Ward 6 FGH are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our dedicated team. Ward is specialises in Stroke and Frail Elderly Care.
Ward 6 has 35 beds and has a 5 bed Acute Stoke Unit. There is opportunities to gain knowledge and experience in all aspects of acute medical and stroke nursing.
Any successful candidates will be fully supported, with the opportunity for preceptorship and ongoing clinical skills development.
We are looking for qualified nurses to join our team.

AS A REGISTERED NURSE YOU WILL BE:

Able to actively assess, plan, implement & evaluate patient care with the multidisciplinary team, incorporating the whole of the patients’ pathway.
Aware of the structure and organisation of the NHS and regulatory body’s code of practice implementing this into nursing practice.
Participate in Clinical Governance by participating in auditing effectiveness of practice and incorporating findings.
Act as mentor or assessor in supervising and teaching of junior staff and unregistered staff.
Act as shift leader or manage a team in the absence of the Ward/Dept Manager.
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk

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