• Job Description

  Req#: C9302-25-0307?language=en&page=168&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are looking to recruit a Band 5 Staff Nurse on Ward A at Wrightington Hospital. The ward is a 28 bedded unit caring for post op patients.

  This is an exciting opportunity to gain knowledge in joint replacements and other orthopaedic surgery's in a centre of excellence. If you are dynamic and thrive on excelling then this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

  Candidates will be required to present original certificates for qualifications at interview stage.

  Please note NMC registration is a requirement of this role.

  'Please note that due to an urgent need to recruit for this vacancy and the short term length of contract for this vacancy, we are unable to provide sponsorship'

  Main duties of the job

  Under the supervision of the ward manager the nurse is responsible for the provision, organisation and direction of nursing care of the patients in his/her care. To communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and high quality care is provided to all patients.

  About us

  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.

  Details

  Date posted

  15 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum, Pro rata

  Contract

  Secondment

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  302-25-7120656SS-A

  Job locations

  Wrightington Hospital

  Hall Lane, Appley Bridge

  Wigan

  WN6 9EP

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • To provide the highest standards of care to our patients.
  • Performs well within a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Upholds NMC Code of Conduct.
  • Adheres to Trust policies and procedures.
  • Accountable for nursing practice and takes every opportunity to sustain and improve his/her knowledge and professional competence.
  • Participates in the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care relevant to patients within sphere of responsibility and under supervision.
  • To be sensitive to the needs of patients in relation to courtesy, privacy and dignity.
  • To be familiar and adhere to Trust and Divisional objectives, policies, guidelines and current legislation.
  • To complete patient documentation and undertake record keeping in a timely manner, ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that information systems are maintained.
  • To provide information as required, including notification of adverse events and accidents to patients, staff and visitors.
  • In conjunction with senior nursing staff and specialist nurses participate in the setting/monitoring and evaluation of standards of care to patients.
  • To communicate effectively with all members of multi-disciplinary team regarding patientcare.
  • To assist with the investigation and timely resolution of complaints and PALS enquiries.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • To provide the highest standards of care to our patients.
  • Performs well within a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Upholds NMC Code of Conduct.
  • Adheres to Trust policies and procedures.
  • Accountable for nursing practice and takes every opportunity to sustain and improve his/her knowledge and professional competence.
  • Participates in the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care relevant to patients within sphere of responsibility and under supervision.
  • To be sensitive to the needs of patients in relation to courtesy, privacy and dignity.
  • To be familiar and adhere to Trust and Divisional objectives, policies, guidelines and current legislation.
  • To complete patient documentation and undertake record keeping in a timely manner, ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that information systems are maintained.
  • To provide information as required, including notification of adverse events and accidents to patients, staff and visitors.
  • In conjunction with senior nursing staff and specialist nurses participate in the setting/monitoring and evaluation of standards of care to patients.
  • To communicate effectively with all members of multi-disciplinary team regarding patientcare.
  • To assist with the investigation and timely resolution of complaints and PALS enquiries.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • RGN
  • Current NMC registration or due to qualify and obtain registration with the next two months
  • Recent evidence of continuing professional development

  Desirable

  • Teaching and Assessing Course
  • Degree /Diploma Studies
  • Specialists Skills Course

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience in the relevant speciality of which you are applying
  • Experience of working independently, and as a member of a team

  Desirable

  • Post qualification experience
  • Previous experience in caring environment.
  • Experience of Audit Research
  • Experience of Clinical Supervision

  Skills

  Essential

  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to maintain and improve standards of care
  • Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour or practice in a professional context

  Desirable

  • Basic Computer Skills

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
  • Knowledge of evidence based practice
  • Understanding of research/audit

  Desirable

  • Understanding of resource management
  • Understanding of education/student requirements

  Additional

  Essential

  • Flexible and positive approach to work
  • Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • RGN
  • Current NMC registration or due to qualify and obtain registration with the next two months
  • Recent evidence of continuing professional development

  Desirable

  • Teaching and Assessing Course
  • Degree /Diploma Studies
  • Specialists Skills Course

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience in the relevant speciality of which you are applying
  • Experience of working independently, and as a member of a team

  Desirable

  • Post qualification experience
  • Previous experience in caring environment.
  • Experience of Audit Research
  • Experience of Clinical Supervision

  Skills

  Essential

  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to maintain and improve standards of care
  • Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour or practice in a professional context

  Desirable

  • Basic Computer Skills

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
  • Knowledge of evidence based practice
  • Understanding of research/audit

  Desirable

  • Understanding of resource management
  • Understanding of education/student requirements

  Additional

  Essential

  • Flexible and positive approach to work
  • Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation

  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.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Wrightington Hospital

  Hall Lane, Appley Bridge

  Wigan

  WN6 9EP

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Wrightington Hospital

  Hall Lane, Appley Bridge

  Wigan

  WN6 9EP

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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