An opportunity has arisen for Registered General Nurses to join our hard-working and dedicated team of Nursing and Medical Staff in the Emergency Department at Whiston Hospital.
The Emergency Department is located in a purpose built department within Whiston Hospital, has both Adult and Paediatric state of the art emergency care facilities and is committed to the ongoing development of its service; in supporting improvements within its service provision and we are presently building a new Urgent Care Centre.
The post holder is desired to have demonstrable experience in an Emergency Department, and should currently be NMC Registered with a General Nurse Pin.
An Enhanced DBS Certificate, with the checking of both the Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists is required for this post.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Interview Date: Wednesday 27th November 2024
Whiston Emergency Department day to day assessment, treatment and discharge of patients. working within an MDT and under supervision of a band 6 and 7 RN 24 hours a day, supported by 2 PDN who link in with training and development to ensure clinical skills are up to date and maintained .
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:
• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
KEY 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 and discharge of patients in accordance with local policy
• To participate in the developing and monitoring of standards of care and other quality initiatives in a positive manner
• To fulfil the role of the departmental triage nurse, utilising advanced skills of assessment, prioritisation, decision-making, risk management and communication skills
• Under the direct supervision of a senior nurse to co-ordinate activity throughout the ED, with due regard for the multiple and complex needs of the department
• To always be caring, approachable and display a consistently professional manner
• Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintain Professional Registration
• Adhere to the NMC Code of Practice and The Scope of Professional Practice
• Ensure that nursing care is appropriate, provided and is consistent with clinical guidelines
• In accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008, the post holder will actively participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role. The Act requires the post holder to attend infection prevention and control training on induction and at regular updates and to take responsibility for the practical application of the training in the course of their work. Infection prevention and control must be included in any personal development plan and/or appraisal
• To report and record any untoward incidents
• To assist in the promotion of effective communication with all staff, patients and relatives and other departments as required
• To have responsibility for the security and maintenance of equipment belonging to the ED. Help to ensure that all equipment is in safe working order in conjunction with the department Resource Co-ordinator
• To assist the Nurse Coordinator in achievement of key performance indicators for the ED and the Trust
This advert closes on Sunday 17 Nov 2024
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