Critical Care merged ITU, POCCU and HDU in October 22 in the New Royal. This is an exciting time to become part of the leadership team.

The post holder will work without direct supervision and will be required to take charge of the unit for a span of duty in the absence of the manager, who holds continuing responsibility.

Key responsibilities will include the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, effective leadership and staff management/development

The post holder will always work within the NMC's Code of Professional Conduct.

Main duties of the job

Critical CareCritical Care has a vacancy for Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse.This post includes internal rotation. The applicant should have a minimum of 2 years experience at Band 5, have a recognised Critical Care Course and should have an understanding of looking after Level 3 patients with RRT.Applicants must be a Registered General Nurse with evidence of professional development in the Critical Care environment. You must be able to demonstrate leadership qualities and have the ability to work on your own initiative.

Informal visits are welcomed.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

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Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work without direct supervision and may be required to take charge of the unit for a span of duty in the absence of the manager, who holds continuing responsibility.

Key responsibilities will include the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, effective leadership and staff management/development

The post holder will always work within the NMCs Code of Professional Conduct.

Key responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities

• Co-ordination of the unit in the absence of the manager including planning, allocation and evaluation of work carried out by teams or individuals and self.
• Provide specialist knowledge to all Nursing staff on the Unit
• Will promote a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of nursing care ensuring that the ward environment is responsive to current issues.
• In support of the unit manager will assist in the review and update of procedures and protocols relating to the care of patients.

Develop methods for identifying, maintaining and improving the quality of patient care through facilitation of best practice and clinical benchmarking.

Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients/clients.

• Responsible for the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs, including inotropes

Posses the clinical knowledge and skills to care for, unsupervised, a level 2 and 3 critically ill patient which will include the management of patients in multi organ failure and complex nursing needs.

Explore and undertake expanded practice to optimise patient care as required, in accordance with unit and Trust policies (to include respiratory support, haemodynamic monitoring and manipulation)

Management/Leadership responsibilities

• Exercise effective leadership acting as an exemplary role model for the unit team.
• Support the manager in maintaining adequate staff cover and skill mix on the ward through effective use of staffing rotas

Ensure effective communication with patients and their carers.

Liaise with nursing, medical and allied health professional colleagues to ensure that all facets of the patients` care are covered.

• Ensure that the ward participates in maintaining standards relating to clinical governance.

Support the implementation of risk management policies within the unit, including the development of action plans to address identified risks.

• Ensure effective communication with relatives, Trust staff and other hospitals to facilitate the smooth transfer and after-care of patients/clients
• In support of the unit manager ensures outcomes and action plans from patient complaints are implemented and monitored.
• Ensure own and other staffs compliance with mandatory training and help maintain current records.
• In conjunction with the unit manager will ensure compliance with Trust policies and procedures.

Assist in monitoring and managing staff sickness/absence following the Trust guidelines, and liaise with the manager or ADM as necessary.

Participate in recruitment and selection of staff within the nursing team ensuring appropriate policies are adhered to.

Support the unit manager in the implementation of the Trusts Human Resources Strategy including the principles of Improving Working Lives and Investors in People.

• Monitor performance of staff that are identified by the unit manager, ensuring that learning needs are identified through personal development plans, appraisal systems and supervised practice
• In conjunction with the unit manager contribute to planning, monitoring and control of resources.
• Contribute to nursing developments within the ward/department via appropriate forums as required

Ensure that all equipment is checked and maintained in safe working order.

Education responsibilities

• Support the unit manager in identifying staff training and development needs via personal development plans
• Contributes to the dissemination of information from individuals undertaking professional development to the ward team, patients and carers inclusive of the link nurse network
• Collaborate with the clinical practice facilitators to develop and promote an effective and responsive clinical learning environment

Ensure that nursing care is wherever possible is evidence based. Encourage and initiate nursing audit and research, assisting with the implementation of findings where appropriate.

• Contribute to the development of competency based training packages for use within the unit inclusive of preceptorship, pre and post registration nurses
• Ensure appropriate nurse/patient allocation to facilitate the learning needs of staff

Act as a mentor for all pre and post registration nurses and health care assistants.

• The nurse will utilise Clinical Supervision and Peer Group support.

Professional Responsibilities

• Act at all times in a manner that upholds the reputation of the Trust and safeguards the wellbeing and dignity of patients and their relatives.

Act always in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and Guidance documents and maintain active status on NMC Register.

• Take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge.
• Identify objectives within a PDP that support the delivery of high standards of clinical care

* 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.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of team leadership
• Evidence of maintaining a clinical learning environment.
• Evidence of developing high standards of patient care through clinical benchmarking
• Evidence of working with pre and post registration students

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Post registration qualification in critical care / equivalent
• 1st level degree or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of current nursing issues and clinical governance

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Application of evidence based practice
• Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
• Ability to work in changing environments

Other

Essential

• Supportive of colleagues
• Well motivated
• High level of personal and professional credibility
• Committed to high standards of patient care

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

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