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    Band 5 Staff Nurse - Southport, United Kingdom - Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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    Job summary

    We are looking for suitably qualified nurses to join our proactive team. Equally if you are a newly qualified nurse who would like a career in acute nursing, but are worried that it may be too early in your career we are also happy to ensure you can work on the ward and support would be provided to ensure you flourish.

    We have a dedicated Education Facilitator who ensures that all are staff are trained and equipped to work within the ever changing ward environment. Newly qualified nurses will have a 12 month preceptorship with one of our experience staff.

    We require excellent nurses who want exciting, challenging roles, to deliver first class high quality patient care. We are a 26 bedded ward which includes a 4 bedded Coronary Care Unit. Each Staff Nurse will get an opportunity of a rotation to our CCU. All training will be provided.

    An Enhanced DBS Certificate with the checking of the Children's and Adults' Barred Lists is required for this post.

    Main duties of the job

    The successful candidate will be dynamic, enthusiastic individuals, who would like to further their career in this area of medical nursing.

    Commitment to undertake ongoing in-service training and development is essential. You should be motivated, keen to learn & ready to embrace change. Our commitment to you is to provide the environment for this to happen and ensure that you are part of our defined preceptorship programme. We can offer on going professional development on the ward & training opportunities relevant to the clinical area.

    The main duties

    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 & 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 registered 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

    About us

    The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.

    From 1st July 2023 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:

  • CARE that 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
  • Our achievements include:

  • 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

    Job responsibilities

    KEY DUTIES

    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 registered 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

    CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

    Maintain Professional Registration

    Adhere to the NMC Code of Practice and The Scope of Professional Practice

    Ensure that nursing care is appropriate, provided and is consistent with clinical guidelines

    In accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008, the post holder will actively participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role. The Act requires the post holder to attend infection prevention and control training on induction and at regular updates and to take responsibility for the practical application of the training in the course of their work. Infection prevention and control must be included in any personal development plan and/or appraisal

    To report and record any untoward incidents

    To assist in the promotion of effective communication with all staff, patients and relatives and other departments as required

    To have responsibility for the security and maintenance of equipment belonging to the department. Help to ensure that all equipment is in safe working order in conjunction with the department Resource Co-ordinator

    To assist the Nurse Coordinator in achievement of key performance indicators for the department and the Trust

    ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

    To utilise knowledge or hospital systems/procedures in order to appropriately divert/refer patients to alternative/appropriate services and pathways

    To ensure that the recording of patient care is comprehensive, concise and in line with the NMC Record Keeping guidance and Trust policy and procedure

    Ensure Patient Tracking IT system is current and reflective of patients in his/her care

    TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES

    To facilitate the acquisition of Band 5 grade competencies and skills

    To personally ensure fulfilment of the requirements for professional updating and to maintain a personal record for future registration purposes

    To participate in the teaching of students and the in-service training of qualified nurses and health care assistants and act as facilitator/mentor/preceptor as appropriate

    LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

    To act as a preceptor for newly qualified staff nurses

    To deputise for the senior nurse where necessary

    To act as a role model to junior colleagues and students and a support mechanism for senior colleagues

    RESEARCH & AUDIT

    To participate in research/special projects/audit as requested by the Senior Nursing Team

    Contribute towards the setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care within the Department by participating in Department audits

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration (RGN)
  • Desirable

  • Teaching and Assessing Qualification/Training, or equivalent
  • Knowledge & Experience

    Essential

  • Knowledge of the skills required to undertake the role
  • Knowledge of current professional and clinical issues
  • Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
  • Desirable

  • Post registration experience within an acute setting
  • Previous experience in Acute Medicine
  • Skills

    Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to prioritise effectively
  • Other

    Essential

  • Flexible approach to working pattern

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