Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Ward 25 are looking for nurses who are motivated and enthusiastic with a desire to join and support a busy team who pride themselves on delivering high standards of care.
If you have excellent communication skills and like working in a fast paced environment this is the role for you!
Ward 25 is a 22 bedded respiratory/respiratory support unit providing non invasive ventilation and cpap, we also care for patient with a wide range of respiratory problems.
Main duties of the job
* Take responsibility for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of the nursing care for a named caseload of patients, including their property and valuables.
* Assist in creating a therapeutic environment which meets the needs of patients, relatives and carers.
* Adhere to Wirral Hospital objectives, policies, protocols and guidelines.
* Liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
* Contribute to promoting a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of care and implementation of change.
* Participate in audits.
* Continuously update own skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of clinical issues.
* In the absence of the Ward/Departmental Manager or their deputy, act as shift coordinator.
* Act as a preceptor, Practice Assessor/Supervisor and/or NVQ assessor to junior staff and students.
* Supervise and lead a team of junior staff.
* Undertake appraisals of staff within the team.
* Contribute to meeting the agreed objectives for the Ward/Department.
* Be aware of and adhere to national, local and professional policies, protocols and guidelines.
* Ensure effective communication with Patients, families, peers promoting safe patient care and good patient experience.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Staff Nurse position available with WUTH.
If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have a standard/enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 months.
As this vacancy is within the division of Women and Children, there is a mandatory requirement for successful applicants to join the DBS update service.
The cost of joining the update service is £13 per year, and applicants are liable to cover this cost with no reimbursement from the Trust. Further details of how to join the update service will be provided upon appointment.
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
* Willing to undertake Practice Assessor Training
* Relevant Degree or willing to register to work towards degree
* Relevant or willingness to undertake relevant module/course
* NHS Experience
* Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment
* Act as a practice supervisor
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
* Good time management
* Interpersonal Skills
* Excellent communicator (verbal and written)
* 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
* Teaching Experience
* Managerial/Clinical Skills
* Relevant clinical knowledge/experience of the specialty
* Evidence of an initiative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice
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
* Supporting safe patient care
* Good patient experience and communication
* Maintain own competence
* 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
* Act as a positive role model
* 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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