- To contribute to the delivery of quality patient care by participating in and providing the assessment, planning, provision and evaluation of individualised care
- To assist in the admission, transfer and discharge of patients in accordance with local policy
- To participate in the developing and monitoring of standards of care and other quality initiatives in a positive manner
- To fulfil the role of the departmental triage nurse, utilising advanced skills of assessment, prioritisation, decision-making, risk management and communication skills
- To always be caring, approachable and display a consistently professional manner
- Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme Job description
- To contribute to the delivery of quality patient care by participating in and providing the assessment, planning, provision and evaluation of individualised care
- To assist in the admission, transfer and discharge of patients in accordance with local policy
- To participate in the developing and monitoring of standards of care and other quality initiatives in a positive manner
- To fulfil the role of the departmental triage nurse, utilising advanced skills of assessment, prioritisation, decision-making, risk management and communication skills
- To always be caring, approachable and display a consistently professional manner
- Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy
- Maintain Professional Registration
- Practice at all times within the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Practice.
- To attend trust statutory and mandatory training as required and any other training courses relevant to the post.
- To present an appearance which gives a positive image of the trust and a manner, which is appropriate and inspires confidence.
- To ensure fulfilment of the requirements for the professional updating and maintain a personal record for future registration purposes.
- Ensure individualise care plans are in place for all patients in the designated clinical area.
- To ensure privacy and dignity of patients is paramount and not compromised.
- Ensure effective communication processes are in place to meet the needs of patients, relatives and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Responsible for setting an agreed standard of patient care and ensuring its delivery, monitored by audit.
- Provide clinical and professional advice to other members of the nursing team.
- Report untoward incidents/accidents in accordance with the trust policy, ensuring a datix is completed.
- Set a high standard of record keeping regarding patient care which is comprehensive, concise and valid.
- Act as a mentor/preceptor to staff.
- Promote an effective learning environment.
- Clinically support staff in achieving their work based competencies.
- Continue to develop own knowledge through training, education and professional updates.
- Promote health, safety and security of self and others and implement best practice.
- Act as an effective role model and demonstrate leadership skills.
- 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.
- Ensure that equipment is maintained in safe working order and stock level managed within the available financial resource.
- To Identify options for cost improvements and support and monitor their implementation.
- Participate in research and clinical audit programmes in order to foster innovative practice and contribute to the development of services and quality initiatives in conjunction with the Ward Manager. Person Specification
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration (RGN)
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification/Training, or equivalent
- Post registration experience within an acute setting
- Knowledge of the skills required to undertake the role
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical issues
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Orthopaedic experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to prioritise effectively
- Triage skills
- Flexible approach to working pattern
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Staff Nurse - Prescot, United Kingdom - Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Description
Job summary
Full & Part Time posts available
We are looking for dynamic and motivated individuals to join our hard-working Trauma and Orthopaedic Department at Whiston Hospital.
The Trauma and Orthopaedic Directorate works across both Whiston and St Helens Hospitals providing day case, in-patient and out-patient services to elective and non-elective patients.
The post holder will be designated a team of patients, ensuring and maintaining the safe delivery of quality patient care.
The post holder is required to be enthusiastic with a passion for excellence within the delivery of patient care, be able to work as a member of the team and will continue to help provide high standards of care. The successful candidate must possess a compassionate and positive manner, with excellent communication skills and the ability to 'CARE'
An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for this post.
Main duties of the job
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1stJuly we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
Our achievements include:
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
RESEARCH & AUDIT
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Other
Essential
