forward thinking, close interdisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Dietitians, Rehabilitation Assistants, Clinical Psychologists, a Rehabilitation Coordinator, Social Worker and Rehabilitation Nurses. The medical team is led by a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine.

You will be joining an established OT team and will have access to support and supervision from a Clinical Lead (Band 7) Occupational Therapist. We have an excellent staff supervision system enabling our staff to develop both the service and themselves. The appropriate candidate will also demonstrate a strong commitment to training rotational therapists, rehabilitation assistants and undergraduate staff.

Continuous evidence-based practice and service development is fundamental to the team, and you will be passionate in identifying, leading and driving forward new projects.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

Job summary

St Helens Urgent Treatment Centre is a nurse led facility that reviews and treats patients with minor injuries and urgent conditions. 7 days a week 365 days a year.

Please note- it is the applicant's responsibility to seek authorisation from their current manager to be released for the secondment before a formal application is made

The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to review

Main duties of the job

Triage, assess and treat patients with minor and urgent complaints, working as a autonomous practitioner as part of a wider MDT.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

Job summary

Burns & Plastics Specialist Occupational Therapist- Burns & Plastics

Band 6 - Full time (Maternity leave cover until December 2027)

£37,339 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata

VAC: 409-8298484

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Mersey Regional Burns, Plastics and Reconstructive Therapy Team based at Whiston Hospital as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist.

The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in burns and plastic surgery and will work in one of the largest units in the UK.

The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change.

Please note- it is the applicant's responsibility to seek authorisation from their current manager to be released for the secondment before a formal application is made

Main duties of the job

Our therapy team consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistant and Pressure Garment Technicians who continuously strive to provide high-quality person-centred care.

This is a dynamic service that encompasses therapy provision across seven days in which you will play a key role. There will be opportunity to work with inpatients, outpatients and therapy led clinics. This is a rotational role across both clinical areas with the expectation that you will advance your knowledge and skills within the speciality.

As a regional centre we are responsible for the therapy management and rehabilitation of complex, challenging cases and are an integral part of a large multidisciplinary team. You will be an Occupational Therapist who is motivated, enthusiastic and able to demonstrate specialist clinical, interpersonal, communication, organisational, time management and clinical reasoning skills to provide bespoke patient care. You will have the ability to work independently and as a core member of the MDT.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

Job summary

Are you an experienced physiotherapist looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive acute therapy team? We're looking for a Senior Physiotherapist who is passionate in providing high standards of care. This is an 12 month fixed term contract to cover a secondment. Internal secondments will be considered.

We welcome applicants looking to further develop their Band 6 skills or those seeking development into their first Band 6 role.

As a department we are passionate about supporting continuing professional development to ensure we provide the highest standards of care to our patients.

The successful candidate will partake in the respiratory on-call service and the provision of 7-day therapy services throughout the department.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard of Physiotherapy within the following acute inpatient rotations: Respiratory, Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Stroke, Acute Medicine, Elderly Medicine and Urgent Care and Frailty.

To be an active member of the evening and weekend respiratory on call service.

To perform advanced and detailed assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of complex conditions and comorbidities; providing a diagnosis, plan, and goals, to develop and to deliver an individualised treatment programme to patients.

To work closely with AHP colleagues to provide joint therapies assessments and treatment plans enabling efficient use of Therapies Team resources.

To manage a caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision, managing attendance of board rounds and ward meetings to contribute significantly to patient flow.

To be highly skilled in identifying pathways of patient care, discharge plans, and suitable discharge locations.

Support band 7 and 8 colleagues in the day-to-day management and supervision of therapy teams, including supporting Band 5 therapists.

Mentor physiotherapy students during clinical placements (MSc & BSc) providing support and regular supervision with support from the Practice Development Lead as required.

Support newly registered staff during the preceptorship period taking on the role of preceptor, completing regular reviews and clinical supervision.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our Services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Job summary

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are looking to appoint a 12 month fixed term NHS Locum Consultant to join the Microbiology team of three Consultants working cross site at all Trust sites .

The post is whole time - 10 PAs ( less than full time will be considered) and is based at Southport Hospital. Agile working will be considered.

There is an Category A on call requirement - Currently 1 in 6

Applicants are required to be fully registered with a licence to practice with the General Medical Council at the time of application.

Main duties of the job

There are opportunities to build the clinical service through Antimicrobial Stewardship taking on the lead role with contributions towards Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) Service, Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings and additional ward presence.

Our Pathology Service provides Pathology for Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals (NHS) Trust as well as the surrounding community.

