Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
The Respiratory Team within Whiston Hospital is looking for Band 5 registered nurses to deliver high-quality care for respiratory patients. Our units operate in an acute and fast-paced environment. No two days are the same, and staff continuously face new challenges and experiences that help them grow and develop within their role. The Respiratory Service consists of 3 Respiratory wards: 2B, 2C, and 2D. We care for patients with a variety of conditions, including lung cancer, asthma, COPD, TB, type 1 and type 2 respiratory failure, pleural effusions, pneumothorax, tracheostomies, and PE's. Within 2C, you will also have the opportunity to develop your skills in NIV (non-invasive ventilation). The Respiratory Directorate is an excellent environment for experienced nurses. They may not have previous experience in respiratory care, but they can bring knowledge and skills from other specialties. The same opportunities are available to experienced nurses. Nurses with previous experience in respiratory care will have the opportunity to consolidate their knowledge and skills. They will gain experience and develop in certain aspects of respiratory care that may not have been available to them in their previous role, including caring for patients in our high dependent units, where patients may require non-invasive ventilation therapy. Main duties of the job
To be responsible, in association with the team leader, for the formulation and implementation of individual patient care plans. To participate in the holistic assessment of patients, formulate and review individual care plans, and act as 'named nurse' or associate for a group of patients from admission to discharge as determined by the Ward Manager. To commence and participate in research/special projects as directed by the ward manager. To contribute to the setting, maintaining, and monitoring of standards of care within the ward. Help ensure that all equipment is in safe working order in conjunction with the department equipment controller. Internal rotation on to night duty and twilight shifts is required. To assist in promoting effective communication with all ward staff and other departments as required. Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy. About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9,000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care. Our services: Acute Care:
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport, and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites. Primary Care:
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital. Community Services:
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital allows patients needing acute hospital beds to continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre. Specialist Regional Services:
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to over 4 million people across Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man, and North Wales. Achievements: Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018 Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal) National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme Job responsibilities
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain appropriate NMC registration. Practice professionally in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice. Ensure fulfilment of requirements for professional updating and maintain a personal record for future registration purposes. Ensure that nursing care is appropriate, provided, and consistent with clinical guidelines. Implement and evaluate programmes of care to meet patients' needs and undertake all forms of care within the clinical environment. Participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role, attending training on induction and at regular updates. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate, in line with Trust policies and procedures. TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES: Participate in teaching students and in-service training of qualified nurses and health care assistants, acting as facilitator/mentor/preceptor as appropriate. LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise Health Care Assistants as required. Supervise Junior Staff Nurses once deemed sufficiently competent and experienced in role by the Ward Manager. Person Specification
Qualifications
Current NMC Registration Teaching and assessing qualification/training or equivalent Knowledge & Experience
At least six months post-registration experience At least six months post-registration experience within an acute hospital setting Skills
Motivated individual with a commitment to personal & professional development Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and 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.
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The Respiratory Team within Whiston Hospital is looking for Band 5 registered nurses to deliver high-quality care for respiratory patients. Our units operate in an acute and fast-paced environment. No two days are the same, and staff continuously face new challenges and experiences that help them grow and develop within their role. The Respiratory Service consists of 3 Respiratory wards: 2B, 2C, and 2D. We care for patients with a variety of conditions, including lung cancer, asthma, COPD, TB, type 1 and type 2 respiratory failure, pleural effusions, pneumothorax, tracheostomies, and PE's. Within 2C, you will also have the opportunity to develop your skills in NIV (non-invasive ventilation). The Respiratory Directorate is an excellent environment for experienced nurses. They may not have previous experience in respiratory care, but they can bring knowledge and skills from other specialties. The same opportunities are available to experienced nurses. Nurses with previous experience in respiratory care will have the opportunity to consolidate their knowledge and skills. They will gain experience and develop in certain aspects of respiratory care that may not have been available to them in their previous role, including caring for patients in our high dependent units, where patients may require non-invasive ventilation therapy. Main duties of the job
To be responsible, in association with the team leader, for the formulation and implementation of individual patient care plans. To participate in the holistic assessment of patients, formulate and review individual care plans, and act as 'named nurse' or associate for a group of patients from admission to discharge as determined by the Ward Manager. To commence and participate in research/special projects as directed by the ward manager. To contribute to the setting, maintaining, and monitoring of standards of care within the ward. Help ensure that all equipment is in safe working order in conjunction with the department equipment controller. Internal rotation on to night duty and twilight shifts is required. To assist in promoting effective communication with all ward staff and other departments as required. Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy. About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9,000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care. Our services: Acute Care:
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport, and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites. Primary Care:
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital. Community Services:
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital allows patients needing acute hospital beds to continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre. Specialist Regional Services:
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to over 4 million people across Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man, and North Wales. Achievements: Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018 Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal) National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme Job responsibilities
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain appropriate NMC registration. Practice professionally in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice. Ensure fulfilment of requirements for professional updating and maintain a personal record for future registration purposes. Ensure that nursing care is appropriate, provided, and consistent with clinical guidelines. Implement and evaluate programmes of care to meet patients' needs and undertake all forms of care within the clinical environment. Participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role, attending training on induction and at regular updates. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate, in line with Trust policies and procedures. TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES: Participate in teaching students and in-service training of qualified nurses and health care assistants, acting as facilitator/mentor/preceptor as appropriate. LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise Health Care Assistants as required. Supervise Junior Staff Nurses once deemed sufficiently competent and experienced in role by the Ward Manager. Person Specification
Qualifications
Current NMC Registration Teaching and assessing qualification/training or equivalent Knowledge & Experience
At least six months post-registration experience At least six months post-registration experience within an acute hospital setting Skills
Motivated individual with a commitment to personal & professional development Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and 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.
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