Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Ward 4C team at Whiston Hospital.
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to provide leadership and expertise to ensure the provision of a high quality service to colorectal and general surgical patients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to provide care in accordance with best practice, local, regional, and national guidelines.
To act as a role model and expert practitioner.
To ensure the safe, efficient, and effective management of the service within allocated resources.
Responsible for risk in relation to matters pertaining to Ward 4C.
To provide managerial and professional support to the Colorectal and General Surgery service and undertake delegated responsibility in the absence of the Matron.
The post holder will work within the framework of the NMC Code, other NMC guidance, and Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Policies and Guidelines.
The post holder will have responsibility for both clinical staff and governance issues and continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation, and development of care plans and will ensure optimal standards of care on a 24 hour basis.
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.
Job Description
Responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for detailed description of main responsibilities.
Closing Date - 17th March 2025
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* 1st Level RGN
* Evidence of ongoing professional development or a relevant diploma
* Recognised teaching certificate - mentorship or ENB 998.
* ILS Certification
Desirable
* Leadership/Management qualification
Knowledge & Experience Essential
* Five years post-registration experience
* At least two years as Band 6 in an acute environment
* Evidence of quality improvement in patient care
* Previous management experience i.e. patient case load / ward sister / specialist nurse.
* Awareness of how audit may influence quality of patient care
* Knowledge of and participation in audit
* Awareness, understanding, and application of current evidence-based practices
* Evidence of teaching and education experience
Skills Essential
* Demonstrate evidence of effective leadership qualities.
* Demonstrate ability to set and establish priorities
* Ability to negotiate and demonstrate a sound problem-solving approach to work issues
* Evidence of 'Change Management'
* Ability to demonstrate commitment to Clinical Governance Agenda
Other Essential
* Effective organisational skills; ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Professional role model
* Enthusiastic and motivated
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital
Prescot
L35 5DR
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr