Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
About
Serving a population of over 618,000, with a workforce of around 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff, Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the UKs largest Trusts.
The Trust provides a wide range of healthcare services at 5 hospitals and 16 community sites.
As a Trust, our vision is to provide 5 Star Patient Care. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should have equal access to the highest standards of quality care.
Our Values
* Care that is consistently high quality, compassionate, and provides the best possible experience for our patients and their families.
* Safety that is of the highest standards, where staff feel empowered to further improve services and reduce the risk of harm.
* Pathways that reduce variations in care to improve outcomes, whilst respecting the individual needs of patients.
* Systems that are efficient, user friendly and reliable.
* Communication that is open and inclusive.
Key Details
Location
Site: Whiston Hospital
Address: Warrington Road
Town: Prescot
Postcode: L35 5DR
Major / Minor Region: Merseyside
Contract Type & Working Pattern
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Full and part time positions available)
Salary
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 5)
Job Overview
We are looking for suitably qualified nurses to join our proactive team. Newly qualified nurses will have a 12 month preceptorship with one of our experienced staff. We require excellent nurses who want exciting, challenging roles, to deliver first-class high-quality patient care.
An Enhanced DBS Certificate with the checking of the Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists is required for this post.
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The AMU is a fast-paced, busy environment; the successful candidates will be dynamic, enthusiastic individuals, who would like to further their career in this area of medical nursing. Commitment to undertake ongoing in-service training and development is essential.
Main Duties
* To contribute to the delivery of quality patient care by participating in and providing the assessment, planning, provision and evaluation of individualised care.
* To assist in the admission, transfer & discharge of patients in accordance with local policy.
* To participate in the developing and monitoring of standards of care and other quality initiatives.
* To fulfil the role of the departmental triage nurse, utilising advanced skills.
* Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy.
Working for Our Organisation
St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is the only acute Trust in Cheshire and Merseyside, and one of the few in the entire country, to achieve the title of OUTSTANDING, rated by the Care Quality Commission.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
* To maintain Professional Registration.
* To report and record any untoward incidents.
* To assist in the promotion of effective communication with all staff, patients and relatives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration (RGN).
* IV Drug Administration Certificate or Competencies.
Knowledge & Experience
* Knowledge of the skills required to undertake the role.
* Knowledge of current professional and clinical issues.
* Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
Skills
* Excellent communication skills.
* Excellent time management skills.
* Ability to prioritise effectively.
Further Details / Informal Visits Contact
Name: Sarah Grundy
Job title: Ward Manager
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 0151 430 2455
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