Staff Nurse Frailty Ward 11A Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Sefton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. This role offers Registered Nurses the chance to enhance their skills in a supportive rehabilitation environment. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality care for patients with complex needs. Whether you're starting your nursing career, seeking a change, or returning to practice, this opportunity provides the perfect platform to grow. With a commitment to safety and best practices, you will be part of a team that values open communication and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Inclusive Recruitment Practices

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in nursing with a focus on patient care and rehabilitation.
• Ability to formulate and implement care plans.

Responsibilities

• Formulate individual patient care plans with the team.
• Engage in holistic patient assessments and maintain care standards.

Skills

Patient Care

Holistic Assessment

Communication Skills

Infection Control

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Tools

Patient Records Management

Job description

We are seeking motivated nurses with a passion for delivering excellent patient care to join our team on Ward 11A.

As a Staff Member on Ward 11A, you will have opportunities to care for a range of medically optimized patients with complex needs, supported by highly trained professionals.

Specializing in rehabilitation for frail and elderly patients, we provide excellent care through a multidisciplinary team including Healthcare Assistants, Nurses, ACPs, therapy teams, and Nurse Specialists. All disciplines work closely to ensure high-quality care.

If you have experience working with patients with multiplex needs, we would love to hear from you. If not, rest assured you will receive full support through your induction to prepare you for our busy ward environment.

This role offers Registered Nurses the chance to expand their skills within a rehabilitation setting. Whether you are starting your nursing career, seeking a change, or returning to practice, we welcome your application.

Key Responsibilities

1. Formulate and implement individual patient care plans in partnership with the team leader.
2. Participate in holistic patient assessments and review care plans; act as named nurse or associate for assigned patients from admission to discharge.
3. Engage in research or special projects as directed.
4. Contribute to maintaining standards of care within the ward.
5. Ensure all equipment is in safe working order.
6. Participate in internal rotations including night and twilight shifts.
7. Promote effective communication within the ward and with other departments.
8. Safeguard vulnerable patients according to policies.

Our trust, now unified as Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, delivers a wide range of acute, community, and primary care services across multiple locations, serving over 600,000 people.

Our vision is to deliver 5-star patient care, emphasizing safety, open communication, efficient systems, and best practice pathways.

We are proud of our achievements, including an outstanding CQC rating and recognition as a top NHS employer.

Professional and Clinical Responsibilities

• Maintain NMC registration and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct.
• Provide appropriate nursing care aligned with clinical guidelines.
• Participate in infection prevention and control activities.

Administrative, Teaching, and Supervisory Responsibilities

• Keep accurate patient records according to policies.
• Participate in teaching students and in-service training; act as facilitator/mentor/preceptor as appropriate.
• Supervise Healthcare Assistants and junior staff nurses as deemed competent.

Research & Audit

Engage in research and special projects as directed.

This advert closes on Tuesday, 6 May 2025.

We are a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme, committed to inclusive recruitment practices.