Job description

Job responsibilities

Critical care will give you the opportunity to broaden your knowledge and skills and develop your career pathway. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent care with compassion within an environment that is challenging, yet immensely rewarding. We are a friendly unit that offers a flexible and comprehensive induction. All staff are provided with supernumerary time this is flexible to be extended depending on previous experience.

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines
• Support and provide patient education and health promotion
• Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff
• Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Assist in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care
• Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care
• Maintain accurate and complete records of all care activities, in a timely manner, adhering to local and professional standards for documentation
• Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation
• Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals
• Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness
• To participate in education and training of junior staff.
• Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within scope of role and professional practice
• Proactively engage with Trust wide or local changes and developments in nursing practice e.g intentional rounding, alcohol screening
• Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then report the outcome to line manager

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Appropriate NMC Registration/within 2 months of qualifying
• Diploma in Nursing
• NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards following commencement in post

Desirable

• Degree
• Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced band 5 nurses

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
• Knowledge of ethical issues
• Evidence of clinical experience to date

Desirable

• Clinical experience within a specialist area
• Knowledge of Leadership and Management
• Research and 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.

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 Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the job description listed below:

-Support the Unit Managers in ensuring the provision of excellent care with compassion for the patients, relatives and visitors who are cared for within or by the ward, department, service or team.

-Ensure a high standard of nursing is delivered by self and others based onassessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and National standards and evidence based guidelines.

-Assist and support the Ward Manager in the safe, effective management of the area including management of personnel, facilities and the associated systems and processes.

-Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation.

-Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff.

-Set, monitor and maintain standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.

-Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.

-Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care.

-Promote provision of patient education and health promotion.

-Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals.

-Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.

-Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.

-To participate in education and training of junior staff.

-Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within scope of role and professional practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Appropriate NMC Registration
• Diploma or Degree in Nursing
• NMC recognised Mentorship qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional education or development in area of speciality

Desirable

• Degree
• Post registration qualification in area of speciality area

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Evidence of leadership experience and learning.
• Awareness of recent advances within Nursing practice
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and safeguarding and the relevance to practice
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
• Experience of implementing changes to benefit patients and improve nursing practice
• Knowledge of Ethical issues

Desirable

• Knowledge of Research and Development
• Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality eg surgery

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 Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chorley District Hospital

Preston Road

Chorley

PR7 1PP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence-based guidelines

Support and provide patient education and health promotion.

Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff.

Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.

Assist in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.

Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care

Maintain accurate and complete records of all care activities, in a timely manner, adhering to local and professional standards for documentation

Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation

Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals

Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.

To participate in education and training of junior staff.

Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within scope of role and professional practice

Proactively engage with Trust wide or local changes and developments in nursing practice e.g. intentional rounding, alcohol screening

Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then report the outcome to line manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Edcuation

Essential

• Appropriate NMC registration
• RN1, RN2 General nursing posts
• NMC recognised mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards following 18 month commencement in post
• Evidence of continuing education
• Valid Driving License

Desirable

• Degree

Knowledge & experience

Essential

• Willing to expand clinical role eg IV additives, venepuncture and cannulation
• Awareness of changes within Nursing practice
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures

Desirable

• Knowledge of ethical issues
• Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality eg surgery
• Knowledge of Leadership and Management
• Research and 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.

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 Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leyland House

Leyland House, Centurian Way

Leyland

PR26 6TY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication - Communicates all relevant information and advice to the pharmacy, nursing and medical teams, patients and service users as required.

Service Delivery - Supports the department to provide a safe and high quality homecare service in line with the Professional Standards for Homecare Services (Royal Pharmaceutical Society).

Team work- Contributes to effective team working within homecare and across pharmacy. Acts as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation. Develops positive relationship's with internal and external key personnel. Complies with legal and organisational requirements, standards and codes of practice on equality, diversity, discrimination and rights relevant of own role and responsibilities.

Learning and Development - Maintains and develops own competence and seeks to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within scope of role and professional practice, policies and legislation. Completes mandatory Trust training and any other relevant mandatory training requirements.

Quality and Governance - To contribute to ensuring the quality of homecare services. To comply with current legislation, good practice, organisational and professional codes of practice and ethical standards.

To ensure compliance with medicines legislation.

Proactively manage risk and maintain safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, polices, procedures and guidelines.

Service Improvement - Contribute to the delivery of the Department Service plan and developments.

Financial management - Support the department to deliver targets and achieve financial balance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE x 5 Grade C/4 including Maths, English, ECDL or equivalent IT qualification

Desirable

• Administration qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• General IT knowledge and experience. Understanding of homecare medicine services. Experience dealing with patients, service users or customers. Experience handling confidential information accurately

Desirable

• Experience with Pharmacy IT systems. Experience in Pharmacy services. Experience in homecare processes and drug ordering pathways.

Skills

Essential

• Numeracy skills: able to perform calculations. Literacy skills: able to provide and follow instructions. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Able to prioritise workload. Able to use initiative. High attention to detail. Able to work under pressure & meet deadlines. Methodical and accurate. Able to work in a fast-paced environment. . Confident using Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Ability to coordinate small team tasks

Values and behaviours

Essential

• Caring and compassionate. Respectful and recognises individuality. Enthusiastic and self-motivated. Committed to high standards and accuracy. Reliable and flexible. Team player; approachable and supportive. Self-aware. Manages emotions appropriately. Committed to quality & service improvement. Accepts guidance and feedback. Responsible and accountable. Adaptable and open to change. Committed to training and self-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.

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lancashire Teaching Hospital - Royal Preston Hospital

Pharmacy Department, Burgundy Street

Preston

PR2 9HP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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