Job summary To assist the Ward/Department Manager in creating and maintaining an environment in which members ofthe department team can contribute to the maximum of their ability in providing a high standard of care,staff welfare and staff training.Designated to take charge of the ward/department regularly in the absence of the Ward/DepartmentManager.The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, and for the development andimplementation of programmes of care without supervision Main duties of the job Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of evidence-based nursing care. Provide management and organisation of a clinical area. Participate in the education, development, and line management of other staff members.Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.Participate in improvement of services and the quality-of-care provision. Evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs and varying levels of complexity.Collect, collate, evaluate, and report information, maintaining accurate patient records.Involve patients and carers / relatives in the planning and delivery of care.Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needs are met, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers / relatives. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.Have significant experience of managing patients who require NIV, CPAP and Nasal Hi Flow O2 therapy.Have significant experience of working in a multidisciplinary team in the management of major trauma patients. About us Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn. Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs. Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs. A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019. We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do. Date posted 15 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 370-NAM6AE-710 Job locations Warrington Hospital Lovely Lane Warrington WA5 1QG Job description Job responsibilities Evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs and varying levels of complexity. Collect, collate, evaluate, and report information, maintaining accurate patient records.Involve patients and carers / relatives in the planning and delivery of care.Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needs are met,especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers / relatives.Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.Have significant experience of managing patients who require NIV, CPAP and Nasal Hi Flow O2 therapy.Have significant experience of working in a multidisciplinary team in the management of major trauma patients. Accept delegated line management responsibilities of other team members including performance development reviews and personal development planning.Support the Ward / Department Manger to maximise best use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, admission, and discharge arrangements. Participate in the recruitment and retention of staff. Promotes the development of services within the ward/department area and assists the manager to implement change.Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources; fulfil the responsibility of authorised signatory. Monitor health, safety and security of self and others and promote best practice in the ward / department area.Demonstrates positive leadership within the area during periods of high workload and other pressures and maintains standards with leading by example. Provide education and development opportunities for the team.Develop own expert clinical knowledge and participate in the development of others. Ensure own compliance and compliance of others regarding mandatory training and revalidation requirements.ILS Provider PILS ProviderALS provider (or willing to attend within 6 months) ePALS provider (or willing to attend within 6 months) Level 2 Nurse trauma course provider (or willing to attend in 6 months) Assist the Manager in audits and the development and implementation of action plans.Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others, participate in the development of same.Continually monitor standards of care and lead the improvement of care, through benchmarking, audit and research.Initiate patient and public involvement activities in the ward / department area, leading to serviceimprovement. Promote peoples equality, diversity, and rights. Maintain active status on NMC register.Act always in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct and guiding documents Adhere to Trust Policy and Procedure.Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues.Maintain a professional portfolio.Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement. Job description Job responsibilities Evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs and varying levels of complexity. Collect, collate, evaluate, and report information, maintaining accurate patient records.Involve patients and carers / relatives in the planning and delivery of care.Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needs are met,especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers / relatives.Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.Have significant experience of managing patients who require NIV, CPAP and Nasal Hi Flow O2 therapy.Have significant experience of working in a multidisciplinary team in the management of major trauma patients. Accept delegated line management responsibilities of other team members including performance development reviews and personal development planning.Support the Ward / Department Manger to maximise best use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, admission, and discharge arrangements. Participate in the recruitment and retention of staff. Promotes the development of services within the ward/department area and assists the manager to implement change.Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources; fulfil the responsibility of authorised signatory. Monitor health, safety and security of self and others and promote best practice in the ward / department area.Demonstrates positive leadership within the area during periods of high workload and other pressures and maintains standards with leading by example. Provide education and development opportunities for the team.Develop own expert clinical knowledge and participate in the development of others. Ensure own compliance and compliance of others regarding mandatory training and revalidation requirements.ILS Provider PILS ProviderALS provider (or willing to attend within 6 months) ePALS provider (or willing to attend within 6 months) Level 2 Nurse trauma course provider (or willing to attend in 6 months) Assist the Manager in audits and the development and implementation of action plans.Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others, participate in the development of same.Continually monitor standards of care and lead the improvement of care, through benchmarking, audit and research.Initiate patient and public involvement activities in the ward / department area, leading to serviceimprovement. Promote peoples equality, diversity, and rights. Maintain active status on NMC register.Act always in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct and guiding documents Adhere to Trust Policy and Procedure.Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues.Maintain a professional portfolio.Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement. Person Specification Experience Essential Post registration experience Desirable Experience in paeds ED Qualifications Essential RN adult qualification. Mentorship qualification Desirable APLS, EPALS, NTACC skills, knoweledge and competencies Essential service development, basic knowledge of financial management. Desirable Participation in staff management Person Specification Experience Essential Post registration experience Desirable Experience in paeds ED Qualifications Essential RN adult qualification. Mentorship qualification Desirable APLS, EPALS, NTACC skills, knoweledge and competencies Essential service development, basic knowledge of financial management. Desirable Participation in staff management 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). Additional information 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). Employer details Employer name Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT Address Warrington Hospital Lovely Lane Warrington WA5 1QG Employer's website https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)