Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementationand evaluation of programmes of care.
The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and may be required to demonstrate procedures and supervise both Registered and non-Registered staff.
Main duties of the job
- To develop the skills to care for acutely unwell patients.
- Liaise with senior Medical / Medical staff to provide a high-quality service to patients and their families.
- Offer advice / support to staff as required.
- Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to maximise best use of resources.
- Demonstrate commitment to the principles of Improving Working Lives.
- Promote a safe working environment in accordance with Risk Management principles.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services : Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements :
Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship ProgrammeJob description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
To develop the skills to care for acutely unwell patients.Liaise with senior Medical / Medical staff to provide a high-quality service to patients and their families.Offer advice / support to staff as required.Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to maximise best use of resources.Demonstrate commitment to the principles of Improving Working Lives.Promote a safe working environment in accordance with Risk Management principles.CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Under supervision perform comprehensive assessments of ill patients, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health needs and varying levels of complexity.Ensure patient records are maintained and that documentation reflects care provided.Involve patients / carers / relatives in the planning and delivery of services within the Unit area.Promote and maintain effective communication with patients, relatives or carers.Assist in urgent and emergency situations within a level of experience as directed by senior staff.Develop skills to undertake specialist activities within practitioners Scope of Professional Practice.Perform comprehensive assessments of acutely ill patients, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health needs and varying levels of complexity.Communicate sensitive / unpleasant / complex information to patients / relatives or others in a variety of settings.Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.Develop skills to undertake specialist activities within practitioners Scope of Professional PracticeReport untoward incidents / accidents in accordance with Trust policy, ensuring IR1 forms filled in as indicated.Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others.Participate in activities that lead to service improvement, through benchmarking, audit or research.Encourage the use of new nursing techniques that are based on current evidence-based research.Provide response to patient and relatives complaints.Promote peoples diversity, equality and rights.Be aware of emergency plans and procedures in place and respond appropriately.Support the identification monitoring and review objectives that implement and reflect local, regional and national targets.Promote a safe working environment for staff and service users.Ensure that equipment is in safe working order and complies to the Health and Safety at Work Act / HE1 98.ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policieis and procedures.TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
Promote an effective learning environment.Clinically support staff in achieving their work-based competencies.Act as a mentor / preceptor to junior Nursing staff.In role of mentor / preceptor, review staff performance and address issues of poor performance / competence.Continue to develop own knowledge through training, education and professional updates.LINE MANAGEMENT / SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in building a high profile for your clinical area within the Trust.Report act upon and investigate untoward incident / complaint / concerns, liaising with Matron / Ward Manager where appropriate.Create a climate conducive to the practice of a high standard of care, ensuring the safety and well being of staff, patients and visitors to the department, especially in relation to health and safety.Ensure effective and efficient use of both physical and financial resources.Promote health, safety and security of self and others and implement best practice in the Unit area.Represent your clinical area in internal and external meetings / committees as required.Act as an effective role model and demonstrate leadership skills.Participate in research projects in conjunction with Matron / Ward Manager.Ensure effective and efficient use of both physical and financial resources.Promote health, safety and security of self and others and implement best practice in the Unit area.Develop the skills to participate in duty rostering, annual leave allocation and reporting and management of sickness / absence as required.RESEARCH & AUDIT
To commence and participate in research / special projects as directed by the Ward Manager.Closing Date - 10th January 2025
Shortlisting Date - 15th January 2025
Interview Date - TBC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Registered General Nurse, with current NMC RegistrationDesirable
Evidence of on-going professional development with a relevant diplomaTeaching and assessing qualification / training, or equivalentWillingness to study to degree levelKnowledge & Experience
Essential
Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the roleKnowledge of current professional & clinical issuesKnowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults proceduresAwareness, understanding and application of research and development current evidence-based practicesAwareness of how audit may influence quality of patient careDesirable
Knowledge of, and participation in auditPrevious NHS experienceSignificant post registration experience within an acute hospital settingSkills
Essential
Evidence of quality improvement in patient careExcellent written communication skills & effective record managementEffective organisational skillsAbility to set and establish prioritiesAbility to negotiate and demonstrate a sound problem solving approach to work issuesOther
Essential
Flexible and adaptable approachDemonstrate commitment to the clinical governance agendaMotivated individual, commitment to personal & professional development
