Job summary
"No two days are the same"
"Dedicated hard working staff"
"Brilliant place to learn and develop"
Are you a forward thinking, dynamic, resilient nurse who is looking for a new challenge?
If so, the Acute Medical Unit is looking for Band 5 Registered Nurses to join our already established nursing team. We are fortunate to have a senior nursing team who are committed to the development and progression of team members on AMU. We are also privileged to have practice-based educator to support in development of clinical skills and competencies for the nursing team.
As a Band 5 registered nurse on AMU you will be responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care, working collaboratively with our multi-disciplinary team in providing patient-centered care.
Overview of area
The Acute Medical Unit (AMU) itself is a 36 bedded mixed sex, busy, vibrant environment that has strong links with other areas within the Urgent and Emergency Care CBU.
AMU admits patients from the Emergency Department with a wide variety of medical conditions, a treatment plan is initiated, and patients are then transferred to the most appropriate area of the Hospital generally within 72 hours.
Main duties of the job
You will be an approachable, pro-active and a dedicated nurse with sound clinical skills. We are looking for someone who thrives in a busy, challenging environment. You will also possess excellent communication skills, time management and organizational skills.
The post holder will be responsible as a registered nurse to always act in the best interests of our patients. You should have the ability to work autonomously as well as being accountable for your own actions and decisions. You will be required to be open, transparent and trustworthy.
The post holder will ensure the effective delivery of service to patients within the Trust by working in line with Trust protocols and recommended practice
About us
North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible as a registered, accountable, and autonomous nurse to always act in the best interest of patients and to take responsibility for their own actions and decisions. You will be responsible for planning, delivering, and supervising safe and compassionate care. The post holder will support staff in the development of clinical procedures, protocols, and practice to ensure the effective delivery of service to patients within the trust.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible as a registered, accountable, and autonomous nurse to always act in the best interest of patients and to take responsibility for their own actions and decisions. You will be responsible for planning, delivering, and supervising safe and compassionate care. The post holder will support staff in the development of clinical procedures, protocols, and practice to ensure the effective delivery of service to patients within the trust.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- dip he nursing
- nursing degree
physical skills
Essential
- Able to perform full range of duties
- Up to date moving & handling skills
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge of equipment used on the ward
Skills/knowledge
Essential
- excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- evidence of personal development
- excellent organisational skills
- able to motivate team members
- basic IT skills
- basic audit skills
- Experience or training in deteriorating patients and use of resus equipment.
Desirable
- Proven experience in mentoring and teaching
- Able to work autonomously
- Able to use own initiative
- Experience in quality improvement
- Venepuncture
- Administration of IV drugs
Experience
Essential
- experience in hospital environment
Desirable
- experience in acute ward environment
- experience of working within an multidisciplinary team
emotional effort
Essential
- Able to emotionally support patients / relatives /colleagues through stressful situations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- dip he nursing
- nursing degree
physical skills
Essential
- Able to perform full range of duties
- Up to date moving & handling skills
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge of equipment used on the ward
Skills/knowledge
Essential
- excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- evidence of personal development
- excellent organisational skills
- able to motivate team members
- basic IT skills
- basic audit skills
- Experience or training in deteriorating patients and use of resus equipment.
Desirable
- Proven experience in mentoring and teaching
- Able to work autonomously
- Able to use own initiative
- Experience in quality improvement
- Venepuncture
- Administration of IV drugs
Experience
Essential
- experience in hospital environment
Desirable
- experience in acute ward environment
- experience of working within an multidisciplinary team
emotional effort
Essential
- Able to emotionally support patients / relatives /colleagues through stressful situations
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).
