Job summary Part Time 22.5 hours per week 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. About us Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care. Our Services: Acute Care Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites. Primary Care Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital. Community Services Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre. Specialist Regional Services We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales. Achievements: Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018 Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal) National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 409-6724255 Job locations Whiston Hopsital Warrington Road Whiston L35 5DR 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 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. 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 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 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. 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 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 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 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. 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. 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 Hopsital Warrington Road Whiston L35 5DR Employer's website https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)