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Staff Nurse - D.M.E - Ward M1

Employer
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Location
Wirral
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 per annum pro rata
Closing date
12 Jul 2024
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Ward M1 is a care of the elderly ward which concentrates on discharge planning.

We are looking for a staff nurse who is passionate, conscientious and motivated to make a difference.

This post will give you the opportunity to have a voice within nursing, have input into the priorities and strategies for ward M1, and that of the Trust as a whole. This will help drive us forward as an enthusiastic and inspirational team.

This post is suitable for newly qualified applicants and those with post registration experience.

Main duties of the job

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Staff Nurse position available with WUTH.

We strive to deliver a comfortable atmosphere for all patients and relatives whilst providing a very high standard of care, with a commitment to a high level of communication for our patients and their family.

Preceptor-ship will be offered to the successful candidates and opportunities will be given for further education and support. We as a team want to grow and broaden our nursing knowledge and we want you to be part of this.

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 Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Staff Nurse position available with WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

  • 1 st Level NMC Registration
  • Evidence of Professional Development
  • Relevant Degree or willing to register to work towards degree
  • Experience of maintaining accurate records
  • Relevant clinical knowledge and experience


Desirable

  • Willing to undertake NMC Assessor and mentorship
  • 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


Desirable

  • Teaching Experience
  • Student nurse assessor
  • 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
  • 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


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

Clatterbridge hopsital

Wirral

CH63 4JY

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408-24-626

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