Part Time 34 hours per week. Fixed Term/Secondment for 12 months
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint dynamic and confident Senior Nurses to join the general surgical department, Whiston Hospital.
Reporting to the Ward Manager, the post holder will be expected to assist the Ward Manager in all aspects of the clinical operation. 4A is a 32 bedded General Surgery and Urology Ward, 4B is an 14 bedded surgical admission unit, including a triage assessment area, and a 16 bedded elective surgical admission area. 4C is a 33 bedded General Surgery and Colorectal Ward.,
* To act as clinical expert for nursing issues
* To supervise junior staff in the delivery of safe competent care
* Take appropriate action to address any issues or risk
* Promote a patient focused multi-disciplinary approach to care in collaboration with carers, health care professionals and other AHPs
* Ensure a safe and timely discharge / transfer of patients
* Ensure that treatment prescribed by the medical team are carried out and that changes in patient condition are escalated as appropriate
* Contribute to the Enhanced Recovery Programme and ensure adherence to its principles
* Act as advocate for the patient, respecting dignity, wishes and beliefs.
Successful applicants will need to be highly motivated and enthusiastic, have experience in general surgical nursing and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. We require an individual who is forward thinking, well organized with a positive attitude towards flexibility and change. You will need current acute surgical experience at Band 5 level or above and have a proven track record of effective communication, leadership and clinical expertise.
An enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for this post.
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley 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:
* CAREthat 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