The post holder is designated to take charge regularly of a ward in the absence of the Ward Manager. They will be expected to lead a team of staff at Band 5 and below and set and maintain delivery of quality care. An awareness of the Clinical Governance Agenda is essential.
They will have responsibility for the development, implementation and evaluation of care plans and will ensure optimal standards of care by acting as a role model.
The post holder will be expected to take the lead for the training and development of all staff on the ward with support from the ward manager.
The post holder will be expected to look after patients who require Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)
The post holder will be expected to take the lead in the development of the utilisation of the NIV unit
KEY DUTIES
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.
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership betweenSt Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1stJuly 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:
· CARE that 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
Help to ensure that all equipment is in safe working order in conjunction with the department equipment controller.
Internal rotation on to night duty and twilight shifts as required.
To assist in the promotion of effective communication with all ward staff and other departments as required.
Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy.
This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Apr 2025
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