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).

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

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description and person specification for main responsibilities and requirements.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

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

Knowledge and 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

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

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

Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Advertising Date: 24th September 2026

Closing Date: 1st October 2026

Shortlisting Date: 2nd October 2026

Proposed Interview date: TBC

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications is reached.

Person Specification

Values

Essential

• We are kind
• We are open
• We are inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level for English and Maths or equivalent experience
• NVQ in Business Administration or equivalent knowledge through formal training or experience
• Word processing skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent IT skills with knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office
• Previous experience of working within a clerical environment
• Able to deal with the public in person and via telephone

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Skills

Essential

• Self-motivated and ability to work using own initiative with limited supervisions
• Able to use own initiative and respond to new challenges, knowing when to escalate.
• Ability to organise/manager/prioritise own work schedule
• Excellent communication and customer care skills
• Ability to accurately maintain computerised and manual documentation systems
• Ability to promote good working relationships amongst team and colleagues
• Ability to assist in the mentoring and training or new staff

Desirable

• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
• Good understanding of Trust internal policies as appropriate

Other

Essential

• Excellent team player
• Confident and sympathetic when dealing with patients/staff

Desirable

• Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of prompt timekeeping and good attendance at the workplace

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

St Helens Hospital

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

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 22nd September 2026

Closing date: 6th October 2026

Shortlisting date: 7th October 2026

Interview date: TBC

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

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 priorities 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 always
• 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

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.

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

Dicconson Way

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise.
• Ensure nursing care is delivered in an expert and professional manner compatible with current research-based protocols and be responsible for maintaining accurate, effective and comprehensive written nursing records by regularly evaluating nursing documentation in accordance with the NMC guidelines.
• Develop and manage nurse led services in assessment, undertaking holistic needs assessments, treatment and follow up of patients.
• In conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team provide support to patients undergoing treatments.
• Deputise in the absence of senior staff and provide cover for Cancer MDT.
• Making clinical decisions for a defined patient group, where judgement is required to assess situations and decide on best course of action.
• Undertake medicines management including PGD for example administering photosensitising creams and local anesthetic for PDT patients.
• Pre- treatment counselling for Dermatology patients, including holistic needs assessment.
• Assisting in the minor operations theatre, acting as scrub nurse alongside Clinicians.
• Participating in the use of clinical governance/audit continue to develop and improve nurse led services including Phototherapy treatments, patch testing, PDT.
• Acts at all times within the NMCs Code of Conduct, working within clinical and professional protocols and guidelines.
• Develop competencies for band lower bands.
• To demonstrate the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the service with ongoing development of the role, for example expansion of nurse led clinics to include, patient education, minor op dressing clinic, wound care/complex dressings, diagnostic dermoscopy, cryotherapy, lower risk surgical procedures-simple punch biopsies.
• Supervises work of others; clinical supervision of junior staff and mentoring students. For example, provide training of others, completing rostering for nursing team and completing Appraisals.
• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates clinical care of patients, gives specialist advice. Develops and implements specialist programs of care.

Clinical Management

• Show initiative for change management, service improvement and development.
• Active participant in Quality Improvement projects using clinical governance and audit.
• Act as clinical and professional role model and a mentor/assessor and a support for learners and other nursing staff within the unit.
• Able to prioritise and effectively manage workload.
• Effective communicator and negotiator; can manage difficult situations, where the environment may be emotive or hostile or where patients may be non-compliant.
• Dynamic, challenging individual, able to lead a team.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Able to organise own workload and delegate to others as appropriate to ensure the smooth running of clinics.
• Practice in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Show evidence of maintaining ongoing professional development through attending training/courses and inhouse training, up to date with NMC Revalidation, aware and promote Trust Values /Nursing Strategy .
• Basic knowledge of budgetary management, identify options for cost improvement and support and monitor their implementation.
• Knowledge of computer systems including EOL, ESR, Medway, SBS, NHSP.

