Staff Nurse in Medical Assessment Unit - Band 5
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fixed Term/Secondment in the Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) at Macclesfield Hospital. We are inviting applications for Band 5 Nurses who are newly qualified/due to qualify in the coming months or experienced Nurses who are seeking to expand their knowledge and skills within the Medical Assessment Unit.
The Medical Assessment Unit is a busy, thriving department but rewarding where you will be surrounded by friendly and supportive colleagues in an environment that encourages new ideas, innovation and personal development.
We expect exemplary communication skills both verbal and written. Above all else quality patient care needs to be your priority at all times.
What we can offer?
* A structured induction programme to the Medical Assessment Unit
* Possibilities of long-term career progression within the Department with plans to develop pathways to the role of Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP)
* Funded training for courses such as Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Hours per week: 37.5 (part time also considered)
Main duties of the job
The role of a Staff Nurse is to support in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of high quality nursing care. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the staff nurse will ensure patients receive the highest level of care, delivered using a holistic, patient-focused approach, while ensuring high standards of documentation are maintained.
Job Responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Good standard of general education
* Acute ward experience
* Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Knowledge
* Demonstrates commitment to own personal development
* Demonstrates competence in assessing patient condition and planning and implementing care
* Effective documentation of care delivery
Skills
* Act with professionalism and integrity
* Ability to delegate safely
* Ability to prioritise tasks and actions
* Demonstrated effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Ability to problem solve
* Ability to promote effective communication
* Demonstrate commitment to patient care and the Trust by adopting a flexible approach to work
Experience
* Experience of using a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care
* Experience of managing a group of staff to deliver patient care
* Involvement in using evidence to implement improvements in practice/protocol or procedures
* Evidence of designing and delivering education to junior staff
Other Role Requirements
* Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
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.
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