Staff Nurse - Acute Medical Unit (Ward 1C) - Prescot
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Job overview
Want to be part of our future here on the Acute Medical Unit at MWL? Then we want to hear from you.
We want to attract enthusiastic, motivated registered nurses who have a passion for delivering kind and compassionate 5-star patient care. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team caring for patients with the opportunity to improve and expand on your clinical knowledge.
We are a unique AMU which also has an Enhanced Care Area (ECA) where we provide care to Level 1 patients. This area takes patients direct from the emergency department who are still in their assessment phase but require additional respiratory support / cardiac monitoring, as well as other patients requiring a higher level of care.
Our nursing teams are trained to undertake a number of enhanced skills including blood gases, ECG interpretation and Advanced Life Skills Course in order to maintain our highest standards of acute medical care.
We are also able to offer rotational posts which will have the availability to work alongside our colleagues in our Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) which allows, when possible, to care for patients within the same day of arrival as an alternative to hospital admission, removing delays for patients requiring further investigation and / or treatment.
As a new member of staff on AMU you will work with the practice educator with a development program tailored to your individual needs, which include competency training booklets and mentorship / buddy support.
Main duties of the job
The AMU is a fast paced, busy environment, the successful candidates will be dynamic, enthusiastic individuals, who would like to further their career in this area of medical nursing.
Commitment to undertake ongoing in-service training and development is essential. You should be motivated, keen to learn & ready to embrace change. Our commitment to you is to provide the environment for this to happen and ensure that you are part of our defined preceptorship programme.We can offer on going professional development on the ward & training opportunities relevant to the clinical area. We also offer our nursing staff the opportunity to take up funds from our apprenticeship funding which will ensure funding to further develop in your chosen career pathway.
The main duties
To contribute to the delivery of quality patient care by participating in and providing the assessment, planning, provision and evaluation of individualised care
To assist in the admission, transfer & discharge of patients in accordance with local policy
To participate in the developing and monitoring of standards of care and other quality initiatives in a positive manner
To fulfil the role of the departmental triage nurse, utilising advanced skills of assessment, prioritisation, decision-making, risk management and communication skills
To always be caring, approachable and display a consistently professional manner
Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy
Working for our organisation
St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is the only acute Trust in Cheshire and Merseyside, and one of the few in the entire country, to achieve the title of OUTSTANDING, rated by the Care Quality Commission.
We provide a full range of acute adult services to our local population of circa 360,000 and provide tertiary services across a much wider area in the North West, North Wales and Isle of Man. We are a Major Trauma Unit and the Mersey Regional Burns Unit.
Our '5 Star Patient Care' strategy is at the heart of all that we do; supporting our vision to provide world class services for all our patients by getting it right for every patient, every time.
Our latest achievements include:
- Acute Trust of the Year – HSJ Awards November 2019
- Trust rates Outstanding by the CQC – Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers and Health Service Journal)
- Best acute Trust in England for quality of care for the 3^rd year running (NHS Staff Survey)
- Quality of care
- Staff engagement
- Support from managers
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
KEY DUTIES- To contribute to the delivery of quality patient care by participating in and providing the assessment, planning, provision, and evaluation of individualised care
- To assist in the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients in accordance with local policy
- To participate in the developing and monitoring of standards of care and other quality initiatives in a positive manner
- To fulfil the role of the departmental triage nurse, utilising advanced skills of assessment, prioritisation, decision-making, risk management and communication skills
- To always be caring, approachable and display a consistently professional manner.
- Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy.
- Maintain Professional Registration
- Adhere to the NMC Code of Practice and The Scope of Professional Practice
- Ensure that nursing care is appropriate, provided and is consistent with clinical guidelines.
- 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.
- To report and record any untoward incidents.
- To assist in the promotion of effective communication with all staff, patients and relatives and other departments as required
- To have responsibility for the security and maintenance of equipment belonging to the department. Help to ensure that all equipment is in safe working order in conjunction with the department Resource Co-ordinator
- To assist the Nurse Coordinator in achievement of key performance indicators for the department and the Trust
- To utilise knowledge or hospital systems/procedures in order to appropriately divert/refer patients to alternative/appropriate services and pathways.
- To ensure that the recording of patient care is comprehensive, concise and in line with the NMC Record Keeping guidance and Trust policy and procedure.
- Ensure Patient Tracking IT system is current and reflective of patients in his/her care.
- To facilitate the acquisition of Band 5 grade competencies and skills
- To personally ensure fulfilment of the requirements for professional updating and to maintain a personal record for future registration purposes.
- 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
- To act as a preceptor for newly qualified staff nurses
- To deputise for the senior nurse where necessary
- To act as a role model to junior colleagues and students and a support mechanism for senior colleagues
- To participate in research/special projects/audit as requested by the Senior Nursing Team
- Contribute towards the setting, maintaining, and monitoring of standards of care within the Department by participating in Department audits.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration (RGN)
- IV Drug Administration Certificate or Competencies
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification/Training, or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria- Knowledge of the skills required to undertake the role
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical issues
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Post registration experience within an acute setting
- Previous experience in Acute Medicine
Skills
Essential criteria- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to prioritise effectively
- Triage skills
Other
Essential criteria- Flexible approach to working pattern
Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. MWL is an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust who are one of the best places to work for in England.
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We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring. We are grounded in the belief that diversity enhances our collective strength, fostering innovation and excellence within our workforce.We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
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If you have not already done so, you are therefore encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service to which a small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
Flexible Working
We actively support flexible working patterns throughout MWL. Changes made to the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook mean that:
- All employees have the right to request flexible working from day one of employment.
- There is no limit on the number of requests they can make.
- Employees have the right to make requests, have them considered, regardless of the reason.
At Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, we will consider requests for flexible working. We would also encourage you to also discuss flexible working options at interview stage.
Working for Team MWL
Staff recognition is especially important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Employee of the month. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts.Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
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Additional Information
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are We are KIND, We are OPEN, We are INCLUSIVE, which can be found here.
An applicant guide to help and support you with your application and what to expect during your recruitment journey can be accessed in the supporting documents.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team MWL very soon.