People Management

• To assess and develop action plans to meet individual development needs.
• To participate in orientation programs for all newly appointed nursing staff.
• To monitor staff performance, conduct or participate in Individual Performance Appraisal, including supporting the revalidation process.
• To encourage and motivate staff within the department on professional and personal development at all levels.
• To assist in the co-ordination and monitoring of off duty, annual leave, sickness and absence occurring on the department.
• Lead, support, counsel and appraise grades of staff at band 5 and below withing the nursing team to ensure development needs are identified.
• Problem solving for example answering Datix, dealing with complaints/issues on clinic.
• An understanding of HR policies including sickness/absence, return to work meetings, holidays and off duty.

Leadership Development

• Undertake specialist education/training that may allow health care to be delivered through new ways of working.
• Contribute and provide in house clinical skills/teaching programs.
• Maintain clinical competence, identifying learning and development needs through regular appraisal and job evaluation and mandatory training.
• Be prepared to undertake further education and training in order to effectively develop the service.
• Able to show evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Act as a mentor/supervisor for all junior staff and students.
• Support strategies to reduce clinical risk, ie: hand hygiene, medical devices.
• To assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of programs of specialty based teaching learning objectives are achieved.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment for colleagues, patients and relatives/carers.

Research and Audit

• Support, initiate and promote evidence-based practice. Contribute to the development, monitoring and evaluation of clinical guidelines, standards and protocols and adhere to professional regulation.
• Identify the need and undertake research and clinical audit in order to inform practice and improve the effectiveness of patient care.
• Act on concerns raised by team members or service users taking appropriate action in accordance with Trust Policy and Guidelines.
• Responsible for ensuring own continuing professional development and identifying development needs within the Trust knowledge and skills development review process.
• Responsible for setting an agreed standard of patient care and ensuring its delivery, monitored by audit
• To promote awareness of current nursing research within the department.
• Use data which will contribute to the improvement of patient care.

Budget responsibilities

• Basic knowledge of budgetary management, identify options for cost improvement and support and monitor their implementation.
• Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources including stock management and care and maintenance of equipment.

Personal development

• Responsible for own continuing professional development and identifying developmental needs within the Trust knowledge and skills development review process.
• To identify areas for self-development, areas of interest and training requirements withing 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
• Current NMC registration with no restrictions to practice
• Educated to Degree level, or working towards
• In date with NMC Revalidation
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Mentorship - completion of in house practice assessors workshop for student nurses.
• Specialist training relevant to role including Phototherapy Course, PDT and Patch Testing Course and yearly updates.

Desirable

• Skin surgery course

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Able to work as part of a team
• Evidence of leadership / management
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience working in a Dermatology setting
• Ability to prioritise / organise workload
• Able to demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise
• Awareness of current key issues in relation to NHS/TRUST
• Evidence of continued progression
• Research awareness and a commitment to evidence-based practice

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience of service improvement and implementation
• Experience of undertaking audit
• Act as clinical/professional role model
• Ability to organise/manage and prioritise own workload effectively
• Able to make decisions for a defined patient group
• Supervise work of others clinical supervision of staff, students and provide training of others.
• Venepuncture competency

Other

Essential

• Frequently required to exert light physical effort for several periods at a time (eg: when scrubbed in theatre)
• Able to assist patients with moving and handling procedures
• Decision making and time management
• Continuous concentration when dealing with difficult situations
• Ability to learn new skills with view to develop role
• Ability to provide care within the healthcare environment within own professional capabilities in times of unpredictable crisis (eg: COVID-19)
• Occasional requirement to calmly and effectively deal with complaints and resolve confrontational situations
• Able to deal with emotional or distressing situations for example patients receiving bad news in diagnosis clinic
• Provide support to other members of the team if appropriate

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 District General Hospital

Dickinson Way, Wigan Road

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description and person specification for main responsibilities and requirements.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

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

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 and 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 interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills - prioritise and coordinate own workload
• Able to act as a leader, effectively managing staff in the department
• Ability to act as a change agent
• 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport District General Hospital