Each year the laboratory performs over 6.5 million tests which are dealt with by medical, scientific, clerical and support staff in a range of departments

• Haematology and Transfusion
• Biochemistry and Immunology
• Microbiology
• Cellular Pathology
• Phlebotomy (Blood Taking)
• Bereavement

The Trust's Pathology department is accredited to ISO15189: Please follow this link to access the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) websiteand type the department's UKAS ID to access the schedule of accreditation for each of the department.

The UKAS ID codes are as follows Biochemistry and Immunology 8871, Cellular Pathology 8908, Haematology and Transfusion 8864 and Microbiology 8857.

A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee, the existing Consultant Microbiologists, and the Clinical Director, within 3 months after the commencement date of the appointment.

Depending on the demands of the service, as with the flexible work patterns of most Medical Microbiologists, sometimes a greater or lesser proportion of time may be spent between infection control and clinical microbiology.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our Services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen a MSK Advanced Clinical Practitioner Physiotherapist to join the exemplar Joint Health Integrated MSK Service at MWL Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust to cover a maternity leave. until May 2027.

As an advanced clinical practitioner, the post holder will support the continued drive for patient centred care, champion quality, deliver performance targets and safe effective patient outcomes by placing the patients at the heart of all we do.

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic, and highly motivated advanced physiotherapy practitioner who is enthusiastic and forward-thinking to support the Joint Health Integrated MSK Service.

The successful candidate will have a wealth of musculoskeletal clinical experience and be able to demonstrate strong leadership and educational skills. A vision for research and service development is required to ensure continuing excellent patient and staff experience.

Applicants must have evidence of MSK Physio Advance Practice

The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

The Joint Health Integrated MSK Service is a single point of access service offering self referral alongside specialist assessment, investigations, and treatment for patients with musculoskeletal conditions. The service utilises an escalation and de-escalation model. This enables appropriate access to all appropriate diagnostic services, treatment, and onward management when indicated. Several innovations and channels shifts have taken place in the service, accelerated due to the unprecedented times. This has been an exciting opportunity to develop our digital strategy/ delivery and incorporate the benefits of digital alongside face-to-face consultations whilst also being led by patients with lived experience and staff feedback.

The team is multi-professional including: MSK Doctors, Consultant Neurosurgeon, Consultant Rheumatology MDT, Consultant Physiotherapists, Advanced MSK Physiotherapy Practitioners, Specialist Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, MSK Physiotherapists, Advanced MSK Podiatry Practitioner, Specialist Occupational Hand Therapists, Advance Practice Rheumatology Therapist, Therapy Assistants and Admin support.

The service puts a strong emphasis on and values the learning environment. The service ensures that staff can develop skills and knowledge to their full potential. The therapy outpatient service has a well-established supervision, case discussion and journal club programme.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

409-S7986921-A

Job locations

Ormskirk Hospital

Dicconson Way, Wigan Rd

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

• Support the clinical management of complex patients encompassing the initial assessment and subsequent care in the appropriate area, ward or department
• Actively support patients and their families through communicating difficult and highly complex information using a variety of methods to ensure effective understanding in a timely manner.
• Communicates complex information to patients/carers during the consent process prior to commencement of treatment plans and invasive and non-invasive procedures including explaining treatment options.
• Proactively supports patients and carers in coming to terms with their illness/condition.
• Provide a professional portfolio of skills including clinical assessment, basic diagnosis, treatments, and advanced practical skills.
• Ensures effective communication is maintained between members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate individuals are informed of changes to the patients conditions or treatment plan.
• Provides empathy and reassurance through understanding the quality-of-life issues associated with their illness/condition.
• Develop a high level of complex decision making in relation to the assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care.
• Provide professional leadership and support within a multi-professional team.
• Monitor and promote high standards of care and documentation.
• To diffuse potential complaints and hostile situations with staff, patients and carers using highly developed negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Provide follow up and specialised supportive advice as required for all members of the multi professional team caring for patients and discharging to a variety of other settings.
• Develop a locally approved formulary and prescribe within agreed limits under supervision.
• Work in collaboration with the multi professional team to promote quality care, participating in audit and assisting in developing unit protocols and practice.
• Facilitate effective communication and handover within the multi-professional team and ensure patients and their families are appropriately involved and informed.
• Support and assist with training of the multi professional team as they are inducted to the specialty.
• Gather, analyse, and report a wide range of data and information.
• Acts as a role model and an expert resource for patients and staff throughout the Trust.
• Supports the Consultants, Intensive care /Anaesthetic Registrars, and other Doctors, in providing patients with treatment plans within the specialty.
• Performs invasive and non-invasive and complex specialist procedures relevant to the and makes recommendations for treatment.
• Participates in service development. Writes protocols, guidelines, and procedures for own remit which, impacts on other members of multi-disciplinary team. Develops and evaluates these protocols and guidelines and procedures using current literature and research.

