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Location: Liverpool Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum DOE Full-Time | Permanent | Small Animal Are you an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) ready to take the next step into a senior leadership role? We’re recruiting for a confident and motivated Head Veterinary Nurse in Liverpool to lead a busy and growing small animal nursing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced RVN who enjoys developing others, driving clinical standards and creating a positive, accountable team culture. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of the nursing department while remaining hands-on clinically and working closely with the Practice Manager and Veterinary Surgeons. As Head Veterinary Nurse, you’ll oversee the day-to-day running of the nursing team while helping to maintain and continually improve clinical standards across the practice. Your responsibilities will include: • Leading and supporting the nursing team through hands-on clinical work, • Mentoring and developing RVNs, student nurses, VCAs and support staff, • Identifying training needs and supporting professional development, • Running regular nursing team meetings and one-to-ones, • Supporting appraisals, performance reviews and development plans, • Creating and managing nursing rotas, • Ensuring appropriate staffing levels and effective resource allocation, • Maintaining high clinical, professional and infection control standards, • Implementing and reviewing clinical protocols and SOPs, • Working alongside the leadership team to drive continual improvement, • Promoting a culture of teamwork, professionalism and accountability This role would suit an RVN who can balance compassionate leadership with accountability, confidently support colleagues and address performance concerns when required. We’re looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse who is confident leading a team within a busy small animal environment. You’ll ideally have: • RCVS registration, • Previous senior, supervisory or leadership experience, • Strong small animal nursing experience, • Excellent anaesthetic, surgical and inpatient nursing skills, • Experience creating and managing staff rotas, • Excellent organisational and time management skills, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, • Confidence making decisions and handling challenging situations, • A genuine passion for coaching and developing colleagues, • A professional and consistent approach to maintaining standards, • A commitment to excellent patient and client care The following would be advantageous: • Clinical Coach qualification, • Experience with nurse consultations and Schedule 3 procedures, • Experience implementing clinical protocols and SOPs, • Involvement in recruitment, appraisals or performance management This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head Veterinary Nurse or Senior RVN to take ownership of a nursing department and make a genuine difference to the team and practice. You’ll benefit from: • Competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 DOE, • Generous CPD allowance, • Paid RCVS and VDS memberships, • Supportive and experienced leadership team, • Opportunity to shape and develop the nursing department, • Contributory pension scheme, • Exclusive company and high street discounts, • Discounts across veterinary, pet care and grooming services Liverpool Join an established and growing small animal practice where your leadership, clinical experience and ideas will be valued. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We want talented and enthusiastic people from all backgrounds to join #TeamMWL, with us you can learn, grow and develop yourself and your career, realising your true ambitions and aspirations. Whatever you’re looking for in your career, you’ll find it here at MWL. We are looking to recruit a Band 7 Ward Manager forWard 10A. The Ward Manager role is a pivotal nursing position in the delivery of excellent standards of care through effective leadership and management and so we are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse with a high level of clinical competency in the acute setting, high quality leadership skills and proven management experience to take on the challenge. The applicant should be a dynamic and highly motivated individual, who will work closely and collaboratively with the established Multi-disciplinary team to deliver high quality, compassionate care to our patients. This role, is based at Southport Hospital and gives the opportunity for a dynamic and highly motivated nurse to manage our 25 bedded Medical Ward that specialises in elderly medicine. Applicants must possess the necessary knowledge and skills outlined in the job description and the personal specification in order to apply. The successful candidate will be highly visible to staff, patients and relatives in their role, and deliver direct patient care whilst managing, leading, and co-ordinating the ward. You will provide decisive and effective clinical input and demonstrate leadership qualities, effective communication skills, a flexible approach and have the ability to work under pressure. You must be confident, hardworking and reliable, and have excellent communication skills. You will be a proactive role model, providing inspirational clinical and developmental supervision to all staff on the ward. As a ward manager, you will be expected to work some clinical shifts. The role will also require you to be able to identify service development needs, contribute to the operational planning, development and evaluation of the service. The role of ward manager carries 24-hour continuing responsibility for the Unit, and the postholder will primarily work Monday to Friday office hours but will participate in out of hours working to support service delivery. 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, • Provide leadership, management and team development to designated staff group, acting in a consultative capacity, ensuring safe and effective service delivery., • Provide specialist advice, leadership and support to the wider MDT ensuring the patient is at the centre of all decision making., • Ensure high quality care throughout the service by ensuring assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of care delivery, • Maintain staff and patient records in compliance with Trust policy, • Liaising with internal departments and external agencies in order to provide evidence-based care and contribute to policy and practice changes., • Ensure delegated budget is managed in line with Trust’s standing financial instructions, • To uphold the standards of professional practice, promoting and maintaining high quality patient care., • Overall responsibility for the management of the department and will be accountable for the quality of care within that environment in line with Trust policy and professional codes and standards, • Lead and provide a highly visible presence being responsive and accessible to patients, carers and staff. Clinical Management • To have overall responsibility for the delivery of high-quality patient care by their team members., • To have responsibility for implementing and maintaining Infection Control Policies and Procedures., • Participate in quality inspections and produce an action plan with clinical and non-clinical services as necessary to ensure identified defects are rectified., • Maintain safe staffing levels, escalating as required., • Ensure patient records are maintained accurately and that documentation reflects care provided., • Maximise the use of clinical resources, monitoring and initiating improvements within the designated department, • Maintain clinical competence according to professional standards for example medicine management, maintenance of pumps and infusions, insertion of catheters, removal of sutures, ILSetc, • Maintain professional competence, authority and credibility through clinical practice, acting as a role model and leader, providing supervision and support to nursing staff., • Act as an expert clinician, analysing and interpreting complex needs or situations, making judgements based on knowledge, • Provide and receive complex, sensitive information where there may be barriers to understanding, using persuasion and reassurance as required, • Participate in the investigation of complaints ensuring a thorough, timely and accurate report is produced and agreed actions are implemented, • Investigate accidents/incidents implementing actions and reporting to Matron as required by Trust policy., • Act on concerns raised by team members or service users taking appropriate action according to Trust Policies and Guidelines., • Provide timely and accurate data and statistical returns as required. People Management • Co-ordinate & monitor duty rosters, annual leave, study leave and sickness & absence to ensure effective utilisation and deployment of staff. Assess and interpret complex information to ensuresafe staffing within the department at all times., • Plan and implement orientation programmes for all newly appointed