Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Outpatient Departments at the Furness General Hospital & Ulverston Community Health Centre for Registered nurse (Adult) for a 16 hr post.You must be highly motivated, demonstrate a dedication to high quality care and be willing to work flexible to promote high standards and help to support us in improving patient experience and safety in Outpatients..
Main duties of the job
Training and support will be given to help with your development.
The hours will be worked flexibly over six days including some evenings and weekends. Previous experience in an outpatient or clinical setting is an advantage.
You will be able to :Work as an effective team leader Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills Deliver high quality patient focused care Dedicated to improving clinical practice Be committed to personal and staff development
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered Nurse
- Willingness to undertake Teaching Qualification, Mentoring / Assessing qualification, NVQ
- Assessors Award
Desirable
- Post registration clinical course appropriate to area
- ECDL or equiv
Experience
Essential
- Working within a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of recent professional development
- Experience of establishing effective communication
- Experience of implementing change
Desirable
- Previous experience within designated area
- Experience of mentoring and assessing junior staff
- Experience as shift team leader
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Willingness to undertake specific clinical skills appropriate to speciality
- Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others
- Up to date knowledge of professional issues
- Understanding of current NHS issues
- Ability to communicate effectively both written & verbal
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
- Ensures that own actions support equality, diversity, rights and maintain quality
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered Nurse
- Willingness to undertake Teaching Qualification, Mentoring / Assessing qualification, NVQ
- Assessors Award
Desirable
- Post registration clinical course appropriate to area
- ECDL or equiv
Experience
Essential
- Working within a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of recent professional development
- Experience of establishing effective communication
- Experience of implementing change
Desirable
- Previous experience within designated area
- Experience of mentoring and assessing junior staff
- Experience as shift team leader
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Willingness to undertake specific clinical skills appropriate to speciality
- Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others
- Up to date knowledge of professional issues
- Understanding of current NHS issues
- Ability to communicate effectively both written & verbal
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
- Ensures that own actions support equality, diversity, rights and maintain quality
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
