Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Night Nurse to join our Primary Care and Mental Health team at HMP Preston, a category B Prison located in Preston.

HMP Preston is a remand male prison age from 18 + and a capacity of 680.

Please keep in mind as a night nurse there will be a requirement to do a day shift on rotation for ongoing professional development and support every 3 - 6 months.

• Monday - Sunday - 37.5 hours per week
• 8.15pm - 7.45am - Nights Only
• 7 nights on - 7 nights on

Salary:

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £34,428 - £41,659 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Experience

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Additional Criteria

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Desirable

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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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

HMP Preston

2 Ribbleton Lane

Preston

Lancashire

PR1 5AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Present, a category B Prison located in Preston.

HMP Preston is a remand male prison age from 18 + and a capacity of 680.

• Monday - Sunday - 37.5 hours per week
• Various shift patters between 7.30am - 8.30pm
• Every other weekend
• 2 week rolling rota

Salary:

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £34,428 - £41,659 per annum - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

Experience

Essential

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

HMP Preston

2 Ribbleton Lane

Preston

Lancashire

PR1 5AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse within the team, you will be regularly supported and supervised by a nominated Registered Nurse, and you will be encouraged and supported to take personal responsibility for clinical supervision and your continued professional development plan.

The post holder will exercise professional accountability and responsibility using skills, knowledge and expertise as outlined within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and policies and procedures.

(If the post holder is new to the NMC register they will undertake a period of preceptorship overseen by a named Preceptor within your team and engage in the trusts Preceptorship programme).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse - Mental Health / Learning Disability
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development that supports clinical practice

Knowledge

Essential

• Can demonstrate an understanding and knowledge base of mental health conditions and their treatments, recovery principles and person centred care Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act
• Can demonstrate a working knowledge of physical health conditions and the complications that this can cause to patients experiencing mental ill health.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team structure
• Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing care needs
• Developed clinical nursing skills with a clear ability to understand new concepts and ideas in clinical practice
• Can provide evidence of recent continued professional development within the scope of nursing

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pennine Mental Health Inpatients

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To independently undertake and be responsible for sexual health clinical sessions, assessing patients and taking a sexual history, formulating diagnoses, and where required initiating treatments using patient group directions and agreed protocols or utilising non-medical prescribing, where suitably qualified, in the management of patients under the care of Sexual Health Services for the treatment of conditions within the practitioners scope of competence.

To provide specialist nursing interventions to the clinical management of patients with sexual health problems, in collaboration with other health professionals.

Independently perform comprehensive male and female genital examinations and investigative procedures for patients including HIV testing and point of care HIV testing including cervical cytology sampling where appropriate.

To follow agreed clinic protocols and PGDs to supply emergency contraception, start and re-issue combined oral and progestogen only contraceptive methods and Depo-Provera injections (following a period on preceptorship/consolidation) along with being able to insert and remove contraceptive implants (or being willing to undertake training as required), and to take the relevant histories in relation to these methods.

To provide long-acting reversable contraception to clients (LARC), to be able to fit, remove and exchange sub-dermal implants, in line with Faculty guidelines.

Utilise non-medical prescribing, where suitably qualified, in the management of patients under the care of Sexual Health Services for the treatment of conditions within the practitioners scope of competence.

Support the Nurse in Charge/CNS to maintain a high level of service to patients in the absence of a doctor, and referral to alternative clinics/agencies as appropriate.

Maintaining a high level of service to patients in the absence of a doctor and referral to alternative clinics/agencies as appropriate.

Be responsible for the continuity of patient care during their clinic visit.

To ensure excellent documentation of patient care in the electronic patient records.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• First level registered nurse
• DFSRH Qualification or equivalent
• LoC Sub-Dermal Implants
• Specialist course or in-house training in STI screening
• Mentorship / assessment module / training

Desirable

• Management Qualification
• Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Experience of working in nurse led clinics and working to PGDs
• Multi-disciplinary working
• Evidence of working with young people and under 16's
• Experience of clinical audit
• Proficient in cervical cytology
• 2 years working in sexual health

Desirable

• Knowledge of data protection acts
• Evidence of risk assessment responsibility

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Ability to independently undertake genital examination and screening tests in both male and female patients including cervical cytology
• Able to perform venepuncture
• In depth knowledge of sexual health
• Knowledge of National and local sexual health strategies
• Computer Literate
• Ability to respond to pressure and to prioritise workload
• Good working knowledge of Clinical Governance agenda
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to Mentor Students

Desirable

• Basic microscopy skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peters Health Centre

42 Church Street

Burnley

BB11 2DL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communications and relationship skills

• Provides and receives complex information, communicating sensitively and confidentially information relating to patients/clients (for example, care plan discussions with patients).
• Communicates in a compassionate and empathetic manner, using persuasion and reassurance.
• Ability to recognise barriers to communication, and ability to modify communication style as and when required.
• Ability to effectively communicate whilst providing training to students.
• Demonstrate effective communications skills with the wider MDT team.

