Job 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 Practice
• Report 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.

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 Practice
• Report 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse, with current NMC Registration

Desirable

• Evidence of on-going professional development with a relevant diploma
• Teaching and assessing qualification/training, or equivalent
• Willingness to study to degree level Knowledge & Experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
• Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures
• Awareness, understanding and application of research and development current evidence based practices
• Awareness of how audit may influence quality of patient care

Desirable

• Knowledge of, and participation in audit
• Previous NHS experience
• Significant post registration experience within an acute hospital setting

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of quality improvement in patient care
• Excellent written communication skills & effective record management
• Effective organisational skills
• Ability to set and establish priorities
• Ability to negotiate and demonstrate a sound problem solving approach to work issues

Other

Essential

• Flexible and adaptable approach
• Demonstrate commitment to the clinical governance agenda
• Motivated individual, commitment to personal & professional development

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse, with current NMC Registration

Desirable

• Evidence of on-going professional development with a relevant diploma
• Teaching and assessing qualification/training, or equivalent
• Willingness to study to degree level Knowledge & Experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
• Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures
• Awareness, understanding and application of research and development current evidence based practices
• Awareness of how audit may influence quality of patient care

Desirable

• Knowledge of, and participation in audit
• Previous NHS experience
• Significant post registration experience within an acute hospital setting

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of quality improvement in patient care
• Excellent written communication skills & effective record management
• Effective organisational skills
• Ability to set and establish priorities
• Ability to negotiate and demonstrate a sound problem solving approach to work issues

Other

Essential

• Flexible and adaptable approach
• Demonstrate commitment to the clinical governance agenda
• 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

Employer's website

https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)