Job summary
Job Purpose
Do you have an interest in Trauma and Orthopaedics, or would like to learn about this speciality, then this role could be for you. The Fracture clinic is looking for an enthusiastic hardworking individual who can bring passion and willingness to learn whilst demonstrating the Trust values of care, quality commitment and the ability to work as a team player. This is an excellent opportunity to learn and develop new skills in a challenging and fast paced Outpatient Clinic environment. The role requires flexible working and will include assisting the consultants in clinic, preparing and checking patient records, learning how to apply braces and various splints. It will also involve working in reception answering telephones, liaising with the multi- disciplinary team and supporting a Paediatric outpatient clinic on a rotational monthly basis.
We are currently looking for a caring and motivated band 5 staff nurse to join our Outpatients Department team for 30 hours a week.
The successful candidate will be required to work within the Outpatient Department based at Leighton Hospital but also other areas when required to cover ward staff shortages.
Main duties of the job
Organising and co-ordinating outpatient clinics, assessing care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating programmes of care.
Working alongside other multidisciplinary teams.
Provide specialist information and support within the outpatient setting to both patients and nursing support staff.
About us
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 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 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 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To perform comprehensive assessment of patients nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care in the outpatients setting, utilising research as appropriate and supporting junior colleagues with this.
- Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met.
- To be designated to manage the clinic for the duration of shift by clinic manager.
- Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards.
- To support in the management of a specific group of patients and delver evidenced based nursing care to the highest standard.
- Collect, collate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records/documentation.
- To respond to and prioritise a wide range of demands and tasks in a rapidly changing environment, liaising with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- To contribute to the promotion of effective, appropriate and timely information and education to patients and relatives
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Previous Outpatient experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Wound assessment
- Minor operations
Desirable
- Multi disciplinary knowledge
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Leighton Hospital
Middlewich Road
Crewe
CW1 4QJ