Mental Health Nurse Recruitment Event: Liverpool & Sefton
Band 5
Main area: Mental Health Nursing Grade: Band 5 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time Part time 37.5 hours per week (Full time and part time roles available) Job ref: 350-MHC6871321 Site: Various Sites across Liverpool and Sefton Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 12/01/2025 23:59 Interview date: 24/01/2025 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 particularly encourage applications from ethnic minorities, disabled and LGBTQIA+ people that are under-represented in our workforce. We also welcome applications from reservists and ex-armed forces personnel. Job overview
We are holding a recruitment event in January 2025 for qualified mental health nurses for our Sefton and Liverpool wards. Sefton Wards available are: Alt Ward, Morris Ward, Dee Ward, Pine Ward, and Dunes Ward. Liverpool Wards Available are: Brunswick Ward, Windsor Ward, Fern Ward, and Rathbone Rehabilitation Centre. Please note: Brunswick and Windsor Wards will be relocating to the brand new Mossley Hill site in Autumn 2025. You’ll be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team, working together with other healthcare professionals to deliver outstanding person-centred care. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: A ccountability R espect S upport If you share our values and want to be part of a team that makes a real difference, we want to hear from you. Main duties of the job
To coordinate the care of service users carrying out assessment planning, implementation, and evaluation of their care under the guidelines of the Care Programme Approach and under the supervision of the line manager. To ensure that the service users' care plan is developed to meet the assessed need of the individual. To liaise with family members, carers, and significant others when completing the assessment and developing a care plan. To develop a risk management plan for service users, taking note of the contributions from other members of the team. To direct unqualified staff to ensure delivery of a high standard of care to service users. Working for our organisation
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 11 million people. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health, as well as specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction, and brain injury services. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable, and efficient. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To coordinate the care of service users carrying out assessment planning, implementation, and evaluation of their care under the guidelines of the Care Programme Approach and under the supervision of the line manager. To ensure that the service users' care plan is developed to meet the assessed need of the individual. To liaise with family members, carers, and significant others when completing the assessment and developing a care plan. To develop a risk management plan for service users, taking note of the contributions from other members of the team. To direct unqualified staff to ensure delivery of a high standard of care to service users. To participate in setting standards for care based on sound evidence-based and research findings. To participate in the systematic monitoring and evaluation of service users that you have responsibility for with guidance from a supervisor. To communicate with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the communication of any relevant information impacting the service user’s care. To use verbal and non-verbal communication skills gained through training or experience to impart sensitive information. To check understanding of information where there are often barriers to effective communications. To use skills gained through training and experience to give and receive information regarding a service user's care in reviews and multi-disciplinary meetings. To have knowledge of the Mental Health Act / Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legislation. To support service users and their carers when the Mental Health Act is being used to admit the service user to hospital. To provide and coordinate the provision of a range of therapeutic activities for service users and monitor their effectiveness. To take responsibility for the safe administration of medication to service users ensuring adherence to Trust policies and procedures. Person specification
Qualifications
Appropriate professional qualification by RMN Registered on the NMC register Evidence of post-registration study. Approved training in phlebotomy Experience
Experience of working with a range of people with mental health problems A demonstrated understanding of Equality and Human Rights Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Knowledge and Skills
Able to communicate effectively. Possess good listening and negotiation skills. Ability to work as a member of a team. Be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge base regarding: Effective Care Coordination, Care Planning and evaluation, Quality and clinical audit, Health and 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. Appreciate the process of standard setting and audit. Values
Accountability Support Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply for all correspondence. 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 and meet the minimum criteria for the role. Should you require a reasonable adjustment to our recruitment process please email recruitment@merseycare.nhs.uk. We reserve the right to close any vacancy earlier than advertised in exceptional circumstances. The Trust expects all post holders who require an enhanced DBS for their role to subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Please be advised that the use of Artificial Intelligence on applications is monitored. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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Band 5
Main area: Mental Health Nursing Grade: Band 5 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time Part time 37.5 hours per week (Full time and part time roles available) Job ref: 350-MHC6871321 Site: Various Sites across Liverpool and Sefton Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 12/01/2025 23:59 Interview date: 24/01/2025 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 particularly encourage applications from ethnic minorities, disabled and LGBTQIA+ people that are under-represented in our workforce. We also welcome applications from reservists and ex-armed forces personnel. Job overview
We are holding a recruitment event in January 2025 for qualified mental health nurses for our Sefton and Liverpool wards. Sefton Wards available are: Alt Ward, Morris Ward, Dee Ward, Pine Ward, and Dunes Ward. Liverpool Wards Available are: Brunswick Ward, Windsor Ward, Fern Ward, and Rathbone Rehabilitation Centre. Please note: Brunswick and Windsor Wards will be relocating to the brand new Mossley Hill site in Autumn 2025. You’ll be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team, working together with other healthcare professionals to deliver outstanding person-centred care. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: A ccountability R espect S upport If you share our values and want to be part of a team that makes a real difference, we want to hear from you. Main duties of the job
To coordinate the care of service users carrying out assessment planning, implementation, and evaluation of their care under the guidelines of the Care Programme Approach and under the supervision of the line manager. To ensure that the service users' care plan is developed to meet the assessed need of the individual. To liaise with family members, carers, and significant others when completing the assessment and developing a care plan. To develop a risk management plan for service users, taking note of the contributions from other members of the team. To direct unqualified staff to ensure delivery of a high standard of care to service users. Working for our organisation
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 11 million people. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health, as well as specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction, and brain injury services. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable, and efficient. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To coordinate the care of service users carrying out assessment planning, implementation, and evaluation of their care under the guidelines of the Care Programme Approach and under the supervision of the line manager. To ensure that the service users' care plan is developed to meet the assessed need of the individual. To liaise with family members, carers, and significant others when completing the assessment and developing a care plan. To develop a risk management plan for service users, taking note of the contributions from other members of the team. To direct unqualified staff to ensure delivery of a high standard of care to service users. To participate in setting standards for care based on sound evidence-based and research findings. To participate in the systematic monitoring and evaluation of service users that you have responsibility for with guidance from a supervisor. To communicate with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the communication of any relevant information impacting the service user’s care. To use verbal and non-verbal communication skills gained through training or experience to impart sensitive information. To check understanding of information where there are often barriers to effective communications. To use skills gained through training and experience to give and receive information regarding a service user's care in reviews and multi-disciplinary meetings. To have knowledge of the Mental Health Act / Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legislation. To support service users and their carers when the Mental Health Act is being used to admit the service user to hospital. To provide and coordinate the provision of a range of therapeutic activities for service users and monitor their effectiveness. To take responsibility for the safe administration of medication to service users ensuring adherence to Trust policies and procedures. Person specification
Qualifications
Appropriate professional qualification by RMN Registered on the NMC register Evidence of post-registration study. Approved training in phlebotomy Experience
Experience of working with a range of people with mental health problems A demonstrated understanding of Equality and Human Rights Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Knowledge and Skills
Able to communicate effectively. Possess good listening and negotiation skills. Ability to work as a member of a team. Be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge base regarding: Effective Care Coordination, Care Planning and evaluation, Quality and clinical audit, Health and 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. Appreciate the process of standard setting and audit. Values
Accountability Support Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply for all correspondence. 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 and meet the minimum criteria for the role. Should you require a reasonable adjustment to our recruitment process please email recruitment@merseycare.nhs.uk. We reserve the right to close any vacancy earlier than advertised in exceptional circumstances. The Trust expects all post holders who require an enhanced DBS for their role to subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Please be advised that the use of Artificial Intelligence on applications is monitored. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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