Sister/Charge Nurse Ward 1/CCU

3 weeks ago


Crewe, United Kingdom Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to learn new skills and gain knowledge in the ENT outpatients department at Leighton Hospital. This department is passionate about delivering high care standards to patients and relatives.

Some ENT experience would be beneficial, although not essential as full training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

 As a band five registered nurse, you will be expected to have a basic level of experience and be able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based care, carrying out a range of clinical skills (which increase with experience and attainment of competence). You will be an effective and efficient communicator who can adapt to change. The post holder will also participate in other team members' leadership, education, development and supervision. You will be a team player and act as an effective role model.

Working for our organisation

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 1 and became a Foundation Trust in April 8.

We employ almost 5, members of staff, provide around 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 0 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with % 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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 development. IT skills/email.

Please see full job description

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria

Minimum 1 year experience

Desirable criteria

Experience of caring for ENT patients

Skills

Essential criteria

Communication skills

Desirable criteria

Able to communicate using a variety of communications methods

Willingness to learn

Essential criteria

Ongoing learning

Desirable criteria

Evidence of further learning since qualification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Full UK NMC Registration UK citizen or right to work in the UK

Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees have the right to work in the UK. 

If you intend to seek permission to work in the UK via a Skilled Worker visa, please be aware that the UK Government set requirements that must be met (such as a minimum salary requirement and being skilled to a certain level). Not all NHS roles are eligible for sponsorship for Skilled Worker visas.

We recommend that you use the information on the to check if this role will be eligible.

Key Messages

• Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process.

• We are a flexible working employer, so please talk to us about any flexible working requirements.

• All correspondence will be sent to the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.

• Recruitment is based on the Trust's values and behaviours and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.

• Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.

• Appointments are subject to a 6 month probationary period.

• LED Doctors are subject to a 3 month probationary period.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 4 (Exceptions) Order 5 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 0 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

NameGeraldine MarslandJob titleManager ENT Outpatients DeptEmail addressgeraldine.marsland@mcht.nhsTelephone number

If you have problems applying, contact

Address Recruitment Team
Leighton Hospital
Middlewich Road
Crewe
Cheshire
CW1 4QJ
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