Job description Job responsibilities KEY DUTIES Support the clinical management of complex patients encompassing the initial assessment and subsequent care in the appropriate area, ward or department Actively support patients and their families through communicating difficult and highly complex information using a variety of methods to ensure effective understanding in a timely manner. Communicates complex information to patients/carers during the consent process prior to commencement of treatment plans and invasive and non-invasive procedures including explaining treatment options. Proactively supports patients and carers in coming to terms with their illness/condition. Provide a professional portfolio of skills including clinical assessment, basic diagnosis, treatments, and advanced practical skills. Ensures effective communication is maintained between members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate individuals are informed of changes to the patients conditions or treatment plan. Provides empathy and reassurance through understanding the quality-of-life issues associated with their illness/condition. Develop a high level of complex decision making in relation to the assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care. Provide professional leadership and support within a multi-professional team. Monitor and promote high standards of care and documentation. To diffuse potential complaints and hostile situations with staff, patients and carers using highly developed negotiation and interpersonal skills. Provide follow up and specialised supportive advice as required for all members of the multi professional team caring for patients and discharging to a variety of other settings. Develop a locally approved formulary and prescribe within agreed limits under supervision. Work in collaboration with the multi professional team to promote quality care, participating in audit and assisting in developing unit protocols and practice. Facilitate effective communication and handover within the multi-professional team and ensure patients and their families are appropriately involved and informed. Support and assist with training of the multi professional team as they are inducted to the specialty. Gather, analyse, and report a wide range of data and information. Acts as a role model and an expert resource for patients and staff throughout the Trust. Supports the Consultants, Intensive care /Anaesthetic Registrars, and other Doctors, in providing patients with treatment plans within the specialty. Performs invasive and non-invasive and complex specialist procedures relevant to the and makes recommendations for treatment. Participates in service development. Writes protocols, guidelines, and procedures for own remit which, impacts on other members of multi-disciplinary team. Develops and evaluates these protocols and guidelines and procedures using current literature and research.

Person Specification

Qualifictaions

Essential

• First level registered nurse/professional UK registration
• First Degree (or equivalent experience)
• Post registration course in specialty
• Master's in advanced clinical Practice

Desirable

• Registered health professional with legal and accountable responsibilities for non-medical prescribing
• Teaching qualification (C&G730, CertEd, PGCE or equivalent)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant demonstrable experience of working in the setting some of this must include working at a senior level managing and leading teams and this will be assessed at interview
• Ability to demonstrate specialist expertise underpinned by theory through CPD
• Excellent clinical reasoning /clinical decision-making skills
• Evidence of involvement in the development of programs of care, protocols and guidelines
• Knowledge of Clinical risk management and Governance

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills demonstrating negotiation and persuasion skills
• Evidence of both theoretical and practical skills and competency in Care Management within the specialty
• Ability to manage demanding and challenging workload
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to make effective decisions
• Interpretation of diagnostic tests
• Ability to build rapport with colleagues, patients and relatives
• Experience of MDT working
• Strong leadership and team building skills
• Ability to use own initiative
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to work autonomously or within a team
• Confident with IT

Desirable

• Enthusiastic, dynamic, self-motivated
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills demonstrating negotiation and persuasion skills

Other

Essential

• Occasional requirement to exert moderate physical effort for short periods during a given time when moving and transferring patients.
• Required to concentrate when carrying out care. Work is generally predictable but occasional requirement to deal with unpredictable emergency situations
• Working closely with complex patients and their carers
• Supporting patients, carers and families who have been given bad news

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Person Specification Qualifictaions Essential First level registered nurse/professional UK registration First Degree (or equivalent experience) Post registration course in specialty Master's in advanced clinical Practice Desirable Registered health professional with legal and accountable responsibilities for non-medical prescribing Teaching qualification (C&G730, CertEd, PGCE or equivalent) Knowledge and Experience Essential Significant demonstrable experience of working in the setting some of this must include working at a senior level managing and leading teams and this will be assessed at interview Ability to demonstrate specialist expertise underpinned by theory through CPD Excellent clinical reasoning /clinical decision-making skills Evidence of involvement in the development of programs of care, protocols and guidelines Knowledge of Clinical risk management and Governance Skills Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills demonstrating negotiation and persuasion skills Evidence of both theoretical and practical skills and competency in Care Management within the specialty Ability to manage demanding and challenging workload Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy Ability to make effective decisions Interpretation of diagnostic tests Ability to build rapport with colleagues, patients and relatives Experience of MDT working Strong leadership and team building skills Ability to use own initiative Effective time management skills Ability to work autonomously or within a team Confident with IT Desirable Enthusiastic, dynamic, self-motivated Excellent written and verbal communication skills demonstrating negotiation and persuasion skills Other Essential Occasional requirement to exert moderate physical effort for short periods during a given time when moving and transferring patients. Required to concentrate when carrying out care. Work is generally predictable but occasional requirement to deal with unpredictable emergency situations Working closely with complex patients and their carers Supporting patients, carers and families who have been given bad news Our Values Essential We are Kind We are Open We are Inclusive

