Job summary 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 Main duties of the job 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. About us The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals 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: 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 Date posted 10 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 409-7115652 Job locations WHISTON WARRINGTON ROAD WHISTON L35 5DR Job description Job responsibilities 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. Job description Job responsibilities 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse with current NMC Registration Nursing Diploma, or equivalent experience Desirable Evidence of post registration study/development Recognised teaching qualification Recognised leadership qualification/training Knowledge & Experience Essential Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures Significant years post registration experience Significant years Acute Nursing experience Experience and evidence of quality improvement in patient care Desirable Facilitated staff professional development Skills Essential Excellent communication skills Excellent time management, record management and organizational skills Leadership skills Good IT skills Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team Other Essential Flexible approach to working pattern Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse with current NMC Registration Nursing Diploma, or equivalent experience Desirable Evidence of post registration study/development Recognised teaching qualification Recognised leadership qualification/training Knowledge & Experience Essential Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures Significant years post registration experience Significant years Acute Nursing experience Experience and evidence of quality improvement in patient care Desirable Facilitated staff professional development Skills Essential Excellent communication skills Excellent time management, record management and organizational skills Leadership skills Good IT skills Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team Other Essential Flexible approach to working pattern 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 WARRINGTON ROAD WHISTON L35 5DR Employer's website https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)