Job summary
Neurosurgery is introducing a brand new rotational post for staff nurses giving you an opportunity to gain experience on 3 wards, 2A, 2B and 2C with 6 months spent on each ward.
This offers different learning and development opportunities where you will be able to widen your clinical skills and knowledge.
2A is the Neurosurgical High Dependency Ward; 2B offering a variety of nursing both elective and emergency patients and 2C currently is a green elective ward for Neurosurgery.
Main duties of the job
Ward 2A - The Nursing role involves the assessment, care & recovery of patients undergoing a variety of elective & emergency Neurosurgical procedures. Our Nurses are simply the best & the Team works closely with specialist colleagues from the Tracheostomy Ward Round, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy & Dieticians to ensure our patients receive the best individualized care possible.
Ward 2B is a very busy 27-bedded acute neurosurgical ward treating elective and emergency patients from the North west of England. You will learn all aspects of delivering care pre and post operatively to urgent, emergency and some elective patients with a variety of conditions.
Ward 2C is currently a 'Green' ward caring for patients who are on the Elective Pathway in Neurosurgery. You will gain valuable experience on 2C delivering high quality care to post-operative patients, with opportunities to expand your clinical skills.
About us
If you are a team player with a positive outlook and have a passion to provide excellent care with compassion, then we can offer a great place to nurse and develop your career.
We offer training and support for newly appointed staff nurses and preceptorship for newly qualified nurses, which is followed by the Mentorship programme. We have a great team and we embrace the Trust values promoting excellent care with compassion.
Nurses are the foundation of any successful Trust and with a strong, dedicated, professional team patients and staff reap the benefits.
Ward 2B was the pilot ward for CLiP (Collaborative Learning in Practice) in the North west of England and promote student learning and development during the placement and has previously been shortlisted for the Student Nursing Times Awards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Would you like to develop your professional knowledge, competence, skills & effectiveness? Then we would very much like to hear from you. We welcome newly qualified as well as experienced nurses who wish to specialize in the evolving area of Neurosurgical Nursing.
This post will be ideal for newly qualified nurses, or nurses with experience and want to see what the Neurosurgical wards can offer you. There are opportunities for you to study and complete the Neurological Course at UCLAN and with experience and time you may wish to progress into nurse practitioner and nurse specialist roles. We are waiting to meet you, apply today.
In Neurosurgery, we believe that every single member of the team that works with us, plays a vital part in providing the highest possible levels of patient care.
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to develop your band 5 role in Neurosurgery (as per job description), gaining experience on all 3 wards.
Please see band 5 job description for roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Would you like to develop your professional knowledge, competence, skills & effectiveness? Then we would very much like to hear from you. We welcome newly qualified as well as experienced nurses who wish to specialize in the evolving area of Neurosurgical Nursing.
This post will be ideal for newly qualified nurses, or nurses with experience and want to see what the Neurosurgical wards can offer you. There are opportunities for you to study and complete the Neurological Course at UCLAN and with experience and time you may wish to progress into nurse practitioner and nurse specialist roles. We are waiting to meet you, apply today.
In Neurosurgery, we believe that every single member of the team that works with us, plays a vital part in providing the highest possible levels of patient care.
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to develop your band 5 role in Neurosurgery (as per job description), gaining experience on all 3 wards.
Please see band 5 job description for roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- RN1, RN2 General Nursing Posts
- NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards following 18 months commencement in post
- Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced Band 5 nurses
- Appropriate NMC Registration
- Diploma in Nursing
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Awareness of changes within Nursing practice
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Demonstrates competency during internship
- Willing to expand clinical role eg IV additives, venepuncture and cannulation
Desirable
- Knowledge of ethical issues
- Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality eg surgery
- Knowledge of Leadership and Management
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- RN1, RN2 General Nursing Posts
- NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards following 18 months commencement in post
- Evidence of continuing education or development for more experienced Band 5 nurses
- Appropriate NMC Registration
- Diploma in Nursing
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Awareness of changes within Nursing practice
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Demonstrates competency during internship
- Willing to expand clinical role eg IV additives, venepuncture and cannulation
Desirable
- Knowledge of ethical issues
- Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality eg surgery
- Knowledge of Leadership and Management
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
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
