Job summary
Do you want to be apart of a caring and friendly team, where you'll recieve support and further training? Walsall NHS Trust Critical Care Unit have an excellent opportunity for a staff nurse to join our dedicated team.
We're a busy 16 bedded intensive care unit that delivers care to all patients in Walsall and the surrounding areas.
The job will entail working as part of a well established hard working team who always put the safety of their patients first.
Main duties of the job
The Band 5 Staff Nurse post offers registered nurses the opportunity to gain experience and develop competencies within critical care.To be considered for the posts applicants must be registered nurses with at least 6 months post registration experience. Possession of the BSC Nursing Studies (Critical Care) or equivalent (ENB 100) would be an advantage. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate involvement in staff education and mentorship and must be able to provide evidence of contributions to developments in care.Appointees will be expected to work during day, night and weekend shifts as part of an internal shift rotation pattern.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trustprovides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in2018,extension of a Neonatal Unit and brand new, state of the art Emergency Department is in the process of being completed.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORKPROFESSIONALISM
Job description
Job responsibilities
Even more reasons to join Walsall NHS Trust
- Discounts for staff both locally and nationally
- NHS pension scheme
- Learning and development opportunites which include; Critical Care course at Level 7, continued support from our own professional development nurses.
- Paid annual leave
Job description
Job responsibilities
Even more reasons to join Walsall NHS Trust
- Discounts for staff both locally and nationally
- NHS pension scheme
- Learning and development opportunites which include; Critical Care course at Level 7, continued support from our own professional development nurses.
- Paid annual leave
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
Desirable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the post
- Understanding of the needs of critically ill patients
- Knowledge and understanding of professional responsibilities
- Working knowledge of responsibilities in relation to Health and Safety and clinical risk management
- Awareness of cost effective use of resources
- Understanding of the need to assess the quality of service delivered and how this can be actioned
- An awareness of clinical audit or benchmarking processes
- Awareness of developmental needs
SKILLS
Essential
- Good written communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Self motivated, able to plan own workload and use initiative
- Able to work as part of a team
OTHER
Essential
- Excellent oral, written and presentation skills
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
Desirable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the post
- Understanding of the needs of critically ill patients
- Knowledge and understanding of professional responsibilities
- Working knowledge of responsibilities in relation to Health and Safety and clinical risk management
- Awareness of cost effective use of resources
- Understanding of the need to assess the quality of service delivered and how this can be actioned
- An awareness of clinical audit or benchmarking processes
- Awareness of developmental needs
SKILLS
Essential
- Good written communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Self motivated, able to plan own workload and use initiative
- Able to work as part of a team
OTHER
Essential
- Excellent oral, written and presentation skills
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).