Town Lane, Kew

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support the acute frailty unit and ambulatory area with flow, including discharge planning
• Maintain understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care
• Support people with all aspects of individualised care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate
• Provide care that recognises the individual needs of patients, ensuring reasonable adjustments are in place for patients with protected characteristics
• Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse, and any additional requirements within the speciality
• Undertake clinical tasks including cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs as appropriate to competence and setting
• Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake
• Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of people is maintained at all times
• Act in accordance with all organisational policies and procedures and within expected values and behaviours
• Actively participate in and attend ward/unit meetings
• Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate
• Report back and share information with the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of people
• Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals
• Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being delivered
• Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers
• Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered nurse
• Maintain an understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions, for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities
• Maintain skills in relation to coaching/teaching individuals/carers/other staff
• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes
• Develop a working knowledge of other providers resources and referral systems to ensure individuals needs are met, within parameters of practice
• Engage in reflective practice including management of self and reflection on own reactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers given
• Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures
• Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act/Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice/guidance from the registered nurse or registered care professional as required
• Communicate effectively across a wide range of channels and with a wide range of individuals, the public, health and social care professionals, maintaining the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care services
• Demonstrate those inter-personal skills that promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect and trust
• Contribute to team success and challenge others constructively
• Communicate with individuals, carers and other visitors in a courteous and helpful manner, whilst being mindful there may be barriers to understanding
• Report to appropriate registered care professional information received from the individuals, carers and members of the team
• Ensure all patient related information is treated sensitively and adhere to the principles of confidentiality at all times
• Report any accidents or incidents and raise any concerns as per organisational policy
• Ensure clear, concise, accurate and legible records and all communication is maintained in relation to care delivered adhering to local and national guidance
• Ensure ability to manage electronic records system taking cognisance of need to protect access (ID, passwords, swipe cards)
• Exercise personal responsibility and work independently within defined parameters of practice, taking the initiative in a variety of situations and performing a range of clinical and care skills consistent with the role, responsibilities and professional values of being an Acute Frailty Unit Navigator
• Exercise judgement in assessing patient condition, comfort and wellbeing using analysis of a range of possible factors
• Ensure that only those activities for which competence has been achieved are undertaken without supervision and the recognition is given to the impact and consequences of practising outside capability

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or equivalent level qualification e.g. foundation degree or NVQ level 3 Health and Social Care qualification
• Courses relating to diploma/ NVQ 3 Health & Social Care

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience to diploma level/NVQ level 3
• Evidence of working effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
• Knowledge of multi-agency health & social care pathways
• Experience of providing, receiving, interpreting and using complex, sensitive information
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures

Desirable

• Knowledge of order comms (OCS), ICE discharge and Medway

Skills

Essential

• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• Ability to maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping; ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date
• Excellent IT skills
• Able to demonstrate working on own initiative within set boundaries
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, digital, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients, relatives, carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting
• Able to carry out manual handling tasks in relation to direct patient care requirements

Desirable

• Able to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload
• Able to evaluate, act upon and report appropriately a range of clinical values when recording patient's vital signs
• Venepuncture, Cannulation, and ECG training

Other

Essential

• Motivated individual, commitment to personal and professional development
• Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels
• Open minded, treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respect
• Demonstrate the Trust core values
• Ability to travel independently to and from a patients place of residence

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

Southport and Formby District General Hospital

Town Lane, kew

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 17th September 2026

Closing date: 24th September 2026

Shortlisting date: 28th September 2026

Proposed Interview date: TBC

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE standard or higher
• NVQ in Business Administration or equivalent knowledge through formal training or experience
• Good English language skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Microsoft Office experience
• Significant experience in a similar role or equivalent knowledge
• Able to deal with the public in person and via telephone
• Knowledge of Referral to Treatment (RTT) waiting time rules

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of Trust computer systems
• Good understanding of Trust internal policies as appropriate

Skills

Essential

• Excellent IT skills
• Ability to communicate professionally at all levels
• Excellent customers care skills
• Self-motivated and ability to work using own initiative with limited supervision
• Able to use own initiative and respond to new challenges, knowing when to escalate
• Able to use own initiative to solve problems
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to organise/manage/prioritise own work schedule
• Ability to accurately maintain computerised and manual documentation systems
• Able to promote good working relationships amongst team and colleagues
• Ability to assist in the mentoring and training of new staff
• Ability to maintain control of stressful situations
• Capability to adapt to most situations
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Reliable and conscientious
• Able to work the hours and undertake duties required
• Posses a friendly and approachable personality
• Excellent team player
• Able to show understanding and appreciation

