Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen on the Regional Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual, with a passion for excellence within the delivery of patient care, to join our highly-skilled Team of Nursing & Medical Staff.
Mersey Regional Plastics Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital provides treatment and repair of major lacerations where there is loss of tissue/ function, Re-attachment of severed body parts (re-implantation), Reconstruction surgery including where there is loss of tissue e.g. due to cancer or severe infections or trauma.
The post holder will be responsible for the clinical assessment of wounds and the treatment, and you should be able to work autonomously within this area, as the clinic is predominantly nurse led.
Experience in wound care is essential.
The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills when dealing with both patients & relatives and have the ability to make a clear decision with confidence and communicate this effectively. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and work effectively with outside agencies.
Your professional development is important to us, we believe this enables you to give the best possible care to our patients and visitors.
An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for this post.
Main duties of the job
* 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.
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.
* 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 policies 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.
* 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.
* Promote health, safety and security of self and others and implement best practice in the Unit area.
* Act as an effective role model and demonstrate leadership skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered General Nurse, with current NMC Registration
* 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 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
* Previous NHS experience
* Significant post registration experience within an acute hospital setting
Skills
* Evidence of quality improvement in patient care
* Effective organisational skills
* Ability to set and establish priorities
* Ability to negotiate and demonstrate a sound problem solving approach to work issues
Other
* 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.
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata
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