Job summary
*PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS POSITION UNLESS YOU HAVE A CURRENT NMC PIN AND ARE LOCATED IN THE UK*
*INTERVIEWS ARE TO BE CARRIED OUT FACE TO FACE*
We have an exciting opportunity for an Adult trained Staff Nurse to join the Medical – SDEC (Same Day Emergency Care) team at Leighton Hospital.
The Medical – SDEC Unit aims to provide patients with rapid access to investigations and treatment without the need for hospital admission. Often patients are discharged to return to the unit for continued treatment, diagnostics or review. We are open Monday to Friday 0800 until 2200 (there is a possibility we are looking to include weekend working) . The Unit is supported by a team of acute care Medical Consultants and Advanced Nurse Practitioners.
Main duties of the job
As a valued member of the team, the successful candidate will be supported in the development of a wide range of clinical skills and practice which will enable them to provide excellent care and ensure the best outcomes for our patients.
This role is ideal for a dynamic individual who enjoys no two days being the same. It is an ideal role for someone who is perhaps looking at returning to acute care, a newly qualified nurse or someone simply looking for a change and a new challenge.
The Trust has been rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following the recent inspection of its services and leadership and Mid Cheshire Hospitals Foundation Trust has been named a Top40 hospital at CHKS Top Hospital Awards 2019.
Our clinical facilities are excellent, as we have invested in state of the art theatres, Critical Care, Emergency Department and our Children’s Wards (to name but a few). We have also invested in our people, ensuring we have the right number of the right people delivering care, fostering a culture of compassion, support and excellence.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.
The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children’s health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its ‘Be Safe Be EquiPPEd’ campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.
The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care according to changing health care needs, including providing clinical expertise, advice and guidance in a specialist area of clinical practice to improve the overall care provided by the team
- Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met
- Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operation
- Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards
- Provide escort and transfer for patients as directed by the multidisciplinary team
- Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
- Collect, collate, and report information, maintaining accurate patient records/documentation
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care according to changing health care needs, including providing clinical expertise, advice and guidance in a specialist area of clinical practice to improve the overall care provided by the team
- Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met
- Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operation
- Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards
- Provide escort and transfer for patients as directed by the multidisciplinary team
- Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
- Collect, collate, and report information, maintaining accurate patient records/documentation
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- RGN/RSCN/RM/RN Child
- Additional qualifications in specific area
- Detailed knowledge of professional accountability and NHS issues
- Importance of equality, diversity and rights in patient care
- Evidence of continued learning
Desirable
- Evidence of advanced knowledge in specialist field
- Evidence of practice
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Proven clinical expertise
- Examples of effective team working
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, ability to respond to different communication needs of patients in different settings
- Ability to participate in meetings/discussions with senior staff
- Ability to present factual information and deal with questions
- Importance of quality of care and changes in practice
- Ability to develop leadership skills
- Research and audit skills
- Ability to contribute to policy department
- IT skills/email
Desirable
- Evidence of advanced skills in specialist field
- Evidence of contribution to meetings/discussions outside the team
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Evidence of contribution to guidelines/policies
- Evidence of practice
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (reasonable adjustments made under DDA)
Essential
- Good attendance record
- Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the Job Description
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- RGN/RSCN/RM/RN Child
- Additional qualifications in specific area
- Detailed knowledge of professional accountability and NHS issues
- Importance of equality, diversity and rights in patient care
- Evidence of continued learning
Desirable
- Evidence of advanced knowledge in specialist field
- Evidence of practice
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Proven clinical expertise
- Examples of effective team working
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, ability to respond to different communication needs of patients in different settings
- Ability to participate in meetings/discussions with senior staff
- Ability to present factual information and deal with questions
- Importance of quality of care and changes in practice
- Ability to develop leadership skills
- Research and audit skills
- Ability to contribute to policy department
- IT skills/email
Desirable
- Evidence of advanced skills in specialist field
- Evidence of contribution to meetings/discussions outside the team
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Evidence of contribution to guidelines/policies
- Evidence of practice
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (reasonable adjustments made under DDA)
Essential
- Good attendance record
- Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the Job Description
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
