Job summary
At the Walton Centre Foundation Trust we are looking to recruit highly motivated, committed Staff Nurses who would like to join our dedicated team. Applicants need current/recent experience in Critical Care and/or Neurosciences, newly qualified nurses with critical care/acute placement experience are welcome to apply.
Our current Critical Care service has a total of 16 Critical Care beds.
We are looking for applicants who are committed to embrace this opportunity to develop a career within Critical Care and those with existing Critical Care skills seeking a fresh challenge, the acquisition of new skills and the chance to further develop their scope of practice.
We will be happy to consider applications from newly qualified nurses, however you will need to have your registration at time of application and have some current acute post registration experience or if newly qualified be able to demonstrate experience of working in a Critical Care Unit on placement during nurse training.
We have a friendly team environment dedicated to maintaining an excellent standard of care. Recruiting and retaining a highly skilled and motivated workforce, committed to the principles and delivery of patient centred care, is high on our agenda.
We have a dedicated Practice Educator Team that provide training and support as well as an excellent induction program following the Critical Care Network Step One competencies ensuring excellent career development.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs in order to plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs.
The post holder will provide specialist knowledge and clinical practice in assisting with the provision of advanced support systems.
You will establish and maintain effective communication with patients, staff and carers/relatives and be a positive role model, supervising others and participating in their education and development.
About us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy."
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy."
Person Specification
Qaulifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of experience working in a Critical Care Unit/HDU/Theatre Recovery/Acute Care Area (minimum requirement - pre-registration student placement in Critical Care)
Desirable
- Appropriate post-registration course in Critical Care and/or Neurosciences
- Mentorship/teaching qualification (998).
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Post registration experience in Critical Care / HDU / Theatre Recovery.
- Basic IT skills.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues.
- Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS
- Awareness of the function of the Neurosciences Critical Care Unit
Desirable
- Depending on previous experience the candidate may be expected to supervise less experienced staff.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills
- Able to maintain adequate records.
- Teaching skills
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Organised time management
- Able to use initiative
- A willingness to participate in continuing professional development
- IT skills
- Awareness of audit & research
- Analytical skills
Desirable
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patient/relatives of various levels of understanding.
- Ability to communicate effectively in complex and emotive situations.
Other
Essential
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
- Flexible
- Smart appearance
- Able to work under pressure
- Punctual
- Enthusiastic
- Assertive and positive attitude
- Pleasant disposition
- Caring nature
- Positive change agent
- Reliable work record
Person Specification
Qaulifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of experience working in a Critical Care Unit/HDU/Theatre Recovery/Acute Care Area (minimum requirement - pre-registration student placement in Critical Care)
Desirable
- Appropriate post-registration course in Critical Care and/or Neurosciences
- Mentorship/teaching qualification (998).
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Post registration experience in Critical Care / HDU / Theatre Recovery.
- Basic IT skills.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues.
- Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS
- Awareness of the function of the Neurosciences Critical Care Unit
Desirable
- Depending on previous experience the candidate may be expected to supervise less experienced staff.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills
- Able to maintain adequate records.
- Teaching skills
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Organised time management
- Able to use initiative
- A willingness to participate in continuing professional development
- IT skills
- Awareness of audit & research
- Analytical skills
Desirable
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patient/relatives of various levels of understanding.
- Ability to communicate effectively in complex and emotive situations.
Other
Essential
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
- Flexible
- Smart appearance
- Able to work under pressure
- Punctual
- Enthusiastic
- Assertive and positive attitude
- Pleasant disposition
- Caring nature
- Positive change agent
- Reliable work record
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
