Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit staff nurses for ITU/HDU/POCCU. We are very proud of our Award winning Critical Care Unit, we strive to continually improve and showcase our work by being shortlisted 4th year on the run for a Nursing Times Award and producing work that is presented within the BACCN conferences. If you have a caring and compassionate approach, and want to join a motivated, friendly and supportive team, we are keen to hear from you. We require staff who have a genuine interest in caring for critically ill patients as part of a multi-disciplinary team as well as having excellent communication and interpersonal skills. We provide a comprehensive learning package supported by the nationally recognised Critical Care competencies. Previous Critical Care experience is not essential but desirable. Interview date: TBC Main duties of the job To ensure that an effective plan of care/care pathway is implemented and maintained for the patient. That the patient's plan of care is reviewed, evaluated and update in accordance with the clinical condition and that all documentation is completed to the required standard. To assist in the setting and monitoring of standards of nursing care within the ward. To encourage the participation of the patient's carer(s) in the assessment of care needs. For more information about this role please see attached job description and person specification. About us Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care. Our Services: Acute Care Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites. Primary Care Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital. Community Services Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre. Specialist Regional Services We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales. Achievements: o Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018 o Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal) o National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum (pro rata for part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 409-6721530 Job locations Southport Hospital Town Lane Southport PR8 6PN Job description Job responsibilities Southport Critical Care is a 5 bedded ITU, 6 bedded HDU and 4 bedded POCU unit. We offer support for multi organ failure and have invested in high performance technology and equipment to help with medical management and rehabilitation of critically ill patients. We pride ourselves on delivering consistently high standards of care for patients and their families to ensure the very best outcomes. Please view our webpage: www.lihnnhs.info/icuknowledge/ for more information. Please be aware this vacancy may close early if a sufficing number of applicants is reached. Job description Job responsibilities Southport Critical Care is a 5 bedded ITU, 6 bedded HDU and 4 bedded POCU unit. We offer support for multi organ failure and have invested in high performance technology and equipment to help with medical management and rehabilitation of critically ill patients. We pride ourselves on delivering consistently high standards of care for patients and their families to ensure the very best outcomes. Please view our webpage: www.lihnnhs.info/icuknowledge/ for more information. Please be aware this vacancy may close early if a sufficing number of applicants is reached. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Diploma/Degree in Nursing Desirable Evidence of continuing professional development Skills Essential Excellent communication skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels. Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own workload. Ability to de-escalate complex situations Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team. Awareness of the need for confidentiality at all times Computer literacy e.g. experience of electronic patient record Knowledge Essential Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code. Experience of working in a clinical environment Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team An understanding of national, regional, and local NHS issues Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information Desirable Critical Care experience Other Essential Frequent moderate effort for several short periods of time such as manual handling of patients and equipment. Frequent concentration required for drug calculation and Administration. Dealing with frequent interruptions and competing demands Ability to work within highly distressing or emotional circumstances e.g. end of life care. Ability to communicate distressing information. Ability to communicate in a challenging environment Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Diploma/Degree in Nursing Desirable Evidence of continuing professional development Skills Essential Excellent communication skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels. Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own workload. Ability to de-escalate complex situations Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team. Awareness of the need for confidentiality at all times Computer literacy e.g. experience of electronic patient record Knowledge Essential Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code. Experience of working in a clinical environment Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team An understanding of national, regional, and local NHS issues Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information Desirable Critical Care experience Other Essential Frequent moderate effort for several short periods of time such as manual handling of patients and equipment. Frequent concentration required for drug calculation and Administration. Dealing with frequent interruptions and competing demands Ability to work within highly distressing or emotional circumstances e.g. end of life care. Ability to communicate distressing information. Ability to communicate in a challenging environment Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department. 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 Hospital Town Lane Southport PR8 6PN Employer's website https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)