Within the Community Services Division of Wrightington Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust, The Frailty SDEC supports individuals who require both short term medical interventions and a period of bed-based, Nurse & Therapy led rehabilitation. It will support individuals to achieve specific goals which enable safe discharge back into the community or their own home.
This is a permanent full time post (37.5 hours). Frailty SDEC is operational 24/7/365 so shifts will be day or night.
Please note NMC registration is a requirement of this role.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of the ward manager, the nurse is responsible for the provision, organisation and direction of nursing care of the patients in his/her care. To communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and high quality care is provided to all patients.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh 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 responsibilities
To provide the highest standards of care to our patients. Performs well within a multi-disciplinary team. Upholds NMC Code of Conduct. Adheres to Trust policies and procedures. Accountable for nursing practice and takes every opportunity to sustain and improve his/her knowledge and professional competence. Participates in the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care relevant to patients within sphere of responsibility and under supervision. To be sensitive to the needs of patients in relation to courtesy, privacy and dignity. To be familiar and adhere to Trust and Divisional objectives, policies, guidelines and current legislation. To complete patient documentation and undertake record keeping in a timely manner, ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that information systems are maintained. To provide information as required, including notification of adverse events and accidents to patients, staff and visitors. In conjunction with senior nursing staff and specialist nurses participate in the setting/monitoring and evaluation of standards of care to patients. To communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care. To assist with the investigation and timely resolution of complaints and PALS enquiries.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
NMC registration.
Desirable
Teaching and Assessing Course. Degree /Diploma Studies. Specialist Skills Course.
Experience
Essential
Experience in the relevant speciality of which you are applying. Experience of working independently, and as a member of a team.
Desirable
Post qualification experience. Previous experience in caring environment. Experience of Audit Research. Experience of Clinical Supervision.
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.
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.
Additional
Essential
Flexible and positive approach to work. 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.
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Frailty SDEC (CAU) Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
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This is a permanent full time post (37.5 hours). Frailty SDEC is operational 24/7/365 so shifts will be day or night.
Please note NMC registration is a requirement of this role.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of the ward manager, the nurse is responsible for the provision, organisation and direction of nursing care of the patients in his/her care. To communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and high quality care is provided to all patients.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh 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 responsibilities
To provide the highest standards of care to our patients. Performs well within a multi-disciplinary team. Upholds NMC Code of Conduct. Adheres to Trust policies and procedures. Accountable for nursing practice and takes every opportunity to sustain and improve his/her knowledge and professional competence. Participates in the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care relevant to patients within sphere of responsibility and under supervision. To be sensitive to the needs of patients in relation to courtesy, privacy and dignity. To be familiar and adhere to Trust and Divisional objectives, policies, guidelines and current legislation. To complete patient documentation and undertake record keeping in a timely manner, ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that information systems are maintained. To provide information as required, including notification of adverse events and accidents to patients, staff and visitors. In conjunction with senior nursing staff and specialist nurses participate in the setting/monitoring and evaluation of standards of care to patients. To communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care. To assist with the investigation and timely resolution of complaints and PALS enquiries.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
NMC registration.
Desirable
Teaching and Assessing Course. Degree /Diploma Studies. Specialist Skills Course.
Experience
Essential
Experience in the relevant speciality of which you are applying. Experience of working independently, and as a member of a team.
Desirable
Post qualification experience. Previous experience in caring environment. Experience of Audit Research. Experience of Clinical Supervision.
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.
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.
Additional
Essential
Flexible and positive approach to work. 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.
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Frailty SDEC (CAU) Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
#J-18808-Ljbffr
