Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full or part time contracted RGN to come and join our team on the Older Persons Assessment Unit (OPAU).
The unit consists of 28 beds and a day case clinic Monday- Friday for the older person to be rapid assessed (OPRA) to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, kind, compassionate and reliable. We pride ourselves in delivering high quality, safe care of all of our patients.
Main duties of the job
As OPAU is an assessment unit we do have a high number of discharges/admissions as our aim is to discharge patients efficiently and safely.
Applicants must possess great interpersonal skills and be confident in working alongside all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
We have an excellent preceptorship program and are happy to support applications from newly qualified nurses.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for further information about the Staff Nurse position available with WUTH.
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 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
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 team work
* Competent in organising/prioritising own workload and that of others
* Ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels
* Ability to problem solve
* 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
* Teaching Experience: Student nurse assessor/supervisor, Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff, Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages
* Managerial/Clinical Skills: Relevant clinical knowledge/experience of the specialty, Evidence of an initiative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice, Competent in organizing own workload and that of others, Good problem solving abilities, Good time management, Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment
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
* 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.
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata
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