staff., • Ensure compliance with Mandatory Training requirements, maintaining records of training and development undertaken., • Ensure regular supervision of staff, undertaking personal development plans in line with Trust policy, identifying training needs, • Day to day management of individual / team performance, conduct and behavioural issues, escalating any serious concerns to formal processes., • Ensure effective recruitment, selection and retention of staff in accordance with agreed policies and procedures., • Develop, implement and monitor programmes of specialty based teaching, ensuring leaning objectives are achieved., • To ensure the educational needs of students are met and evaluated during their allocation to the department Leadership and Development • Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care, establishing and maintaining effective communication systems to ensure care is responsive to patient needs and wishes., • Continually monitor standards of care and lead initiatives to effect improvements by implementing evidence-based practice., • Assist in the development of policies and protocols relevant to the specialty., • In conjunction with senior leaders, propose and deliver service improvements ensuring evidence based practice is implemented within the department. Budget Management Responsibilities • Delegated budget holder for the department with overall responsibility to ensuring balance in both pay and non-pay lines., • Attendance at monthly budget meetings to report on variances, • Ensure achievement of financial, manpower and operational objectives identified for thedepartment., • Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources and fulfil the responsibilities of budget holder including stock management and care and maintenance of equipment., • Handles patients valuables, ensuring safe storage and transportation, • Research and Audit, • To develop, undertake and implement audit within the department., • To promote awareness of current research in the department., • To introduce and apply research findings to the department relating to practice where relevant., • To promote and disseminate local/national/international research findings to the department., • To develop and implement methods of auditing nursing practice within own department. Personal Development • Responsible for ensuring own continuing professional development and identifying development needs within the Trust knowledge and skills development review process., • To identify areas for self-development, areas of interest and training requirements within your personal performance planning and Development Review., • To maintain a professional portfolio and reflective diary for developmental purposes and revalidation., • Support the rest of the team by recognising own and promoting self-help and wellbeing, • To attend corporate groups as a representative of the directorate and team., • To represent the clinical area on working groups as appropriate and at relevant conferences at regional and national level and on working groups as appropriate., • To participate in the business planning process, helping to identify areas for service development., • Lead on delegated projects relating to local policy development, • We are Kind, • We are Open, • We are Inclusive, • Registered Nurse or Registered health professional Diploma / Degree level qualification, • Current NMC Registration, • Evidence of continuous professional development, • Leadership training or qualification (minimum Level 4 ILM or equivalent) or equivalent experience, • Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code, • Experience of managing teams, • Experience of service development, such as clinical pathway management, • Substantial experience of working in a clinical environment, • Understanding of budget management within the NHS at departmental level, • Experience of involvement in relevant research/audit to underpin evidence-based practice, • Understand key features of clinical governance and risk, • Current up to date and relevant clinical skills, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Excellent organisational and management skills, • Able to act as a leader, effectively managing staff in the department, • Accountable for own professional actions, • Ability to network and build relationships at all levels act as a change agent, • Computer literacy eg experience of electronic patient record, • Frequent sitting or standing in a restricted position; occasional moderate effort for several short period., • Walks, stands most of shift; occasionally moves, occasional manoeuvres patients., • Frequent concentration, work pattern unpredictable Concentration for patient clinical work, • Dealing with frequent interruptions and competing demands, • Occasional highly distressing or emotional circumstances. Deals with patient complaints, conveys unwelcome news, management of complaints/concerns arising from incidents, communicating to patients and relatives, • Working in ward environment providing direct clinical care, • Potential blood or body fluids exposure. Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. MWL is an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust who are one of the best places to work for in England. The Trust may contact you during the recruitment process for your feedback on your experience. We always aim for continuous improvement in our practice. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equity, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring. We are grounded in the belief that diversity enhances our collective strength, fostering innovation and excellence within our workforce. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Disability Confident Leader , we commit to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job (the essential criteria) listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form. If you are having difficulty completing an online application, or require any disability reasonable adjustments, to the application process, please contact We also commit to offering an interview to all armed forces veterans who meet the minimum criteria for the job (the essential criteria) listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form. The Trust operates anonymous shortlisting where no personal information about you, including your name or personal details are shared with the recruiting manager. No equality information is shared at any time during the recruitment process with the recruiting manager or other people involved in the decision-making process. The equality monitoring information you provide is used in the following situations: to review our recruitment practices; where a job is limited to a specific person to verify their eligibility to apply; and to offer disability reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. Certificate of Sponsorship Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click here to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship. eVisa Update For successful candidates on selected work and study visa routes, who have completed and paid for their applications will no longer receive a visa vignette in passport as evidence of their permission to enter the UK. Instead, you will be issued with an eVisa only, which is accessed by creating a UKVI account. Before travelling to the UK, we advise applicants to: • Understand how to generate an eVisa share code Disclosure and Barring Service Check If this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 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. Please note if applicable, applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. If you have not already done so, you are therefore encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service to which a small annual fee of £13 per year applies. Flexible Working We actively support flexible working patterns throughout MWL. Changes made to the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook mean that: • All employees have the right to request flexible working from day one of employment., • There is no limit on the number of requests they can make., • Employees have the right to make requests, have them considered, regardless of the reason. At Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, we will consider requests for flexible working. We would also encourage you to also discuss flexible working options at interview stage. Working for Team MWL Staff recognition is especially important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Employee of the month. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. The Trust is a non-smoking across all sites. Failure to follow this rule could lead to disciplinary action. For more information, see the Smoke Free NHS website. You will be expected to undertake the Trusts' commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. You must ensure that your application, including personal statements and behaviour examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Please note plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated and will check all applications against AI detection software. Additional Information Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are We are KIND, We are OPEN, We are INCLUSIVE, which can be found here. An applicant guide to help and support you with your application and what to expect during your recruitment journey can be accessed in the supporting documents. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team MWL very soon. You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and inspirational matron to provide visible senior midwifery leadership across maternity services, driving excellence in clinical practice, safety and patient experience. The Matron will lead on quality standards, infection prevention and control, and quality improvement, working with multidisciplinary teams to empower staff and deliver woman-centred care with compassion and accountability. #J-18808-Ljbffr

