Welcome to Mersey and West Lancashire Bank
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust works in partnership with NHS Professionals (NHSP), owned by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), to provide a bank of highly skilled temporary workers who want to work flexibly within the NHS.
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has a rich tradition of developing Nursing and Midwifery practice and delivering excellent patient care. The Trust cares for a population of 258,000 people across Southport, Formby and West Lancashire, and provides the following services:
- Adult and children’s Accident and Emergency services
- Intensive care
- A range of medical and surgical specialties
- Women’s and children’s services, including maternity
- The North West Regional Spinal Injuries Centre provides specialist care for spinal patients from across the North West, North Wales and the Isle of Man
Life at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust works in partnership with NHS Professionals (NHSP) to recruit bank staff.
Whatever your availability we value your skills and experience and can provide you with a fantastic opportunity to work with us in a way that suits your lifestyle.
Joining NHSP
- If you are looking to join NHSP to support Mersey and West Lancashire with additional shifts, please visit our support pages on joining the bank, and any queries please email the Mersey and West Lancashire Team.
- If you are an agency worker looking to move over to the bank you can also follow this link, you will be given 1st choice of shifts, holiday pay and will also be entitled to the seasonal incentives that we offer. Please note we will need to give your agency four weeks’ notice.
NHSP important notifications
- Please be aware that you may be asked to move wards as and when required – this is due to the needs of the trust.
- Access logins – please be aware you may need system access dependent on role in order to use the systems at Mersey and West Lancashire, this will be organised with you when you join or alternatively please contact so@nhsp.nhs.uk if your role requires access.
Benefits of joining the NHSP Bank
Competitive pay rates
Enjoy the benefit of competitive pay rates, paid annual leave and more.
First choice of shifts before agencies
Access to shifts before they are available to Agency.
Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
Take control of when you want to work.
Work this week, get paid next week
Weekly payments to suit your work-life balance.
Build holiday allowance for every shift worked
You can build your holiday allowance for every shift you work.
Book and manage shifts online
Access shifts anywhere, anytime or through your smartphone.
Stakeholder pension scheme
Helping you to save for your retirement.
Support when you need it
Available 24/7, 365 days a year
Meet the Team
Trust Operations Manager
Trust Services Partner
Flexible Worker Advisor
Flexible Worker Advisor
Trust Services Area Manager
NHS Professionals Office
Local Office: Trust Management Suite, Town Lane, Kew, Southport, PR8 6PN
Flexible Workers Service Centre (24/7): 03332 407 552
Office Number: 0333 014 4351
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 09.00-16.00
To book an appointment please contact the local team on so@nhsp.nhs.uk or call on the office number between the hours of 09.00-16 .00 Mon-Fri.
Document Validation Appointments
Book an appointment with your local, onsite NHSP team for you to bring in original copies of documents that you submitted for approval to complete your application.
