Staff Nurse

at  Wrightington Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse to join our busy and dynamic Outpatient Department, working alongside a dedicated Outpatient team based at the Thomas Linacre Centre.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the departmental manager with the effective, efficient running and development of the Outpatient clinics.
You will be a caring, motivated and confident Staff Nurse dedicated to assisting in the delivery and development of an excellent service.
NHS Experience preferred but not essential. Must have NMC Registered PIN.
Evidence of certificates will be requested at interview and during compliance checks.
To function as a member of the Multidisciplinary team in the delivery of all aspects of patient care and accept responsibility and accountability for the performance outcomes. Development of self to meet the evolving needs of the Outpatient Service ensuring efficient and effective use of all resources and to deliver high quality patient care.
Choose Well – Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Identifying what is required of oneself and others in delivering individual patient care.
Developing personal competencies to safeguard practice and effectiveness in role, ensuring compliance with NMC Code of Conduct.
Participation in the effective use of allocated resources/funding.
Demonstrating the awareness and participation in development to adapt to the changing needs of the service.
Empowering self and colleagues to creatively meet professional and organisational objectives.
Responsible in ensuring the effective running of the department in the absence of the departmental sister.
To maintain a high standard of evidence-based care by incorporating current trends and ideas.
Carry out relevant investigations as ordered by medical personnel.
Participate in an extended role in nurse-led clinics on completion of appropriate training.
Liaising with other hospital and community services where necessary.
Functioning as an independent and supportive team member and as a team leader providing direction/assistance to other team members.
Reviewing workload and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of the service.
Identifying problems and resolving them effectively.
Maintaining professional standards in all aspects of care delivery within the department.
Organising own time and that of junior staff and learners.
Deputise for the Sister

Please refer the Job description for details