Job summary
We are looking for a driven, motivated and dedicated professional to join our AMU team on a permanent basis.
We are a 46 bedded Acute Medical Unit (AMU), part of the Integrated Care Directorate which includes the Acute Frailty Unit (AFU) and Medical Same Day Emergency Care (MSDEC).
We receive admissions direct from our Emergency Department which encompass a varied range of medical conditions.
We are skilled in caring for patients with specialist requirements such as non-invasive ventilation (NIV/BiPap), airway management, haemorrhage, acute cardiac presentations and many more.
Patient flow can be fast paced with patients being discharged or admitted to speciality wards. Length of stay on the Unit is usually <24 hours meaning an ever changing caseload.
We are supported by a wide range of services within the Multi-Disciplinary Team to facilitate safe and efficient discharge from our service.
Main duties of the job
On joining the team, you will receive a full supernumerary induction to give you time to get to know your colleagues and complete the required competencies to secure safe practice.
You will develop a wide range of clinical and non-clinical skills to support an advancing career and will develop knowledge of many different medical specialities.
We have a dedicated team of Clinical Practice Facilitators who will help you to identify areas of learning and development to enhance your practice.
We have continuous clinical senior nursing cover from a team of Band 6 Sisters, Ward Manager and Matrons. Staff Nurses are supported by a team of Assistant Practitioners and Health Care Assistants.
We also have a small team of housekeepers who ensure the smooth running of the Unit.
You will be expected to take on a link nursing role in a specialism that interests you, making you an integral part of our team.
As one of the Band 6 Nursing team, you will be supported to develop the necessary skills to manage the team in the absence of the Band 7 Ward Manager.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we expect from you?
We are looking for a motivated individual who is energetic, who can work effectively under pressure and can work as a member of the team. You will need to be a professional individual with a can do attitude someone who takes pride in their care and line of work.
We will offer you excellent managerial support and commitment to your personal professional development. You can access a variety of training courses from Acute Illness Management, ILS to mentorship. The Trust has a number of SLAs with local universities to access a variety of courses. The team is both friendly and supportive, with a strong commitment to providing a high standard of care.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS at a cost of £41.90, this will be deducted from your first Trust salary.
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we expect from you?
We are looking for a motivated individual who is energetic, who can work effectively under pressure and can work as a member of the team. You will need to be a professional individual with a can do attitude someone who takes pride in their care and line of work.
We will offer you excellent managerial support and commitment to your personal professional development. You can access a variety of training courses from Acute Illness Management, ILS to mentorship. The Trust has a number of SLAs with local universities to access a variety of courses. The team is both friendly and supportive, with a strong commitment to providing a high standard of care.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS at a cost of £41.90, this will be deducted from your first Trust salary.
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience >3 years
Desirable
Mentorship
Essential
Desirable
Taking charge
Essential
- Experience of coordinating a team
Desirable
- Experience of coordinating in an acute environment
Proven leadership skills
Essential
- Evidence of leadership skills
Desirable
leadership skills
Essential
- Examples of positive leadership
Desirable
- Examples shown of leadership
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience >3 years
Desirable
Mentorship
Essential
Desirable
Taking charge
Essential
- Experience of coordinating a team
Desirable
- Experience of coordinating in an acute environment
Proven leadership skills
Essential
- Evidence of leadership skills
Desirable
leadership skills
Essential
- Examples of positive leadership
Desirable
- Examples shown of leadership
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).
