Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for the following posts:-
- 3 vacancies on our Austen Ward, 17 bedded male acute inpatient ward, Hollins Park Hospital, Warrington
- 2 vacancies on our Sheridan Ward, our inpatient female acute ward at Hollins Park Hospital, Warrington
- 1 vacancy on our Rydal Ward, our mixed functional older adult ward at Whiston Hospital, Knowsley
DescriptionThis is a demanding and challenging role where, as a successful candidate, you will be required to demonstrate high levels of resilience, excellent problem solving and inter-personal skills as well as the ability to provide sound clinical and leadership support to team members.
The post holder will also demonstrate a passion for coaching leadership style, quality improvement and attitude which respects and values service users' choice and works alongside them and their carers to ensure they are at the centre of care planning.
You will be motivated to make a real difference in the lives of people living with mental illness, where passion, empathy, strong communication and excellent teamwork are essential qualities for this role.
Main duties of the jobMersey Care NHS Foundation Trust as a leading provider of community services, mental health care, physical health, addiction services and learning disability care.
Service users receive a high quality service and one which is free from stigma, discrimination and harm.
Staff are engaged with the delivery, innovation and continuous improvement of services to benefit service users.
Visible and responsive leadership, setting the standard for others throughout the division for all managers
The Trust values of Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Respectfulness, Enthusiasm and Support will be embedded across the division for all staff and evident to service users.
To provide high quality, evidence based care within the Local Services Division for service users and their carers within inpatient and community services.
To carry out your duties as a practitioner under the supervision of a mentor.
To function as an associate nurse/named nurse/care coordinator/ to service users assisting in assessment, planning and evaluation and review of care, within a recovery focused model of care.
Where appropriate, to take part in a 24 hour system of rostering including internal rotation.
About usMersey 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.
DetailsDate posted: 20 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 350-MHC8293420
Closing date: 21 October 2026
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Appropriate professional qualification by RMN AHP Social Worker
Desirable- Degree/relevant qualification
- Evidence of post registration study
- Approved training in phlebotomy
ExperienceEssential- Experience of working with a range of people with mental health problems
- A demonstrated understanding of Equality and Human Rights
Desirable- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
KnowledgeEssential- Be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge base regarding: Effective Care Co-ordination, Care Planning and evaluation, Quality and clinical audit and Health & Safety/Risk Management Mental Health Act
- Demonstrate a good knowledge of the Code of Conduct and the nurse's responsibility to identify gaps in their knowledge base
- Demonstrate knowledge in the concepts of mentorship, preceptorship and supervision
Desirable- Appreciate the process of standard setting and audit
SkillsEssential- Able to communicate effectively
- Possess good listening and negotiation skills
- Ability to work as a member of a team
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Austen Ward, Hollins Park Hospital, Warrington, WA2 8WA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website