I have a lovely practice in Liverpool who are seeking an experienced and motivated Head Veterinary Nurse to lead its nursing team and play a key role in maintaining and developing clinical excellence across this busy and expanding small animal practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an RVN with strong leadership experience who enjoys bringing out the best in others while remaining actively involved in clinical work. The successful candidate will lead by example, combining a supportive and approachable management style with the confidence to maintain high standards and ensure agreed expectations are consistently met. Working closely with the Practice Manager and Veterinary Surgeons, the Head Veterinary Nurse will take responsibility for the day-to-day organisation and development of the nursing team. This will include overseeing rotas and staffing levels, monitoring workflow, supporting resource management and ensuring the practice continues to operate efficiently. A key part of the position will be developing the wider nursing team. The Head Veterinary Nurse will provide mentoring and coaching to RVNs, student nurses, VCAs and support staff, identify training requirements and encourage ongoing professional development. They will also lead nursing meetings and one-to-one discussions, contribute to appraisals and development plans, and provide constructive support where improvement is required. The role will also involve maintaining excellent clinical, professional and infection control standards, as well as helping to introduce, review and improve clinical protocols and SOPs. The successful candidate will be comfortable having challenging conversations when necessary and will promote a culture where teamwork, professionalism, accountability and continuous improvement are all valued. Experience as a Clinical Coach, conducting nurse consultations, or contributing to recruitment, appraisals and performance management would be advantageous. The successful applicant will be a confident and experienced RVN with at least five years of post-qualification experience and previous experience in a senior, supervisory or leadership position within a busy small animal practice. Strong anaesthetic, surgical and inpatient nursing skills are essential, alongside excellent organisational and time-management abilities. Experience creating and managing staff rotas is also required. The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator who can manage competing priorities, make confident decisions and approach challenges in a constructive and professional manner. The practice offers a competitive salary of £35,000–£40,000 per annum, dependent on experience, together with a generous CPD allowance and paid RCVS and VDS memberships. The successful candidate will join a supportive leadership team and have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the future development of the nursing department. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are looking for new members of staff to join our care navigator team We are a large GP practice based in West Derby , We are friendly , supportive and looking to train and develop staff with an NHS background , to work within our busy team The role will include reception and telephone duties helping patients and also covering the busy admin area in which referrals are made , prescription requests are managed , post is opened and allocated and also supporting our large clinical team of Drs , Nurses, Pharmacists and our extended team to deliver care to patients Duties include : Dealing face to face and on the telephone with our patients Helping and supporting our colleagues within the local community services and acute trusts Dealing with all practice paperwork to include referrals . prescriptions , reports and coding Dealing with admin and email requests from patients and other stakeholders Assisting clinicians as a chaperone when requested ( full training will be given ) Ensuring all patient registrations and deductions are completed in a timely and effective manner Support the nursing team with all clinics Support the Contracts manager contacting patients for attendance at clinics We are a friendly , large team consisting of clinical and non clinical roles We work within a diverse team ethic where everyone is valued for their contribution and full training is given to ensure all new staff have these values also The role is full time , part time roles will be considered also , although we like all our staff to work 8:00am starts and 18:30pm finishes . We also offer enhanced access hours to our patients and there is a rota for staff whereby you will be required to work until 20:00 on a Tuesday We offer 6 weeks annual leave ( pro rata ) exclusive of 8 bank holidays ( pro rata ) and we also pay for a 30 min lunch break in your working day if you work over 6 hours per day We have regular staff training and team events , employee of the month award and staff appreciation / charity fun events Uniform is provided and you can join the NHS pension scheme should you wish Our aim is to build a happy , productive team that values their colleagues Job responsibilities JOB TITLE: Care Navigator West Derby Medical Centre REPORTS TO: Leadership team Accountable to : Head of Operations HOURS: Flexible between 7:00 20:00 as per rota SALARY: £12.68 per hour Job Summary: Receive, assist, and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professionals in a courteous, efficient, and effective way. To possess excellent customer care skills and ensure all patients and staff are offered an effective, efficient, and courteous service always Provide general assistance within the whole Practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone. Job Responsibilities: • To have a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures and protocols and EMIS clinical system, • To work in accordance of written protocols, • Handling and opening of all mail coming into the surgery, • Scanning all hospital and clinics correspondence into the practice clinical system, • Digital fax and photocopy as requested, • Coding hospital discharge and clinic letters, • Taking action of all necessary hospital discharge letters/clinic letters, • Summarising patient files, • Registering & deducting new and old patients, • Checking NHS mail, OOH and electronic letters for any action needed i.e. eConsultations, • Using Iplato/Accurx to send text messages to patients, • Opening and closing of business premises, • Stocking clinicians rooms with all appropriate equipment, • Cold chaining (checking fridge temperatures are within range and reporting any abnormal readings to practice management), • Use of PCSE for record movement and queries, • Navigating patients to the most appropriate services i.e. identifying emergencies, referring calls to nominated stakeholders ., • Liaising with patients at the reception desk and via telephone and also digitally, • Liaising with all non-practice staff i.e. ICB teams , Care home staff , Health Visitors, District Nurses Community matrons , Coroners office etc., • Handling patient queries politely and courteously, • Processing repeat prescriptions, • Signing out controlled drug prescriptions, • Taking action of alerts for monitoring bloods/chronic illnesses ensuring patients are up to date, • Meeting QOF / IIF / GP Spec targets, and arranging appropriate appointments and adding correct invite codes, • Processing blood forms when instructed by GP or when checking if patient is overdue for any specific blood tests, • Making general referrals to Treatment room, district nurses etc., • Creating receiving and completing tasks between clinical and non-clinical staff, • Processing letters to patients, • Identifying emergencies and ensuring all protocols are followed during these emergencies, • Proactively handling minor complaints from patients and referring to the leadership team when required, • Process appointment requests for urgent on the day and future appointments from patients by telephone, in person, via email or eConsultation, • Taking home visit request, • Registrations of new patients computer data entry and medical records, • Process patients change of address computer data and medical records (have knowledge of Practice area boundary ), • Process repeat prescription request in accordance with Practice guidelines, • Have working knowledge of telephone system, during and after hours, • Answer the telephone in polite and courteous and professional manner and adhere to practice guidelines at all times, • Handling complaints received from telephone on a courteous , polite manner, • Clear rooms after surgeries and ensure they are stocked for the following day, • Ensure building security have thorough knowledge of doors/windows/alarm process, • Any other tasks and duties allocated by the leadership team that are deemed to be necessary, • Problem solving with colleagues in a positive , professional manner, • Team support, • In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately, • In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential, • Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data, • Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines, • Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks, • Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, • Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards, • Reporting potential risks identified, • Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation, • Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues, • Behaving in a manner that is welcoming, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights, • Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development, • Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work, • Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk, • Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision, • Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance, • Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs, • Effectively manage own time, workload and resources, • Communicate effectively with other team members, • Communicate effectively with patients and carers, • Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly, • Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance at all times, • Participate in audit where appropriate, • Good standard of education, • Experience within an NHS setting with EMIS / Clinical system experience, • Must be able to work as part of a team and also autonomously, • Experience of working within primary care 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. West Derby Medical Centre West Derby Medical Centre 3 Winterburn Crescent Liverpool L12 8TQ United Kingdom Job responsibilities JOB TITLE: Care Navigator West Derby Medical Centre REPORTS TO: Leadership team Accountable to : Head of Operations HOURS: Flexible between 7:00 20:00 as per rota SALARY: £12.68 per hour Job Summary: Receive, assist, and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professionals in a courteous, efficient, and effective way. To possess excellent customer care skills and ensure all patients and staff are offered an effective, efficient, and courteous service always Provide general assistance within the whole Practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone. Job Responsibilities: • To have a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures and protocols and EMIS clinical system, • To work in accordance of written protocols, • Handling and opening of all mail coming into the surgery, • Scanning all hospital and clinics correspondence into the practice clinical system, • Digital fax and photocopy as requested, • Coding hospital discharge and clinic letters, • Taking action of all necessary hospital discharge letters/clinic letters, • Summarising patient files, • Registering & deducting new and old patients, • Checking NHS mail, OOH and electronic letters for any action needed i.e. eConsultations, • Using Iplato/Accurx to send text messages to patients, • Opening and closing of business premises, • Stocking clinicians rooms with all appropriate equipment, • Cold chaining (checking fridge temperatures are within range and reporting any abnormal readings to practice management), • Use of PCSE for record movement and queries, • Navigating patients to the most appropriate services i.e. identifying emergencies, referring calls to nominated stakeholders ., • Liaising with patients at the reception desk and via telephone and also digitally, • Liaising with all non-practice staff i.e. ICB teams , Care home staff , Health Visitors, District Nurses Community matrons , Coroners office etc., • Handling patient queries politely and courteously, • Processing repeat prescriptions, • Signing out controlled drug prescriptions, • Taking action of alerts for monitoring bloods/chronic illnesses ensuring patients are up to date, • Meeting QOF / IIF / GP Spec targets, and arranging appropriate appointments and adding correct invite codes, • Processing blood forms when instructed by GP or when checking if patient is overdue for any specific blood tests, • Making general referrals to Treatment room, district nurses etc., • Creating receiving and completing tasks between clinical and non-clinical staff, • Processing letters to patients, • Identifying emergencies and ensuring all protocols are followed during these emergencies, • Proactively handling minor complaints from patients and referring to the leadership team when required, • Process appointment requests for urgent on the day and future appointments from patients by telephone, in person, via email or eConsultation, • Taking home visit request, • Registrations of new patients computer data entry and medical records, • Process patients change of address computer data and medical records (have knowledge of Practice area boundary ), • Process repeat prescription request in accordance with Practice guidelines, • Have working knowledge of telephone system, during and after hours, • Answer the telephone in polite and courteous and professional manner and adhere to practice guidelines at all times, • Handling complaints received from telephone on a courteous , polite manner, • Clear rooms after surgeries and ensure they are stocked for the following day, • Ensure building security have thorough knowledge of doors/windows/alarm process, • Any other tasks and duties allocated by the leadership team that are deemed to be necessary, • Problem solving with colleagues in a positive , professional manner, • Team support, • In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately, • In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential, • Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data, • Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines, • Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks, • Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, • Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards, • Reporting potential risks identified, • Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation, • Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues, • Behaving in a manner that is welcoming, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights, • Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development, • Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work, • Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk, • Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision, • Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance, • Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs, • Effectively manage own time, workload and resources, • Communicate effectively with other team members, • Communicate effectively with patients and carers, • Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly, • Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance at all times, • Participate in audit where appropriate, • Good standard of education, • Experience within an NHS setting with EMIS / Clinical system experience, • Must be able to work as part of a team and also autonomously, • Experience of working within primary care 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. West Derby Medical Centre West Derby Medical Centre 3 Winterburn Crescent Liverpool L12 8TQ United Kingdom #J-18808-Ljbffr