Other

Essential

• Comply with Trust policies and procedures at all times
• Confident and sympathetic when dealing with patients/staff
• Ability and willingness to undergo further training for the post
• Maintain confidentiality at all times

Desirable

• Demonstrates an awareness of the importance of prompt timekeeping and good attendance at the workplace

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

St Helens Hospital

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

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 17th September 2026

Closing date: 11th October 2026

Shortlisting date: 14/15th October 2026

Proposed Interview date: 21st October 2026 (TBC)

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Applicants must hold full registration with the GMC at the time of application
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualifications
• Microsurgery course
• FRCS (plastics) or equivalent
• ATLS

Knowledge

Essential

• Minimum 4 years post graduate experience with at least 2 years in Burns & Plastic Surgery
• Experience of teaching & supervising Junior Medical Staff
• Experience or ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems within the plastic surgery specialty
• Have an understanding of the role of the Specialist skin MDT and ability to present patients with appropriate management plans
• Experience in the technique the of Dermoscopy
• An understanding of the latest guidelines for the management of skin cancers, and the role of SLNB in the management of melanoma and Merkel Cell carcinoma
• Understanding of the basic principles of audit and research
• Understanding of the basic principles of audit and research

Skills

Essential

• Communication skills, capacity to communicate effectively and sensitively to others, able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
• Validated logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date

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

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

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

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.

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

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 16th September 2026

Closing date: 30th September 2026

Shortlisting date: 1st October 2026

Proposed Interview date: 9th October 2026

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Values

Essential

• We are kind
• We are open
• We are inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registrant
• Evidence of post registration education
• Degree in Nursing
• Management/Leadership qualification

Desirable

• Masters qualification or evidence of working towards

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• An in-depth understanding of all aspects of evidence-based practice
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of governance processes within women and childrensservices
• Able to demonstrate significant personal involvement in change management
• An understanding of confidentiality issues.
• Relevant recent experience encompassing a wide range of experience.
• Demonstrable experience of developing and implementing new systems
• Experience of staff management and support
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of the National vision for women and childrens services and the wider health service
• Able to demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement
• Experience of conflict management
• Ability to design and develop support programmes and engagement plans, evaluation and monitoring of plans
• Evidence of guideline, research and audit experience
• Experience and knowledge of the NHSR processes

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels in a sensitive manner.
• Effective leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills, written, verbal and IT skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to engage and build effective relationships
• Ability to present to large groups of people
• Evidence of excellent report writing skills
• Experience of teaching / facilitating learning in a variety of settings
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Proven ability to negotiate, persuade, influence, motivate, support and gain the respect of other health care professionals
• Able to apply action learning and other methods to facilitate staff development
• Able to work within a given resource and demonstrate imaginative and effective use of resources

Other

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to work without supervision and use own initiative
• Ability to support reflective practice
• Ability to work flexibly and manage completing priorities

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)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 15th September 2026

Closing date: 22nd September 2026

Shortlisting date: 23rd September 2026

Proposed Interview date: TBC

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner with current NMC or HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Relevant diploma or degree, or working towards.
• Teaching and assessing/mentoring qualification
• Related ENB/Theatre courses

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
• Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures

Desirable

• Substantial post registration experience within an acute hospital setting
• Substantial post registration experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management, record management and organisational skills
• Ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team

Other

Essential

• Motivated individual, commitment to personal & professional development
• Flexible and adaptable approach

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.

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 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

The job description and person specification are subject to AfC approval.

Please see attached for main duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC Registration
• Nursing Diploma, or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Evidence of post registration study/development
• Recognised teaching qualification
• Recognised leadership qualification/training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
• Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures
• Substantial years post registration experience
• Substantial years Acute Nursing experience
• Experience and evidence of quality improvement in patient care

Desirable

• Facilitated staff professional development

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management, record management and organisational skills
• Leadership skills
• Good IT skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team

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.

