Job summary An opportunity has arisen for Registered General Nurses to join our hard-working and dedicated team of Nursing and Medical Staff in the Emergency Department at Southport Hospital. The Emergency Department is located within Southport Hospital, offering a wide range of high quality services. We are committed to the ongoing development of the services we deliver and are actively seeking to recruit experienced nurses to drive new improvements which benefit our patients and our care delivery. If you are in interesting in joining our Emergency Department, then we would love to hear from you We welcome applications from NMC registered nurse and students who qualify before April 2025. At Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, numerous dedicated nurses have commenced or enhanced a very promising career by applying for our recruitment event. Once you become a MWL Nurse, you will find that the support received from staff and the gratitude of well treated patients gives you the energy and desire to thrive in a fast-paced environment - all for a great cause: to deliver 5 star patient care. Before you know it, you will be up-skilling and preparing for your next career challenges in the Trust, in the community or in healthcare in general. These posts will be subject to an Enhanced DBS (with barred list for vulnerable adult's and children's disclosure). Main duties of the job To be responsible in association with the team leader for the formulation and implementation of individual patient care plans. To participate in the holistic assessment of patients, and to formulate and review individual patient care plans and to act as 'named nurse' or associate for a group of patients from admission to discharge as determined by the Ward Manager. To commence and participate in research/special projects as directed by the ward manager. To contribute to the setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care within the ward. Help to ensure that all equipment is in safe working order in conjunction with the department equipment controller. Internal rotations onto night duty and twilight shifts are required. To assist in the promotion of effective communication with all ward staff and other departments as required. To remain updated and fully comply with all Trust Infection control policies About us The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals. From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals. The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales. Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care: CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate SAFETY that is of the highest standards COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients Our achievements include: Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018 Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal) Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum (pro rata if part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 409-6617416-A Job locations Southport/Ormskirk Southport/Ormskirk PR8 6PN Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain Professional Registration Adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body 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 To participate in the teaching of students and the in-service training of qualified nurses and health care assistants and act as facilitator/mentor/preceptor as appropriate. RESEARCH & AUDIT To commence and participate in research/special projects as directed by the ward manager Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain Professional Registration Adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body 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 To participate in the teaching of students and the in-service training of qualified nurses and health care assistants and act as facilitator/mentor/preceptor as appropriate. RESEARCH & AUDIT To commence and participate in research/special projects as directed by the ward manager Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse, with current NMC Registration or due to qualify in 2024 Desirable Teaching & Assessing Qualification/Training or equivalent 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 of how audit may influence quality of patient care Desirable Substantial post registration experience Substantial post registration experience within an acute hospital setting Experience within an Acute Hospital Setting Knowledge of and participation in audit Skills Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent time management, record management and organisational skills Other Essential Motivated individual, commitment to personal & professional development Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse, with current NMC Registration or due to qualify in 2024 Desirable Teaching & Assessing Qualification/Training or equivalent 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 of how audit may influence quality of patient care Desirable Substantial post registration experience Substantial post registration experience within an acute hospital setting Experience within an Acute Hospital Setting Knowledge of and participation in audit Skills Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent time management, record management and organisational skills Other Essential 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 Southport/Ormskirk Southport/Ormskirk PR8 6PN Employer's website https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)