Clinical Skills

• To be responsible for planning and organising a defined caseload of patients on a continuing basis.
• To assess, plan, implement/deliver and evaluate patient care for a defined caseload and recognize signs of deterioration/change and respond according to protocol.
• Maintain appropriate levels of training for clinical skills as needed within scope of practice.
• To maintain safe custody of drugs, ensuring that checking, witnessing and administration procedures are compatible with statutory and trust requirements.
• In the absence of Sister/Charge Nurse effectively respond to complaints/concerns and escalate as required
• To ensure clinical incident/near misses are managed and reported and escalated in a timely manner.
• To be part of the multidisciplinary team decision making, acting when required as the patients advocate in order to support the patients pathway.
• Work within the organisational policy, standard operating procedures and guidelines.
• To undertake risk assessments and implement risk reducing measures. To report and escalate to the Line Manager any deficiencies in the arrangements for minimizing risk.
• Ensure that privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times.

Use of Resources

• To actively participate in the effective and efficient use of the ward/departmental resources and equipment, including stock management and care and maintenance of equipment.
• Handles patients valuables, ensuring safe storage and transportation
• Sign off agency timesheets in order to verify and record the hours worked.
• Liaise with the Roster Coordinator to ensure your personal roster is balanced within the roster
• period.
• To order and receipt goods in accordance with the Trusts financial framework.

Team Development

• To deputise in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse.
• To manage own time and that of others, through delegations to ensure high quality service delivery.
• To act as assessor/supervisor for junior staff and students.
• To participate in the setting of yearly personal and professional objectives for self
• Support the departments appraisal process for junior staff, by providing feedback.
• To be flexible in the delivery of safe staffing across the Trust and participate in redeployment requirements within scope of practice.

Research and Audit

• To contribute to the collection of data for research and audit purposes.
• To identify audit topics relevant to the ward/department.
• To critically evaluate research before applying to clinic practice in order to enhance patient care.

Personal Development

• To identify areas for self-development, areas of interest and training requirements within individual personal performance planning and development review.
• To maintain a professional portfolio and reflective diary for developmental purposes and revalidation.
• Support the rest of the team by recognising own and promoting self-help and wellbeing
• Develop a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments
• Adopt a reflective approach to own practice with a view to continually improve

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level Registered Nurse (degree/diploma)
• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code
• Experience of working in a clinical environment
• Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• An understanding of national, regional and local NHS issues
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels
• Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own workload
• Ability to de-escalate complex situations
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Awareness of the need for confidentiality at all times
• Computer literacy e.g. experience of electronic patient record

Other

Essential

• Frequent moderate effort for several short periods of time such as manual handling of patients and equipment.
• Frequent concentration required for drug calculation and administration
• Dealing with frequent interruptions and competing demands
• Ability to work within highly distressing or emotional circumstances e.g. end of life care
• Ability to communicate distressing information
• Ability to communicate in a challenging environment
• Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department
• Potential blood or body fluids exposure

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport & Formby District General Hospital

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To contribute to the identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individual care interventions under the direct/indirect supervision of a Registered Practitioner depending upon competency /complexity of work.

Work with caseload holder to provide advice to clients and carers in relation to any needs and the wider public health remit of the Health and Social Care organisation

To maintain accurate, clear, concise, and contemporaneous records as per trust policy and communicate information to members of the Team as necessary.

To be aware of the role expectations and scope of practice and when to seek clarity from a supervising Registered Practitioner.

