Job summary
Ward 77 is a 32 bedded surgical ward specializing in Nephrology, Urology, General and Complex Surgery and Surgical Gastroenterology. We provide a number of specialist surgical procedures to the local, national and international population including bladder extrophy surgery as well as the management of intestinal failure and short bowel.
Main duties of the job
Ward 77 is a busy 32 bedded surgical ward specialising in Nephrology, Urology, General and Complex Surgery and Surgical Gastroenterology. We provide a number of specialist surgical procedures to the local, national and international population including bladder extrophy surgery as well as the management of intestinal failure and short bowel.
Ward 77 also specialises in renal transplantation and we provide 1 to 1 high dependency nursing care forchildren immediately post transplantation as well as providing peritoneal dialysis within the inpatient ward area.
The successful candidates will work alongside the Ward Manager and Practice Educator with a particular focus on:
-Bedside training and education for staff, patients and carers.
- Supporting junior staff with their workloads and the coordinating of shifts.
- Leadership and professional role modelling through complex communication, challenging practice and celebrating achievement as is it occurs.
- Supporting the Ward Manager to ensure quality, safety and patient experience.
We will provide a comprehensive induction and the role will allow you to develop varied clinical and interpersonal skills. We also offer extensive PDP opportunities.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of teaching and assessing ability
- Clinical competent in named clinical area/specialty
- Ability to problem solve
- Proven workload management of self and of others
- Good analytical and clinical decision making skills
Desirable
Training and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of multi disciplinary/multi agency working
- Significant experience in relevant clinical setting
- Evidence of professional leadership, leading to innovation in practice
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration - (RN Child)
- Qualified to function as a mentor for pre pre registration students
Desirable
- Significant post registration experience
Person Specification
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of teaching and assessing ability
- Clinical competent in named clinical area/specialty
- Ability to problem solve
- Proven workload management of self and of others
- Good analytical and clinical decision making skills
Desirable
Training and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of multi disciplinary/multi agency working
- Significant experience in relevant clinical setting
- Evidence of professional leadership, leading to innovation in practice
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration - (RN Child)
- Qualified to function as a mentor for pre pre registration students
Desirable
- Significant post registration experience
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).
