About this role
Job summary
Fantastic opportunities have arisen for enthusiastic and dynamic Band 5 Registered Nurses to join our teams across Adult UEC, Medical and Surgical departments at Warrington Hospital.
Successful applicants will be professional, motivated and reliable and will strive to deliver care and treatment that results in positive outcomes and experiences for those requiring our care.
Our fast paced working environment and supportive team are suitable for newly qualified staff as well as experienced nurses. Our team will support you to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence required to practice effectively within your current role, and as means to progressing towards future career aspirations.
Main duties of the job
Be accountable for performing regular assessments on patient needs, to plan, implement and evaluate care delivery and be adaptable to changing health care requirements. You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective communication with patients, relatives and carers to always ensure their involvement in the decisions about treatment, planning and the delivery of their care. You will take responsibility for working collaboratively with your team, other professionals and agencies to always ensure the patient's needs are met, especially in relation to their on-going health care needs, their transfer and their discharge planning. Be accountable for ensuring your daily practice fulfils your professional requirements as outlined by the NMC code of conduct and guiding documents. Be accountable for maintaining your active status on the NMC register. You will actively participate in patient and public involvement activities. All employees have the responsibility to comply with the Trusts Infection Control and Prevention policies and procedures at all times. Strict adherence to effective hand hygiene is essential.
About us
Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation
Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other
Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn
Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:
Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone
Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
One team - we work well together and with our communities
We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey
We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families
Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application
Job description Job responsibilities
This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However, the duties of the post may change and develop over time and this job description may, therefore, be amended in consultation with the post holder
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse with a diploma/degree
Desirable
Mentor Qualification Evidence of up-to date mandatory training. Evidence of continued personal professional development.
Experience Essential
Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Acute recent NHS hospital experience
Desirable
6 months post-registration experience Experience of involvement with discharge planning Evidence of working as part of a wider MDT
Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to overcome barriers to communication Able to work as part of a team Act as a facilitator and enabler with patients / carers Good organisational skills and able to prioritise and delegate Confident in dealing with difficult situations Able to motivate and encourage others
Desirable
Evidence of supporting and teaching colleagues Experience of working closely with external providers to ensure that patients are directed to the right sort of support and services available to them Confident in the use of NHS IT systems
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)
Address Warrington Hospital
Lovely Lane
WARRINGTON
WA7 2DA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)