Job Description

Due to additional funding, opportunities have arisen for Registered General Nurses to join our hard-working and dedicated team of Nursing and Medical Staff in the Emergency Department at Southport Hospital.



The Emergency Department is located within Southport Hospital, offering a wide range of high quality services. We are committed to the ongoing development of the services we deliver and are actively seeking to recruit experienced nurses to drive new improvements which benefit our patients and our care delivery.



If you are in interesting in joining our Emergency Department, then we would love to hear from you!



We welcome applications from NMC registered nurse and students who qualify before September 2025.



At Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, numerous dedicated nurses have commenced or enhanced a very promising career by applying for our recruitment event.



Once you become a MWL Nurse, you will find that the support received from staff and the gratitude of well treated patients gives you the energy and desire to thrive in a fast-paced environment - all for a great cause: to deliver 5 star patient care. Before you know it, you will be up-skilling and preparing for your next career challenges in the Trust, in the community or in healthcare in general.



These posts will be subject to an Enhanced DBS (with barred list for vulnerable adult's and children's disclosure).



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



Under the direct supervision of a senior nurse to co-ordinate activity throughout the ED, with due regard for the multiple and complex needs of the department



To always be caring, approachable and display a consistently professional manner.



Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy.



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



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

Under the direct supervision of a senior nurse to co-ordinate activity throughout the ED, with due regard for the multiple and complex needs of the department

To always be caring, approachable and display a consistently professional manner.

Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy.



CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES



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 ED. 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 ED and the Trust



ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES



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 Emergency Department Patient Tracking IT system is current and reflective of patients in his/her care.



TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES



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



LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES



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



RESEARCH & AUDIT



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 Emergency Department audits.