Provide concise handover and information updates to other members of the Team referring clients for assessment and treatment or to other agencies as required

To liaise with external agencies with regards to follow up and provide feedback to registered Practitioners as appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Assistant practitioner Degree and/or Equivalent Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate a good level of knowledge and skills in Therapeutic interventions
• Awareness of own strengths and limitations
• Able to work under supervision and as part of a team
• Evidence of effective working within an MDT
• Demonstrate experience of problem-solving approaches
• Demonstrates continuous Professional Development

Skills

Essential

• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings
• Accurate record keeping, report writing and IT skills
• Have a flexible approach to working with good time management

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel various hospital locations by own car/ assisted driver

Trust Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

• Acknowledging a patients attendance at the desk within 2/3 minutes of arrival and advise any patients queueing for appointments of the self-check-in service.
• Advising patients waiting for information that you will be with them as soon as possible and to call for assistance where necessary.
• Observing appointments and clinics that are running late and advise patients waiting and offer apologies.
• Dealing with all general enquiries, explaining procedures and making new and follow-up appointments using the EMIS system.
• Using sound judgment and communication skills to ensure patients with no prior appointment but who need urgent consultation are seen in a logical and non-disruptive manner, in line with the Practices guidelines.
• Ensuring that all new patients are registered on the electronic system promptly and accurately, this should be on the same day that they attend the practice to register.
• Being aware of your surroundings and of the patients in the waiting room and responding to the needs appropriately.
• Being aware of which Clinicians are currently working in the building and whether they have arrived for their clinics.
• Explaining practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients and those seeking temporary cover, whilst ensuring the Practice procedures are completed.
• Receiving and making telephone calls as required on behalf of the practice and registered patients.
• Diverting calls and taking messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt and appropriate delivery.
• Entering requests for home visits onto the home visiting sessions within EMIS ensuring careful recording of all relevant details and where necessary; referring to the visiting Advanced Nurse Practitioner or GP for advice.
• Action repeat prescription requests and ensuring they are ready for collection by the patient/chemist within 48 hours, either electronically or manually.
• Receiving urine and blood samples, conducting Dip testing and send samples off for analysis in line with Practice procedures.
• Ensuring that all medical samples are correctly labelled.
• Completing identified admin tasks on a daily basis and reporting any areas of concern in a timely manner.
• Completing scanning, EDTs and clinical coding as necessary.
• Ensuring Practice emails are checked and responded to daily or are appropriately filed.
• Advising patients of relevant charges for private (Non General Medical Services) services, accepting payments and issuing receipts.
• Entering patient information on the appropriate Practice systems in line with correct procedures and timeframes.
• Managing difficult/confrontational situations in a calm and reassuring manner and if a patients/visitors behaviour becomes unacceptably abusive or aggressive referring to your line manager for support.
• Screening enquiries for the doctors and medical staff.
• Ensuring you provide a professional, timely and detailed handover to the receiving member of staff in your team.

PATIENT NOTES &CORRESPONDENCE

• Retrieving and re-filing records as required, ensuring strict alphabetical order and chronology is adhered to.
• Ensuring correspondence, reports, results/scanned documents are filed promptly and in the correct records
• Accurately collecting, storing and retrieving personal patient details and information in line with data protection and Caldecott requirements.
• Ensuring all recent correspondence is available when patients are seen by clinicians.
• Ensuring all paper records are kept in good repair with all necessary information on the outside cover clearly visible.
• Opening and date stamping post and then forwarding it onto the relevant parties in line with Practice procedures.
• Writing letters and correspondence on behalf of the surgery and medical staff.
• Liaising with couriers and delivery companies.

PREMISES

• Opening up premises at the start of the day when first to arrive, making all necessary preparations to receive patients - following the opening up protocol.
• When last to leave at the end of the day, ensuring that the building is totally secured and all internal lights/equipment is off - following the closing up protocol.
• Keeping all working environment clean, tidy and free from clutter at all times.
• Ensuring that the medical consulting rooms and waiting areas are fully stocked with essential information / supplies and are maintained to a good standard.
• Conducting daily checks to ensure Health and Safety and Legal requirements are adhered to including checking and recording room and fridge temperatures.
• Reporting all faults/repairs in a timely manner using the Trusts electronic reporting system.
• Undertaking all additional duties and tasks requested by the Practice Manager that are commensurate to the post

CONFIDENTIALITY

• Working within the trust you may gain knowledge of confidential matters which may include personal and medical information about patients and staff. Such information must be considered strictly confidential and must not be discussed or disclosed. Failure to observe this confidentiality could lead to disciplinary action being taken against you.

