We are looking for highly motivated Staff Nurse who can contribute to continuing our high standards of patient's care and be part of an active team that is progressing forward in developing improved methods of care. Our ward of M4 is an area that specializes in fractured neck of femurs.
We are a 27 bedded unit that specializes in trauma and orthopaedics along with complex elderly medicine. We are a multi-disciplinary team that is looking into innovative ways to constantly improve upon the care we provide to our patients.
We are offering full-time hours. If you like the sound of what we offer and you want to work for an organization that is friendly, committed to providing staff with learning and development opportunities, please apply online.
For more information or an informal inquiry, please contact CN. Chris Barlow on 0161 419 4533.
Main duties of the job
The main duties will be looking after our patients who are on a ward caring for their holistic and medical needs. The role will require you to work with patients of varying needs and complexity.
We care for pre and post-operative patients that have been admitted to the hospital with a fracture to their hip.
There is a requirement with this role to also mentor junior staff/students in the future in line with NMC code.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. We believe that the best organizations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognizing those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognize that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive, and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
* Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
* NHS pension scheme membership
* Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
* NHS Staff discounts
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
* Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job responsibilities
* To provide holistic care to all patients.
* Supervising junior colleagues and students.
* Cannulation and venepuncture
* IV therapy
* Venesection for which full training with a competency will be given
* Mentoring student nurses with completion of the PARE documentation
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust's policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively, and sharing information appropriately.
If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.
In addition to this, it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
* Current registration
Desirable
* Relevant post-registration course
Knowledge
Essential
* Computer literacy
Desirable
* Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
* Experience of supervising others
* Experience of working in clinical areas
* Experience of delivering patient care
Skills and abilities
Essential
* Effective time management
* Ability to work under pressure
* Resource management
* Ability to work as a team
* Able to use own initiative
* Able to problem solve
* Motivated
* Ability to adapt and cope with change
* Demonstrates a positive approach
* Attention to details
* Enthusiastic
* Aware of patient dignity and respect
* Effective verbal and written communication
Employer details
Employer name
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
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