Staff Nurse - Short Stay Unit
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Job summary
We are looking to recruit full and part-time Band 5 nurses to our SSU team.
SSU is a 24hr unit caring for patients who require a short period of assessment in hospital. This is a fast paced & challenging unit, caring for predominantly medical patients. We receive our patients directly from AED AMU or ACU with a plan for early discharge.
As a nursing team we work closely with and are well supported by our MDT colleagues to ensure our patients receive the best possible care and treatment to ensure they can be treated and discharged as quickly as possible.
We are looking for band 5 nurses who are committed, motivated, and ready to be challenged and willing to engage. Shift patterns available in-line with trust policy.
Experience within an urgent care environment would be an advantage, but not essential.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 5 RN on our SSU you will be responsible for delivering high quality care in a fast paced environment, and so we are looking for an enthusiastic individuals to join our team who can demonstrate a commitment to the provision of high quality patient centred care.
On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for managing the care of a group of patients, facilitating early discharge and arranging on-going care needs.
You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrable ability to work creatively both independently, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CARE that is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits.
Details
Date posted
14 March 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year Per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
409-6119309
Job locations
Southport
Town Lane, Kew
Southport
PR8 6PN
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Southport
Town Lane, Kew
Southport
PR8 6PN
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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