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Job summary

Main area
Medicine
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 34.5 hours per week
Job ref
408-24-1309
Employer
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Arrowe Park Hospital OPAU
Town
Upton
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/01/2025 23:59

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Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Staff Nurse - OPAU

Band 5

Apprenticeship Eligibility Criteria 

Should this vacancy be recruited as an apprenticeship, the following criteria will apply:

UK nationals or other persons with a right of abode have an eligible residency status if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK or the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least the previous 3 years on the first day of the apprenticeship.

To find out why you should apply for a role at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, please view our video and listen to what our staff say working at WUTH is really like: https://youtu.be/Z5oMaNXprn8

 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full or part time contracted RGN to come and join our team on the Older Persons Assessment Unit (OPAU). 

The unit consists of 28 beds and a day case clinic Monday- Friday for the older person  to be rapid assessed (OPRA) to prevent unnecessary  hospital admissions.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, kind, compassionate and reliable. We pride ourselves in delivering high quality, safe care of all of our patients.

Main duties of the job

As OPAU is an assessment unit we do have a high number of discharges/admissions as our aim is to discharge patients efficiently and safely. 

Applicants must possess great interpersonal skills and be confident in working alongside all members of the multi disciplinary team.

We have an excellent preceptorship program and are happy to support applications from newly qualified nurses.

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description for further information about the Staff Nurse position available with WUTH.

Person specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential criteria
  • 1st Level NMC Registration
  • Evidence of Professional Development
  • Suitable for newly qualified or experienced staff nurse
  • Experience of maintaining accurate records
  • Relevant clinical knowledge and experience
Desirable criteria
  • Act as a practice supervisor
  • Willing to undertake Practice Assessor Training
  • Relevant Degree or willing to register to work towards degree
  • Relevant or willingness to undertake relevant module/course
  • NHS Experience
  • Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Awareness of evidence based practice
  • Good organisational/time management skills
  • Ability to deal with an acute workload
  • Good communication skills written and verbal
  • Ability to recognise the importance of team work
  • Competent in organising/prioritising own workload and that of others
  • Ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels
  • Ability to problem solve
  • Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communicator (verbal and written), Able to deal with conflict, Able to support and advise the team, Act as a positive role model
Desirable criteria
  • Teaching Experience: Student nurse assessor/supervisor, Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff, Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages
  • Managerial/Clinical Skills: Relevant clinical knowledge/experience of the specialty, Evidence of an initiative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice, Competent in organizing own workload and that of others, Good problem solving abilities, Good time management, Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Self-motivated
  • Enthusiastic
  • Self-Confident
  • Ability to be sensitive and empathic
  • Recognises own development needs and able to set personal objectives
  • Has identified methods of dealing effectively under pressure
  • Embrace the Core Values: Communicate formally on first contact, Deal with everyone in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner, Ensure all communications are open, honest and accurate, Value people’s time and protect it as much as possible, Make an environment friendly and safe for all, Listen to what people say and take appropriate action
  • Supporting safe patient care
  • Good patient experience and communication
  • Maintain own competence
Desirable criteria
  • Act as a positive role model
  • Ability to deal with conflict

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Leanne Glasson
Job title
Ward manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0151 678 5111
Additional information

Extension; 8200

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