An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our enthusiastic team on Ward 3 (Surgical Day Case Unit). The patient centred team focus on safely admitting all surgical elective patients and recovering patient's postoperatively, leading up to their discharge home. We cover a variety of surgical specialities including ENT, Breast, Urology, Colorectal, Gynaecology, General Surgery, Plastics, Vascular, Ophthalmology and Pain. As a department our nursing team deliver high standards of care, we are looking for a conscientious, reliable and energetic person to join our team.

We are recruiting to 2 x 12 months fixed term posts. The roles will involve working across 7 days Monday - Sunday.

This vacancy is open to all internal and external candidates. NHS Employees should ideally secure their manager's agreement for a secondment arrangement ideally prior to applying, as this will be a condition of any offer made. These positions are advertised on a fixed term basis as they have been established to provide cover for employees on secondment and maternity leave for 12 months or when the substantive post holders return. Whilst this post is advertised on an acting / secondment basis there is the potential that this post may become permanent in the future.

Main duties of the job

To admit patients for surgery and deliver pre and post op nursing care followed by effective discharge planning for a wide range of nursing services . You will work along side a team of experienced day case nurses and clinicians who aim to deliver a safe and effective, patient focused service.Under the supervision of the Ward Leaders, the nurse is responsible for the provision, organisation and direction of nursing care of the patients in his/her care. The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that a safe, and high standard of care is provided to all patients.

About us

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 'the WWL Way'.

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.

Senior positions (Band 8a and above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• 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
• 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.
• 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 patientcare.
• To assist with the investigation and timely resolution of complaints and PALS enquiries.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN with NMC registration
• oRecent evidence of continuing professional development
• Current NMC registration or due to obtain registration within next two months

Desirable

• oTeaching and Assessing Course
• oDegree /Diploma Studies oSpecialists Skills Course

Experience

Essential

• oExperience in the relevant speciality of which you are applying
• oExperience of working independently, and as a member of a team.
• Experience of working in surgery

Desirable

• Post qualification experience
• oExperience of audit research

Skills

Essential

• oExcellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• oAbility to maintain and improve standards of care
• oAbility to challenge unacceptable behaviour or practice in a professional context

Desirable

• oBasic Computer Skills

Knowledge

Essential

• oUp to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• oKnowledge of evidence based practice

Desirable

• oUnderstanding of resource management
• oUnderstanding of education/student requirements
• Understanding of research/audit

Employer details

Employer name

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leigh Infirmary

The Avenue

Leigh

WN7 1HS

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