Vets4Pets Penny Lane, Liverpool Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per annum (depending on experience) Full Time Lead. Inspire. Develop. We are looking for an exceptional Head Veterinary Nurse to lead our nursing team and help drive clinical excellence throughout our busy and growing small animal practice. This role is ideal for an experienced RVN who leads by example, enjoys developing others, and understands that maintaining high standards requires consistency, accountability, and attention to detail. As Head Veterinary Nurse, you will be responsible for creating a positive, supportive culture whilst ensuring that all team members understand and meet the standards expected of them. You will be someone who can balance compassion with accountability, providing support and coaching where needed while confidently addressing performance concerns when standards are not met. You will oversee the day-to-day management of the nursing team and work closely with the Practice Manager and Veterinary Surgeons to ensure the smooth running of the practice. Key responsibilities include: • Leading and supporting the nursing team through example and hands-on clinical work, • Mentoring and developing nurses, student nurses, VCAs and support staff, • Identifying training needs and creating opportunities for professional growth, • Conducting regular nursing team meetings and one-to-one check-ins, • Supporting appraisals, performance reviews and development plans, • Producing and managing nursing rotas to ensure appropriate staffing levels, • Monitoring workflow and resource allocation across the practice, • Maintaining high clinical, professional and infection control standards, • Supporting the implementation and review of clinical protocols and SOPs, • Working alongside leadership to drive continual improvement within the practice, • Promoting a culture of teamwork, professionalism and accountability You will be a confident and respected nursing professional who is comfortable leading a team in a busy environment. • Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification, • Minimum 5 years' post-qualification nursing experience, • Previous leadership, supervisory or senior nursing experience, • Experience working within a busy small animal practice, • Strong anaesthetic, surgical and inpatient nursing skills, • Excellent organisational and time management abilities, • Experience producing and managing staff rotas, • Clinical Coach qualification, • Experience with nurse consultations and schedule utilisation, • Experience implementing clinical protocols and SOPs, • Previous involvement in recruitment, appraisals or performance management, • Competitive salary of £35,000 to £40,000 per annum, • Generous CPD allowance, • Paid RCVS and VDS memberships, • Supportive leadership team, • Opportunity to help shape the future of the nursing department, • Contributory pension scheme, • Exclusive company and high street discounts, including 20% off at the Vet Group, Pets at Home and the Groom Room Location: L15 9EB We want our colleagues to be as diverse as our clients. Our teams are inclusive and celebrate difference, so if you meet our role requirements, we’d love to hear from you. We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you! #J-18808-Ljbffr

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and inspirational midwife to join Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust as a Matron. This senior leadership role is pivotal in delivering high-quality, safe and compassionate care for women and families. The successful candidate will provide visible professional midwifery leadership, promoting excellence in clinical practice, service delivery and patient experience across maternity services. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues and departmental leaders, the Matron will be responsible for driving quality, safety and performance, ensuring that care is consistently delivered to the highest standards. The role requires a highly motivated individual with a passion for innovation, continuous improvement and empowering teams to deliver outstanding outcomes., • As Matron, you will provide strong clinical and operational leadership, supporting staff to deliver safe, effective and woman-centred care. You will be highly visible and accessible to women, families and colleagues, fostering a culture of compassion, professionalism and accountability., • You will lead on the delivery and monitoring of clinical quality standards, patient safety initiatives, infection prevention and control, and quality improvement programmes. Working closely with clinical and operational teams, you will proactively address challenges, drive service improvement and ensure that women and families receive care that is respectful, dignified and responsive to their individual needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, a commitment to staff development and wellbeing, and the ability to influence and inspire others to achieve excellence. Liverpool Women's NHS FT became part ofNHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG)in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. At Liverpool Women's Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments. We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes usthespecialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families. For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit theircareers page. UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine your eligibility for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role. skilled-worker-visa/your-job #J-18808-Ljbffr

Theatre Practitioner - Recovery & Anaesthetics Fairfield Independent Hospital 37.5 Hours & Permanent Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification) Fairfield Independent Hospital in St Helens is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. We have an opportunity for a Theatre Practitioner to join their team of staff. This is a full‑time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern. • Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, anticipating surgeon needs, and ensuring equipment safety., • Support the Anaesthetist in equipment preparation, patient monitoring, airway management, and positioning., • Provide post‑operative care, monitoring vital signs, managing pain and nausea, and ensuring patient readiness for discharge., • Adhere to infection prevention and control policies and procedures at all times., • Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and specific patient requirements., • Check all surgical and anaesthetic equipment prior to use and report faults immediately., • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve safe and efficient surgical lists., • Support and contribute to a positive, respectful, and efficient theatre environment., • Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)., • Experience or training in a theatre environment specialising in anaesthetics and recovery., • Understanding of infection control, manual handling, and patient safety principles., • Ability to work under pressure, problem‑solve, and respond quickly to changes in a dynamic environment., • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills., • Attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to safe surgical practice. Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including: • 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service, • Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre‑existing medical conditions, • Friends & Family Hospital Discounts, • Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay, • Non‑contributory life insurance, • Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits, • Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing, • Employee recognition programmes, • Industry leading training and development opportunities, • and more. Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles and more. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities; we are committed to challenging and eliminating racism and other forms of discrimination and advancing and promoting equality of opportunity in the provision of services and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. We take positive action to support disadvantaged groups and also particularly encourage applications from ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQIA+ people that are under-represented in our workforce. Furthermore we welcome applications from reservists and ex-armed forces personnel as we recognise the benefits of the values, skills, training and experience that they bring to their work with us. We encourage all applicants to share their equality information with us. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a helpful tool when preparing your application, supporting you to organise and structure your application and present your experiences clearly. However, we want to hear about your experiences and achievements. Please ensure everything you submit is truthful, accurate, and reflects your own work and experience. Your authentic story is the best way to help us understand who you are and what you can bring to the role. If content appears to be copied or misrepresented, it may impact the outcome of your application. We encourage you to use AI responsibly as a support tool, not a substitute for your own voice. For tips and guidance, please refer to our applicant guidance. Your experiences matter, let them shine. Applications that appear mostly or fully generated by AI, without clear personal examples linked to the person specification, may be rejected. Are you passionate about improving foot health and enhancing quality of life? Join our podiatry team and make a real difference to the lives of patients every day! As a Community Podiatrist, you will assess and provide clearly planned podiatric care packages to patients with a variety of care needs, with the aim of maintaining independence and mobility. You will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with other healthcare professionals to deliver high quality, patient centred care. Whether you're a newly registered Podiatrist or experienced practitioner, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive and forward thinking environment. Our offer to you: • Rotation into the acute sector as an observer in departments such as vascular and orthopaedics., • Encouragement and support with your career progression into advanced clinical roles and leadership roles., • Continuous improvement, • Accountability, • Respect, • Enthusiasm, • Support If you share our values and want to be part of a team that makes a real difference, we want to hear from you. You will work as part of a highly motivated team providing a high standard of clinical care in a variety of community settings, ensuring the provision of seamless care between primary and secondary care. You will provide treatment for patients to maintain tissue viability and relieve pain; especially patients who require specialist care packages because they are at special risk due to diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and peripheral vascular disease. Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Delivery of podiatry in clinical, domiciliary and residential home settings, usually working in isolation, always as an autonomous practitioner. Assessment and treatment of existing patients in line with departmental protocols using judgements involving complex facts about the patient's medical conditions, current medication and podiatric needs. Develop treatment plans with expected outcomes and agree with patient how these outcomes may be best achieved. Provide advice to patients on foot health matters. Employ stringent control of cross infection and decontamination measures during daily exposure to infectious material i.e., wound/ulcer dressings, blood, pus or body fluid, unkempt dirty feet, and body and when working in less than hygienic conditions in domiciliary situations. Follow standard operating procedures for podiatry instrument use Assess for nail surgery and undertake nail surgery, supervised by a senior podiatrist. Be responsible for the administration of local analgesia, observation of the patient for adverse reaction and the administration of adrenalin in the event of the patient suffering anaphylactic shock. Assess for orthotics, make and provide chair-side devices, prescribe bespoke orthotics and liaise with appropriate specialist. Have the capability to move and handle patients who may be immobile, wheelchair or bed bound. Work in patient's homes/residential homes in confined spaces, with poor lighting, inadequate seating, sitting in a restricted position/ over patient's bed working from a domiciliary bag. Treatment position may be restricted by non-compliance from the patients due to physical, mental or emotional debility. Provide health education advice including one to one advice and education to groups of peers, professionals and patients. Delegate appropriate patients to the care of podiatry assistants. Assist in the supervision of students, podiatry assistants and new members of staff. Delegate suitable patients to podiatry assistants. • Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication, • Excellent written communication, • Good time management and organisational skills, • Demonstrate ability to analyse complex facts / situations and act accordingly, • Highly developed hand to eye co-ordination, • Ability to travel for work purposes, • Demonstrate an understanding / willingness to participate in continuous professional development, • Demonstrate development of a personal portfolio, • Demonstrate an understanding of the clinical governance agenda, • Demonstrate active involvement in research, audit or other quality issues, • Computer literate, • Demonstrate experience of range of podiatry procedures / situations e.g., orthotics, nail surgery, diabetic footcare, care of the elderly, delivery of care in clinical and domiciliary setting through a variety of student placements, • Continuous Improvement, • Accountability, • Respectfulness, • Enthusiasm, • Support, • High professional standards, • Responsive to service users, • Engaging leadership style, • Strong customer service belief, • Transparency and honesty, • Discreet, • Change oriented, • BSc Hons Degree or diploma in Podiatric Medicine., • Registered with HCPC, • LA certificate Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply for all correspondence. All information regarding your application will come from apps.trac.jobs not NHS Jobs. Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who consider themselves to be disabled who meet the minimum (essential) criteria for the role in the person specification. If you would like your application to be considered under the Trust's guaranteed interview scheme you can indicate this in the personal information section of your online application form. Should you require a reasonable adjustment to our recruitment process please email #J-18808-Ljbffr

• Support documentation audits and the recording of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)., • Assist the Lead Nurse with staff correspondence, including letters, InPraise submissions, and SBS ordering., • Undertake general office duties, including managing mail, email, photocopying, and maintaining an organised work environment., • Attend training sessions, meetings, and educational events as required by the line manager., • Work with managers to review processes, improve efficiency, and implement solutions to service challenges., • Work flexibly in line with Trust policies and service needs., • Undertake any other duties as required by the Line Manager., • Support team meeting agenda and minutes., • Support delivery and minutes of the Consultant MDT Governance, Compliance, and Professional Responsibilities., • Comply with all Trust policies and procedures at all times., • Actively participate in annual performance reviews to identify and address personal development needs., • Attend all required statutory and mandatory training, along with any additional relevant training for the role., • Fully comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act and adhere to the Trusts Health and Safety policies and procedures, taking all reasonable precautions to ensure a safe working environment., • Maintain strict confidentiality in line with GDPR (2018) and Caldicott principles., • Ensure all information is handled legally, securely, and appropriately in accordance with Trust policies., • Understand that breaches of confidentiality may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal, and could lead to civil liability., • Ensure all records are accurate, legible, contemporaneous, and attributable, maintaining high standards of data quality., • Treat all colleagues, patients, and visitors with dignity and respect, promoting equality and challenging discriminatory behaviour where appropriate., • Uphold the Trusts commitment to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults., • Actively participate in infection prevention and control measures in line with the Health and Social Care Act 2008., • Attend mandatory training and apply learning in daily practice., • Adhere to relevant professional codes of practice where applicable., • Undertake duties flexibly across sites as required by the service., • Work in line with evolving service needs, recognising that duties may change over time., • Adhere to the NHS Constitution and its core principles and values., • Uphold the Duty of Candour by being open and honest and raising concerns where appropriate., • The Trust operates a non-smoking policy across all sites; failure to comply may result in disciplinary action. Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr

Our 77 bedded home provides residential, nursing and residential dementia care. Located in Huyton, Liverpool, Moss View is a warm and welcoming home with a strong community feel. With a beautiful sensory garden and a friendly, supportive team, it is a great place to build meaningful relationships, work together and make a real difference to Residents every day. • Contracted to 40 hours per week, • Paid [PVG/DBS], pension, uniform provided, • 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract) As Head Housekeeper, you will take overall responsibility for the cleanliness, presentation and organisation of the home, ensuring a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment is maintained at all times. This is a key leadership role where your standards and attention to detail will directly impact daily life and overall experience. You will lead and manage the housekeeping team, overseeing the cleaning of residents’ rooms, bathrooms and all communal areas to ensure consistently high standards of hygiene and presentation. You will coordinate daily operations, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and in line with infection control, health and safety and housekeeping procedures. Working closely with other departments, you will ensure a well organised and responsive service. You will monitor quality, manage supplies and support your team through training, guidance and leadership, creating a positive and high performing environment. • Previous experience in a housekeeping or supervisory role, • Strong leadership and team management skills, • Excellent organisation and attention to detail, • Good understanding of cleaning standards, hygiene and infection control, • Ability to manage workload, priorities and team performance, • Good communication and interpersonal skills, • Paid Enhanced DBS, • Uniform provided, • Group life assurance cover, • Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay, • A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more, • GP Online for you and your dependants under 16, • Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts, • Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year, • Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications, • Clear opportunities for career development and progression, • Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards, • 'Refer a Friend' scheme offering up to £1,000 per successful referral, depending on the role Moss View is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive. Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another. If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr

