Registered Nurse - Sefton Suite

Job overview

Maternity Cover 12 Months Fixed Term Sefton Suite is a 16 bedded surgical ward, we are looking for caring and compassionate individuals to join our friendly nursing team in the Liverpool University Foundation Hospitals NHS Trust, Aintree Site.

If you are an RN or newly qualified Nuse with current experience on a Surgical Ward and are passionate about providing the highest standards of care to patients and if nothing but the best will do we want to hear from you. You will be working as part of an experienced and supportive multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for caring and compassionate individuals to join our nursing team in the Liverpool University Foundation Hospitals NHS Trust, Aintree Site. If you are passionate about providing the highest standards of care to patients and if nothing but the best will do we want to hear from you. In return we will provide a stimulating and challenging role for you with full support to integrate into our team . The trust is a vibrant and exciting place to work and we are proud of the reputation we have for providing excellence in everything we do, we are forward thinking and will encourage you to contribute your ideas for change and improvement to ensure we continue to be the best.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities Participate in maintaining a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for all patients and carers and maintain highest standards of nursing care. Determines nursing priorities and plans patient care. Informs the nurse in charge when changes in circumstances may affect patient care. Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC standards and Trust guidelines. Maintain and improve quality of patient care through contribution to the development of Essence of Care and clinical benchmarking within the unit Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients. Providing information and support to patients/carers, and ensuring all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patients’ condition. Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs To develop the clinical knowledge and skills to care for acutely ill patients admitted via both planned and unplanned routes. To undertake expanded practice, under supervision, in order to optimise patient care and in accordance with ward/department and Trust policies. Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care Ensure effective lines of communication within the ward/department multidisciplinary team Management/Leadership Responsibility Ensure that all equipment is checked and maintained in safe working order. Manage allocated workload and provides supervision of less experienced staff. Practice and promote safe and efficient use of all resources. Reports all incidents, accidents and complaints to the unit manager and complete Trust incident forms in accordance with risk management policies. Ensures compliance with Trust policies and procedures Ensure own standards are maintained in relation to clinical governance Provides leadership in the monitoring of standards of care Act as shift coordinator in rotation with other nurses in the team The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues. The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.