Senior Critical Care Nurse
3 weeks ago
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has emerged within our newly established Emergency Department.
The Division of Urgent & Emergency Care is seeking dedicated Band 2 Healthcare Assistants for our state-of-the-art Emergency Department and the ED Transfer Team.
We offer both full-time and part-time permanent positions.
Your role will involve transferring patients in need of care from the Emergency Department to various ward areas or for necessary investigations.
Working in healthcare is immensely fulfilling, as you contribute positively to the lives of individuals during their most vulnerable moments. Additional benefits include:
- Recognition of your prior qualifications and experience in your starting salary
- Access to high-quality training and national qualifications, such as the Care Certificate
- Generous shift pay enhancements for nights, weekends, and bank holidays, significantly boosting basic pay rates
- Annual leave starting at days per year (increasing after years), plus bank holidays
- Access to a premier pension scheme
- NHS discounts available across numerous retailers, restaurants, and services
- Excellent career advancement opportunities, including access to nursing training and apprenticeships
- Paid sick leave after the first six months of employment and access to comprehensive occupational health services
- Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
Main Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be tasked with patient observations, monitoring, care, nutrition, hydration, documentation, and the transfer of patients from the Emergency Department to other areas within the trust.
Flexibility is essential, as you will be required to work some weekends, nights, and bank holidays. Most shifts are hours long, typically from 7 am to 8 pm.
- Assisting patients with toileting needs
- Serving meals and, if necessary, aiding patients with eating
- Preparing and changing trolleys
- Turning bed-bound patients to prevent pressure sores
- Engaging with patients to alleviate feelings of loneliness or anxiety
- Assisting patients with mobility challenges
- Distributing and collecting bedpans
- Supporting nursing staff with transfers to x-ray and scanning
It is crucial to understand that certain aspects of healthcare work can be distressing. You will be expected to assist patients with personal care while maintaining professionalism and empathy. Effective communication with patients and their families is essential, especially in challenging situations.
About Our Organization
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) is committed to delivering high-quality, safe, and effective healthcare to the communities of Cheshire and beyond.
The Trust operates Leighton Hospital, Victoria Infirmary, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre, having been established as an NHS Trust in April and becoming a Foundation Trust in April.
Employing nearly 5, staff members, we provide around hospital beds and a wide range of services, including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatient care, therapies, and pediatric health.
As part of the Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), we offer a variety of community services for residents across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trust was recognized nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' initiative, aimed at ensuring the safety of both staff and patients through proper PPE usage.
Our results in the national NHS Staff Survey demonstrated improvements in all areas of safety culture, with a significant percentage of respondents feeling their roles positively impacted patient care. We have also received national recognition for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and understand that providing the best quality, compassionate care to our patients requires taking care of our colleagues as well.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for patient observations, monitoring, care, nutrition, hydration, documentation, and transferring patients from the Emergency Department to other areas within the trust.
- Assisting patients with toileting needs
- Serving meals and, if necessary, aiding patients with eating
- Preparing and changing trolleys
- Turning bed-bound patients to prevent pressure sores
- Engaging with patients to alleviate feelings of loneliness or anxiety
- Assisting patients with mobility challenges
- Distributing and collecting bedpans
- Supporting nursing staff with transfers to x-ray and scanning
Please refer to the full job description for more details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
- Good general education
Desirable Criteria
- NVQ Level 2/3 in Social Care or equivalent
Skills and Knowledge
Essential Criteria
- Understanding the importance of equality, diversity, and rights in patient care
- Recognizing the significance of quality care and adaptations in practice
Desirable Criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Willingness to enhance IT skills
- Commitment to continuous learning
Experience
Essential Criteria
- Previous experience in care
Desirable Criteria
- Prior experience within the NHS
Employers have a legal obligation to ensure that all employees possess the right to work in the UK.
It is important to note that if you are seeking permission to work in the UK via a Skilled Worker visa, you must meet specific requirements set by the UK Government, including a minimum salary threshold and skill level. Not all NHS roles qualify for sponsorship under Skilled Worker visas.
Key Messages
• Please inform us if you require any adjustments to our recruitment process.
• We are a flexible working employer; please discuss any flexible working needs with us.
• All correspondence will be sent to the email address registered in your TRAC account.
• Recruitment is based on the Trust's values and behaviors and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.
• Secondments will be considered for fixed-term positions when mutually agreed upon. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before applying.
• Appointments are subject to a six-month probationary period.
Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
Applicant Requirements
This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2013, and a Disclosure submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be necessary.
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