Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen on Ward 4D, The Regional Burns Unit at Whiston Hospital. We are seeking a highly motivated nursing professional, with a passion for excellence within the delivery of patient care to join our dedicated team of Nursing and Medical Staff.
The Mersey Regional Burns Unit provides specialist care throughout the North West, reaching as far as North Wales and the Isle of Man, treating patients with severe burns, and working in close proximity to the Critical Care Department. The Unit is comprised of 12 beds; 4 High Dependency Cubicles, 4 Single Cubicles and a 4 Bedded Area. Ward 4D, works closely with 3A, the Plastic Surgery Trauma Unit to provide 5 star patient care. The Unit has 3 Theatres for Plastic Surgery, 1 for Burns and also 1 for day-case skin work, The Holbrook Unit, at Whiston Hospital. There are also 6 day-case theatre sessions per week at St Helens Hospital.
Why Join Us?
Your professional development is important to us, as we believe this enables you to give the best possible care to all our patients and visitors. The successful candidate will be fully supported throughout their role within a friendly and dynamic team structure.
Interview Date - TBC
Main duties of the job
- 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
- Act as advocate for the patient, respecting dignity, wishes and beliefs.
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
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.
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
- 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. Liaise promptly with the Ward Manager, Matron or Directorate Managereputise for Senior Nursing staff 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 up to date Careflow and electronic patient board
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 Band 7/6
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
- Managing nursing team and skill mix appropriately, utilising bank and agency staff when appropriate within ward budget
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
- 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. Liaise promptly with the Ward Manager, Matron or Directorate Managereputise for Senior Nursing staff 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 up to date Careflow and electronic patient board
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 Band 7/6
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
- Managing nursing team and skill mix appropriately, utilising bank and agency staff when appropriate within ward budget
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
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered Nurse
- Nursing Diploma or equivalent experience
- Evidence of post registration study/development
- Burns Qualification or willing to work towards
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Recognised leadership qualification/training
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- 2 years acute nursing experience
- 3 years post registration
- Experience and evidence of quality improvement in patient care
- Facilitated staff professional development
- Wound care experience
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective organisational skills
- Evidence of the ability to motivate team performance to achieve objectives
- Professional role model
- Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
- Team player and ability to work on own initiative
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Evidence of commitment to service improvement
- Excellent time management
- Evidence of leadership qualities
- Excellent communications skills with oPatients and relatives oMedical staff oNursing staff oNursing and Operational oManagement Operational Services
- IT competency
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered Nurse
- Nursing Diploma or equivalent experience
- Evidence of post registration study/development
- Burns Qualification or willing to work towards
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Recognised leadership qualification/training
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- 2 years acute nursing experience
- 3 years post registration
- Experience and evidence of quality improvement in patient care
- Facilitated staff professional development
- Wound care experience
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective organisational skills
- Evidence of the ability to motivate team performance to achieve objectives
- Professional role model
- Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
- Team player and ability to work on own initiative
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Evidence of commitment to service improvement
- Excellent time management
- Evidence of leadership qualities
- Excellent communications skills with oPatients and relatives oMedical staff oNursing staff oNursing and Operational oManagement Operational Services
- IT competency
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).
