Staff Nurse - Emergency Department
Job Description
Job summary
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).
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st 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:
- CAREthat 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. Accessible version available upon request.
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, with current NMC Registration or due to qualify before April 2025
- IV Drug Administration Certificate or Competencies
Desirable
- Teaching & Assessing Qualification/Training or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
- Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures
- Awareness of how audit may influence quality of patient care
Desirable
- Substantial post registration experience
- Substantial post registration experience within an acute hospital setting
- Experience within an Acute Hospital Setting
- Knowledge of and participation in audit
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management, record management and organisational skills
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Southport
Southport
PR8 6PN
