Job Description

The post-holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, and the development of programmes of care and/or the implementation and evaluation of programmes. The post-holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and may require demonstrating procedures and supervising qualified and/or unqualified staff.



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.



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.



The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.



From 1 st 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:

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



CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES



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 personal record 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 RESPONSIBILITIES



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



Supervise Health Care Assistants as and when required



Supervise Junior Staff Nurses once deemed sufficiently competent and experienced in role by Ward Manager



RESEARCH & AUDIT



To commence and participate in research/special projects as directed by the ward manager.