Rainbow Ward is seeking proactive, enthusiastic Band 5 nurses to join the WWL family on our friendly Children's Ward. The ward has benefited from recent investment to create a sensory zone and a Teen Zone area, providing age-appropriate spaces for our patients, day to day.
Rainbow ward is a 34 bedded
integrated paediatric unit , including a
2 bedded HDU , caring for children aged 0 - 16 years with medical and surgical needs, giving staff who work on the ward a diverse range of patients to work with - no two days are ever the same! We are looking to recruit to a 24 hour post, with a working pattern across 7 days (internal rotation). Main duties of the job In exchange for your hard work and dedication we offer a
comprehensive preceptorship package , including medicines management training (including intravenous medications) and two
mandatory paediatric study days
in a rolling twelve month period. Further development opportunities exist with the chance to
mentor students
from UCLAN and Edgehill as they pursue their own career as a student nurse or nurse associate. Each member of Band 5 nurses is encouraged to pursue an area of
specialist interest such as diabetes or asthma . Nurses will also have the opportunity to complete
APLS training , subject to having completed two years post qualification training. About us 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 our values. 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. Senior positions (Band 8a and above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will demonstrate responsibility for: Identifying what is required of self and others in delivering individualised patient care. This includes assisting with the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of these programmes of care within the agreed standards of care. Developing competencies in self which safeguard practice and effectiveness in role. Ensuring compliance with NMC Code of Conduct. Assist the ward/department manager with the effective use of allocated resources within the ward/department to ensure effective clinical management of patients is achieved. Demonstrating awareness of and participation in development to meet demands and adapt to the changing needs of the service. Empowering self and colleagues to creatively meet professional and organisational objectives. Develop management and leadership skills and principles to develop patient care. The post holder will participate in, and influence, care delivery by: Acting as a catalyst in questioning expert professional knowledge within the team influencing application of theory in practice. Identifying, maintaining and improving the quality of care through evidence based practice. Use the spoken and written word to influence outcomes. Assist in the establishment of communications systems with all the stakeholders to promote understanding and goodwill. Maintain consistency within standards of care for both elective and emergency care. Maintain compliance with the data protection act 1988 and information governance ensuring confidentiality is adhered to. Maintain accurate and timely records. 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 the financial constraints. Person Specification Additional Essential Flexibility and adaptability Internal rotation 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. Knowledge Essential Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues Knowledge of evidence based practice Understanding of research/audit Recent evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Understanding of resource management Understanding of education/student requirements Skills Essential Demonstrate good communication/team and interpersonal skills Demonstrate self-motivational skills Desirable Basic computer skills Experience Essential Experience of working independently and as a member of a team Desirable Post qualification experience Previous experience in caring environment Experience of clinical supervision Experience of audit/research Qualifications Essential RSCN / RN Child NMC Registration or due to obtain Desirable Teaching and Assessing Course Degree/Diploma Studies Specialists Skills Course Employer details Employer name Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Albert Edward Infirmary - Rainbow Ward Wigan Lane Wigan WN1 2NN Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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integrated paediatric unit , including a
2 bedded HDU , caring for children aged 0 - 16 years with medical and surgical needs, giving staff who work on the ward a diverse range of patients to work with - no two days are ever the same! We are looking to recruit to a 24 hour post, with a working pattern across 7 days (internal rotation). Main duties of the job In exchange for your hard work and dedication we offer a
comprehensive preceptorship package , including medicines management training (including intravenous medications) and two
mandatory paediatric study days
in a rolling twelve month period. Further development opportunities exist with the chance to
mentor students
from UCLAN and Edgehill as they pursue their own career as a student nurse or nurse associate. Each member of Band 5 nurses is encouraged to pursue an area of
specialist interest such as diabetes or asthma . Nurses will also have the opportunity to complete
APLS training , subject to having completed two years post qualification training. About us 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 our values. 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. Senior positions (Band 8a and above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will demonstrate responsibility for: Identifying what is required of self and others in delivering individualised patient care. This includes assisting with the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of these programmes of care within the agreed standards of care. Developing competencies in self which safeguard practice and effectiveness in role. Ensuring compliance with NMC Code of Conduct. Assist the ward/department manager with the effective use of allocated resources within the ward/department to ensure effective clinical management of patients is achieved. Demonstrating awareness of and participation in development to meet demands and adapt to the changing needs of the service. Empowering self and colleagues to creatively meet professional and organisational objectives. Develop management and leadership skills and principles to develop patient care. The post holder will participate in, and influence, care delivery by: Acting as a catalyst in questioning expert professional knowledge within the team influencing application of theory in practice. Identifying, maintaining and improving the quality of care through evidence based practice. Use the spoken and written word to influence outcomes. Assist in the establishment of communications systems with all the stakeholders to promote understanding and goodwill. Maintain consistency within standards of care for both elective and emergency care. Maintain compliance with the data protection act 1988 and information governance ensuring confidentiality is adhered to. Maintain accurate and timely records. 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 the financial constraints. Person Specification Additional Essential Flexibility and adaptability Internal rotation 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. Knowledge Essential Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues Knowledge of evidence based practice Understanding of research/audit Recent evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Understanding of resource management Understanding of education/student requirements Skills Essential Demonstrate good communication/team and interpersonal skills Demonstrate self-motivational skills Desirable Basic computer skills Experience Essential Experience of working independently and as a member of a team Desirable Post qualification experience Previous experience in caring environment Experience of clinical supervision Experience of audit/research Qualifications Essential RSCN / RN Child NMC Registration or due to obtain Desirable Teaching and Assessing Course Degree/Diploma Studies Specialists Skills Course Employer details Employer name Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Albert Edward Infirmary - Rainbow Ward Wigan Lane Wigan WN1 2NN Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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