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Ormskirk Hospital

Dicconson Way, Wigan Rd

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Ormskirk Hospital

Dicconson Way, Wigan Rd

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Physiotherapist - Pelvic Health

Band 6 Fixed Term 6 Months

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist in Pelvic Health.

PPHS was introduced as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and Maternity Transformation Programme, with a national requirement for every Local Maternity System (LMS) to create a Perinatal Pelvic Health Service.

Interview date to be confirmed

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

• Providespecialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment to a designated caseload, using advanced clinical reasoning.

• Manage patients with complex presentations, adjusting and developing treatment programmes accordingly.

• Work autonomously to deliver evidence-based physiotherapy within PPHS pathways (e.g., MSK, community rehab, rapid response, long-term condition management).

• Contribute to early intervention, prevention, and self-management programmes in line with PPHS goals.

• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, case conferences and joint clinics to ensure coordinated care.

• Maintain high standards of documentation in line with HCPC and local policies

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

You will be expected to undertake the Trusts' commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Job summary

We are the largest Lead Employer in the country employing approximately 13,000 Post Graduate Doctors and Dentists in specialty training across a national geography, namely; North West, West Midlands, East of England, East Midlands, Thames Valley, Yorkshire and Humber and London and South East. As an established Lead Employer with over 15 years' experience; strong team working relationships both with our internal colleagues and external stakeholders are high priority.

Our Lead Employer Model is focused on improving the working lives of Colleagues-in-Training. The Lead Employer model is a collaborative one, with the responsibilities of the traditional employer shared between three major stakeholders, who are:

o Lead Employer - Employer for duration of training programme.

o Host Organisation - NHS Trusts / GP Practice / Hospices / Dental Practices and any other approved training placements are the Host Organisation location where the trainee works and carries out their training. They provide day to day supervision and management of our colleagues in training.

o NHS England - Oversee the education for Specialty Trainees, GP Registrars, Public Health and Dental Foundation.

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

Main duties of the job

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant HR Business Partner to join our experienced and friendly HR Business Partner and Advisory Team in our Lead Employer Service. As an Assistant HR Business Partner for the Lead Employer Service you will have proven experience of working collaboratively and building positive stakeholder relationships.

Key responsibilities include:-

• Provide expert HR advice on complex employment matters in line with Lead Employer policies and procedures keeping in line with best practice and employment legislation.
• Working in partnership with the senior management team to provide professional customer focused HR advice, coaching and solutions that support the business in the identification and management of workforce issues and major change programmes.
• Support the development and implementation of robust systems and processes to enable effective monitoring and management employee relations issues.
• Analyse workforce information and Key Performance Indicators and work with the HR Business Partners to develop plans and strategies to support improvement and efficiency within the Service.
• Build effective working relationships with Trade Union Representatives.

We actively promote applications for flexible working. And you will be part of a team where we encourage and support each other's health and well-being.

Please note interviews will include assessment tasks.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Job summary

Maternity cover until May 2027

To co-ordinate the Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) service including management of new referrals and follow up appointments ensuring the capture of data for audit and Patient Related Outcome Measurements (PROM's)

Responsible for ensuring optimum use of clinic and injection lists, escalating when capacity is required.

Please note the job description and person specification are subject to change as per AfC review.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for overseeing the AMD appointment system scheduling new and follow up assessment and treatment appointments, managing the case load and ensuring patients are informed of their appointment and other relevant information.
• Be the point of contact for patients, consultants, nursing staff and managerial staff in regard to the AMD service
• Identify capacity and demand issues and ensure clinical and managerial colleagues are aware and action.
• Request any changes as required for letters, clinic, theatres and consultants via Pas Admin
• Responsible for the co-ordination of the treatment rooms / theatre availability for injections
• Ensure the treatment plan on Medisight coincides with the information the AMD co-ordinator has received and highlight any conflicting information to the clinicians
• Establish and maintain effective communication with the hospital pharmacy over pharmaceutical supplies.
• Undertake project planning / audits to ensure AMD service needs and targets are met.
• To monitor, collect, collate, evaluate and report progress of AMD service.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.