About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to learn new skills and gain knowledge in the ENT outpatientsdepartment at Leighton Hospital. This department is passionate about delivering high care standards to patients and relatives.
Some ENT experience would be beneficial, although not essential as full training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
As a band five registered nurse, you will be expected to have a basic level of experience, and be an effective and efficient communicator and be able to adapt to change. The post holder will also participate in other team members' leadership, education, development and supervision. You will be a team player and act as an effective role model.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job description Job responsibilities
Excellent communication skills, ability to respond to different communication needs of patients in different settings. Ability to participate in meetings/discussions with senior staff. Ability to present factual information and deal with questions. Importance of quality of care and changes in practice. Ability to develop leadership skills. Research and audit skills. Ability to contribute to policy development. IT skills/email.
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Person Specification
Essential Essential
FULL NMC RN(Adult) Registration Experience of working in the NHS
Desirable
Experience of caring for ENT patients
Skills Essential
Communication skills
Desirable
Able to communicate using a variety of communications methods
Willingness to learn Essential
Ongoing learning
Desirable
Evidence of further learning since qualification
Qualifications Essential
FULL UK NMC Registration UK citizen or right to work in the UK
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).
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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 Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Leighton Hospital
Middlewich Road
Crewe
CW1 4QJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)