Staff Nurse – Accident & Emergency

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Full time
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Job offered by: NHS
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Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Our friendly, dynamic and talented team requires registered nurses to join them in an exciting opportunity to become part of our large team. Are you looking for a challenge? Are you interested? This is a rewarding but demanding role that requires dedicated nurses to deliver emergency care to patients in a diverse population of the Wirral. Do you want to join a focused team to deliver high quality care? We want enthusiastic highly motivated nurses that can demonstrate a kind, caring and compassionate attitude with a desire to provide effective and efficient emergency care. Main duties of the job

Take responsibility for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of the nursing care for a named caseload of patients, including their property and valuables Assist in creating a therapeutic environment which meets the needs of patients, relatives and carers Adhere to Wirral Hospital objectives, policies, protocols and guidelines Liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team Contribute to promoting a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of care and implementation of change Participate in audits Continuously update own skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of clinical issues In the absence of the Ward/Departmental Manager or their deputy, act as shift coordinator Act as a preceptor, Practice Assessor/Supervisor and/or NVQ assessor to junior staff and students Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Staff Nurse position available at WUTH. Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Evidence of Professional Development Suitable for newly qualified or experienced staff nurse Experience of maintaining accurate records Relevant clinical knowledge and experience Act as a practice supervisor Willing to undertake Practice Assessor Training Relevant Degree or willing to register to work towards degree NHS Experience Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment Relevant or willingness to undertake relevant module/course Knowledge and Skills

Awareness of evidence based practice Good organisational/time management skills Ability to deal with an acute workload Good communication skills written and verbal Ability to recognise the importance of team work Competent in organising/prioritising own workload and that of others Ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels Ability to problem solve Excellent communicator (verbal and written) Able to deal with conflict Able to support and advise the team Act as a positive role model Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages Relevant clinical knowledge/experience of the specialty Evidence of an initiative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice Competent in organizing own workload and that of others Good problem solving abilities Good time management Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment Personal Attributes

Self-motivated Self-confident Ability to be sensitive and empathic Recognises own development needs and able to set personal objectives Has identified methods of dealing effectively under pressure Embrace the Core Values Supporting safe patient care Good patient experience and communication Maintain own competence Communicate formally on first contact Deal with everyone in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner Ensure all communications are open, honest and accurate Value people's time and protect it as much as possible Make an environment friendly and safe for all Listen to what people say and take appropriate action Act as a positive role model Ability to deal with conflict 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.

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