Job summary
Part Time 30 hours per week
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated nurse to join our Treatment Room Service.
Do you have a passion for delivering outstanding patient care that brings the 6 C's (Care, Compassion, Commitment, Courage, Communication and Competence) to life? If so, we want to hear from you.
The treatment service is located across multiple sites in the borough of St Helens. We provide treatment, support and guidance for a wide range of health issues.
The post holder must be able to meet the travel requirements of this post, the ability to travel between multiple sites is essential in this role.
An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for this post.
Main duties of the job
- Maintain a high standard of patient care in accordance with Regulatory Bodies Code of Professional Conduct and within Scope of Professional Practice.
- Maintain and develop own clinical and professional expertise by participating in clinical supervision, professional development planning and within Regulatory Bodies Code of Professional Conduct and within Scope of Professional Practice.
- Act as a resource for other members of the Treatment room team.
- Promote the clinical effectiveness of the nurse-led service using a multidisciplinary team approach.
- Works autonomously under indirect supervision liaising with team leaders as required.
- Works in a flexible way to support and maintain good team working practices.
- Develop skills in the management of a range of minor illness and injuries.
- Develop and undertake a range of clinical procedures, which may include, suture/clip removal, ear syringing and administration of various injections.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1stJuly 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- Maintain a high standard of patient care in accordance with Regulatory Bodies Code of Professional Conduct and within Scope of Professional Practice.
- Maintain and develop own clinical and professional expertise by participating in clinical supervision, professional development planning and within Regulatory Bodies Code of Professional Conduct and within Scope of Professional Practice.
- Act as a resource for other members of the Treatment room team.
- Promote the clinical effectiveness of the nurse-led service using a multidisciplinary team approach.
- Works autonomously under indirect supervision liaising with team leaders as required.
- Works in a flexible way to support and maintain good team working practices.
- Develop skills in the management of a range of minor illness and injuries.
- Develop and undertake a range of clinical procedures, which may include, suture/clip removal, ear syringing and administration of various injections.
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Exercise a high degree of clinical autonomy and professional judgement, treating independently within the treatment room and, where necessary, referring to a range of primary or secondary care services as appropriate.
- Assess health care needs of patients, diagnose, treat and manage as appropriate.
- Possess proven skills in the management of a wide range of health care problems, eg Leg ulcer assessment and diagnosis, catheter care, and wound management.
- Provide health promotion education.
- Ensure that the nursing practices of the clinical area comply with the Trusts policies and procedures.
- Identify at risk patients and manage appropriately in accordance with national and local policy and procedures, eg vulnerable children, adults and child protection.
- Act as an advocate for the patient at all times.
- Offer a complementary service to that of other health care providers within the local health economy.
- Utilising own professional knowledge and skills, act as a resource for other members of the team.
- Empower colleagues and clients and demonstrate the ability to facilitate effective clinical practice based on best evidence.
- Possess a clear understanding of legal and ethical issues, professional accountability and responsibility.
- Maintain Professional Registration.
- Adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- To utilise knowledge of systems/procedures in order to appropriately refer patients to alternative/appropriate services/pathways.
- To ensure that the recording of patient care is comprehensive, concise and in line with national and local policy and procedure for record keeping.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
- To facilitate the acquisition of Band 5 grade competencies and skills.
- Demonstrate a positive commitment to the training and education of pre and post registration students, allied health professionals and colleagues.
- Identify and disseminate best practice through evidence, clinical guidelines, benchmarking.
- Maintain and develop own clinical and professional expertise by participation in Clinical Supervision and Personal Development Planning, in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct, and Scope of Professional Practice.
- Provide supervision and mentoring opportunities for team members and students.
- Participate in formal and informal teaching sessions to promote clinical excellence within the team.
LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- To deputise for the senior nurse when necessary.
- To act as a role model to junior colleagues and students and a support mechanism for senior colleagues.
RESEARCH & AUDIT
- Promote a research culture within the treatment room and actively promote the use, publication and dissemination of research evidence.
