An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to join the Shevington ward acute inpatient medical ward nursing team, to provide bespoke care for patients with Gastroenterology acute and chronic conditions.
PLEASE NOTE - Candidates must hold valid NMC Registration.
This vacancy is being advertised on a fixed term basis up until 14th April 2025 as it has been established to provide cover for a secondment.
This vacancy may become permanent in the future but please note this may be on another Trust Site/Ward or Department.
NHS employees should ideally secure their manager's agreement for a secondment arrangement prior to applying, as this will be a condition of any offer made.
Please note this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.
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.
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Key results from the job holder
To provide the highest standards of care to our patients. Performs well within a multidisciplinary team. Upholds NMC Code of Conduct. Adheres to Trust policies and procedure.
Planning and Organisational Duties 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 the patients in relation to courtesy, privacy and dignity. To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Divisional objectives, policies, guidelines and current legislation.
Communications and Key Working Relationships To communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and high quality care is provided to all patients. Maintain effective working relationships with ward colleagues particularly those highlighted within the organisational chart above.
Responsibility for Finance To be aware of resources and give high quality cost effective care.
Responsibility for Human Resources In conjunction with the ward manager, participate in induction programmes, introducing new staff to the ward and their duties.
Responsibility for Health & Safety Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
Responsibility for Teaching Take personal responsibility for developing and maintain own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in conjunction with NMC guidance. Attend mandatory training as directed by Trust. In conjunction with the ward manager, help create and maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and students and act as a mentor in the supervision and teaching of less experienced staff. To develop own teaching skills and participate in education programmes supervising unqualified nurses and students as directed.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues. Knowledge of evidence based practice within the field of endoscopy. Understanding of research/audit.
Additional
Essential
Flexible approach to work and patient care. 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.
Qualifications
Essential
Registered Nurse. Recent evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience
Essential
Experience in the relevant speciality of which you are applying. Experience of working independently, and as a member of a team.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
PLEASE NOTE - Candidates must hold valid NMC Registration.
This vacancy is being advertised on a fixed term basis up until 14th April 2025 as it has been established to provide cover for a secondment.
This vacancy may become permanent in the future but please note this may be on another Trust Site/Ward or Department.
NHS employees should ideally secure their manager's agreement for a secondment arrangement prior to applying, as this will be a condition of any offer made.
Please note this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.
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.
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Key results from the job holder
To provide the highest standards of care to our patients. Performs well within a multidisciplinary team. Upholds NMC Code of Conduct. Adheres to Trust policies and procedure.
Planning and Organisational Duties 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 the patients in relation to courtesy, privacy and dignity. To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Divisional objectives, policies, guidelines and current legislation.
Communications and Key Working Relationships To communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and high quality care is provided to all patients. Maintain effective working relationships with ward colleagues particularly those highlighted within the organisational chart above.
Responsibility for Finance To be aware of resources and give high quality cost effective care.
Responsibility for Human Resources In conjunction with the ward manager, participate in induction programmes, introducing new staff to the ward and their duties.
Responsibility for Health & Safety Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
Responsibility for Teaching Take personal responsibility for developing and maintain own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in conjunction with NMC guidance. Attend mandatory training as directed by Trust. In conjunction with the ward manager, help create and maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and students and act as a mentor in the supervision and teaching of less experienced staff. To develop own teaching skills and participate in education programmes supervising unqualified nurses and students as directed.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues. Knowledge of evidence based practice within the field of endoscopy. Understanding of research/audit.
Additional
Essential
Flexible approach to work and patient care. 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.
Qualifications
Essential
Registered Nurse. Recent evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience
Essential
Experience in the relevant speciality of which you are applying. Experience of working independently, and as a member of a team.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
