Job Overview
An exciting opportunity to fill a newly developed role within our community older adults service and the acute trust. The post holder will work between Willow House (Community Mental Health Team) and Whiston Hospital (Acute Trust), engaging with services, individuals—including local authority and community placements—across Knowsley, St Helens, and Liverpool. This role offers the chance to shape and develop the position.
Responsibilities
* Conduct specialist assessments of individuals in the acute trust to support faster diagnosis.
* Facilitate timely and appropriate future placements, working closely with placements teams to reduce crisis admissions.
* Collaborate with crisis teams to support diversion and avoid bed‑occupation days within the acute trust.
* Ensure service users, carers, and families are supported in appropriate settings that meet their individual needs.
Benefits
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
Contact
For further details, contact Kim Harrison, Clinical Service Manager,
Email: KnowsMHhub@merseycare.nhs.uk
Telephone: 0151 351 8600.
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