- Initiate and actively participate in audit and evaluation of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- Maintain a high standard of patient care in accordance with Regulatory Bodies Code of Professional Conduct and within Scope of Professional Practice.
- Maintain and develop own clinical and professional expertise by participating in clinical supervision, professional development planning and within Regulatory Bodies Code of Professional Conduct and within Scope of Professional Practice.
- Act as a resource for other members of the Treatment room team.
- Promote the clinical effectiveness of the nurse-led service using a multidisciplinary team approach.
- Works autonomously under indirect supervision liaising with team leaders as required.
- Works in a flexible way to support and maintain good team working practices.
- Develop skills in the management of a range of minor illness and injuries.
- Develop and undertake a range of clinical procedures, which may include, suture/clip removal, ear syringing and administration of various injections.
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Exercise a high degree of clinical autonomy and professional judgement, treating independently within the treatment room and, where necessary, referring to a range of primary or secondary care services as appropriate.
- Assess health care needs of patients, diagnose, treat and manage as appropriate.
- Possess proven skills in the management of a wide range of health care problems, eg Leg ulcer assessment and diagnosis, catheter care, and wound management.
- Provide health promotion education.
- Ensure that the nursing practices of the clinical area comply with the Trusts policies and procedures.
- Identify at risk patients and manage appropriately in accordance with national and local policy and procedures, eg vulnerable children, adults and child protection.
- Act as an advocate for the patient at all times.
- Offer a complementary service to that of other health care providers within the local health economy.
- Utilising own professional knowledge and skills, act as a resource for other members of the team.
- Empower colleagues and clients and demonstrate the ability to facilitate effective clinical practice based on best evidence.
- Possess a clear understanding of legal and ethical issues, professional accountability and responsibility.
- Maintain Professional Registration.
- Adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- To utilise knowledge of systems/procedures in order to appropriately refer patients to alternative/appropriate services/pathways.
- To ensure that the recording of patient care is comprehensive, concise and in line with national and local policy and procedure for record keeping.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
- To facilitate the acquisition of Band 5 grade competencies and skills.
- Demonstrate a positive commitment to the training and education of pre and post registration students, allied health professionals and colleagues.
- Identify and disseminate best practice through evidence, clinical guidelines, benchmarking.
- Maintain and develop own clinical and professional expertise by participation in Clinical Supervision and Personal Development Planning, in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct, and Scope of Professional Practice.
- Provide supervision and mentoring opportunities for team members and students.
- Participate in formal and informal teaching sessions to promote clinical excellence within the team.
LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- To deputise for the senior nurse when necessary.
- To act as a role model to junior colleagues and students and a support mechanism for senior colleagues.
RESEARCH & AUDIT
- Promote a research culture within the treatment room and actively promote the use, publication and dissemination of research evidence.
- Initiate and actively participate in audit and evaluation of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Paramedic Practitioner/ AHP with current registration
Desirable
- Clinical Examination/Diagnostics module or equivalent training at level 6 or 7
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification/Training, or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Substantial years' relevant and current experience in ED / First contact such as WIC/UCC/Pre-Hospital
- Experienced in taking a clinical history and clinical examination skills.
- Knowledge of skills required to undertake the role
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical issues
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
Desirable
- Experience working with PGDs
Skills
Essential
- Clinical examinations/History taking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritise effectively
- Excellent time management skills
Desirable
- Triage skills
- Wound care /management skills
- Venepuncture and cannulation skills
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to working pattern
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Paramedic Practitioner/ AHP with current registration
Desirable
- Clinical Examination/Diagnostics module or equivalent training at level 6 or 7
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification/Training, or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Substantial years' relevant and current experience in ED / First contact such as WIC/UCC/Pre-Hospital
- Experienced in taking a clinical history and clinical examination skills.
- Knowledge of skills required to undertake the role
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical issues
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
Desirable
- Experience working with PGDs
Skills
Essential
- Clinical examinations/History taking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritise effectively
- Excellent time management skills
Desirable
- Triage skills
- Wound care /management skills
- Venepuncture and cannulation skills
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to working pattern
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).
