Staff Nurse - Ward B | Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Within the WWL Trust is Wrightington Hospital which has been classed as a "centre of excellence" in the treatment of orthopaedic conditions. An exciting opportunity has arisen on Ward B at Wrightington Hospital for a Staff Nurse.

This post is 37.5 hours per week, worked over 7 days based on a rota pattern, 12‑hour shifts internal rotation, covering both day and night shifts.

Candidates are required to present original certificates for qualifications at interview stage. Please note that this role is not eligible for sponsorship as it does not meet the minimum salary threshold.

• Will work on a busy ward caring for post operative patients who have had Orthopaedic surgery.
• Will be required to work closely alongside other members of the MDT.
• Will need to be a team player with good organisational skills.
• Will be required to work alongside the nursing team but also be able to work independently caring for your own team of patients.

• 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.

• 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 patient care.
• To assist with the investigation and timely resolution of complaints and PALS enquiries.

• Participate in ensuring the effective use of all financial resources in providing and delivering the service.
• Demonstrate awareness of the need for cost improvement programmes within the service.
• Promote effective utilisation of resources.
• Provide the service within its financial constraints.

• The post holder will adhere and promote Trust policies, procedures and guidelines and maintain the Professional Code of Conduct.
• Ensure compliance with the Mandatory Training Policy in accordance with the Trust’s Policy.

• Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
• The post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

• The post holder will promote lifelong learning through the use of appropriate coaching, teaching and assessment in practice by:
• Facilitating a supportive learning environment that enables all members of the team to develop.
• Recognising the effective utilisation of all appropriate development resources and opportunities.
• Recognising and responding to a range of objectives and standards necessary to assure a supportive learning environment.
• Promote the ethos of continuous improvement disseminating any new knowledge gained to other colleagues.

Any other duties appropriate to the grade.