An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for a band 4 registered nurse associate to join Ward 23 a respiratory ward based at Liverpool university hospital-Aintree/
Ward 23 is a respiratory ward that has 33 beds and treats patients with COPD, Asthma, pneumothorax, ILD, Established NIV patients and also established Tracheostomy/largectomy patients.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate they can work at a level of a nurse associate and display the motivation and skills to look after very poorly patients. Excellent communication and leadership skills are a must and previous respiratory/ventilation experience would be desirable
The post-holder will have successfully completed the 2-year Trainee Nursing
Associate training programme, which includes the attainment of a Foundation
Degree equivalent qualification. They will have developed and will maintain
knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of Nursing Associate
within the service through completion of the Nursing Associate training
programme, which includes working in care settings and delivery of personcentred care.
Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence
Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values
Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a Registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting
Work in an effective and organised manner demonstrating excellent time
management and organisational skills to effectively deliver person-centred care for an allocated group of individuals
Deliver effective care following treatment plans determined by the Registered Nurse or registered care professional and provide feedback on progress against the plans
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
Where appropriate work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individual’s defined plan of care, within designated parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed
Utilise knowledge of the Scope of Practice of the Nursing Associate role within different care settings
Continue to develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge,
competence and skills whilst in clinical practice and maintain all evidence
required
Contribute towards developing a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments
Promote health and safety maintaining best practice in health, safety and
security
Share ideas with colleagues to improve care and suggest areas for innovation
Contribute to the improvement of service by reflecting on own practice and
supporting that of others
Adhere to legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines both local and
national. Regularly attend workplace and staff engagement meetings and
contribute positively to discussions about the improvement of care
Plan and manage competing demands of job role, continuous professional
development and work-related learning
This advert closes on Tuesday 11 Feb 2025