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

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

• To assist the Team Leader to meet the commissioned targets whilst ensuring optimum care for patient.
• Assessing and managing patients within the hospital to provide early supported/ supported discharge.
• To visit new patients with a confirmed diagnosis of COPD by a nurse trained in ARTP qualification in interpretation of Spirometry to introduce them to the service, provide education and optimise treatment with support from the band 7 specialist nurse.
• If diagnosis is unclear this must be passed to the specialist nurse to assess and review
• Providing a full problem orientated medical assessment to provide follow up visits for patients with a treatment plan experiencing a worsening of symptoms with a diagnosis of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), liaising with the Band 7 COPD nurse Specialist for support and changes to the treatment plan.
• Developing skill to prescribe appropriately with competencies as a non-medical prescriber to optimise patient treatment as per national and local guidelines.
• Provide education to your patient regarding their disease to assist them to develop self-management skills at home, to prevent hospital admission, in line with national and local guidelines.
• Perform assessments of patient nursing and social needs in line with service policies. Plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based care delivery according to changing health care needs.
• Make clinical decisions to prevent hospital admissions at home and recognising Chronic and acute oxygen needs to maintain patient safety.
• Support hypoxic patient at home who refuse hospital admission, communicating with the GP and monitors signs of deterioration; encouraging hospital admission to always maintain patient safety and supported by the band 7 specialist nurse.
• Identify appropriate resources for individual patient needs, referring to appropriate service to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and any further deterioration.
• Identify patient who are at risk of admission and monitor patient at home to reduce 30-day readmissions.
• Support the trust advancing quality and CQUIN targets.
• Identify patient suitable for early supported discharge and facilitate discharges at home adhering to service inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• Develop advanced clinical skills in assessment and/or treatment of respiratory care and obtain MSc certificate in Clinical examination and diagnostics.
• Form (HOOF) across primary and secondary care for long term oxygen therapy (LTOT)
• Ambulatory oxygen therapy (AOT) and short burst oxygen therapy (SBOT) oxygen therapy.
• Providing support and the delivery of palliative care oxygen prescribing across primary care
• Adhere to trust and service policies and standard operating procedures.
• Impart specialist knowledge, advice and support to colleagues, patients, carers, and relatives across primary and secondary care.
• Use the expertise and knowledge of professional colleagues acknowledging the boundaries of different roles.
• Establish and maintain continuing relationships with patients, carers and relatives which are essential to providing effective long-term care.
• Provide sensitive, complex information to patients, carers, relatives and professionals across health and social services.
• Develop qualifications as an advanced practitioner working towards
• Nurse practitioner qualification
• Develop skills in the interpretation of spirometry and pulmonary function tests to ATRP standards.
• Identify pathology testing needs for individual patients, obtain samples, interpret results, and ensure appropriate follow up.
• Obtain qualifications in mentorship and provide support to student who are on short placements within the service.
• Support the service manager in the day-to-day delivery of the service.

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain Professional Registration
• To be aware and adhere to NMC guidelines for the Administration of Medicines Act 1992 and misuse of Drugs Act 1991.
• Adhere to lone working policy.
• To work within trust guidelines and national guidance education, use and distribution of drugs under patient group directives within the service, attending education and use of patient group directives.
• Attend national training programme to obtain qualifications and practice as a non-medic prescriber, adhering to national and local policies.
• To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
• To actively participate in the annual performance review to identify personal development needs.
• To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post.
• To be aware of the confidential aspects of the post. Breaches of confidentiality will result in disciplinary action that may involve dismissal. The post holder should also be aware that, regardless of any action taken by the employing authority, breaches of confidentiality could result in civil action for damages.
• All staff will be treated with respect by management, colleagues, patients, and visitors and equally staff will treat management, colleagues, patients and visitors with the same level of respect. Staff will be supported to challenge any discriminatory behaviour that may be based on differences in race, disability, language, culture, religion, sexuality, age, gender, or employment status.
• Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has a No Smoking Policy and smoking is not permitted in Trust buildings or vehicles.
• To adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body (if appropriate)
• The duties contained in this job description are not intended to be exhaustive. The tasks and responsibilities of this post are likely to evolve in line with the Trusts continued organisational development.
• The post holder must be flexible in the duties performed and it is expected that similar duties, not specifically listed above, will be carried out as required and may be cross site. Any such variation will be agreed in advance between the post holder and their manager as part of thecontinuing process of management review and development.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSABILTITIES

