Staff Nurse - Oak Unit
Job overview
OAK unit/ Ward 2 is a complex medical ward based at Trafford General hospital , with a focus on frailty and complex discharge assessment. We are fortunate to work with a dedicated ward based multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of patient care in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner. Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the clinical governance process. Act as a mentor/preceptor to junior staff, with specific responsibility for pre-registration students.
The post holder will take delegated responsibility for the management of the clinical team and the maintenance of high standards of quality patient care on a shift basis.
Please note this advert will close early once sufficient number applicants. received
Main duties of the job
Are you an RN with an interest in complex health and the management of frail, elderly patients and looking for a role at Trafford General Hospital?
We are looking for nurses with a passion for working with patients with complex needs.
Do you feel you could deliver a high level of care to patients in an acute setting and provide up-to-date knowledge and skills to your colleagues on the management of patients with complex needs?
OAK unit is a medical ward with a specialism in care of the older person. The ward works using a multidisciplinary approach and are looking for new team members who have an interest in frailty and caring for the older person with complex medical needs.
A structured induction and training program ensure that our nurses receive the following:-- Band 5 induction
- Corporate and Clinical induction
- Preceptorship and clinical skills program for Nurses led by Practice Based Educators-Administration of IV drugs.
There will also be the opportunity to attend the LEAD courses provided by the trust.
To be a nurse at MFT is about being part of something special, which is why we need amazing people who stand out from the crowd, real professionals who are adaptable to new roles, responsive to change and always looking to improve and develop innovative practice.
Working for our organisation
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- First level registration – Registered Nurse
- Degree or Diploma
- Teaching Qualification
- Degree level 6 study
Training & Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of working on own and as part of a team
- Ability to supervise and support junior staff.
- Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
- Awareness of clinical Audit
- Evidence undertaking a mentor/preceptor role
- Experience in relevant area of practice
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Knowledge of current nursing issues
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- IT/ Word Processing