Staff Nurse | Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Ward 1 is a 12 bedded General Medical ward which supports patient flow. The patients on Ward 1 are transitioning from acute care to their discharge destination. Teamwork and person-centred care are at the forefront of our working day.
We pride ourselves on our excellent patient care and compassion, if you feel you can add to our team please apply.
• To demonstrate up to date knowledge of national and local professional issues and to lead/facilitate the implementation at a local level.
• To undertake any other duties, required by the Line Manager appropriate to the grade and relevant to the post.
• To promote collaborative working partnership and effective communication between all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Promote health and wellness through practice and education of patients, relatives, carers and staff.
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1stJuly 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:
• CARE that 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.
1. To assist in the maintenance of standards for professional practices in order to enhance the quality of care for patients.
2. To participate in the effective management of the unit resources.
3. To provide and participate in the functions required to fulfil the goals and services by the ward/ department.
4. To assist in the setting and monitoring of standards of nursing care within the ward/ department.
5. To encourage the participation and involvement of the patient and carer(s) in the assessment, management and evaluation of care.
6. To liaise with all relevant disciplines involved with direct care and initiate health promotion and education.
7. To work alongside multidisciplinary team in coordinating patient care and rehabilitation.
8. To participate in quality improvements and audits on the ward.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Advertising Date: 26th April 2024
Closing Date: 5th May 2024
Shortlisting Date: 8th May 2024
Proposed Interview date: 15th May 2024
Please be aware this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applicants is reached.
This advert closes on Sunday 5 May 2024
We pride ourselves on our excellent patient care and compassion, if you feel you can add to our team please apply.
• To demonstrate up to date knowledge of national and local professional issues and to lead/facilitate the implementation at a local level.
• To undertake any other duties, required by the Line Manager appropriate to the grade and relevant to the post.
• To promote collaborative working partnership and effective communication between all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Promote health and wellness through practice and education of patients, relatives, carers and staff.
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1stJuly 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:
• CARE that 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.
1. To assist in the maintenance of standards for professional practices in order to enhance the quality of care for patients.
2. To participate in the effective management of the unit resources.
3. To provide and participate in the functions required to fulfil the goals and services by the ward/ department.
4. To assist in the setting and monitoring of standards of nursing care within the ward/ department.
5. To encourage the participation and involvement of the patient and carer(s) in the assessment, management and evaluation of care.
6. To liaise with all relevant disciplines involved with direct care and initiate health promotion and education.
7. To work alongside multidisciplinary team in coordinating patient care and rehabilitation.
8. To participate in quality improvements and audits on the ward.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Advertising Date: 26th April 2024
Closing Date: 5th May 2024
Shortlisting Date: 8th May 2024
Proposed Interview date: 15th May 2024
Please be aware this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applicants is reached.
This advert closes on Sunday 5 May 2024
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