Job summary
We are looking for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to work on the Same day emergency care unit (SDEC).
The post holder will provide the highest standards of care and demonstrate our Trust values, putting our patients at the heart of everything you do. In return for your dedication we offer a full training and preceptorship package for all new starters.
We welcome applications from experienced nurses and Return to Practice candidates.
Candidates will be required to present original certificates for qualifications at interview stage.
This vacancy may close earlier than the specified closing date if a high volume of suitable applications are received.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of the ward manager the nurse is responsible for the provision, organisation and direction of nursing care of the patients in their care.
The post holder will be required to communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and high quality care is provided to all patients.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Key results from the job holder
- To provide the highest standards of care to our patients.
- Performs well within a multidisciplinary team.
- Upholds NMC Code of Conduct.
- Adheres to Trust policies and procedures.
Planning and Organisational Duties
- Accountable for nursing practice and takes every opportunity to sustain and improve his/her knowledge and professional competence.
- Participates in the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care relevant to patients within sphere of responsibility and under supervision.
- To be sensitive to the needs of the patients in relation to curtesy , privacy and dignity.
- To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Divisional objectives, policies, guidelines and current legislation.
Communications and Key Working Relationships
- To communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and high quality care is provided to all patients.
- Maintain effective working relationships with ward colleagues particularly those highlighted within the organisational chart above.
Responsibility for Finance
- To be aware of resources and give high quality cost effective care.
Responsibility for Human Resources
- In conjunction with the ward manager, participate in induction programmes, introducing new staff to the ward and their duties.
Responsibility for Health & Safety
Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
Responsibility for Teaching
- Take personal responsibility for developing and maintain own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in conjunction with NMC guidance.
- Attend mandatory training as directed by Trust.
- In conjunction with the ward manager, help create and maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and students and act as a mentor in the supervision and teach of less experienced staff.
- To develop own teaching skills and participate in education programmes supervising unqualified nurses and students as directed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Key results from the job holder
- To provide the highest standards of care to our patients.
- Performs well within a multidisciplinary team.
- Upholds NMC Code of Conduct.
- Adheres to Trust policies and procedures.
Planning and Organisational Duties
- Accountable for nursing practice and takes every opportunity to sustain and improve his/her knowledge and professional competence.
- Participates in the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care relevant to patients within sphere of responsibility and under supervision.
- To be sensitive to the needs of the patients in relation to curtesy , privacy and dignity.
- To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Divisional objectives, policies, guidelines and current legislation.
Communications and Key Working Relationships
- To communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and high quality care is provided to all patients.
- Maintain effective working relationships with ward colleagues particularly those highlighted within the organisational chart above.
Responsibility for Finance
- To be aware of resources and give high quality cost effective care.
Responsibility for Human Resources
- In conjunction with the ward manager, participate in induction programmes, introducing new staff to the ward and their duties.
Responsibility for Health & Safety
Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
Responsibility for Teaching
- Take personal responsibility for developing and maintain own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in conjunction with NMC guidance.
- Attend mandatory training as directed by Trust.
- In conjunction with the ward manager, help create and maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and students and act as a mentor in the supervision and teach of less experienced staff.
- To develop own teaching skills and participate in education programmes supervising unqualified nurses and students as directed.
Person Specification
Additional
Essential
- Flexible approach to work and patient care
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Knowledge of evidence based practice within the field of endoscopy
- Understanding of research/audit
Desirable
- Understanding of resource management
- Understanding of education/student requirements
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain and improve standards of care
- Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour or practice in a professional context
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the relevant speciality of which you are applying.
- Experience of working independently, and as a member of a team
Desirable
- Post qualification experience
- Previous experience in a caring environment
- Experience of audit research
- Experience of clinical supervision
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Recent evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Course
- Degree/Diploma Studies
- Specialists Skills Course
Person Specification
Additional
Essential
- Flexible approach to work and patient care
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Knowledge of evidence based practice within the field of endoscopy
- Understanding of research/audit
Desirable
- Understanding of resource management
- Understanding of education/student requirements
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain and improve standards of care
- Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour or practice in a professional context
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the relevant speciality of which you are applying.
- Experience of working independently, and as a member of a team
Desirable
- Post qualification experience
- Previous experience in a caring environment
- Experience of audit research
- Experience of clinical supervision
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Recent evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Course
- Degree/Diploma Studies
- Specialists Skills Course
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
