Staff Nurse - Diabetic Medicine - Ward 26
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
We are looking for exceptional nurses to join our team on Ward 26.
We welcome applications from Nurses who are experienced, newly qualified, or due to qualify.
We are a 33-bed medical ward caring for acutely ill adults, specializing in diabetic and endocrinology.
If you are a passionate, motivated, innovative, dynamic, and driven nurse, who is committed to providing high-quality nursing care within a multidisciplinary team and wishes to develop your skills and competence within medicine, we want you to join our team.
Main Duties of the Job
We provide 24-hour care, and the successful candidate would be expected to work shifts on an internal rotation basis.
You will be required to deliver quality care in line with the Trust care values, demonstrating commitment, dedication, and enthusiasm for the role.
In return, we offer opportunities for our nurses to develop in all aspects of their practice through internal and external training, ensuring care standards are maintained and evidence-based practices are delivered.
Job Responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Staff Nurse position available at 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
* Evidence of Professional Development
* Suitable for newly qualified or experienced staff nurse
* Experience of maintaining accurate records
* Relevant clinical knowledge and experience
* Act as a practice supervisor
* Willing to undertake NMC Assessor and mentorship
* Relevant Degree or willing to register to work towards degree
* Willingness to undertake relevant module/course
* NHS Experience
* Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment
Knowledge and Skills
* Awareness of evidence-based practice
* Good organisational/time management skills
* Ability to deal with an acute workload
* Good communication skills (written and verbal)
* Ability to recognise the importance of teamwork
* Competent in organising/prioritising own workload and that of others
* Ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels
* Ability to problem solve
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Able to deal with conflict
* Able to support and advise the team
* Act as a positive role model
* Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff
* Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages
* Relevant clinical knowledge/experience of the specialty
* Evidence of an initiative that has changed or enhanced clinical practice
* Good time management
Personal Attributes
* Self-motivated
* Self-confident
* Ability to be sensitive and empathic
* Recognises own development needs and able to set personal objectives
* Has identified methods of dealing effectively under pressure
* Embrace the Core Values: Communicate formally on first contact
* Deal with everyone in a polite, friendly, and welcoming manner
* Ensure all communications are open, honest, and accurate
* Value people's time and protect it as much as possible
* Make an environment friendly and safe for all
* Listen to what people say and take appropriate action
* Supporting safe patient care
* Good patient experience and communication
* Maintain own competence
* Ability to deal with conflict
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.
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
£29,970 to £36,483 a year (per annum pro rata)
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