Job summary
Ward 11B is a 23 bedded Gastroenterology ward inclusive of General Medical and a newly refurbished Procedure room. 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
Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust provides healthcare in hospital and the community to 258,000 people across Southport, Formby and West Lancashire.
Acute care is provided at Southport and Formby District General Hospital and Ormskirk District General Hospital. This includes adults' and children's accident and emergency services, intensive care and a range of medical and surgical specialities. Women's and children's services, including maternity, are provided at Ormskirk hospital.
The North West Regional Spinal Injuries Centre at Southport hospital provides specialist care for spinal patients from across the North West, North Wales and the Isle of Man.
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 liase 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.
Advertising Date: 9th July 2024
Closing Date: 18th July 2024
Shortlisting Date: 19th July 2024
Proposed Interview Date: 26th July 2024
Please note this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications 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 liase 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.
Advertising Date: 9th July 2024
Closing Date: 18th July 2024
Shortlisting Date: 19th July 2024
Proposed Interview Date: 26th July 2024
Please note this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications is reached.
Person Specification
Band 5 NMC Registered Nurse
Essential
- Nursing Degree / Diploma
- Basic IT skills.
- NMC Registration
Education, training & experience
Essential
- Willingness to undertake additional training
- Experience in Acute Medicine
Desirable
- Evidence of additional role specific training
Committed and self motivated
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member
Desirable
- Effective communication skills
- Desire to learn
- Care about nursing and maintaining high standards
Person Specification
Band 5 NMC Registered Nurse
Essential
- Nursing Degree / Diploma
- Basic IT skills.
- NMC Registration
Education, training & experience
Essential
- Willingness to undertake additional training
- Experience in Acute Medicine
Desirable
- Evidence of additional role specific training
Committed and self motivated
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member
Desirable
- Effective communication skills
- Desire to learn
- Care about nursing and maintaining high standards
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).
