Job summary
Are you passionate about ensuring that all elderly people have the opportunity to live fulfilled and respected lives as well as providing care with dignity that meets older peoples needs? Do you enjoy working closely with members of the Multi-disciplinary team in order to provide effective and safe care?.It is essential that the successful candidate can be professional, diplomatic and caring as you will be challenged with the varied demands of the ward. You must have the ability to prioritise your working day under pressure, whilst ensuring the values and behaviours of the Trust are upheld.We encourage and welcome applicants to carry out an informal visit to our unit and we are happy to answer any questions you may have
Main duties of the job
An experienced health care professional competent in all aspects of care planning, who is able to carry out a wide range of clinical skills, including area(s) of specialist clinical expertise and advice within the team e.g. infection control, by working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.The post holder will also take an active part in the leadership, education, development and supervision of the team.
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
Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care according to changing health care needs, including providing clinical expertise, advice and guidance in a specialist area of clinical practice to improve the overall care provided by the teamWork collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are metInvolve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operationPrepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwardsProvide escort and transfer for patients as directed by the multidisciplinary teamRecognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situationsCollect, collate, and report information, maintaining accurate patient records/documentation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRGN/RSCN/RM/RN
- oDetailed knowledge of professional accountability and NHS issues
- oImportance of equality, diversity and rights in patient care
- oEvidence of continued learning
- o NMC Registration
Desirable
- additional qualifications in specific area
Skills
Essential
- oExcellent communication skills, ability to respond to different communication needs of patients in different settings
- oAbility to participate in meetings/discussions with senior staff
- oAbility to present factual information and deal with questions
- oImportance of quality of care and changes in practice
- oAbility to work in a team
- oIT skills/email
Desirable
- oAbility to develop leadership skills
- oResearch and audit skills
behaviours
Essential
- Must be willing to act as a role model.
- Must be willing to take personal responsibility.
- Must have the courage to speak up.
- Must value and appreciate the worth of others.
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
Mid cheshire hospital
Middlewich Road
Crewe
CW14QJ