Job summary
We are looking for Nurses that are enthusiastic, motivated and clearly demonstrate and encompass our Trusts values to enable us to make a difference.
Our Trust is a friendly and supportive place to work. We're committed to providing a supportive and safe environment for Nurses to work in, providing careers not just jobs. In return we're looking for caring, skilled professionals who are able to deliver the care our patients deserve.
We have both full time and part time opportunities available.
Main duties of the job
To deliver a high standard of clinical nursing care to a diverse range of patients and support to carers within the clinical environment as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
To act as a role model to junior members of staff and students.
To provide high quality patient services and care.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, wasestablished as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Surveyshowed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSEAn experienced healthcare professional competent in all aspects of care planning, who is able to carry out a wide range of clinical skills, including area(s) of specialist clinical expertise and advice within the team e.g.infection control, by working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
The post holder will also take an active part in the leadership, education, development and supervision of the team.
CLINICAL SKILLS1. Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care according to changing health care needs, including providing clinical expertise, advice and guidance in aspecialist area of clinical practice to improve the overall care provided by the team.2. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met. 3. Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operation4. Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards.5. Provide escort and transfer for patients as directed by the multidisciplinary team.6. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.7. Collect, collate, and report information, maintaining accurate patient records/documentation.
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE8. Promote the individual needs of the patient, by acknowledging preferences, rights and choices, respecting privacy and dignity, and by promoting anti-discriminatory practice, alerting senior staff ifpatient care appears to be disrespectful or discriminatory.9. Establish and maintain effective communication, maintaining confidentiality of information.10. Lead upon improvements in care and advancing knowledge within own specialist field, by continually monitoring standards of care, and by identifying risks, benchmarking, audit and research.11. Participate in the effective management of risk, by accurate recording and reporting and correct maintenance of records and documentation12. Contribute to the content of policies, procedures and guidelines related to own clinical area/practice.13. Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others, alerting senior staff if practice appears to contravene policy, or if concerned about any aspect of patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSEAn experienced healthcare professional competent in all aspects of care planning, who is able to carry out a wide range of clinical skills, including area(s) of specialist clinical expertise and advice within the team e.g.infection control, by working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
The post holder will also take an active part in the leadership, education, development and supervision of the team.
CLINICAL SKILLS1. Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care according to changing health care needs, including providing clinical expertise, advice and guidance in aspecialist area of clinical practice to improve the overall care provided by the team.2. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met. 3. Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operation4. Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards.5. Provide escort and transfer for patients as directed by the multidisciplinary team.6. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.7. Collect, collate, and report information, maintaining accurate patient records/documentation.
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE8. Promote the individual needs of the patient, by acknowledging preferences, rights and choices, respecting privacy and dignity, and by promoting anti-discriminatory practice, alerting senior staff ifpatient care appears to be disrespectful or discriminatory.9. Establish and maintain effective communication, maintaining confidentiality of information.10. Lead upon improvements in care and advancing knowledge within own specialist field, by continually monitoring standards of care, and by identifying risks, benchmarking, audit and research.11. Participate in the effective management of risk, by accurate recording and reporting and correct maintenance of records and documentation12. Contribute to the content of policies, procedures and guidelines related to own clinical area/practice.13. Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others, alerting senior staff if practice appears to contravene policy, or if concerned about any aspect of patient care.
Person Specification
essential
Essential
Desirable
Desirable
- Cannulation and Venepuncture skills
Essential
Essential
- Evidence of professional development
Essential
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal Skills
Person Specification
essential
Essential
Desirable
Desirable
- Cannulation and Venepuncture skills
Essential
Essential
- Evidence of professional development
Essential
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal Skills
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).