CODES OF CONDUCT & ACCOUNTABILITY

• You are expected to comply with relevant CCG/NHS Merseyside codes of conduct and accountability.

HEALTH & SAFETY

• In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other supplementary legislation, you are required to take reasonable care to avoid injury during the course of work and co-operate with CCG/NHS Merseyside and others in meeting statutory regulations. You are also required to attend statutory training as required to fulfil your duties.
• To comply with safety instructions and CCG / NHS Merseyside policies and procedures.
• To use in a proper safe manner the equipment and facilities provided.
• To refrain from wilful misuse of, or interference with, anything provided in the interest of health and safety and any action, which might endanger yourself and others.
• To report as soon as practical any hazards and defects to your senior manager.
• To report as soon as practical accidents and untoward incidents and to ensure that accident forms are completed.

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN & ADULTS

• The organisation has a zero tolerance approach to the abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All employees are required to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people and comply with the Local Safeguarding Children Board Procedures and the Children Act (1989, 2004). In accordance with the CCG and Local Safeguarding Adult Board policy all staff must ensure the health and wellbeing of vulnerable adults is appropriately safeguarded.
• All staff are required to attend training appropriate to their role in safeguarding children and adults, which includes understanding and recognising the signs of abuse and knowing how to raise concerns when those signs of abuse are noticed in a person.
• The post holder may be required to undertake other related duties not specifically mentioned above. Any changes to this role specification will be made in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE Level and/or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent experience
• Word processing/IT Qualifications and/or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent experience

Desirable

• European Computer Driving License (ECDL)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of telephone call handling
• Experience of GP reception duties
• Experience of managing repeat prescriptions
• Experience of using EMIS
• Experience of using Docman scanning
• Experience of working in a GP surgery environment

Desirable

• Experience of triaging phone calls
• Experience of EDT filing
• Experience of using System One
• Experience of Open Exeter
• Experience of sorting mail including NHS mail
• Experience of carrying out daily room checks including fridge temp monitoring
• Knowledge and experience of Clinical coding
• Experience of urine testing and labelling of samples
• Experience of summarising
• Knowledge of QOF framework

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT skills
• Time management and ability to work to deadlines
• Problem solving skills
• Willingness to develop and learn new skills

Other

Essential

• Ability to use own initiative
• Ability to work as part of a team working

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Marshalls Cross Medical Centre

Marshalls Cross Road

St Helens

WA9 3DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide leadership, management and team development as delegated by the Department/Ward Manager to the team, allocating workloads.
• Contribute to setting goals and benchmarking standards of care. Develop tools to improve the quality of the service and co-ordinate clinical services across the ward.
• To co-ordinate and manage patient flow within the unit including timely admission and discharge, ensuring national targets are met where possible
• To promote the unit and the Trust as a whole in the most positive manner to patients, relatives and the local population
• To have knowledge of relevant national and local health policies and their impact on the service
• To inform/escalate to Department/Ward Manager / Matron if acceptable levels of care, standards, practice and patient safety is compromised and develop appropriate actions
• To assist and or lead in the development/implementation of local and trust policies and protocols relevant to the specialty, ensuring effective implementation in local area.
• To manage control and quality of levels of stock and equipment within the clinical and non-clinical areas and promote and ensure economic use of all resources.
• To attend corporate groups as a representative of the directorate and team.
• To represent the clinical area on working groups as appropriate and at relevant conferences at regional and national level and on working groups as appropriate.
• To promote and deliver effective communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team and other wards and departments in the Trust and externally.
• To participate in the business planning process, helping to identify areas for service development and improvement.
• In the absence or as delegated by the Department/Ward Manager. Initiate and coordinate investigations of incidents, accidents, complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with the trust policies and lead in any investigations where required to do so

