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Staff Nurse - Emergency Department - Southport Site
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Sefton
On-site
GBP 29,000 - 37,000
Full time
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Job summary
A leading NHS Trust in Sefton is seeking dedicated Registered General Nurses for their Emergency Department. This role involves delivering high-quality patient care, participating in clinical duties, and contributing to the enhancement of departmental services in a supportive environment. Opportunities for personal development and career advancement are available.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse, with current NMC Registration or due to qualify before August 2025.
- IV Drug Administration Certificate or Competencies.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the delivery of quality patient care and evaluation of individualised care.
- Assist in the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
- Maintain professional registration and adhere to the NMC Code of Practice.
Skills
Education
Job description
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Job Summary
Due to additional funding, opportunities have arisen for Registered General Nurses to join our hard-working and dedicated team of Nursing and Medical Staff in the Emergency Department at Southport Hospital.
Job Summary
Due to additional funding, opportunities have arisen for Registered General Nurses to join our hard-working and dedicated team of Nursing and Medical Staff in the Emergency Department at Southport Hospital.
The Emergency Department is located within Southport Hospital, offering a wide range of high quality services. We are committed to the ongoing development of the services we deliver and are actively seeking to recruit experienced nurses to drive new improvements which benefit our patients and our care delivery.
If you are in interesting in joining our Emergency Department, then we would love to hear from you!
We welcome applications from NMC registered nurse and students who qualify before September 2025.
At Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, numerous dedicated nurses have commenced or enhanced a very promising career by applying for our recruitment event.
Once you become a MWL Nurse, you will find that the support received from staff and the gratitude of well treated patients gives you the energy and desire to thrive in a fast-paced environment - all for a great cause: to deliver 5 star patient care. Before you know it, you will be up-skilling and preparing for your next career challenges in the Trust, in the community or in healthcare in general.
These posts will be subject to an Enhanced DBS (with barred list for vulnerable adult's and children's disclosure).
Main duties of the job
- 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.
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
Date posted
13 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum (pro rata if part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
409-4293558-J
Job locations
Southport
Southport
PR8 6PN
Job Description
Job responsibilities
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.
- 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
- To utilise knowledge or hospital systems/procedures in order to appropriately divert/refer patients to alternative/appropriate services and pathways.
- To ensure that the recording of patient care is comprehensive, concise and in line with the NMC Record Keeping guidance and Trust policy and procedure.
- Ensure Emergency Department Patient Tracking IT system is current and reflective of patients in his/her care.
- To facilitate the acquisition of Band 5 grade competencies and skills
- To personally ensure fulfilment of the requirements for professional updating and to maintain a personal record for future registration purposes.
- To participate in the teaching of students and the in-service training of qualified nurses and health care assistants and act as facilitator/mentor/preceptor as appropriate
- To act as a preceptor for newly qualified staff nurses
- To deputise for the senior nurse where necessary
- To act as a role model to junior colleagues and students and a support mechanism for senior colleagues
- To participate in research/special projects/audit as requested by the Senior Nursing Team
- Contribute towards the setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care within the Department by participating in Emergency Department audits.
Job responsibilities
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.
- To act as a preceptor for newly qualified staff nurses
- To deputise for the senior nurse where necessary
- To act as a role model to junior colleagues and students and a support mechanism for senior colleagues
- To participate in research/special projects/audit as requested by the Senior Nursing Team
- Contribute towards the setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care within the Department by participating in Emergency Department audits.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, with current NMC Registration or due to qualify before August 2025
- IV Drug Administration Certificate or Competencies
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification/Training, or equivalent
- Immediate Life Support/Advanced Life Support
Essential
- Knowledge of the clinical skills required to undertake the role
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical issues
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Knowledge of IPC Practices
- Emergency Nursing experience
- Substantial post registration experience
- Experience within an Acute Hospital Setting
- Experience of clinical teaching
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent record management and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise effectively
- Triage skills
Essential
- Motivated individual, commitment to personal & professional development
- Flexible approach to working pattern
Essential
- Motivated individual, commitment to personal & professional development
- Flexible approach to working pattern
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Southport
Southport
PR8 6PN
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Southport
Southport
PR8 6PN
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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- Seniority levelEntry level
- Employment typePart-time
- Job functionHealth Care Provider
- IndustriesHospitals
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