Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced clinical support worker to join the Surgical Emergency Unit (SEU) as a Band 5 Staff Nurse.
On this unit, no day is ever the same: It is a fast paced environment that strives to provide excellent assessment, efficient treatment and high quality patient care.
SEU is a 20 bedded assessment Unit that provides urgent care and assessment for a diverse range of acutely unwell surgical patients. We also have an Ambulatory area with 6 trolleys and 19 Chairs, where we provide initial assessment for patients referred via their general practitioners or from ED., In addition to this, we run an Ambulatory clinic (Mon - Fri) which allows investigations such as CT/ Ultrasound scans to be done efficiently and at short notice. This clinic helps prevent hospital admissions whilst positively impacting patient experience.
Main duties of the job
This role will involve assisting the team in the efficient running of the unit and caring for surgical patients during their hospital stay.
Good interpersonal skills and high standards of written and verbal communication are essential. We also require a caring attitude and motivation to learn and develop practice. Experience in ECG recording, monitoring vital signs, Venepuncture, venous cannulation and catheterisation are also essential. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of infection prevention and control along with an understanding of the surgical admission process.
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 read attached job description which is attached. This includes a detailed job description and main duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read attached job description which is attached. This includes a detailed job description and main duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- 1st level NMC Registration
- Evidence of professional development
- Act as a practice supervisor
- Willing to undertake Practice Assessor Training
- Relevant Degree or willing to register to work towards degree
- Relevant or willingness to undertake relevant module/course
- Suitable for newly qualified or experienced staff nurse
- Experience of maintaining accurate records
- Relevant clinical knowledge and experience
Desirable
- NHS Experience
- Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Awareness of evidence based practice
- Good organisation/ time management & Ability to deal with an acute workload
- Good communication skills written and verbal
- Ability to recognise the importance of teamwork
- Ability to problem solve
- Good time management
- Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment
- Interpersonal skills: Excellent communicator (verbal and written), able to deal with conflict, able to support and advise the team, acts as a positive role model
Desirable
- Teaching experience: Student nurse assessor/ supervisor. Evidence of ability to act as a mentor to new staff. Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/ packages.
- Managerial & Clinical Skills: Relevant clinical knowledge/ experience of the speciality. Evidence of an initiative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice. Competent in organising own workload and that of others
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated & enthusiastic
- Self-confident
- Ability to be sensitive and empathic
- Recognises own development needs and able to set personal objectives
- Has identified methods of working effectively under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- 1st level NMC Registration
- Evidence of professional development
- Act as a practice supervisor
- Willing to undertake Practice Assessor Training
- Relevant Degree or willing to register to work towards degree
- Relevant or willingness to undertake relevant module/course
- Suitable for newly qualified or experienced staff nurse
- Experience of maintaining accurate records
- Relevant clinical knowledge and experience
Desirable
- NHS Experience
- Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Awareness of evidence based practice
- Good organisation/ time management & Ability to deal with an acute workload
- Good communication skills written and verbal
- Ability to recognise the importance of teamwork
- Ability to problem solve
- Good time management
- Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment
- Interpersonal skills: Excellent communicator (verbal and written), able to deal with conflict, able to support and advise the team, acts as a positive role model
Desirable
- Teaching experience: Student nurse assessor/ supervisor. Evidence of ability to act as a mentor to new staff. Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/ packages.
- Managerial & Clinical Skills: Relevant clinical knowledge/ experience of the speciality. Evidence of an initiative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice. Competent in organising own workload and that of others
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated & enthusiastic
- Self-confident
- Ability to be sensitive and empathic
- Recognises own development needs and able to set personal objectives
- Has identified methods of working effectively under pressure
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).
