Job summary
- Identifying what is required of oneself and others in delivering individual patient care.
- Developing personal competencies to safeguard practice and effectiveness in role, ensuring compliance with NMC Code of Conduct and working within NICE gudelines.
- Participation in the effective use of allocated resources/funding.
- Demonstrating the awareness and participation in development to adapt to the changing needs of the service.
- Empowering self and colleagues to creatively meet professional and organisational objectives.
- Responsible in ensuring the effective running of the department in the absence of the departmental sister.
- To maintain a high standard of evidence-based care by incorporating current trends and ideas.
- Carry out relevant investigations as ordered by medical personnel.
- Participate in an extended role in nurse-led clinics on completion of appropriate training.
- Liaising with other hospital and community services where necessary.
- Functioning as an independent and supportive team member and as a team leader providing direction/assistance to other team members.
- Reviewing workload and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of the service.
- Identifying problems and resolving them effectively.
- Maintaining professional standards in all aspects of care delivery within the department.
- Organising own time and that of junior staff and learners.
- Deputise for the Sister.
Main duties of the job
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
To deliver high, effective IV therapy.
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 'the WWL Way'.
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.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Taking charge of the unit.
Delivering Biologic/Biphosphonate infusions.
Predominately nurse led ward.
Monitoring of patients undergoing treatment.
Screening of patients.
Blood monitoring and cannulation skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Taking charge of the unit.
Delivering Biologic/Biphosphonate infusions.
Predominately nurse led ward.
Monitoring of patients undergoing treatment.
Screening of patients.
Blood monitoring and cannulation skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Course
- Degree /Diploma Studies Specialists Skills Course
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working on own initiative and as a member of a team
Desirable
- Relevant experience in caring environment.
- Cannulation and blood sampling skills
- IV therapy skills.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to maintain and improve standards of care
Desirable
- Basic Computer Skills
- Research awareness
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Knowledge of evidence based practice.
- Understanding of research/audit
Desirable
- Experience of audit Research
- Understanding of resource management
- Understanding of resource management
Additional
Essential
- Able to work day/evening/night duty over a 7 day week
- Flexible and positive approach to work
- Enthusiasm/motivation
- 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
Desirable
- Experience of clinical supervision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Course
- Degree /Diploma Studies Specialists Skills Course
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working on own initiative and as a member of a team
Desirable
- Relevant experience in caring environment.
- Cannulation and blood sampling skills
- IV therapy skills.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to maintain and improve standards of care
Desirable
- Basic Computer Skills
- Research awareness
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Knowledge of evidence based practice.
- Understanding of research/audit
Desirable
- Experience of audit Research
- Understanding of resource management
- Understanding of resource management
Additional
Essential
- Able to work day/evening/night duty over a 7 day week
- Flexible and positive approach to work
- Enthusiasm/motivation
- 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
Desirable
- Experience of clinical supervision.
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
Wrightington Hospital
Hall Lane
Appley Bridge
WN6 9EP
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
