Job summary
Due to the expansion of the Emergency Department, we are actively recruiting Staff Nurses to join the Emergency Department at LUHFT. We believe in excellent patient care and would like to recruit dynamic individuals who believe in our trust values and will ensure that every patient receives gold standard care. The work-load throughout the department is very varied and interesting with no two days being the same.
The successful candidate must be dynamic, possess excellent communication skills, and have a high sense of professionalism and a strong belief in the value of teamwork. We are family friendly and flexible with shifts and offer a wide range of long days and short shifts across both sites.
We have full time and part time positions available. If you are interested please apply today.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 5 Nurse you will be offered a comprehensive development package including a period of supernumerary, training and education and a Preceptorship programme. You will have access to the departmental education team and have the opportunity to develop and progress your career as you work towards the RCN Level 1 and Level 2 competencies. You will have the opportunity to work in all the areas of the Emergency Department and will be supported by the Education team.
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.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the detailed job description and main responsibilities for this vacancy within the job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the detailed job description and main responsibilities for this vacancy within the job description attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level nurse RGN
- Current NMC registration
Desirable
- ENB 199 / 998
- ALS / ATNC / TNCC
Experience
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of current issues affecting A&E service provision
- Demonstrates understanding of current clinical developments
- Demonstrates understanding of Professional issues affecting nursing
- Demonstrates understanding of 'Clinical Governance'
- Understands 'Scope of Professional Practice'
- Demonstrates understanding of quality and risk management issues
- Demonstrates understanding of accurate record keeping
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication - written / verbal
- Demonstrates a flexible approach to team working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level nurse RGN
- Current NMC registration
Desirable
- ENB 199 / 998
- ALS / ATNC / TNCC
Experience
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of current issues affecting A&E service provision
- Demonstrates understanding of current clinical developments
- Demonstrates understanding of Professional issues affecting nursing
- Demonstrates understanding of 'Clinical Governance'
- Understands 'Scope of Professional Practice'
- Demonstrates understanding of quality and risk management issues
- Demonstrates understanding of accurate record keeping
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication - written / verbal
- Demonstrates a flexible approach to team working
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).
