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OverviewAre you passionate about ensuring that all patients have the opportunity to live fulfilled and respected lives as well as providing care with dignity that meets all 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.
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 team.
Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met.
Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operation.
Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards.
Provide escort and transfer for patients as directed by the multidisciplinary team.
Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
Collect, collate, and report information, maintaining accurate patient records/documentation.
Qualifications and Experience
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).
Willingness to participate in leadership, education, development and supervision of the team.
Additional Information
Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process.
All correspondence will be sent via the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.
Selection is based on the Trust\''s values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.
Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that their employees have a "right to work" in the UK. Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust holds a Sponsor Licence, which may allow sponsorship if the role meets UK Government requirements for sponsorship. Not all NHS roles are eligible for sponsorship. Details are on the Government website.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the entry point (bottom) of the pay band.
Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period. LED Doctors are subject to a 3-month probationary period.
Please provide a contact email address for referees when you submit your application. We will not request references until after a formal job offer.
You will be required to pay for your DBS disclosure (where the post requires one). This will be done via 3 monthly instalments from your pay. We encourage applicants to join and remain registered with the DBS update service.
We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.
Some posts may have implications on existing NHS Pension Scheme arrangements. For information please visit the NHS Pensions Agency website.
Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.
About the TrustMCHFT provides a full range of local hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire and West Cheshire and Chester boroughs. The Trust provides high quality planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care as well as child health, maternity services, and intermediate care across our sites at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. The Trust employs over 5,000 staff and operates 500 beds. An extensive range of community services is provided and the Trust is part of wider Integrated Care Systems and partnerships. During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its PPE campaign. Our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of ..... full job details .....
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