Registered Nursing Associate

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Liverpool is seeking registration nurse associates to join their Integrated Mental Health Team. The role involves assessing mental health needs, providing psycho-education, and delivering care under the supervision of a Registered Mental Health Nurse. Successful candidates should have experience in complex clinical settings and strong communication skills. The positions are available as permanent and fixed-term contracts, offering opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals in institutional settings.
• Ability to engage with clients who may find it difficult to use services.
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Complete Primary Mental Health Screens for new arrivals.
• Provide suicide prevention education.
• Deliver psycho-education and coping strategies.

Skills

Experience with complex clinical presentations

Communication skills

Decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Education

Current Nursing Associate qualification

Job description

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.

About the Trust

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.

About the Service

The Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT) operates at HMP Liverpool and HMP Altcourse – Category B, male-only prisons in the Liverpool area. The service delivers individual and group-based interventions, risk assessment and supports the holistic mental health and learning disability needs of our client group.

Positions Available

Four registration nurse associate posts – two permanent and two 12‑month fixed‑term contracts/secondments. The successful candidates will work under the supervision of a Registered Mental Health Nurse and will be supported by the wider IMHT.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete Primary Mental Health Screens for all new arrivals to identify mental health needs promptly.
• Promote mental health and provide suicide prevention education on the induction wing.
• Deliver psycho‑education and coping strategies to individuals and groups.
• Support group activity and conduct physical health checks as required.
• Maintain knowledge of the Nursing Associate scope of practice across settings.
• Manage clinical observations, medication administration, venepuncture, ECGs and cannulation in accordance with trust policies.
• Record nutritional and fluid intake and output accurately.
• Ensure privacy, dignity and safety of individuals at all times.
• Assist in risk assessment and apply appropriate risk management strategies.
• Support the completion of safeguarding and mental capacity documentation.
• Engage in reflective practice and contribute to continuous professional development.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including a Registered Mental Health Nurse.

Key Competencies and Experience

• Experience working with individuals with complex clinical and risk presentations, including in institutional settings.
• Experience in multi‑disciplinary teams and ability to engage clients who may find it difficult to use services.
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberties and safeguarding principles.
• Strong communication, decision‑making and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to developing a culture of learning and innovation.

Professional Development and CPD

• Maintain current Nursing Associate knowledge and competence gained during the Training Programme.
• Follow the NMC CPD requirements and revalidation process.
• Contribute to the development of learning environments and innovative practice.

Application Information

All correspondence will be managed through apps.trac.jobs – please use the email account you apply from.

Only applicants who clearly meet the person specification will be shortlisted. As a Disability Confident Employer, a guaranteed interview scheme is offered to suitable disabled applicants.

Applicants requiring reasonable adjustments should contact [email protected]. If you require sponsorship, consult the UK visa criteria at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Artificial Intelligence usage on applications is monitored and must be declared.

Please note: new entrants will commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.

The Trust reserves the right to close vacancies once a sufficient number of suitable applications have been received.