Job summary
We are a 22 bedded high quality specialised area which takes elective and emergency Plastic Surgery cases. As specialists in Plastics Surgery you will learn a vast amount about complex wound management in wounds such as burns, traumatic injuries and animal/human bites. This is alongside the care of our elective Plastic surgery operations such as breast reconstruction, abdominoplasty and skin grafting. As a Ward 4 Nurse you will be caring for patient's pre and post-operatively as well as ICU step downs
We welcome experienced and newly qualified applications and even if you don't have any Plastic surgery experience, then do not worry as we have our own specialist nurses & a clinical educator who can teach you everything you will need to know. We are more interested in what you can bring to our team such as experience, attributes, behaviour & your wider nursing skills.
As well as our specialist nurses you will also meet many members of staff from the wider Multi-disciplinary team such as the Physiotherapists/OT, Dieticians, Pain team, who all play an important role to support you and our patients throughout their stay and after their discharge.
As a supportive team we believe that you will learn so many new specialised skills which will stand you in good stead to your further nursing career. If you are unsure about this post, come along and see what we can offer you and where you will be working and then you will see what a welcoming and proactive ward we are.
Main duties of the job
You will have excellent communication skills, be forward thinking and well organised, with a positive attitude. Your role will be to work as part of an amazing team providing patient centred, clinically effective, safe and compassionate care, which will ensure the patients have a positive experience. Within your role you will be supported in training with managing complex wounds including trauma and burn injuries.
If you are newly qualified, don't worry, you will not be thrown in the deep end as you will be enlisted onto the trusts amazing preceptorship and mentorship course, alongside a supernumerary period, which will give you all the nursing skills required to become the best nurse you can and an all-round super-star. In return of your commitment to your own personal professional development, we will provide extensive on-going training and personal development with annual appraisals.
About us
We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work closely with an experienced and skilled MDT team to provide Gold Standard care to all our patients.Our staff are our greatest asset and we believe that supporting our workforce to grow, develop and innovate creates a great place to work, and enables us to provide excellent care with compassion for our patients.
You will be responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating the personalised health and well-being care needs of patients, in line with the Trusts Values & Nursing & Midwifery Professional Frameworkgoals example: personal hygiene, monitoring of NEWS with early recognition and management of acutely ill patients. Safe monitoring of fluid balance, performing ECG's, complex wound management and dressing changes, removal of sutures/clips, insertion of catheters, venepuncture, cannulation, blood transfusion, admission and discharge, nasogastric tube insertion and IV infusion pumps, psychological and spiritual support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work closely with an experienced and skilled MDT team to provide Gold Standard care to all our patients.Our staff are our greatest asset and we believe that supporting our workforce to grow, develop and innovate creates a great place to work, and enables us to provide excellent care with compassion for our patients.
You will be responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating the personalised health and well-being care needs of patients, in line with the Trusts Values & Nursing & Midwifery Professional Frameworkgoals example: personal hygiene, monitoring of NEWS with early recognition and management of acutely ill patients. Safe monitoring of fluid balance, performing ECG's, complex wound management and dressing changes, removal of sutures/clips, insertion of catheters, venepuncture, cannulation, blood transfusion, admission and discharge, nasogastric tube insertion and IV infusion pumps, psychological and spiritual support.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Appropriate NMC Registration
- RN1, RN2 General Nursing Posts
- RN8 or RNC Children's Nursing Posts
- Diploma in Nursing
- NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards following 18 months commencement in post
- Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced Band 5 nurses
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Willing to expand clinical role eg IV additives, venepuncture and cannulation
- Awareness of changes within Nursing practice
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Demonstrates competency during internship
Desirable
- Knowledge of ethical issues
- Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality eg surgery
- Knowledge of Leadership and Management
- Research and Development
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Appropriate NMC Registration
- RN1, RN2 General Nursing Posts
- RN8 or RNC Children's Nursing Posts
- Diploma in Nursing
- NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards following 18 months commencement in post
- Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced Band 5 nurses
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Willing to expand clinical role eg IV additives, venepuncture and cannulation
- Awareness of changes within Nursing practice
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Demonstrates competency during internship
Desirable
- Knowledge of ethical issues
- Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality eg surgery
- Knowledge of Leadership and Management
- Research and Development
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).
