We are looking for compassionate and caring nurses to join a team on Ward 31, as we open to assist with the seasonal demands across the division of medicine.

We welcome applications from Nurses who are experienced, newly qualified or due to qualify.

Ward 31 is a 16-bed medical ward caring for adults specialising in general medicine, which is planned to open in November as a planned phased approached to our winter planning.

If you are a passionate, motivated, innovative, dynamic and driven nurse, who is committed to providing high-quality nursing care within a multidisciplinary team and wish to develop your skills and competence within medicine, we want you to join our team.

All successful candidates will be allocated to a suitable ward within the medicine division following the end winter period and closure of ward 31 when no longer required, to continue on with the nursing career at WUTH.

Main duties of the job

We provide 24 hour care and the successful candidate would be expected to work shifts on an internal rotation basis.

You will be required to deliver quality care in line with the Trust care values, commitment, dedication and enthusiasm for the role.

In return, we offer opportunities for our nurses to develop in all aspects of their practice through internal and external training, for care standards to be maintained and evidence based practices to be delivered.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as competent and caring staff by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve 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 within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have an enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 months.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

• 1st Level NMC Registration
• Evidence of Professional Development
• Suitable for newly qualified or experienced staff nurse
• Experience of maintaining accurate records
• Relevant clinical knowledge and experience

Desirable

• Willing to undertake NMC Assessor and mentorship
• Relevant Degree or willing to register to work towards degree
• Relevant or willingness to undertake relevant module/course
• NHS Experience
• Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• 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
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communicator (verbal and written)
• Able to deal with conflict
• Able to support and advise the team
• Act as a positive role model

Desirable

• Teaching Experience: Student nurse assessor
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels
• Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff
• Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages
• Managerial/Clinical Skills: 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

Essential

• Self-motivated
• Enthusiastic
• 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: 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
• Supporting safe patient care
• Good patient experience and communication
• Maintain own competence

Desirable

• Act as a positive role model
• Ability to deal with conflict

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park Hospital

Upton Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE

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408-23-1169