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Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen has arisen to join the Mersey Regional Plastic Surgery Team as Staff Nurse in the Plastic Day Case unit, based at Southport Hospital.
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen has arisen to join the Mersey Regional Plastic Surgery Team as Staff Nurse in the Plastic Day Case unit, based at Southport Hospital.
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and may be required to demonstrate procedures and supervise both Registered and non Registered staff.
An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for the post.
Main duties of the job
* To develop the skills to care for acutely unwell patients.
* Liaise with senior Medical/Medical staff to provide a high-quality service to patients and their families.
* Offer advice / support to staff as required.
* Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to maximise best use of resources.
* Demonstrate commitment to the principles of Improving Working Lives.
* Promote a safe working environment in accordance with Risk Management principles.
About Us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
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, freeing up space for more unwell patients. 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
Details
Date posted
24 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-7237913
Job locations
Southport B&P Holbrook Unit
Southport
PR8 6PN
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 24th June 2025
Closing date: 1st July 2025
Shortlisting date: 2nd July 2025
Proposed Interview date: TBC
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 24th June 2025
Closing date: 1st July 2025
Shortlisting date: 2nd July 2025
Proposed Interview date: TBC
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* 1st Level Registered Nurse (degree/diploma)
* Current NMC Registration
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code
* Experience of working in a clinical environment
* Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
* Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
* An understanding of national, regional and local NHS issues
* Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
Skills
Essential
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels
* Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own workload
* Ability to de-escalate complex situations
* Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
* Awareness of the need for confidentiality at all times
* Computer literacy e.g. experience of electronic patient record
Other
Essential
* Frequent moderate effort for several short periods of time such as manual handling of patients and equipment.
* Frequent concentration required for drug calculation and administration
* Dealing with frequent interruptions and competing demands
* Ability to work within highly distressing or emotional circumstances e.g. end of life care
* Ability to communicate distressing information
* Ability to communicate in a challenging environment
* Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department
* Potential blood or body fluids exposure
Person Specification
Essential
* Frequent moderate effort for several short periods of time such as manual handling of patients and equipment.
* Frequent concentration required for drug calculation and administration
* Dealing with frequent interruptions and competing demands
* Ability to work within highly distressing or emotional circumstances e.g. end of life care
* Ability to communicate distressing information
* Ability to communicate in a challenging environment
* Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department
* Potential blood or body fluids exposure
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 (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Southport B&P Holbrook Unit
Southport
PR8 6PN
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Southport B&P Holbrook Unit
Southport
PR8 6PN
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Hospitals
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