About this role
Job summary We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Staff Nurse for 21.25 hours per week. The working hours would be Monday-Sunday day shifts and night shifts on internal rotation.
You will be based on Aspull ward at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary. The ward is a 28 bedded unit based on the acute site.
Candidates will only be shortlisted if they have a valid NMC registration.
Please note this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.
Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship as it does not meet the minimum salary threshold.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates duties and responsibilities will be to
Manage a bay of patients pre and post operative. Create and implement care plans Administer medication, dressings and wound care and communicate with the MDT.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
Job description Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Key results from the job holder
The post holder will:
Provide dedicated skill assistance to medical personnel within the department. Demonstrate the underpinning of theoretical knowledge within the clinical practice of infection control, health and safety, ethical and legal issues. Demonstrate adaptability of the role within departmental specialities. Recognise the appropriateness of transferable skills when providing high quality patient care. Demonstrate application of professional standards in all aspects of patient care delivery within the clinical environment. Demonstrate the ability to skill mix according to workloads. Demonstrate the ability to assess patients and act appropriately. Planning and Organisational Duties
The post holder will demonstrate responsibility for:
Identifying what is required of oneself and others in delivering individual patient care. Developing personal competencies to safeguard practice and effectiveness in role, ensuring compliance with NMC Code of Conduct. Participation in the effective use of allocated resources/funding. Demonstrating the awareness and participation in development to adapt to the changing needs of the service. Empowering self and colleagues to creatively meet professional and organisational objectives. Responsible in ensuring the effective running of the department in the absence of the departmental sister. To maintain a high standard of evidence-based care by incorporating current trends and ideas. Carry out relevant investigations as ordered by medical personnel. Participate in an extended role in nurse-led clinics on completion of appropriate training. Liaising with other hospital and community services where necessary. Functioning as an independent and supportive team member and as a team leader providing direction/assistance to other team members. Reviewing workload and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of the service. Identifying problems and resolving them effectively. Maintaining professional standards in all aspects of care delivery within the department. Organising own time and that of junior staff and learners. Deputise for the Sister Communications and Key Working Relationships
The post holder will participate and influence care delivery by:
Identifying and maintaining and improving the quality of care through evidence based practice. Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients in the clinical setting. Responsibility for Finance
The post holder will:
Participate in ensuring the effective use of all financial resources in providing and delivering the service. Demonstrate awareness of the need for cost improvement programmes within the service. Promote effective utilisation of resources. Provide the service within its financial constraints. Responsibility for Human Resources
The post holder will:
Adhere and promote Trust policies, procedures and guidelines and maintain the Professional Code of Conduct. Ensure compliance with the Mandatory Training Policy in accordance with the Trusts Policy. Compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Information Governance the post holder is not entitled to use for their own benefit or gain, or to divulge to any persons, firm or organisation whatsoever, any confidential information belonging to the Trust or relating to the Trusts affairs or dealings which may come to their knowledge during employment
Responsibility for Health & Safety
Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
Responsibility for Teaching
The post holder will promote lifelong learning through the use of appropriate coaching, teaching and assessment in practice by:
Facilitating a supportive learning environment that enables all members of the team to develop. Recognising the effective utilisation of all appropriate development resources and opportunities. Recognising and responding to a range of objectives and standards necessary to assure a supportive learning environment. Promote the ethos of continuous improvement disseminating any new knowledge gained to other colleagues. Any other duties appropriate to the grade.
Person Specification
Additional Essential
Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation Flexible and positive approach to work
Knowledge Essential
Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues Knowledge of evidence based practice Understanding of research/audit
Desirable
Understanding of resource management Understanding of education/student requirements
Skills Essential
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Ability to maintain and improve standards of care Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour or practice in a professional context
Desirable
Basic computer skills
Experience Essential
Experience in the relevant speciality of which you are applying Experience of working independently and as a member of a team
Desirable
Experience of clinical supervision Experience of audit research Previous experience in a caring environment Post qualification experience
Qualifications Essential
RGN Recent evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Teaching and Assessing Course Degree/Diploma Studies Specialists Skills Course
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.
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 Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Aspull ward Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer's website http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)