To work as an integral part of the caring team, delivering the highest standards of personalised care to residents, ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and dignity, and that individual’s rights to privacy, dignity, independence and choice are met in a safe environment. • To provide the highest level of personal care (toileting, bathing etc) and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive. To act as a key worker for a named group of residents, ensuring that these responsibilities are carried out in full (as defined in the training manual)., • To understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements which are relevant such as Health & Safety, COSHH, all aspects of the Health & Social Care Act, to maintain a safe environment throughout the home. Understand and have an awareness of Infection Control., • To always be alert to resident’s safety, physical and mental well-being, immediately reporting any changes in a resident’s condition to a senior person on duty, and to accurately maintain and update residents’ records as required., • To respect and maintain confidentiality of resident’s personal information at all times, this includes resident’s behaviour and actions and any incidents that may occur in the course of day to day care., • Be understanding and patient towards residents and their needs, and encourage, assist and support residents to participate in leisure activities as appropriate to the individual, ensuring their social and emotional needs are met. This also includes escorting residents to outside appointments and leisure outings., • Responsible for making and changing beds, tidying resident’s rooms (with the resident’s permission) undertaking light cleaning and laundry duties as needed and generally assisting in ensuring that the Home is kept clean, pleasant and welcoming at all times., • Helping to serve meals and drinks at meal times and other times when required, taking care to present meals and refreshments in an attractive way, with polite and courteous service. Also, to provide the appropriate level of support and help for residents who need assistance to eat and drink., • To be an active and supportive member of the Care team, contributing to team meetings, ensuring good communication and helping new team members as appropriate, ensuring that the Care Home is a safe, friendly and supportive working environment., • Key worker to designated residents., • Formal supervision of certain carers. This role is a team role, but with clear responsibility for specified residents. Clear communication with other team members is essential. To ensure that the Care Home values of trust, respect and care are always maintained and that each team member treats residents in the way that they would expect to be treated themselves. • Mandatory training is up to date, • Completed NVQ2 within 12 months of taking up position, • Supervision meeting with Line Manager every 2 months, • Results and feedback from Home inspections and audit reports (internal and external), • Good numeracy and literacy skills. A warm and friendly disposition, • Good communication skills, able to put others at ease, • A strong team worker. Reliable and punctual, • Willingness to develop new skills. Commitment to infection prevention and control, • (dependent on NVQ qualification and shift) #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are advertising for a client who requires a trainee dental nurse for their busy and well established NHS 2 surgery dental practice in Parr, St Helens. The position is full time between Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm . • All chairside activities, • Health and Safety, • Infection Control procedures, • Basic First Aid, • Patient Confidentiality and GDPR18 procedures, • Minimum wage will be paid whilst in training £113,565 - £150,569 per annum (Plus 1 additional PA for on call) Grade YM 72 St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary: £14.45p/h. Full time hour available This is a very exciting time to join us at our new village! Our Village in Birkdale provides amazing opportunities to grow and develop as an individual and as part of a new team. The role of Exercise Specialist is integral to the Village; we are looking for someone who is passionate about the health benefits of regular exercise, especially in later life and during long term illness. As a qualified Gym Instructor/Personal Trainer with Level 3 Exercise Referral (GP referral) or equivalent, we need you to lead, organise and deliver a wide and inclusive range of exercise activities, aimed at improving the health and well-being, both physically and emotionally, of our customers and members of the local community. As a Belong Exercise Specialist you will be responsible for the day to day running of the studio working closely with colleagues, GPs and any other professional organisations. Supported by Belongs Lead Exercise Specialist you will design well rounded exercise programmes to support those living with dementia. Belong is a values-driven organisation, we put our customers and staff at the heart of everything we do, in return for your commitment you will also receive a range of attractive benefits including a competitive pension, access to ongoing training, refer a friend scheme and death in service. More information can be found on our website www.belong.org.uk/jobs We anticipate a high volume of applications for this role; we reserve the right to close this role early As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following link that you can copy and post to your web browser if you wish to read: government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice Essential Qualifications: • Level 3 Exercise Referral (GP Referral) qualification or equivalent, • Level 3 Gym Instructor/Personal Trainer Desirable Qualifications: • Level 4 long term neurological conditions, • Level 4 pulmonary rehabilitation, • Level 4 obesity and weight management, • Level 4 nutrition, • Level 4 cancer rehabilitation, • Level 4 cardiac rehabilitation MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: • Safely deliver a professional standard of exercise to the older generation in accordance with Belong standards and values, • Organise and deliver a range of exercise activities throughout the village which aim to improve health & wellbeing. Supporting Responsibilities: • Ensure customer needs in relation to exercise are identified, agreed, assessed and regularly reviewed in accordance with their electronic care plan., • Design, organise, coordinate and facilitate a range of physical exercises based on customer preferences and requirements., • Develop and maintain a robust recording system for exercise that meets Belong requirements., • Ensuring relevant changes to a customer’s health, wellbeing or choices are reported and recorded., • Maintain up-to-date risk assessments within the exercise studio., • Conduct appropriate inductions and fitness assessments for all users prior to exercise., • Explain and demonstrate effectively with each participant, and their care team where appropriate, to ensure an understanding of each exercise undertaken., • Use exercise information accurately to assess, monitor and manage contraindication/risks to participant’s health during exercise., • Work closely with the Belong colleagues across the Village to ensure appropriate, enjoyable and fulfilling exercise and activity programmes are created and maintained though out the village., • Consult with colleagues, GP and any other professional organisations to design well rounded exercise programmes., • Continuously develop the service by seeking out customer feedback and adapting as appropriate., • Liaise with the village team and the Belong at Home service to facilitate support when required., • Carry out moving and handling with the use of aids and equipment where required., • Ensure relevant infection prevention and control procedures are followed at all times., • Be a visible and positive role model for excellent person centred customer support and practice; working in accordance with Belong standards and values; developing and enabling a culture, • Paid DBS*, • Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays, • Flexible working hours, • Real Living Wage regardless of age, • Refer a friend scheme, • Death in Service payment to a beneficiary of your choosing, • Subsidised meals in our Bistro, • Access to Employment Assistance programme, • o Confidential Counselling, Mental Health, Finance support, • Full PPE and LFT & PCR tests provided on site, • Career Progression, • Auto Enrolment pension, • Free Wi-Fi, • Full Support, shadow shifts and training #J-18808-Ljbffr

