Job summary
Full & Part Time posts available
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner to join our highly-skilled and dedicated Recovery Team, working in our state of the art Theatres at Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Applicants must be registered with the NMC or HCPC and should be enthusiastic, self-motivated with a commitment to provide quality patient care within the post -operative phase of the patients journey. The post holder must be enthusiastic, flexible have good communication skills and be a team player. Suitable applicants will have demonstrable experience, mentorship is provided for staff new in post.
The post holder may be required to work across both Whiston and St Helens sites and must be flexible to work weekends evenings and on call.
An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for this post.
Main duties of the job
- To supervise the development of clinical teams by creating a learning environment in which the individuals' performance is reviewed.
- To supervise the delegation of work within the team and review performance.
- To work with and on behalf of the Theatre Operational Lead managing key operational aspects of theatres and providing support and advice on all matters.
- To establish excellent working relationships with all service users and actively encourage and promote joint working in the pursuit of continuous service improvement.
- To effectively manage departmental budgets by co-ordinating the monitoring and review process of the use of income and expenditure
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- To supervise the development of clinical teams by creating a learning environment in which the individuals performance is reviewed.
- To supervise the delegation of work within the team and review performance.
- To work with and on behalf of the Theatre Operational Lead managing key operational aspects of theatres and providing support and advice on all matters.
- To establish excellent working relationships with all service users and actively encourage and promote joint working in the pursuit of continuous service improvement.
- To effectively manage departmental budgets by co-ordinating the monitoring and review process of the use of income and expenditure
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act as a role model within the clinical working area and to present a professional image to which inspires confidence and trust in the delivery of care.
- Working within the NMC/AODP Scope of Professional Practice be professionally accountable and responsible to the team leader for the formulation and implementation of individual patient care, taking a dynamic and research-based approach.
- At all times to act as the patients advocate by considering their individual physical and psychological needs. Whilst providing and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
- To keep professionally updated with current research relating to clinical practice and participate in supporting students and trainee ODPs.
- To act as a mentor/preceptor to trained learners and facilitate the acquisition of newly trained staffs competencies and skills.
- To personally take responsibility for own professional updating and maintain a personal record for future registration purposes.
- To attend regular mandatory update training, fire lectures, moving and handling and resuscitation training within the requirements of the Trusts health and safety policy.
- To promote an environment within ones own work area that is conducive to learning.
- To actively develop own learning and develop clinical skills required to provide a high standard of Recovery Care.
- To support learners in the area as own skills develop. Assist in the training programmes developed for individuals undergoing training in your work area.
LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- To assist the Recovery Manager/Team Leader with the smooth running of the recovery departments. Acknowledging own limitations and seeking and acting on advice where required.
- To work within the larger multi-disciplinary team within theatres. Maintain efficient and effective communication throughout the team in order to ensure the highest standard of patient care.
- In the absence of the team leader, provide leadership, direction and support to work colleagues.
- To support and assist in the on-going performance of the IPR process in the recovery unit.
- To provide professional support to all colleagues. Supporting newly qualified staff following an appropriate orientation programme.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered or Student Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner with current professional 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
- Significant experience working in a recovery/post anaesthetic care environment
- Relevant experience within critical care environment
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
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston
Whiston
L35 5DR