Clinical Management

• Provide senior nursing advice and support to facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/carers in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Manage and coordinate complex clinical situations, taking appropriate action in emergency or unforeseen situations.
• To be clinically competent and confident in the use of specialised equipment in varied clinical settings.
• Act as a clinical role model and leader for all members of staff providing daily unit management, continuity of care and a high standard of excellent nursing care.
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, actively seeking evidence based practice which will improve the quality of care and meet the needs of the patient. A holistic approach to caring should be planned which will include the appropriate level of physiological, psychological, spiritual, socio - economic and cultural aspects which influence the care of patients within the unit.
• To contribute to setting and monitor standards of nursing care within the ward.
• To liaise with medical staff and other disciplines on the management of high quality patient care.
• To ensure that patient care is delivered within the Nursing and Midwifery Scope of Professional Practice and Code of Professional Conduct.
• To promote the involvement of patients and their relatives in the management and evaluation of care.
• To have shared responsibility for the delivery of patient care by all members of the nursing team on the unit.
• To maintain safe custody of drugs, ensuring that checking, witnessing and administration procedures are compatible with statutory and trust requirements.
• To undertake appropriate training to expand relevant clinical skills.
• To regularly take charge of the clinical area, utilising resources effectively and to ensure that safe staffing levels are maintained for their shifts.
• Identify clinical risks and ensure that appropriate action is implemented in accordance with the Trust risk management policy.
• Ensure the nurse documentation is maintained to the Trust standard.

People Management

• To assess and develop action plans to meet individual development needs.
• To participate in orientation programmes for all newly appointed nursing staff.
• To monitor staff performance, conduct or participate in Individual Performance Appraisal, including supporting revalidation process.
• To encourage & motivate staff within the ward on personal & professional development at all levels.
• To deploy and utilise staffing resources effectively and efficiently.
• To support members of the team and refer to appropriate services.
• To assist in the selection, appointment & induction of new staff.
• Ensure staffing levels and skill mix is scheduled to reflect the workload and meet the needs of the patient.
• To assist in the co-ordination and monitoring of off duty, annual leave, sickness and absence occurring in the unit.

Leadership Development

• To promote an environment conducive to learning.
• To participate in staff education and development, including orientation and supervision and act as a mentor and resource for learners and the nursing team and the multi-professional teams
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment for colleagues, patients and visitors.
• To assess learning & developmental needs of members of the ward nursing team.
• To assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of programmes of specialty based teaching ensuring learning objectives are achieved.
• To ensure that own personal development is maintained and recorded to ensure compliance for revalidation.
• To be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of a particular group of staff delegated by the Charge Nurse or Senior Sister.
• Supervise and support the nursing care of the other junior nurses, students and HCAs to maintain a high standard of excellent nursing care.
• To share highly specialist knowledge and skills around the Trust with active involvement in ward patient care if the unit allows.
• Provide support mechanisms for sharing good practice within the ward and trust wide.

Budget responsibilities

• Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources including stock management and care and maintenance of equipment.
• Handles patients valuables, ensuring safe storage and transportation
• Authorise timesheets for temporary nursing and support staff as appropriate.

Research And Audit

• To develop and implement methods of auditing nursing practice within the unit.
• To promote awareness of current nursing research in members of the unit.
• To introduce and apply research findings to the unit relating to nursing practice where relevant.
• To promote and disseminate local/national/international research findings to the ward.
• Identify areas where local audit is needed, conduct the audit and analyse the data with support.
• Arranges for the collection and analysis of audit and research data as required.
• Participate in the collection of audit and research data as required.
• Use data which will contribute to the improvement of patient care.

Personal Development

• Responsible for ensuring own continuing professional development and identifying development needs within the Trust knowledge and skills development review process.
• To identify areas for self-development, areas of interest and training requirements within your personal performance planning and Development Review.
• To maintain a professional portfolio and reflective diary for developmental purposes and revalidation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Diploma / degree level or equivalent experience
• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Leadership training or qualification (minimum Level 3 ILM or equivalent) or working towards

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code
• Experience of leading a team in a clinical environment
• Research awareness and commitment to evidence based practice
• Experience of clinical risk assessment & management of identified risk
• Understanding key features of Clinical governance
• Knowledge of audit & audit procedures

Skills

Essential

• Up to date clinical skills in order to ensure quality of services being provided by ward
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills - prioritise and coordinate own workload
• Able to act as a leader, effectively managing staff in the department
• Ability to co-ordinate & liaise with MDT members
• Computer literacy eg experience of electronic patient record

Other

Essential

• Frequent sitting or standing in a restricted position; occasional moderate effort for several short period.
• Frequent concentration, work pattern unpredictable Concentration for patient clinical work
• Occasional distressing / highly distressing or emotional circumstances. Deals with patient complaints, conveys unwelcome news, complaints, concerns arising from incident communicated to patients and relatives.
• Working in ward environment providing direct clinical care

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Ormskirk Hospital

Wigan Road

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)