Registered Nurse - Ward 5

NHS; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking passionate Registered Nurses to join their dynamic team at Ward 5 in Furness General Hospital. This role offers the opportunity to work in a busy environment focused on acute surgical care, where your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes. You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare services. With a commitment to personal and professional development, this position not only allows you to enhance your nursing skills but also encourages further qualifications and growth within the organization. If you are ready to make a difference in patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a first-level qualification required.
• Willingness to undertake teaching and mentoring qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Join Ward 5 at Furness General Hospital, supporting surgical patients.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to provide excellent patient care.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Experience working within a multidisciplinary team

Mentoring and assessing junior staff

Experience implementing change

Education

First-level Registered Nurse

Teaching Qualification

Mentoring/Assessing Qualification

NVQ Assessors Award

ECDL or equivalent

Post-registration clinical course

Job description

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust provides acute hospital care to the local population. We are located on the edge of the beautiful Lake District.

Our team prides itself on exceeding the expectations of our patients and their families, and we are committed to your personal and professional development.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking enthusiastic and committed Registered Nurses to join Ward 5 at Furness General Hospital.

Ward 5 is a busy environment with 18 short-stay acute surgical patients. The ward is supported by an established SEAC Unit, offering rapid assessment and diagnosis of various surgical conditions.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals: Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal. We also have community health facilities including Millom Hospital, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and RLI provide a range of services, including Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units, and various specialist clinics.

WGH offers general hospital services, an Urgent Treatment Centre, and outpatient and inpatient care for non-life-threatening conditions.

All hospitals provide outpatient services, diagnostics, therapies, day cases, and inpatient surgeries, along with outreach services across Morecambe Bay.

Job responsibilities

For detailed information about the role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification available under the supporting documents.

Further information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be found on our website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• First-level Registered Nurse

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake a Teaching Qualification, Mentoring/Assessing Qualification, NVQ Assessors Award
• ECDL or equivalent
• Post-registration clinical course relevant to the area

Experience

• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of recent professional development
• Effective communication skills
• Experience implementing change
• Previous experience in the relevant area
• Mentoring and assessing junior staff
• Experience as a shift team leader

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to assess any criminal convictions.

Salary range: £29,970 to £36,483 per year, pro-rata