Job summary
Ward 1 is a 12 bedded General Medical ward which supports patient flow. The patients on Ward 1 are transitioning from acute care to their discharge destination. Teamwork and person-centred care are at the forefront of our working day.
We pride ourselves on our excellent patient care and compassion, if you feel you can add to our team please apply.
Main duties of the job
- To demonstrate up to date knowledge of national and local professional issues and to lead/facilitate the implementation at a local level.
- To undertake any other duties, required by the Line Manager appropriate to the grade and relevant to the post.
- To promote collaborative working partnership and effective communication between all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Promote health and wellness through practice and education of patients, relatives, carers and staff.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals 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:
- CARE that 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
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To assist in the maintenance of standards for professional practices in order to enhance the quality of care for patients.2. To participate in the effective management of the unit resources.3. To provide and participate in the functions required to fulfil the goals and services by the ward/ department.4. To assist in the setting and monitoring of standards of nursing care within the ward/ department.5. To encourage the participation and involvement of the patient and carer(s) in the assessment, management and evaluation of care.6. To liaise with all relevant disciplines involved with direct care and initiate health promotion and education.7. To work alongside multidisciplinary team in coordinating patient care and rehabilitation.
8. To participate in quality improvements and audits on the ward.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Advertising Date: 26th April 2024
Closing Date: 5th May 2024
Shortlisting Date: 8th May 2024
Proposed Interview date: 15th May 2024
Please be aware this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applicants is reached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To assist in the maintenance of standards for professional practices in order to enhance the quality of care for patients.2. To participate in the effective management of the unit resources.3. To provide and participate in the functions required to fulfil the goals and services by the ward/ department.4. To assist in the setting and monitoring of standards of nursing care within the ward/ department.5. To encourage the participation and involvement of the patient and carer(s) in the assessment, management and evaluation of care.6. To liaise with all relevant disciplines involved with direct care and initiate health promotion and education.7. To work alongside multidisciplinary team in coordinating patient care and rehabilitation.
8. To participate in quality improvements and audits on the ward.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Advertising Date: 26th April 2024
Closing Date: 5th May 2024
Shortlisting Date: 8th May 2024
Proposed Interview date: 15th May 2024
Please be aware this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applicants is reached.
Person Specification
Band 5 NMC Registered Nurse
Essential
- Nursing Degree
- Basic IT skills.
- NMC Registration
Education and training
Essential
- Willingness to undertake additional training
Desirable
- Evidence of additional role specific training
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Experience in Acute Medicine
- Effective communication
- Work within the MDT
Desirable
- Knowledge, skills and attitude
- Willingness to take part in audits
- Committed to supporting junior staff
Committed and self motivated
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member
- Care about nursing and maintaining high standards
- Effective communication skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Band 5 NMC Registered Nurse
Essential
- Nursing Degree
- Basic IT skills.
- NMC Registration
Education and training
Essential
- Willingness to undertake additional training
Desirable
- Evidence of additional role specific training
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Experience in Acute Medicine
- Effective communication
- Work within the MDT
Desirable
- Knowledge, skills and attitude
- Willingness to take part in audits
- Committed to supporting junior staff
Committed and self motivated
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member
- Care about nursing and maintaining high standards
- Effective communication skills
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
