Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our already well-established team within the Urgent and Emergency Care Clinical Business Unit at Warrington Emergency Department.
The Emergency Department has a co-located Paediatrics Unit, Minor Injuries, Emergency Ambulatory Care Unit, and an exciting new Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC). We also have an Urgent Care Centre at Halton.
If you are committed to making a difference, and want to work in a busy, vibrant environment, then this will be the opportunity for you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder should possess excellent clinical skills in the field of emergency care.
They must be passionate about leading by example by demonstrating consistently high standards that are required for the care of our patients. You must also be driven to pass your knowledge and experience on to colleagues of all disciplines.
Effective communication skills are essential in addition to proven mentorship and leadership skills.
As a registered, accountable, and autonomous leader you will always act in the best interests of patients and take responsibility for own actions and decisions. Be responsible for planning, delivering, and supervising safe and compassionate care, and evaluating the effectiveness of care, without supervision. You will be required to be transparent and passionate about emergency nursing whilst assisting and promoting the delivery of evidence-based patient focused care.
To assist the Ward/Department Manager in creating and maintaining an environment in which members of the department team can contribute to the maximum of their ability in providing a high standard of care, staff welfare and staff training.
Designated to take charge of the ward/department regularly in the absence of the Ward/Department Manager.
The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, and for the development and implementation of programmes of care without supervision.
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 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
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programs of evidence-based nursing care. Provide management and organisation of a clinical area. Participate in the education, development and line management of other staff members.Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families. Participate in improvement of services and the quality of care provision. Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate caredelivery according to changing health care needs and varying levels of complexity. Collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records. Involve patients and carers / relatives in the planning and delivery of care. Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needs are met,especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements. Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers / relatives. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. Senior nurse in the management and organisation of the department.
***The full details of the role, including main duties and responsibilities are available in the attached full Job Description and Person Specification**
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programs of evidence-based nursing care. Provide management and organisation of a clinical area. Participate in the education, development and line management of other staff members.Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families. Participate in improvement of services and the quality of care provision. Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate caredelivery according to changing health care needs and varying levels of complexity. Collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records. Involve patients and carers / relatives in the planning and delivery of care. Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needs are met,especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements. Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers / relatives. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. Senior nurse in the management and organisation of the department.
***The full details of the role, including main duties and responsibilities are available in the attached full Job Description and Person Specification**
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial ED experience
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with ALS/APLS/NTACC qualification
Desirable
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Passionate about promoting and maintaining high standards of nursing care within ED
- Extensive knowledge dealing with HR issues
Desirable
- Extensive knowledge dealing with HR issues.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial ED experience
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with ALS/APLS/NTACC qualification
Desirable
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Passionate about promoting and maintaining high standards of nursing care within ED
- Extensive knowledge dealing with HR issues
Desirable
- Extensive knowledge dealing with HR issues.
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
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
