Job summary
We have an opportunity for a Band 5 registered nurse to join our busy Urgent Treatment Centre within the Emergency Village at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan.
The post holder will work over seven days and may rotate to the Emergency Department, offering the chance to develop their skills, talents and competencies in all acute emergency areas.
We would be delighted to receive interest from nurses with Emergency Care/ Urgent Treatment Centre experience.
As a department, we are supported by a Clinical Educator and senior team who assist our staff with training and development, and work closely with new starters to ensure a full induction to our UTC service.
If you are attracted to a fast paced, energetic nursing role at the heart of our hospital - please submit your application!
Please note this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.
Candidates will be required to present original certificates for qualifications at interview stage.
Main duties of the job
At WWL NHS Foundation Trust we are proud that we care for our people as much as our patients and that's why we'd love you to join us. Within our Urgent Care Department we pride ourselves on providing outstanding nursing care.
Working with us may also give you the opportunity to rotate and develop skills in the Emergency Department .
We work closely with the ambulance service and specialist teams both within the hospital and in the community to ensure that we provide the right care, at the right time.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- 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
- Participate in all aspects of multidisciplinary audit.
- Participate in the development and application of evidence based practice within care delivery.
- 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- 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
- Participate in all aspects of multidisciplinary audit.
- Participate in the development and application of evidence based practice within care delivery.
- 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.
Person Specification
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.
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
- Understanding of research/audit
- Knowledge of emergency care
Desirable
- Experience of audit / Research 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
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working on own and as a member of a team
Desirable
- Post qualification experience
- Previous experience in caring environment
- Experience in A&E
- Evidence of teaching and Assessing with a clinical environment
- Experience of clinical supervision
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Recent evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Course
- Degree /Diploma Studies
- Specialists Skills Course, such as critical care
Person Specification
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.
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
- Understanding of research/audit
- Knowledge of emergency care
Desirable
- Experience of audit / Research 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
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working on own and as a member of a team
Desirable
- Post qualification experience
- Previous experience in caring environment
- Experience in A&E
- Evidence of teaching and Assessing with a clinical environment
- Experience of clinical supervision
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Recent evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Course
- Degree /Diploma Studies
- Specialists Skills Course, such as critical care
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
Urgent Treatment Centre, Christopher Home, Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)