Job summaryDue to internal promotion, we currently have opportunities for full and part time staff nurses in our state of the art Critical Care Unit, which consists of 18 Post Operative Critical Care beds, 12 Intensive Care beds. We are seeking individuals with a commitment to the provision of high quality individualized patient care in a changing environment. You must be able to demonstrate effective communication, initiative, drive and a willingness to learn.
Applicants should be fully registered with NMC and have critical care experienceMain duties of the jobThe post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of patient care within the Critical Care environment.
They will be required to care for acutecardiothoracic post operative patients who are Level 2 or 3 or who are cared for within the Intensive care area.
About usAs the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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Job responsibilitiesPRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIESCLINICALDetermines nursing priorities and plans patient care. Informs the team leader when changes in circumstances may affect patient care.
Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust guidelines.
Practice and promote an economic, effective and efficient nursing service.
Promote and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients in line with the Trusts Risk Management Strategy and Policies.
Will be required to supervise and demonstrate procedures to qualified and / or unqualified staff.
Respect confidential information obtained in the course of professional practice and uphold the principles of Caldicott and the Data Protection Act.
Contribute to the development of Essence of Care and Clinical Quality.
Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.
Involve patient or carers in the planning and delivery of care.
Maintain the appropriate evidence based knowledge and skills to care for critically ill patients at level 2 and level 3.
Ensure effective lines of communication within the department multidisciplinary team. 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
Recognize and respond efficiently to emergency situations.
MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIPCo-ordinate and manage own workload. Supervise others and participate in their education and development.
Practice and promote safe and efficient use of all resources.
Manages allocated workload without supervision.
Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others.
Liaise with other members of the Management Team to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.
Appropriately delegates responsibilities to other members of the team when acting as team leader.
Maintain a Personal Development Plan and assist in the formulation and updating of Personal Development Plans of junior colleagues.
Reports all incidents, accidents and complaints to the ward / department manager and completes Trust incident forms.
Supports and supervise more junior staff.
Ensure that all equipment is checked and maintained in safe working order.
Report when standards of cleanliness and availability of supplies fall below an
ORGANISATIONALThe nurse will utilise Clinical Supervision and Peer Group Support. .
Participate in orientation, instruction and supervision of junior staff.
Assist in the promotion of a suitable learning environment for all staff.
Actively participates in ward / department teaching programmes.
Lead responsibility for a specific function or area of knowledge / skills within the team, e.g. Link Nurse, Health Promotion Lead etc.
Take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and improve own professional knowledge and competence.
Participate in the research, audit and development of new ideas, and assist with the implementation of research / audit findings in conjunction with other members of the ward / department team
Act as a Mentor and Assessor of nurses in training
Maintain personal record of professional development
PROFESSIONALAttend mandatory study days / in service training as per Trust policy
Maintain active status on NMC register
Always act in accordance with NMC and the LHCHs Code of Conduct and guiding documents
Adhere to Trust policy and procedure
Undertake Clinical Supervision
Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues
Maintain a professional portfolio
Acts consistently with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines and encourages others to do so
Contribute to the contribution audit of care via the clinical quality monitoring group.
Participate in patient and public involvement activities.
Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.
And reports any behaviour undermining equality and diversity
QUALITYAll staff will
Have responsibility for the safe management of the department and ensure the safety of others affected by the departments activities.
Liaise with the Trust adviser and ensure that any advice is implemented.
Ensure the Trust and departmental safety policies, arrangements, assessments etc are maintained and made available for staff and that they are adhered to.
Identify and assess risks to themselves and others.
Carry out safety inspections and ensure remedial actions are taken.
Ensure accidents are reported and recorded.
Report to their line managers any identified actions to ensure Health and Safety
GENERAL STATEMENTSCONFIDENTIALITYAll employees must adhere to policies and procedures relating to Information Governance, Confidentiality and Information Security.
RISK MANAGEMENTThe Trust is committed to approaching the control of risks in a strategic and organised manner.
The post holder must be aware of their individual responsibilities as detailed in the Trusts Risk Management, Health & Safety and Incident policies, and those under the Health and Safety at Work Act. This includes the reporting of any untoward incident, accident, potential or actual hazard identified.
SAFEGUARDINGAll staff are required to be familiar with the arrangements for safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and support the organisation in promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Staff working directly with children, young people and vulnerable adults will have a responsibility to ensure safeguarding and promoting their welfare forms an integral part of their duties.
Staff who come into contact with children, vulnerable adults, parents and carers in the course of their work and/or have access to records will have responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Staff who come into contact in the course of their duties, with parents, carers or other significant adults or children, young people and vulnerable adults should always be mindful of safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of these individuals.
HEALTH AND WELLBEINGThe Trust is a Health Promoting Hospital. The Trust expects that when you are presented with opportunities to improve the lifestyle of our patients you seek help from appropriately trained clinical staff to ensure patients are supported and assisted in making the necessary lifestyle changes. This is in accordance with best practice as described in the DoH white paper Choosing Health Making Healthy Choices Easier.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIESThe Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to achieving equal opportunities. All employees are expected to observe this policy in relation to the public and fellow employees.
All staff are expected to adhere to, and act in accordance with, the values & behaviours of the Trust.
This document is intended to be used as a guide to the general scope of duties involved in this post. It is not exhaustive and should not therefore be used as a rigid specification. It will be kept under review and amended as required in consultation with the post holder.
Person SpecificationQualifications & EducationEssential- RGN
- Willingness to undertake specialty specific CPD (cardiothoracic course or equivalent
- Willingness to undertake a mentorship course
- Demonstrate commitment to continuous professional
- Previous 12 months experience
Desirable- Evidence of further study/Mentorship course or equivalent
Skills & AbilitiesEssential- Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken word
- Possesses basic computer skills
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with the patients of varying level of understanding
- Able to present factual information and deal with questions
Desirable- Experience of using electronic patient records
- Critical Care experience
Values & BehavioursDesirableThis 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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
