Job summary
The Respiratory Team within Whiston Hospital is looking for Band 5 registered nurses to deliver high quality care for the respiratory patient.
Our units are both acute and fast paced environment. No two days are the same and staffs are continuously facing new challenges and experiences that help them grown and develop within their role.
The Respiratory Service consists of 3 Respiratory wards, 2B/ 2C and 2D
We care for patients with a variety of conditions, including lung cancer, asthma, COPD, TB, type 1 and type 2 respiratory failure, pleural effusions, pneumothorax, Tracheostomies and PE'S. Within 2C you will also have the opportunity to develop your skills in NIV (non-invasive ventilation).
The Respiratory Directorate is an excellent environment for experienced nurses also. They may not have previous experience within respiratory, but they would be able to bring other knowledge and skills from other specialties. As described above, the same opportunities are available to experienced nurses.
Nurses who may have previous experience within respiratory, would have the opportunity to consolidate their knowledge and skills. They would be able to gain experience and develop within certain aspects of respiratory care that may not have been available to them in their previous role. This includes caring for patients in our high dependent units, where our patients may require non-invasive ventilation therapy.
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible in association with the team leader for the formulation and implementation of individual patient care plans.
- To participate in the holistic assessment of patients, and to formulate and review individual patient care plans and to act as 'named nurse' or associate for a group of patients from admission to discharge as determined by the Ward Manager.
- To commence and participate in research/special projects as directed by the ward manager.
- To contribute to the setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care within the ward.
- Help to ensure that all equipment is in safe working order in conjunction with the department equipment controller.
- Internal rotation on to night duty and twilight shifts are required.
- To assist in the promotion of effective communication with all ward staff and other departments as required
- Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
- Maintain appropriate NMC registration
- To be aware of and practice professionally in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice.
- To personally ensure fulfilment of the requirements for professional updating and to maintain a personalrecord for the future registration purposes.
- Ensure that nursing care is appropriate, provided and is consistent with clinical guidelines.
- Implement and evaluate programmes of care to meet needs of patients and undertake all forms of care within the clinical environment.
- In accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008, the post holder will actively participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role. The Act requires the post holder to attend infection prevention and control training on induction and at regular updates and to take responsibility for the practical application of the training in the course of their work. Infection prevention and control must be included in any personal development plan and/or appraisal.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and procedures.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES
- To participate in the teaching of students and the in-service training of qualified nurses and health care assistants and act as facilitator/mentor/preceptor as appropriate
LLINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise Health Care Assistants as and when required.
- Supervise Junior Staff Nurses once deemed sufficiently competent and experienced in role by Ward Manager
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
- Maintain appropriate NMC registration
- To be aware of and practice professionally in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice.
- To personally ensure fulfilment of the requirements for professional updating and to maintain a personalrecord for the future registration purposes.
- Ensure that nursing care is appropriate, provided and is consistent with clinical guidelines.
- Implement and evaluate programmes of care to meet needs of patients and undertake all forms of care within the clinical environment.
- In accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008, the post holder will actively participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role. The Act requires the post holder to attend infection prevention and control training on induction and at regular updates and to take responsibility for the practical application of the training in the course of their work. Infection prevention and control must be included in any personal development plan and/or appraisal.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and procedures.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES
- To participate in the teaching of students and the in-service training of qualified nurses and health care assistants and act as facilitator/mentor/preceptor as appropriate
LLINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise Health Care Assistants as and when required.
- Supervise Junior Staff Nurses once deemed sufficiently competent and experienced in role by Ward Manager
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Level 1
- Current NMC Registration
- IV Drug Administration Certificate or Competencies
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification/training or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Desirable
- At least six months post registration experience
- At least six months post registration experience within an acute hospital setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills & effective record management
Other
Essential
- Motivated individual, commitment to personal & professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Level 1
- Current NMC Registration
- IV Drug Administration Certificate or Competencies
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification/training or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Desirable
- At least six months post registration experience
- At least six months post registration experience within an acute hospital setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills & effective record management
Other
Essential
- Motivated individual, commitment to personal & professional development
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
