NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
Within our Digestive Diseases Clinical Business Unit, a band 5 Staff Nurse opportunity has arisen, on Ward A5 Gastro to cover a 9 month maternity leave. This is a part time position at 28 hours a week ( with a shift pattern of 2x LD or nights for 2 weeks, 1 week of 1x LD or night a half day and 1 week of LDs or nights. Main duties of the job
We are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic and innovative Band 5 Staff Nurses who thrive in a challenging environment and are keen to make a positive impact on patient care. Ward A5 Gastro is a 20 bedded emergency Acute Gastroenterology Ward, with a wide range of patients and a TCI ascitic drain service. The successful candidates will possess excellent communication skills, time management and organisational skills and display a genuine passion for nursing. Working for our organisation
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a detailed list of job responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification. Person specification
Qualifications
Registered Nurse with a diploma/degree or relevant experience Experience
Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience working within a clinical area Experience in delivering patient care Acute Ward Experience Gastroenterology Experience Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to overcome barriers to communication Demonstrate evidence of personal development Good organisational skills and able to prioritise and delegate Confident in dealing with difficult situations Ability to work as part of a team High standards of infection control and prevention Knowledge of patient safety initiatives Knowledge/qualification for Quality Improvement Specific skills i.e Total parental nutrition, NG / NJ enteral feeding, NG insertion, central venous access devices You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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