About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 NIV Nurse on Ward 2C. The new post holder will join our already existing, dedicated and friendly team of staff on Ward 2C at Whiston Hospital. The post holder should have a minimum of 3 years' experience in an acute setting and have experience in looking after patients who require Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)
Ward 2C is a 37 bedded Respiratory ward, which includes a six bedded NIV unit. The ward care for patients with acute respiratory conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, Lung fibrosis and TB including patients stepping down from ICU/HDU We are dedicated to providing high quality patient care supported by staff education and development. Our multi-disciplinary team embraces the very latest innovations and technology to care for patients with a wide range of respiratory conditions including acute NIV and CPAP. There are eight Consultants, and the ward has implemented seven day working.
We are looking for a Band 6 NIV Nurse who will bring experience, knowledge, and leadership skills to the existing team. Having a positive approach to supporting and developing your team will be crucial to maintaining the consistently high standard of care that our patients and their families require
Main duties of the job
We would like to hear from you if you have a special interest in Respiratory and want to lead the way in the continued development of a high standard of care in an acute setting
There are strong links with both respiratory nurse specialists and community staff, and we work closely with all members of our MDT to provide quality care and treatment for our patients.
The NIV Nurse is expected to be dynamic and enthusiastic and be able to ensure the highest standards of care are maintained.
Prior experience of working in an acute setting is essential Evidence of relevant ongoing professional development Clinical leadership Use of expanded nursing role Ongoing professional development Minimum of 3 years' experience as Band 5 within the acute medical setting A genuine desire to improve patient care Keen interest in NIV Nursing The ability to deputise in the Ward Manager's absence
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
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 is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. 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 more than 4 million people across the whole of 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 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.
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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)