Staff Nurse - Emergency Department Whiston Site
Job Description
Job summary
Due to additional funding; vacancies have arisen for Registered General Nurses to join our hard-working and dedicated team of Nursing and Medical Staff in the Emergency Department at Whiston Hospital.
The Emergency Department is located in a purpose built department within Whiston Hospital, has both Adult and Paediatric state of the art emergency care facilities and is committed to the ongoing development of its service; in supporting improvements within its service provision and we are presently building a new Urgent Care Centre.
The post holders are desired to have demonstrable experience in an Emergency Department, and should currently be NMC Registered with a General Nurse Pin.
An Enhanced DBS Certificate, with the checking of both the Children's and Adults' Barred Lists is required for this post.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Interview Date: TBC
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 ED is located in a purpose built department within Whiston Hospital and has approximately 98,000 attendances per year. There is a dedicated Paediatric ED, Resuscitation Room and Emergency Assessment Unit all co-located.
St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is the BEST acute Trusts in England for the THIRD year running!
The Trust is currently the only acute Trust in Cheshire and Merseyside, and is one of 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 350,000 and provide tertiary services across a wider area in the North West, North Wales and Isle of Man. We are also 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.
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 (RGN)
- IV Drug Administration Certificate or Competencies
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification/Training, or equivalent
- Immediate Life Support/Advanced Life Support
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience within an acute setting
- Knowledge of the skills required to undertake the role
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical issues
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Knowledge of IPC Practices
Desirable
- Emergency Nursing experience
- Experience of clinical teaching
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to prioritise effectively
- Triage skills
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to working pattern
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
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
