Employer: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Southport B&P Holbrook Unit
Town: Southport
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 27/09/2024 23:59
Staff Nurse - Burns & Plastics PSDU
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and may be required to demonstrate procedures and supervise both Registered and non Registered staff.
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 practitioner’s 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.
* Promote people’s 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.
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 of how audit may influence quality of patient care
* 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
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