- To demonstrate up to date knowledge of national and local professional issues and to lead/facilitate the implementation at a local level.
- To undertake any other duties, required by the Line Manager appropriate to the grade and relevant to the post.
- To promote collaborative working partnership and effective communication between all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Promote health and wellness through practice and education of patients, relatives, carers and staff.
- 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
- 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
- Nursing Degree
- Basic IT skills.
- NMC Registration
- Willingness to undertake additional training
- Evidence of additional role specific training
- Experience in Acute Medicine
- Effective communication
- Work within the MDT
- Knowledge, skills and attitude
- Willingness to take part in audits
- Committed to supporting junior staff
- Ability to work as a team member
- Care about nursing and maintaining high standards
- Effective communication skills
- Desire to learn
Staff Nurse - Southport, United Kingdom - Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Description
Job summary
Ward 1 is a 12 bedded General Medical ward which supports patient flow. The patients on Ward 1 are transitioning from acute care to their discharge destination. Teamwork and person-centred care are at the forefront of our working day.
We pride ourselves on our excellent patient care and compassion, if you feel you can add to our team please apply.
Main duties of the job
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July 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:
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
1. To assist in the maintenance of standards for professional practices in order to enhance the quality of care for To participate in the effective management of the unit To provide and participate in the functions required to fulfil the goals and services by the ward/ To assist in the setting and monitoring of standards of nursing care within the ward/ To encourage the participation and involvement of the patient and carer(s) in the assessment, management and evaluation of To liaise with all relevant disciplines involved with direct care and initiate health promotion and To work alongside multidisciplinary team in coordinating patient care and rehabilitation.
8. To participate in quality improvements and audits on the ward.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Advertising Date: 26th April 2024
Closing Date: 5th May 2024
Shortlisting Date: 8th May 2024
Proposed Interview date: 15th May 2024
Please be aware this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applicants is reached.
Person SpecificationBand 5 NMC Registered Nurse
Essential
Education and training
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge and skills
Essential
Desirable
Committed and self motivated
Essential
Desirable