Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Opportunities have arisen for Registered General Nurses to join our hard-working and dedicated team of Nursing and Medical Staff in the Emergency Department at Southport Hospital.
The Emergency Department is located within Southport Hospital, offering a wide range of high quality services. We are committed to the ongoing development of the services we deliver and are actively seeking to recruit experienced nurses to drive new improvements which benefit our patients and our care delivery.
If you are interested in joining our Emergency Department, then we would love to hear from you!
We welcome applications from NMC registered nurses and students who qualify before April 2025.
These posts will be subject to an Enhanced DBS (with barred list for vulnerable adults and children's disclosure).
Main duties of the job
1. To contribute to the delivery of quality patient care by participating in and providing the assessment, planning, provision and evaluation of individualised care.
2. To assist in the admission, transfer and discharge of patients in accordance with local policy.
3. To participate in the developing and monitoring of standards of care and other quality initiatives in a positive manner.
4. To fulfil the role of the departmental triage nurse, utilising advanced skills of assessment, prioritisation, decision-making, risk management and communication skills.
5. Under the direct supervision of a senior nurse, to co-ordinate activity throughout the ED, with due regard for the multiple and complex needs of the department.
6. To always be caring, approachable and display a consistently professional manner.
7. 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 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:
* 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.
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Maintain Professional Registration.
2. Adhere to the NMC Code of Practice and The Scope of Professional Practice.
3. Ensure that nursing care is appropriate, provided and is consistent with clinical guidelines.
4. Participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role.
5. Report and record any untoward incidents.
6. Assist in the promotion of effective communication with all staff, patients and relatives and other departments as required.
7. Ensure that all equipment is in safe working order in conjunction with the department Resource Co-ordinator.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Utilise knowledge of hospital systems/procedures to appropriately divert/refer patients to alternative/appropriate services and pathways.
2. Ensure that the recording of patient care is comprehensive, concise and in line with the NMC Record Keeping guidance and Trust policy and procedure.
3. Ensure Emergency Department Patient Tracking IT system is current and reflective of patients in his/her care.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Facilitate the acquisition of Band 5 grade competencies and skills.
2. Ensure fulfilment of the requirements for professional updating and maintain a personal record for future registration purposes.
3. Participate in the teaching of students and the in-service training of qualified nurses and health care assistants.
LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Act as a preceptor for newly qualified staff nurses.
2. Deputise for the senior nurse where necessary.
3. Act as a role model to junior colleagues and students and a support mechanism for senior colleagues.
RESEARCH & AUDIT
1. Participate in research/special projects/audit as requested by the Senior Nursing Team.
2. Contribute towards the setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care within the Department by participating in Emergency Department audits.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse, with current NMC Registration or due to qualify in 2024.
* Teaching & Assessing Qualification/Training or equivalent.
Knowledge & Experience
* Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role.
* Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues.
* Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures.
* Aware of how audit may influence quality of patient care.
* Substantial post registration experience within an acute hospital setting.
* Experience within an Acute Hospital Setting.
* Knowledge of and participation in audit.
Skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Excellent time management, record management and organisational skills.
Other
* Motivated individual, commitment to personal & professional development.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (pro rata if part-time).
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