Publish date: 2 February 2026

The Student Nursing Associate course at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) will begin in September 2026. We have vacancies open only to Mersey Care staff in Mental Health division for the following areas: Rathbone Rehabilitation Centre, Grasmere Ward, Kingsley Ward and Newton ward.

To be eligible to apply for the vacancy, you would need to have physical evidence of the following:

  • Maths - GCSE 4-9/a-c/ level 2 functional skills / level 2 key skills or equivalent
  • English -GCSE 4-9/a-c/ level 2 functional skills / level 2 key skills or equivalent
  • 32 UCAS points - this can be A level/ level 3 NVQ /level 3 diploma

If you are unsure please contact Benjamin.Forkin@merseycare.nhs.uk

As an internal candidate, we will also need a letter of support from your manager.

Whilst the vacancy is live, we will be running information sessions on the Student Nursing Associate role on the following dates:

  • 10am - 3 February
  • 10am - 5 February
  • 10am - 6 February
  • 10am - 10 February
  • 10am - 11 February
  • 10am - 12 February
  • 11am - 13 February

The sessions will be delivered over Teams. Email  sna.recruitment@merseycare.nhs.uk to book