Job summary
Ward 23 is an acute, fast paced environment compromising of 33 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
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 their skills in cannulation, venepuncture, blood gases, blood cultures, covad dressings and audits which are completed daily and weekly. 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 any new member of staff and 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
Clinical Responsibilities To assist the qualified nursing staff in maintaining patient standards of care To work under the supervision of a qualified nurse within the scope of practicecompleting accurately paperwork to a set standard once trained/educated and competent Undertake cannulation and venepuncture as required in order to improve patient pathwayTo undertake and evaluate patient observations of blood pressure, pulse and temperature and other tasks as required, to assist in the patient recovery stage and see them through to discharge. Know own limitations and report any lack of knowledge/training to Senior Nurse Educator/Trainer and assessor.
Clinical Governance / Quality
- Caring for patients, within a framework of high quality standards of care and practice
Education and training development
- Trains/mentors others in own skillset
- Keep up to date with Unit policies and procedures
- Attend Unit meetings and teaching sessions.
- To attend all in-house Trust training courses and meetings as required.
- To maintain knowledge and keep up to date with Unit policies and procedures.
- To maintain infection control practices so as to cause no harm to patients, carers or staff.
- To maintain good communication both verbal and written
- Maintain mandatory training
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities To assist the qualified nursing staff in maintaining patient standards of care To work under the supervision of a qualified nurse within the scope of practicecompleting accurately paperwork to a set standard once trained/educated and competent Undertake cannulation and venepuncture as required in order to improve patient pathwayTo undertake and evaluate patient observations of blood pressure, pulse and temperature and other tasks as required, to assist in the patient recovery stage and see them through to discharge. Know own limitations and report any lack of knowledge/training to Senior Nurse Educator/Trainer and assessor.
Clinical Governance / Quality
- Caring for patients, within a framework of high quality standards of care and practice
Education and training development
- Trains/mentors others in own skillset
- Keep up to date with Unit policies and procedures
- Attend Unit meetings and teaching sessions.
- To attend all in-house Trust training courses and meetings as required.
- To maintain knowledge and keep up to date with Unit policies and procedures.
- To maintain infection control practices so as to cause no harm to patients, carers or staff.
- To maintain good communication both verbal and written
- Maintain mandatory training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 3
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in hospital setting working at NVQ level 2
Knowledge
Essential
- Reputation for high standard of patient care
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
- Basic Computer Skills
Other
Essential
- Supportive of colleagues and patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 3
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in hospital setting working at NVQ level 2
Knowledge
Essential
- Reputation for high standard of patient care
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
- Basic Computer Skills
Other
Essential
- Supportive of colleagues and patients
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).
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).
