Staff Nurse - Cairns Ward

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 registered nurse to join our neuro-oncology surgical ward in Liverpool. You will contribute to high standards of patient care across day and night shifts in a 26-bed unit, supporting colleagues and the MDT to deliver safe, compassionate care.

We value enthusiastic nurses with a commitment to acute surgical care and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered general nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration.
• Experience in ward areas across acute care settings.
• Post-registration study in neuroscience or neuro-surgical care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Participate in team nursing and, when appropriate, organise patient care.
• Escalate patient conditions and implement medical instructions as required.
• Safeguard patients' property and valuables.

Skills

Effective communication

Record keeping

Teamwork

Education

Registered General Nurse

Post-registration study in Neuro

Ward experience

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen on Cairns ward to recruit a band 5 registered nurse to work within our 26 bedded neuro-oncology surgical ward . We are looking for individuals who are passionate, enthusiastic and have a passion for acute surgical care.

We are open 365 days year and work shift patterns days nights providing a service to our amazing patients and their relatives .

Main duties of the job

• Participate in team nursing and when appropriate, organise the patients care
• .Escalate on the condition of patients, medical instructions and implement as necessary.
• . Ensure and safeguard patient’s property and valuables.
• . Participate in the training of other nursing staff, including basic and post basic learners in consultation with Sister/Charge Nurse wherever applicable.
• . Undertake aspects of coordinators role
• Be aware of, and adhere to, all the Trust policies and procedures and standards of care.
• Maintain high standards of nursing care and review these standards with the Ward Manager.
• Assist staff to understand their role in the unit team.
• Be aware of the economic use of ward equipment and stores.
• Ensure adequate security, administration, proper use and recording of dangerous drugs in accordance with hospital policy.
• Ensure up to date knowledge of new equipment being used.
• Furthering own professional development by ensuring that own clinical and professional knowledge is widened and enriched by attending study days and seminars as arranged through the in-service training officers.
• Ensure confidentiality at all times. The post holder’s attention is drawn to the Data Protection Act 1984.
• Ensure that the Control of Infection Guidelines are adhered to at all times.

Working for our organisation

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.

With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse
• Range of Experience in ward areas
• Post reg. study in Neuro specific area

Knowledge & Experience

• Understanding of quality and changing practice in a clinical setting

Skills & Attributes

• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings with patients / families/MDT team and with people of varying levels of understanding
• Able to deal with questions and able to present factual information
• Able to maintain accurate records