Are you an ambitious and focused person already working within and ED or Urgent Treatment Centre setting?

Are you looking for a development opportunity?

You must be highly motivated, willing to take on new challenges and prepared to lead the unit with a strong emphasis on Governance issues, patient focus, quality of care and a desire to build and enhance a strong team.

You must be able to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, be an effective negotiator and have the ability to work under pressure.

Main duties of the job

You will have continuing responsibility for the delivery of care needs and maintenance of Clinical Standards on the department.

Provide effective leadership and support to all grades of staff, planning and directing activities to provide the optimal standard of care.

Ensure the department is clean and provides a safe environment for patients and staff.

To deputise for the unit manager when required.

About us

We operate form three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of general Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Qualified as a registered nurse for a minimum of 2 years
• Must have experience of ED or minor injuries
• Show initiative and leadership skills
• ALS/ILS
• Be able to insert cannulas, give IV's, venepuncture
• Must be trained in the Manchester triage Guidelines

Desirable

• Show evidence of mentoring
• Assessment skills of patients
• Post registration course applicable to area

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate / willingness to undertake specific clinical skills appropriate to speciality
• Up to date knowledge of professional issues with an understanding of current NHS issues.
• Evidence of mentoring junior staff

Desirable

• Post registration courses appropriate to area

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Westmorland General Hospital

Burton Road

Kendal

LA9 7RG

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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