Staff Nurse - Ward 1B SDEC/Acute Medical Unit (Ward 1C)

jobs24.co.uk; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established NHS Trust is seeking dedicated nurses to join their dynamic team in delivering exceptional patient care. This role offers newly qualified nurses a supportive environment with a structured preceptorship program, ensuring they develop their skills in acute nursing. The unique Enhanced Care Area allows for hands-on experience with patients requiring advanced medical support. With a commitment to ongoing professional development and training, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their nursing career in a supportive and innovative setting. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion, and make a real difference in patient lives.

Benefits

Ongoing Professional Development

Flexible Working Options

Supportive Preceptorship Program

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a commitment to high-quality patient care.
• Experience in acute nursing and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, planning, and evaluation of patient care.
• Assist in the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Assessment Skills

Infection Control

Team Collaboration

Education

Nursing Qualification

NMC Registration

Tools

Patient Tracking IT System

Job description

We are looking for suitably qualified nurses to join our proactive team. Equally, if you are a newly qualified nurse who would like a career in acute nursing but are worried that it may be too early in your career, we are also happy to ensure you can work on the unit, and support would be provided to ensure you flourish.

We have dedicated Education Facilitators who ensure that all our staff are trained and equipped to work within the ever-changing ward environment. Newly qualified nurses will have a 12-month preceptorship with one of our experienced staff.

We require excellent nurses who want exciting, challenging roles, to deliver first-class high-quality patient care. We are a unique unit that has an Enhanced Care Area (ECA) where we provide care to Level 1 patients. Each Staff Nurse will get an opportunity to rotate to our ECA. These patients come directly from A & E. The ECA beds will take patients who require respiratory support, as well as cardiac monitoring in the acute phase of their illness, as well as other patients requiring a High Dependency Setting. Our staff have the opportunity to undertake blood gases, ECGs, and undertake the Advanced Life Skills Course in order to maintain our highest standards of acute medical care.

An Enhanced DBS Certificate with the checking of the Children's and Adults' Barred Lists is required for this post.

Main Duties of the Job

The AMU is a fast-paced, busy environment; the successful candidates will be dynamic, enthusiastic individuals who would like to further their career in this area of medical nursing. Commitment to ongoing in-service training and development is essential. You should be motivated, keen to learn & ready to embrace change. Our commitment to you is to provide the environment for this to happen and ensure that you are part of our defined preceptorship programme. We can offer ongoing professional development on the ward & training opportunities relevant to the clinical area.

1. To contribute to the delivery of quality patient care by participating in and providing the assessment, planning, provision, and evaluation of individualised care.
2. To assist in the admission, transfer & discharge of patients in accordance with local policy.
3. To participate in the developing and monitoring of standards of care and other quality initiatives in a positive manner.
4. To fulfil the role of the departmental triage nurse, utilising advanced skills of assessment, prioritisation, decision-making, risk management, and communication skills.
5. To always be caring, approachable and display a consistently professional manner.
6. Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy.

Clinical & Professional Responsibilities

1. Maintain Professional Registration.
2. Adhere to the NMC Code of Practice and The Scope of Professional Practice.
3. Ensure that nursing care is appropriate, provided and is consistent with clinical guidelines.
4. Actively participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role.
5. To report and record any untoward incidents.
6. To assist in the promotion of effective communication with all staff, patients, and relatives.
7. To have responsibility for the security and maintenance of equipment belonging to the department.
8. To assist the Nurse Coordinator in achievement of key performance indicators for the department and the Trust.

Administrative Responsibilities

1. To utilise knowledge of hospital systems/procedures in order to appropriately divert/refer patients to alternative/appropriate services and pathways.
2. 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.
3. Ensure Patient Tracking IT system is current and reflective of patients in his/her care.

Teaching & Training Responsibilities

1. To facilitate the acquisition of Band 5 grade competencies and skills.
2. To ensure fulfilment of the requirements for professional updating and to maintain a personal record for future registration purposes.
3. To participate in the teaching of students and the in-service training of qualified nurses and health care assistants.

Line Management/Supervisory Responsibilities

1. To act as a preceptor for newly qualified staff nurses.
2. To deputise for the senior nurse where necessary.
3. To act as a role model to junior colleagues and students and a support mechanism for senior colleagues.

Research & Audit

1. To participate in research/special projects/audit as requested by the Senior Nursing Team.
2. Contribute towards the setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care within the Department by participating in Department audits.

Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. You are part of an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust who are one of the best places to work for in England.

The Trust may contact you during the recruitment process for your feedback on your experience. We always aim for continuous improvement in our practice.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective, and experience you bring.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we commit to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.

The Trust operates anonymous shortlisting where no personal information about you, including your name or personal details, is shared with the recruiting manager.

Flexible Working

We actively support flexible working patterns throughout MWL. Changes made to the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook mean that:

• All employees have the right to request flexible working from day one of employment.
• There is no limit on the number of requests they can make.
• Employees have the right to make requests, have them considered, regardless of the reason.

At Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, we will consider requests for flexible working. We would encourage you to discuss flexible working options at the interview stage.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team MWL very soon.

St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is the only acute Trust in Cheshire and Merseyside, and one of the few in the entire country, to achieve the title of OUTSTANDING, rated by the Care Quality Commission.

Our '5 Star Patient Care' strategy is at the heart of all that we do; supporting our vision to provide world-class services for all our patients by getting it right for every patient, every time.