Stockport NHS Trust are seeking experienced and newly qualified nurses who are committed to providing high quality care to work in a variety of different disciplines within general surgical, general medicine including care of the elderly.
Are you enthusiastic, ambitious, passionate and motivated? Looking to work in a fast-paced ward environment, play a key role in patient-centred care while working alongside highly advanced multi-disciplinary teams.
We offer a bespoke clinical induction period and are passionate regarding providing training and career development in which best suits your practice experience. All newly qualified nurses will be supported throughout their Preceptorship Programme.
As a trust we value your skills and working as a team and the holistic approach to care we strive for the unwell and deteriorating patients.
Interviews will take place on the 1st March 2025.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a Registered Nurse responsible for the delivery of high-quality patient care and uphold the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) professional standards. Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team they will be an accountable practitioner responsible for the assessing, planning, evaluating and co-ordinating of care delivery.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for effectively delivering skilled nursing care to patients using a systemic approach of assessing planning, implementing and evaluating to ensure a high standard of care. The post holder will assist in the admission and discharge processes for patients in line with local procedures.
They will provide support with the effective patient admission pathways and effective discharge planning using their clinical skills to agree admissions and manage/report any impact on shifts/ workload and staffing levels.
They will proactively engage with patients, relatives and carers to seek their views, gain agreement and keep them informed about their treatment and care. They will demonstrate compassion by recognising and responding to individual needs in a warm, thoughtful, sensitive and helpful way.
Maintain registration, and nursing competencies, and comply with NMC code of Professional Conduct and related documents.
To be flexible to work within other areas or departments to meet the demands of the trust workforce model and changing service needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Current 1st level registration
Desirable
* Relevant post registration courses appropriate to the clinical area
Knowledge
Essential
* Computer literacy
* Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in clinical areas
* Experience of delivering patient care
Desirable
* Experience of supervising others
Skills
Essential
* Effective time management
* Ability to work under pressure
* Resource management
* Ability to work effectively in a team
* Ability to use own initiative
* Problem solving
* Motivated
* Ability to adapt & cope with change
* Demonstrate a positive can do approach to change
* Attention to detail
* Shows enthusiasm for achieving results
* Demonstrates an awareness of patient dignity & respect
* Effective communication - written & verbal
Employer details
Employer name
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stepping Hill Hospital
Stockport
SK2 7JE #J-18808-Ljbffr