At Rainbow Care Solutions, we're a well-established domiciliary care provider with over 20 years of experience and operate across our 5 branches. We've built a strong reputation for excellence, consistently achieving a 'Good' or higher rating from the CQC consistently. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Complex Care Workers to provide specialised support to individuals with complex health needs in their own home on either a 1:1 or 2:1 basis. The successful candidate will deliver personalised care within clients' own homes, ensuring their comfort, safety, and wellbeing. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives by delivering tailored care plans and fostering independence. Responsibilities Deliver personalised care in accordance with individual care plans, ensuring all needs are met with dignity and respect. Assist clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility support. Support clients with medication management and health monitoring as required. Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any changes in client condition to relevant healthcare professionals. Facilitate effective communication with clients, their families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care delivery. Drive clients to appointments or activities when necessary, ensuring safe transportation. Promote independence whilst providing necessary assistance in a caring and empathetic manner. Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including infection control procedures. 12 hour shifts working on either a 1:1 basis or 2:1 basis Experience Previous experience working within complex care is essential, such as mental health, brain injury, learning disabilities etc. Knowledge of care plans and their implementation is advantageous. Good IT skills for maintaining accurate documentation and communication records. Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with clients, families, and colleagues. A valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle is required. Benefits: Company events Company pension Paid training Referral programme Experience: Complex care: 1 year (required) Challenging behaviour: 1 year (required) Licence/Certification: UK Driving Licence (required) Work Location: In person TPBN1_UKTJ

We are seeking agency RGNs for our well established clients based in Southport. The suitable candidate will be working for us on behalf of one of the UK's Largestresidential, nursing, and dementia care • Provide nursing care to patients/residents in accordance with established nursing standards and protocols., • Assess patient health needs and develop individualized care plans., • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians., • Monitor patient condition and report any changes or concerns to the healthcare team., • Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges., • Maintain accurate patient records and documentation., • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive patient care., • Adhere to infection control and safety protocols., • Registered Nurse (RN) with current registration and licensure in the United Kingdom., • Minimum of 1 year experience as a Registered General Nurse, preferably in a healthcare setting., • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills., • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities., • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with a diverse team., • Commitment to providing compassionate and patient‑centered care., • Flexibility to work weekends and evenings as required., • Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) certifications preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Moss View, a 77-bed care home in Huyton, Liverpool, part of Care Concern Group Limited, is seeking a Head Housekeeper to lead the housekeeping team and uphold high standards of cleanliness and presentation.You will manage daily operations, ensure infection control compliance, coordinate supplies and

My Client is an GP Surgery in St Helens, Merseyside. We are seeking to recruit a self-motivated and detail-oriented General Practice Nurse Locum to join our existing talent pool of Practice Nurses, covering Northwest England. The post holder will be required to provide and maintain a high standard of Nursing care for patients as well as providing assistance to the Doctors and other members of the primary care team, working together to deliver care within the boundaries and scope of their role. Supporting patients with health related advice, monitoring of long-term conditions, health prevention and screening activities. You will work collaboratively with the wider general practice team to meet the needs of patients, practice key performance indicators and targets, e.g., QOF. Support the delivery of policy and procedures whilst providing leadership to healthcare assistants and other workforce colleagues if required. • Provide high quality patient care and treatment., • Participate in setting standards for care and auditing clinical outcomes., • Promote and participate in maintaining a safe comfortable and therapeutic environment., • Participate in developing strategies and promoting health promotion programs for patients and carers and facilitate screening clinics., • Take responsibility for the safe storage and administration of drugs and equipment., • Provide nursing care in a variety of settings by holistic assessment, implementation, and evaluation of programs of care as appropriate., • Participate in setting and monitoring standards to ensure effective care ensuring delivery of evidence-based practice., • Provide information, advice and support to patients face to face and via the telephone, • Involvement in team discussions to ensure best practice, • Chronic disease management., • Cervical Smear testing, • Immunisations / travel vaccines (Child & Adult), • Assistance with Coil Fitting, • Urinalysis, • Swabs, • Spirometry, • Infection control management of equipment, • Contraception advice, • General Family planning advice, • Health promotion and lifestyle advice, • Locum/Temp Practice Nurse, • Salary/Remuneration: Competitive Hourly, • Self-Employed, • Covering GP Practices, Walk-in-Centres, Urgent Care Centres, etc. across Northwest England, • Must hold a Nursing Degree, qualification recognised by (NMC) (UK), • Full registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), • RCN Membership, or valid indemnity insurance cover, • Enhanced DBS check, • Right-to-Work in UK, • Provide two referees we can contact for a reference, • Excellent manual dexterity and a compassionate bedside manner., • To deliver high-quality, comprehensive care to a diverse patient list, • Refer complex cases outside your scope to GPs or hospital specialists as necessary, • Maintain accurate patient records using the practice’s electronic software, • Adhere to infection control guidelines as dictated by HTM 01-05 and the Care Quality Commission (CQC), • Participate in clinical audits to sustain high standards of clinical governance, • Communicate effectively with the administrative and practice management staff, • Support the delivery of policy and procedures whilst providing leadership to healthcare assistants and other workforce colleagues as required, • Experience with NHS clinical software (e.g., EMIS), • Good understanding, Knowledge of QOF, • A supportive and inclusive working environment, • Competitive salary, • Flexible working hours, • A chance to make a real difference in the health and wellbeing of the local community 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Bright Leaf Recruitment personnel in Liverpool are seeking an experienced Head Veterinary Nurse to lead the nursing team and drive clinical excellence across a busy small animal practice. The role combines leadership with hands-on clinical work and a focus on development of the wider nursing team. You will oversee rotas, mentor RVNs, student nurses and VCAs, and contribute to appraisals and training plans while maintaining high standards of infection control and patient care. #J-18808-Ljbffr

St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting a trainee dental nurse for a busy NHS dental practice in Parr, St Helens. Training will cover chairside activities, health and safety, infection control, basic first aid, GDPR18 procedures and patient confidentiality. The position is full time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm, with training paid at minimum wage during the training period; salary range £113,565–£150,569 per annum and an additional PA for on-call duties. #J-18808-Ljbffr