Job summary
Ward 22 is an acute, fast paced environment compromising of 36 beds, with patients varying from tracheostomies, laryngectomies and non invasive ventatilation requiring acute interventions/management.
We provide holistic care, to the acutely unwell and all patients with chronic respiratory conditions. The ward treats a wide range of thoracic conditions including lung cancer, asthma, COPD, TB, type 1 and type 2 respiratory failure, pleural effusions, pneumothorax, Tracheostomies and PE'S .
Support will be given at a clinical level by a senior nurse, and from a wider organisational structure including the preceptorship lead, clinical skills team, clinical practice development nurse and learning and development. Staff can obtain the knowledge and skills required to rotate into the Non invasive ventalitation unit.
Main duties of the job
Respiratory nursing gives you acute dynamic skills which are transferable.The Trust is a great place to work with on-going learning and is a top rated organisation for the delivery of excellent patient care. There is an reputation of excellent team work in an extremely friendly working environment.We are looking for candidates who are keen to develop professionally in this exciting domain of Respiratory medicine. The respiratory unit offers a supportive and learning environment which endeavours to constantly develop the service, in order that our patients can receive the highest quality and most up to date care. The Unit welcomes and will support both newly qualified and experienced Registered Nurses. You must possess a caring, compassionate and positive manner and have excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will be expected to rotate from day to night duty.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
They act as a Primary/Named Nurse within a multi disciplinary team, developing collaborative, needs based care plans, through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
They provide excellent professional, skilled and effective person centred, evidence based nursing care.
They are actively involved in the health and well being of staff and service users.
They are visible and accessible to patients, families and carers working together to ensure efficient, effective and caring services.
They contribute to achieving all performance indicators, essential standards and quality outcomes
They contribute to the education and development of the workforce and students.
They contribute to staff appraisals and support personal development plans.
They safely administer medication following Trust policies and practice guidelines.
They will provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
They act as a Primary/Named Nurse within a multi disciplinary team, developing collaborative, needs based care plans, through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
They provide excellent professional, skilled and effective person centred, evidence based nursing care.
They are actively involved in the health and well being of staff and service users.
They are visible and accessible to patients, families and carers working together to ensure efficient, effective and caring services.
They contribute to achieving all performance indicators, essential standards and quality outcomes
They contribute to the education and development of the workforce and students.
They contribute to staff appraisals and support personal development plans.
They safely administer medication following Trust policies and practice guidelines.
They will provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise workload and delegate tasks appropriately
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to support less experienced staff
- Ability to problem solve
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
other
Essential
- Supportive of colleagues
- Ability to work in changing environments
- Committed to high standards of patient care.
- Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour
- Maintain both personal and professional development
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
- Diploma in Nursing
Desirable
- Mentorship/teaching qualification
- Post registration qualification in relevant specialty
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience and successful completion of band 5 foundation gateway competencies 2
- Experience within relevant clinical setting
- Evidence of maintaining a clinical learning environment.
- Evidence of working with students
Desirable
- Recent acute hospital experience [including as a student nurse]
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current nursing issues and clinical governance
- Demonstrates awareness of own limitations
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise workload and delegate tasks appropriately
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to support less experienced staff
- Ability to problem solve
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
other
Essential
- Supportive of colleagues
- Ability to work in changing environments
- Committed to high standards of patient care.
- Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour
- Maintain both personal and professional development
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
- Diploma in Nursing
Desirable
- Mentorship/teaching qualification
- Post registration qualification in relevant specialty
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience and successful completion of band 5 foundation gateway competencies 2
- Experience within relevant clinical setting
- Evidence of maintaining a clinical learning environment.
- Evidence of working with students
Desirable
- Recent acute hospital experience [including as a student nurse]
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current nursing issues and clinical governance
- Demonstrates awareness of own limitations
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).
