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An exciting opportunity to join the senior nursing team on ward 32/CCU has become available.
Candidates will be expected to have at least two years band 5 experience with recent Cardiology/CCU and cardiac day ward experience to enable you to lead the team day to day and during an emergency.
Candidates will need to have completed ILS training or be booked in to complete it.
You should be a calm and approachable nurse who is wanting to develop their leadership skills. You will be expected to assist in managing the team and ensuring that our patients receive an excellent standard of care and to respond from feedback.
You will receive training appropriate to your role and will be supported throughout the secondment.
Designated to take regular charge of the ward/department in the absence of the Ward/Departmental Manager
Ensure appropriate use of financial and other resources supporting the ward manager in maintaining a balanced budget
Act as an expert practitioner within the appropriate speciality, participating in direct patient care and demonstrating an advanced level of practice and knowledge
Ensure the effective and timely admission and discharge of patients
Assist in creating a therapeutic environment which meets the needs of patients, relatives and carers
Assist in promoting a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of care and implementing changes to improve systems
Participate in audits and implement change, based on audited outcomes
Act as a preceptor and mentor to junior staff
Lead the team in the absence of the Ward or Department Manager
Participate in the recruitment, selection and appraisals of junior staff
Assist in maintaining discipline and in dealing with staff problems in a supportive way, embracing all aspects of Human Resource policies and guidelines
Continuously update own skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of clinical issues.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jan Sherlock Job title: Ward Sister Email address: Telephone number:
Please contact Sr. Jan Sherlock for any further information
An exciting opportunity to join the senior nursing team on ward 32/CCU has become available.
Candidates will be expected to have at least two years band 5 experience with recent Cardiology/CCU and cardiac day ward experience to enable you to lead the team day to day and during an emergency.
Candidates will need to have completed ILS training or be booked in to complete it.
You should be a calm and approachable nurse who is wanting to develop their leadership skills. You will be expected to assist in managing the team and ensuring that our patients receive an excellent standard of care and to respond from feedback.
You will receive training appropriate to your role and will be supported throughout the secondment.
Designated to take regular charge of the ward/department in the absence of the Ward/Departmental Manager
Ensure appropriate use of financial and other resources supporting the ward manager in maintaining a balanced budget
Act as an expert practitioner within the appropriate speciality, participating in direct patient care and demonstrating an advanced level of practice and knowledge
Ensure the effective and timely admission and discharge of patients
Assist in creating a therapeutic environment which meets the needs of patients, relatives and carers
Assist in promoting a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of care and implementing changes to improve systems
Participate in audits and implement change, based on audited outcomes
Act as a preceptor and mentor to junior staff
Lead the team in the absence of the Ward or Department Manager
Participate in the recruitment, selection and appraisals of junior staff
Assist in maintaining discipline and in dealing with staff problems in a supportive way, embracing all aspects of Human Resource policies and guidelines
Continuously update own skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of clinical issues.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jan Sherlock Job title: Ward Sister Email address: Telephone number:
Please contact Sr. Jan Sherlock for any further information