Job summary
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse, looking for a new challenge?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Staff Nurses to join our team of knowledgeable and committed Nursing Staff in the Trauma and Orthopaedics Department at Whiston Hospital.
We are looking for dynamic and motivated individual to join our senior team on Ward 3E Orthopaedics . We are looking for an individual to join our Elective Orthopaedic team with an interest in Elective Surgery , PROMs and the National joint Register An essential personal quality for the post holder is that you 'CARE':
Confident in your ability to lead and direct
Approachable for patients, carers and staff in need of advice, support and understanding
Resilient in difficult situations and challenging times
Empathetic to those who need your help and support
A flexible approach to the working environment is essential for this position, as the successful candidates will be expected to rotate from day to night duty.
An Enhanced DBS Certificate with the checking of both Children's and Adults' Barred Lists is required for this position.
Main duties of the job
The Trauma and Orthopaedic Directorate works across both Whiston and St Helens Hospitals providing day case, in-patient and out-patient services to elective and non-elective patients.
Orthopaedics is a fast paced, busy and active environment with a high turnover of patients, consisting of 63 in-patient beds, with a dedicated Orthopaedic Admission lounge for elective and non elective patients.
The post holder will be designated to take charge, lead and direct a team of staff at Band 5 and below, whilst ensuring and maintaining the safe delivery of quality patient care. The post holder will be expected to maintain the care standards in the absence of the Ward Manager and to foster close working relationships within the multidisciplinary team, leading the daily board rounds and participating in the daily Trauma meeting.
The post holder is required to be enthusiastic with a passion for excellence within the delivery of patient care, be able to work as a member of the team and will continue to help provide high standards of care. The successful candidate must possess a compassionate and positive manner, with excellent communication skills and the ability to 'CARE'
Why Join Us?
Your professional development is important to us, in return of your hard work and dedication we can offer you;
- Full, Comprehensive Induction
- Access to Exciting Development Opportunities
- Support and Mentoring from Our Team of Highly Skilled Nursing and Medical Staff
We are pleased to inform you that the plans for St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust to come together as one new organisation have now been formally approved by the Secretary of State. Our new Trust will be called Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and will officially launch on Saturday 1st July 2023.
Any applicants who secure an offer of employment and/ or are due to commence their new role from 1st July 2023 onwards are advised that their conditional offer and contract of employment will be issued as per our normal recruitment process but will be under the new name of the organisation. All the details of the offers of employment and contracts of employment will remain as advertised and these changes will not affect your employment with us.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- To act as clinical expert for nursing issues
- To supervise junior staff in the delivery of safe competent care
- Take appropriate action to address any issues or risk
- Promote a patient focused multi-disciplinary approach to care in collaboration with carers, health care professionals and other AHPs
- Ensure a safe and timely discharge / transfer of patients
- Ensure that treatment prescribed by the medical team are carried out and that changes in patient condition are escalated as appropriate
- Lead and contribute to the daily board rounds and the daily trauma meeting ensuring that the decisions/outcomes from these meetings are clearly communicated to staff, patients and carers/relatives.
- Act as advocate for the patient, respecting dignity, wishes and beliefs.
