An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of staff nurse within the busy Acute Medical Unit (AMU) at Arrowe Park Hospital. The successful candidate should have relevant experience of working in a busy clinical NHS/hospital environment. Main duties of the job
For further information regarding the role advertised, please refer to the detailed Job Description and Personal Specification attached. About us
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula, known for its stunning coastline and beautiful countryside. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high-quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, serving a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales, and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide, and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links, including motorway, train, bus, or ferry, and is within easy reach of major cities like Liverpool, Chester, and Manchester, as well as neighbouring North Wales. Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the role advertised, please refer to the detailed Job Description and Personal Specification attached. 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 willingness to register to work towards a degree Relevant or willingness to undertake relevant module/course NHS Experience Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment 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 recognize the importance of teamwork Competent in organizing/prioritizing own workload and that of others Ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels Ability to problem solve Good interpersonal skills Teaching Experience: Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff Managerial/Clinical Skills: Evidence of an initiative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice Personal Attributes
Self-motivated Self-confident Ability to be sensitive and empathic Recognizes own development needs and able to set personal objectives Ability to deal with conflict Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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