Staff Nurse - Swinley Ward
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Job overview
We are looking for a hard working NMC Registered qualified nurse to deliver high quality care to our patients on Swinley Ward within the surgical directorate.
We are 26 bedded female Surgical Ward & Gynaecology Assessment Unit. Our surgical patients include urology, colorectal, breast, gynae and ENT however we also care for outlying medical and orthopaedic patients.
Swinley Ward is a fast paced ward with high acuity and a dedicated team of nurses that will support you into your new role. We offer training and development opportunity's for you to develop your skills.
Please note this vacancy may close early if there are a high volume of applicants.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of the ward manger 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.
Working for our organisation
Choose Well – Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’.We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Key results from the job holder
To provide the highest standards of care to our patients.
Performs well within a multi-disciplinary team.
Upholds NMC Code of Conduct.
Adheres to Trust policies and procedures.
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 patients in relation to courtesy, privacy and dignity.
To be familiar and adhere to Trust and Divisional objectives, policies, guidelines and current legislation
To complete patient documentation and undertake record keeping in a timely manner, ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that information systems are maintained.
To provide information as required, including notification of adverse events and accidents to patients, staff and visitors.
Communications and Key Working Relationships
In conjunction with senior nursing staff and specialist nurses participate in the setting/monitoring and evaluation of standards of care to patients.
To communicate effectively with all members of multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care.
To assist with the investigation and timely resolution of complaints and PALS enquiries.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- UK NMC Registered Nurse
- Recent evidence of continuing professional development
- Teaching and Assessing Course
- Degree /Diploma Studies
- Specialists Skills Course
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience in the relevant speciality
- Experience of working independently, and as a member of a team
- Experience of working in emergency gynaecology clinic
- Post qualification experience
- Previous experience in caring environment.
- Experience of Audit Research
- Experience of Clinical Supervision
Skills
Essential criteria- 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
- Basic Computer Skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
- Understanding of research/audit
- Understanding of resource management
- Understanding of education/student requirements
Additional
Essential criteria- Flexible and positive approach to work
- 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
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Recruitment Information for Candidates
Our Trust prefers candidates to submit applications online. Please contact the Recruitment Team on 01942 244000 if you have difficulty applying online.
The Trust reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated closing date if there is a high volume of applications.
We endeavour to inform all applicants of the outcome of their application by email or SMS text message.
Guidance on Completing Your Application
Applications are scored against the person specification, therefore we recommend that you use the supporting information section of your application form to demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role, providing illustrative examples where possible.
On-Call
Please note that some roles may require you to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Continuous Service
WWL has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. and will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester Local Authority or NHS organisation, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority; giving you access to our service-related benefits.