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain Professional Registration
- Adhere to the NMC Code of Practice and The Scope of Professional Practice
- To participate in the recruitment, orientation, development and any other personal issues related to staff as required
- Optimum use of resources so that standards of care and safety are not compromised
- Maintain effective communication systems, so that all staff can practice in an informed and professional manner
- Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives, visitors and staff as required
- To investigate any untoward incident/complaint thoroughly, including care pathway and root cause analysis timeline. Liaise promptly with the Ward Manager, Matron or Directorate Manager
- Deputise for the Ward Manager as directed
- Be fully conversant with the Major Incident Policy and be prepared to support its activation as required
- Ensure effective infection prevention and control methods are followed
- Maintain effective allocation of staff utilising appropriate skill mi
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- To ensure that the recording of patient care is comprehensive, concise and in line with the NMC Record Keeping guidance
- Ensure IT systems are current e.g. Medway, EPMA and eNEW
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
- To maintain an effective learning environment for all staff, contributing to the training and assessment of staff
- To act as a role model and expert practitioner, providing support and guidance to nursing staff
- To participate in the annual performance review of identified staff Band 5 and below in order to identify their training and development needs
- To participate in an annual performance review to identify the post-holders personal development needs
- To personally ensure fulfilment of the requirements for professional updating and to maintain a personal record for future registration purposes
LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsibility for designated nursing staff within team including appraisals, HR management and support in clinical practice in conjunction with the Ward Manager
- Responsibility for nursing staff within the team in the absence of the Ward Manager.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
- Managing nursing team and skill mix appropriately, utilising bank and agency staff when appropriate within ward budge
RESEARCH & AUDIT
- Contribute towards the setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care within the Department by leading and participating in surgical audits
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- To act as clinical expert for nursing issues
- To supervise junior staff in the delivery of safe competent care
- Take appropriate action to address any issues or risk
- Promote a patient focused multi-disciplinary approach to care in collaboration with carers, health care professionals and other AHPs
- Ensure a safe and timely discharge / transfer of patients
- Ensure that treatment prescribed by the medical team are carried out and that changes in patient condition are escalated as appropriate
- Lead and contribute to the daily board rounds and the daily trauma meeting ensuring that the decisions/outcomes from these meetings are clearly communicated to staff, patients and carers/relatives.
- Act as advocate for the patient, respecting dignity, wishes and beliefs.
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain Professional Registration
- Adhere to the NMC Code of Practice and The Scope of Professional Practice
- To participate in the recruitment, orientation, development and any other personal issues related to staff as required
- Optimum use of resources so that standards of care and safety are not compromised
- Maintain effective communication systems, so that all staff can practice in an informed and professional manner
- Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives, visitors and staff as required
- To investigate any untoward incident/complaint thoroughly, including care pathway and root cause analysis timeline. Liaise promptly with the Ward Manager, Matron or Directorate Manager
- Deputise for the Ward Manager as directed
- Be fully conversant with the Major Incident Policy and be prepared to support its activation as required
- Ensure effective infection prevention and control methods are followed
- Maintain effective allocation of staff utilising appropriate skill mi
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- To ensure that the recording of patient care is comprehensive, concise and in line with the NMC Record Keeping guidance
- Ensure IT systems are current e.g. Medway, EPMA and eNEW
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
- To maintain an effective learning environment for all staff, contributing to the training and assessment of staff
- To act as a role model and expert practitioner, providing support and guidance to nursing staff
- To participate in the annual performance review of identified staff Band 5 and below in order to identify their training and development needs
- To participate in an annual performance review to identify the post-holders personal development needs
- To personally ensure fulfilment of the requirements for professional updating and to maintain a personal record for future registration purposes
LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsibility for designated nursing staff within team including appraisals, HR management and support in clinical practice in conjunction with the Ward Manager
- Responsibility for nursing staff within the team in the absence of the Ward Manager.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
- Managing nursing team and skill mix appropriately, utilising bank and agency staff when appropriate within ward budge
RESEARCH & AUDIT
- Contribute towards the setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care within the Department by leading and participating in surgical audits
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise effectively
- Ability to work autonomously and as a multi-disciplinary team
- Leadership skills
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience within an acute setting
- Substantial Orthopaedic experience
- Knowledge of the skills required to undertake the role
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical issues
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Knowledge of IPC Practices
- Evidence of quality improvement in patient care
Desirable
- Facilitated staff professional development
- Experience of clinical teaching
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration (RGN)
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification/Training, or equivalent
- Immediate Life Support/Advanced Life Support
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise effectively
- Ability to work autonomously and as a multi-disciplinary team
- Leadership skills
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience within an acute setting
- Substantial Orthopaedic experience
- Knowledge of the skills required to undertake the role
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical issues
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Knowledge of IPC Practices
- Evidence of quality improvement in patient care
Desirable
- Facilitated staff professional development
- Experience of clinical teaching
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration (RGN)
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification/Training, or equivalent
- Immediate Life Support/Advanced Life Support
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).
