Job summary
The Wolstenholme unit is the enhanced intermediate care facility at Rochdale Infirmary which has been open since 2016.
This 16 bedded well established unit puts their patients at the centre of everything they do. Focusing on reablement and rehabilitation easing the transition for our patients back into community. This is recognised by the fact it currently holds a Green NAAS .
The Wolstenholme unit is made up of a multidisciplinary team, consisting of General Practitioners, Nursing and Health care staff, Physiotherapists, occupational therapists and a support planner.
Main duties of the job
The practitioner should be an expert in the assessment, planning, and implementation of all areas of nursing care from patient's admission to discharge, which facilitates clinical practice development. They will manage ward/unit staff including appraisal, rota's, recruitment and selection and the supervision of learners. Support and lead a team of nurses in the delivery of evidence based patient centred care, which is of a high standard. They are responsible for ensuring all care is delivered according to Trust policies and procedures maintaining associated records. Utilising clinical audit, research, supervision of practice and teaching, they will monitor and improve standards of care by efficient and effective use of resources.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) brings together staff and services from Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust (SRFT) and The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust (PAT). Our dedicated team of around 20,000 staff - our NCA Family - provide a range of community and hospital services to over one million people across Bury, Oldham, Rochdale and Salford, as well as providing more specialist care services to patients across Greater Manchester and beyond.
Our Care Organisations are designed to operate within a group arrangement of hospitals, community, and healthcare services. Together they manage and are responsible for the day-to-day running of their hospital and community services, ensuring the safe delivery of high-quality care at scale.
Rochdale is the birthplace of cooperation, when in 1844; a group of 28 artisans working in the cotton mills in Rochdale established the first modern cooperative business.
Since then, Rochdale has gone on to put cooperation and co-design at the forefront of its health and social care.
Our Rochdale Care Organisation has community based integrated care at its heart. Comprising Rochdale Infirmary and the Integrated Neighbourhood Teams in Rochdale (consisting of professionals from health, social and voluntary sectors), they are leading the way in integrated care in Greater Manchester and helping keep people well in their own homes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The practitioner should be an expert in the assessment, planning, and implementation of all areas of nursing care from patients admission to discharge, which facilitates clinical practice development. They will manage ward/unit staff including appraisal, rotas, recruitment and selection and the supervision of learners. Support and lead a team of nurses in the delivery of evidence based patient centred care, which is of a high standard. They are responsible for ensuring all care is delivered according to Trust policies and procedures maintaining associated records. Utilising clinical audit, research, supervision of practice and teaching, they will monitor and improve standards of care by efficient and effective use of resources.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The practitioner should be an expert in the assessment, planning, and implementation of all areas of nursing care from patients admission to discharge, which facilitates clinical practice development. They will manage ward/unit staff including appraisal, rotas, recruitment and selection and the supervision of learners. Support and lead a team of nurses in the delivery of evidence based patient centred care, which is of a high standard. They are responsible for ensuring all care is delivered according to Trust policies and procedures maintaining associated records. Utilising clinical audit, research, supervision of practice and teaching, they will monitor and improve standards of care by efficient and effective use of resources.
Person Specification
E
Essential
- Registered with the NCM
- Recognised Teaching Qualification
- Recognised management or leadership qualification
- The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English.
- Substantial postregistration experience in speciality
- Substantial experience of working at band 6 level managing a team on a shift by shift basis
Desirable
- ILS/ALS trained
- Evidence of having undertaken relevant further study or training as required for the post
- Health-related degree or understanding
E
Essential
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the specialty
- Demonstrate an understanding of HR policies and procedures
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake relevant further study as required for the post
Person Specification
E
Essential
- Registered with the NCM
- Recognised Teaching Qualification
- Recognised management or leadership qualification
- The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English.
- Substantial postregistration experience in speciality
- Substantial experience of working at band 6 level managing a team on a shift by shift basis
Desirable
- ILS/ALS trained
- Evidence of having undertaken relevant further study or training as required for the post
- Health-related degree or understanding
E
Essential
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the specialty
- Demonstrate an understanding of HR policies and procedures
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake relevant further study as required for the post
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).