Job summary
Our friendly, dynamic and talented team requires a senior nurse with experience in emergency nursing to join them in an exciting opportunity to become part of our nursing team as a Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse.
This is a rewarding but demanding role that requires a dedicated nurse to lead the team who deliver emergency care to patients and their families in a diverse population of the Wirral.
Do you want to lead a focused team to deliver high quality care?
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a nurse who is looking to lead in an exciting dynamic busy Emergency Department .
We want a enthusiastic highly motivated nurse that can demonstrate a kind, caring and compassionate attitude with a desire to provide effective and efficient emergency care.
We also have a dedicated professional development nurse to guide, educate and supportprogramme and work towards national frameworks for emergency nursing.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Sister/Charge Nurse position available with WUTH.
If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have an enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Sister/Charge Nurse position available with WUTH.
If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have an enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- 1st level registered nurse
- Evidence of recent post registration study in a speciality related to A&E e.g. ALS, ATLS, APLS
- Minimum of three years post-registration experience of which two years should be at Primary Nurse or equivalent
Desirable
- All practitioners with diploma level primary qualification must be working towards higher award in specialist practice (Degree)
Personal Attributes
Desirable
- Has identified methods of working effectively under pressure
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oRecognises own development needs and able to set personal objectives o
Desirable
- oHas identified methods of working effectively under pressure o
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate sound knowledge base of emergency nursing practice
- Competent in all key skills of A&E nursing practice
- Independent assessment skills related to emergency care
- Awareness of Health policies and the changing NHS environment
- Good time management
- Good problem solving abilities
- Able to prioritise
Desirable
- Evidence of an initiative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Enthusiastic
- Self-confident
- Recognises own development needs and able to set personal objectives
Other Requirements
Essential
- Communicate formally on first contact
- Ensure all communications are open, honest and accurate
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- 1st level registered nurse
- Evidence of recent post registration study in a speciality related to A&E e.g. ALS, ATLS, APLS
- Minimum of three years post-registration experience of which two years should be at Primary Nurse or equivalent
Desirable
- All practitioners with diploma level primary qualification must be working towards higher award in specialist practice (Degree)
Personal Attributes
Desirable
- Has identified methods of working effectively under pressure
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oRecognises own development needs and able to set personal objectives o
Desirable
- oHas identified methods of working effectively under pressure o
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate sound knowledge base of emergency nursing practice
- Competent in all key skills of A&E nursing practice
- Independent assessment skills related to emergency care
- Awareness of Health policies and the changing NHS environment
- Good time management
- Good problem solving abilities
- Able to prioritise
Desirable
- Evidence of an initiative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Enthusiastic
- Self-confident
- Recognises own development needs and able to set personal objectives
Other Requirements
Essential
- Communicate formally on first contact
- Ensure all communications are open, honest and accurate
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).
