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Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and creative staff nurse to work on a busy female PICU in Chorley Hospital.We are a 6 bedded female PICU, with a compact and committed staff team who all strive towards providing our service users with an excellent inpatient experience. We do this in part through our commitment to reducing restrictive practices, the use of activity on the ward and by providing the staff team access to a wide range of training and development opportunities. We are looking to employ an individual who can offer a commitment to effective teamwork as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team that delivers high quality person-centred care with a focus on recovery.
The position available will be suitable for both experienced and newly qualified nurses from either a mental health or learning disability background. Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing.
You will be an experienced or newly-qualified nurse working within a multidisciplinary team and carry out a diverse range of duties. As a Staff Nurse within the team you will be regularly supported and supervised by a nominated Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse and you will be encouraged to take personal responsibility for clinical supervision and your continued professional development plan.
As a newly-qualified nurse, you will undertake a period of preceptorship overseen by a named Band 6 Nurse Specialist within your team and engage on the Trust’s excellent Preceptorship Programme. You will actively promote teamwork, respect, integrity, accountability, excellence and compassion within the clinical team in accordance with the Trust values and Code of Conduct. You are required to maintain links with your professional body and provide evidence for the revalidation process.
You will provide nurse leadership within the multidisciplinary team and ensure the effective assessment, formulation, planning and monitoring of care given to service users.
You will exercise professional accountability and responsibility using skills, knowledge and expertise in changing environments, across clinical boundaries and in unfamiliar situations as outlined within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
You will be required to offer clinical and managerial leadership to junior Health Care Staff and Student Nurses as part of your role within the team.
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Claire Shaw Job title: Ward Manager Email address: Telephone number:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and creative staff nurse to work on a busy female PICU in Chorley Hospital.
We are a 6 bedded female PICU, with a compact and committed staff team who all strive towards providing our service users with an excellent inpatient experience. We do this in part through our commitment to reducing restrictive practices, the use of activity on the ward and by providing the staff team access to a wide range of training and development opportunities. We are looking to employ an individual who can offer a commitment to effective teamwork as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team that delivers high quality person-centred care with a focus on recovery.
The position available will be suitable for both experienced and newly qualified nurses from either a mental health or learning disability background. Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing.
You will be an experienced or newly-qualified nurse working within a multidisciplinary team and carry out a diverse range of duties. As a Staff Nurse within the team you will be regularly supported and supervised by a nominated Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse and you will be encouraged to take personal responsibility for clinical supervision and your continued professional development plan.
As a newly-qualified nurse, you will undertake a period of preceptorship overseen by a named Band 6 Nurse Specialist within your team and engage on the Trust’s excellent Preceptorship Programme. You will actively promote teamwork, respect, integrity, accountability, excellence and compassion within the clinical team in accordance with the Trust values and Code of Conduct. You are required to maintain links with your professional body and provide evidence for the revalidation process.
You will provide nurse leadership within the multidisciplinary team and ensure the effective assessment, formulation, planning and monitoring of care given to service users.
You will exercise professional accountability and responsibility using skills, knowledge and expertise in changing environments, across clinical boundaries and in unfamiliar situations as outlined within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
You will be required to offer clinical and managerial leadership to junior Health Care Staff and Student Nurses as part of your role within the team.
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Claire Shaw Job title: Ward Manager Email address: Telephone number:
We are a 6 bedded female PICU, with a compact and committed staff team who all strive towards providing our service users with an excellent inpatient experience. We do this in part through our commitment to reducing restrictive practices, the use of activity on the ward and by providing the staff team access to a wide range of training and development opportunities. We are looking to employ an individual who can offer a commitment to effective teamwork as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team that delivers high quality person-centred care with a focus on recovery.
The position available will be suitable for both experienced and newly qualified nurses from either a mental health or learning disability background. Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing.
You will be an experienced or newly-qualified nurse working within a multidisciplinary team and carry out a diverse range of duties. As a Staff Nurse within the team you will be regularly supported and supervised by a nominated Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse and you will be encouraged to take personal responsibility for clinical supervision and your continued professional development plan.
As a newly-qualified nurse, you will undertake a period of preceptorship overseen by a named Band 6 Nurse Specialist within your team and engage on the Trust’s excellent Preceptorship Programme. You will actively promote teamwork, respect, integrity, accountability, excellence and compassion within the clinical team in accordance with the Trust values and Code of Conduct. You are required to maintain links with your professional body and provide evidence for the revalidation process.
You will provide nurse leadership within the multidisciplinary team and ensure the effective assessment, formulation, planning and monitoring of care given to service users.
You will exercise professional accountability and responsibility using skills, knowledge and expertise in changing environments, across clinical boundaries and in unfamiliar situations as outlined within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
You will be required to offer clinical and managerial leadership to junior Health Care Staff and Student Nurses as part of your role within the team.
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Claire Shaw Job title: Ward Manager Email address: Telephone number:
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To work as a Staff Nurse in the UK, you'll need a combination of formal education, clinical skills, practical experience, and personal attributes. Here are the essential skills and qualifications required:
Educational Qualifications:
1. Nursing Degree: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc) or an equivalent nursing degree is typically required.
2. Nursing Registration: You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK. This typically involves passing an approved nursing program and the NMC's competency tests.
Clinical Skills:
1. Patient Assessment: Ability to perform thorough assessments of patients' health and identify needs.
2. Medication Administration: Knowledge of pharmacology and the ability to safely administer medications.
3. Wound Care: Skills in managing and dressing wounds, observing for signs of infection.
4. Infection Control: Understanding infection prevention practices and how to implement them in a clinical setting.
5. Basic Life Support (BLS): Certification in BLS and other emergency response skills, such as Advanced Life Support (ALS) if applicable.
6. Clinical Procedures: Proficiency in various clinical skills specific to your area of nursing (e.g., IV insertion, catheterization).
Soft Skills:
1. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and colleagues effectively.
2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to provide emotional support and understand patients’ perspectives.
3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.
4. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues and implement solutions quickly.
5. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Skills:
1. Attention to Detail: Precision in following medical procedures and documenting patient care.
2. Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing patient situations and workloads.
3. Technical Skills: Familiarity with medical technology and electronic health records (EHR).
Continuing Professional Development:
1. Lifelong Learning: Commitment to ongoing education and training to stay current with nursing practices and policies.
Employment Considerations:
1. Experience: Many positions may require previous experience in a clinical setting, such as placements during your nursing degree.
2. Specialization: Depending on the area of nursing you wish to work in (e.g., surgical, pediatric, psychiatric), additional qualifications or experience may be necessary.
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