Job summary
Fantastic opportunities have arisen for enthusiastic and dynamic Band 5 Registered Nurses to join our teams across Adult UEC, Medical and Surgical departments as well as Paediatrics at Warrington Hospital.
Successful applicants will be professional, motivated and reliable and will strive to deliver care and treatment that results in positive outcomes and experiences for those requiring our care.
Our fast paced working environment and supportive team are suitable for newly qualified staff as well as experienced nurses. Our team will support you to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence required to practice effectively within your current role, and as means to progressing towards future career aspirations.
Main duties of the job
- Be accountable for performing regular assessments on patient needs, to plan, implement and evaluate care delivery and be adaptable to changing health care requirements.
- You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective communication with patients, relatives and carers to always ensure their involvement in the decisions about treatment, planning and the delivery of their care.
- You will take responsibility for working collaboratively with your team, other professionals and agencies to always ensure the patient's needs are met, especially in relation to their on-going health care needs, their transfer and their discharge planning.
- Be accountable for ensuring your daily practice fulfils your professional requirements as outlined by the NMC code of conduct and guiding documents.
- Be accountable for maintaining your active status on the NMC register.
- You will actively participate in patient and public involvement activities.
- All employees have the responsibility to comply with the Trusts Infection Control and Prevention policies and procedures at all times. Strict adherence to effective hand hygiene is essential.
About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals 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 maternity leave and 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
This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However, the duties of the post may change and develop over time and this job description may, therefore, be amended in consultation with the post holder
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However, the duties of the post may change and develop over time and this job description may, therefore, be amended in consultation with the post holder
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with a diploma/degree
Desirable
- Mentor Qualification
- Evidence of up-to date mandatory training.
- Evidence of continued personal professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Acute recent NHS hospital experience
Desirable
- 6 months post-registration experience
- Experience of involvement with discharge planning
- Evidence of working as part of a wider MDT
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to overcome barriers to communication
- Able to work as part of a team
- Act as a facilitator and enabler with patients / carers
- Good organisational skills and able to prioritise and delegate
- Confident in dealing with difficult situations
- Able to motivate and encourage others
Desirable
- Evidence of supporting and teaching colleagues
- Experience of working closely with external providers to ensure that patients are directed to the right sort of support and services available to them
- Confident in the use of NHS IT systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with a diploma/degree
Desirable
- Mentor Qualification
- Evidence of up-to date mandatory training.
- Evidence of continued personal professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Acute recent NHS hospital experience
Desirable
- 6 months post-registration experience
- Experience of involvement with discharge planning
- Evidence of working as part of a wider MDT
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to overcome barriers to communication
- Able to work as part of a team
- Act as a facilitator and enabler with patients / carers
- Good organisational skills and able to prioritise and delegate
- Confident in dealing with difficult situations
- Able to motivate and encourage others
Desirable
- Evidence of supporting and teaching colleagues
- Experience of working closely with external providers to ensure that patients are directed to the right sort of support and services available to them
- Confident in the use of NHS IT systems
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
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington Hospital
Lovely Lane
WARRINGTON
WA7 2DA
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
