Staff Nurse - Swinley Ward

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for a hard working NMC Registered qualified nurse to deliver high quality care to our patients on Swinley Ward within the surgical directorate.We are 26 bedded female Surgical Ward & Gynaecology Assessment Unit. Our surgical patients include urology, colorectal, breast, gynae and ENT however we also care for outlying medical and orthopaedic patients.

Swinley Ward is a fast paced ward with high acuity and a dedicated team of nurses that will support you into your new role. We offer training and development opportunity's for you to develop your skills.

Please note this vacancy may close early if there are a high volume of applicants.

Main duties of the job

Under the supervision of the ward manger the nurse is responsible for the provision, organisation and direction of nursing care of the patients in his/her care. 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 Teaching Hospitals, 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.

Date posted

07 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

302-25-6937870S

Job locations

Swinley Ward, Royal Albert Edward Infirmary

Wigan Lane

Wigan

WN1 2NN

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 multi-disciplinary 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 patients in relation to courtesy, privacy and dignity.

To be familiar and adhere to Trust and Divisional objectives, policies, guidelines and current legislation

To complete patient documentation and undertake record keeping in a timely manner, ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that information systems are maintained.

To provide information as required, including notification of adverse events and accidents to patients, staff and visitors.

Communications and Key Working Relationships

In conjunction with senior nursing staff and specialist nurses participate in the setting/monitoring and evaluation of standards of care to patients.

To communicate effectively with all members of multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care.

To assist with the investigation and timely resolution of complaints and PALS enquiries.

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 multi-disciplinary 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 patients in relation to courtesy, privacy and dignity.

To be familiar and adhere to Trust and Divisional objectives, policies, guidelines and current legislation

To complete patient documentation and undertake record keeping in a timely manner, ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that information systems are maintained.

To provide information as required, including notification of adverse events and accidents to patients, staff and visitors.

Communications and Key Working Relationships

In conjunction with senior nursing staff and specialist nurses participate in the setting/monitoring and evaluation of standards of care to patients.

To communicate effectively with all members of multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care.

To assist with the investigation and timely resolution of complaints and PALS enquiries.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

UK NMC Registered Nurse
Recent evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

Teaching and Assessing Course
Degree /Diploma Studies
Specialists Skills Course

Experience

Essential

Experience in the relevant speciality
Experience of working independently, and as a member of a team
Experience of working in emergency gynaecology clinic

Desirable

Post qualification experience
Previous experience in caring environment.
Experience of Audit Research
Experience of Clinical Supervision

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

Basic Computer Skills

Knowledge

Essential

Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
Knowledge of evidence based practice
Understanding of research/audit

Desirable

Understanding of resource management
Understanding of education/student requirements

Additional

Essential

Flexible and positive approach to work
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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

UK NMC Registered Nurse
Recent evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

Teaching and Assessing Course
Degree /Diploma Studies
Specialists Skills Course

Experience

Essential

Experience in the relevant speciality
Experience of working independently, and as a member of a team
Experience of working in emergency gynaecology clinic

Desirable

Post qualification experience
Previous experience in caring environment.
Experience of Audit Research
Experience of Clinical Supervision

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

Basic Computer Skills

Knowledge

Essential

Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
Knowledge of evidence based practice
Understanding of research/audit

Desirable

Understanding of resource management
Understanding of education/student requirements

Additional

Essential

Flexible and positive approach to work
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

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.