• To support the delivery of a rapid response team
• Ensure appropriate affective service delivery.
• Ensure all rapid response referrals are dealt with within two hours.
• Ensure all oxygen appointments are reviewed within 10 days of referral.
• Ensure that all rapid response activity is recorded accurately to support accurate reporting to CCG.
• Maintain, clear, concise. Legible and contemporaneous patient records at all times in line with Trust policy and The Standard for Recording Keeping (NMC April 1993)
• Ensure that all standard operating procedures are adhered to.
• Maintain an accurate service database and filing systems.
• Ensure that all KPI are adhered to.

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSABILITIES

• To act as a resource, providing education and training across primary and secondary care regarding the administration & delivery of oxygen and management of COPD
• To raise awareness of respiratory issues by teaching and providing education across the organisation.
• Provide education and development for others within a multi-disciplinary framework.
• To facilitate and appropriate learning/practice environment for students across primary and secondary care, facilities education on the role of the COPD nurse within local universities.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and reflective skills to ensure own professional development in line with PREP.
• Attend annual appraisal to identify and agree training and development needs as part of a Personal Development Plan.
• Attend all statutory/mandatory training sessions, identifying when training is required and discussing with line manager

LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exercise judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical practice, across all aspect of the role within primary and secondary care and the delivery of oxygen clinics.
• Assist in the evaluation of service delivery, identify areas of improvement and initiate changes.
• Ensure effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources within the service.
• To support the development and role of assistant practitioner and junior staff across the services
• Facilitate Assistant practitioner line management and appraisal management under the supervision of the team leader.
• To identify and allocate assistant practitioners and junior staff works load each shift.
• Participate fully in Clinical Supervision sessions arranged by the Team Leader and Clinical Supervisor.
• Work collaboratively with the professional agencies to ensure patient needs are met and especially in relation to on-going care and informed discharge with self-management skills.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with patient, cares/relatives, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Exercise judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care.
• Assist in the evaluation of service delivery, identify areas of improvement and initiate change.
• Support the Service Manager/ Team Leader to evaluate and improve service provision.
• Ensure effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources within the service.
• Monitor health, safety and security of self and others to promote best practice.
• Ensure effective delivery of multi-disciplinary weekly team meetings.
• Coordinate with the Trust Practice education facilitator (PEF) to ensure delivery of appropriate student mentorship

RESEARCH & AUDIT

• Continually monitor standards of care and participate in the improvement of care through benchmarking/audit/research.
• Promote patient and public involvement activities in specialist area leading to service improvement.
• Maintain, clear, concise. Legible and contemporaneous patient records at all times in line with Trust policy and The Standard for Recording Keeping (NMC April 1993)
• Participate fully in Clinical Supervision sessions arranged by the Team Leader and Clinical Supervisor.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registration on Part 1 of the Register
• Speciality Related Course (ENB)
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Currently pursuing further higher qualification to Diploma or Degree level

Desirable

• IV Drug Administration Certificate or Competencies

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Significant experience post registration
• Evidence of working with speciality (Respiratory) specific patients
• Evidence of teaching skills up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to use skills of history taking and physical assessment to direct patient care

Skills

Essential

• Time management and organisational skills
• Good IT skills
• Presentation skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work autonomously & as part of a team
• Flexible approach to work

Desirable

• Advanced communication skills

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel by own vehicle / access to assisted driver
• A strong commitment to openness, honest and inclusiveness
• Creative lateral thinker
• Sensitivity based on knowledge

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

St Helens COmmunity COPD Rapid Response

Lowe House PCRC, 2nd floor suite 2, Crab Street

St Helens

WA10 2DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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