Urgent Care Nurse

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust; Widnes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 nurse (adult or paediatric trained) to join the Urgent Treatment Centre team. You will provide high quality care and information to patients, with training to autonomous practitioner within 12–18 months of completing clinical competencies.

The service treats minor injuries and ailments 365 days a year, open 8am–9pm, and aims to promote effective multidisciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and implement treatment plans using evidence-based nursing care.
• Acts as an autonomous practitioner within agreed protocols guided by organisational policies and within scope of professional practice.
• Works under indirect supervision in the provision of care to clients, accessing the knowledge and skills of the team leader as required.
• Act as a mentor to pre and post registration nurses, allied health professional and unqualified students.
• The post holder should demonstrate flexibility and be able to work across a range of shift patterns.
• Participates in the education, development and line management of other staff members.
• Is an effective team player within the interdependent unit, operating flexibly across both units as required and recognising the benefits of the integrated approach.

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Band 5 nurse (adult or paediatric trained) to work as part of the Urgent Treatment Centre team, who will be responsible for providing high quality health care and information to the public. An opportunity exists for a highly motivated practitioner with relevant Adult or Paediatric experience who is committed to making a valuable contribution to the further development of these successful and pioneering services. The Job role will provide training, teaching and clinical competence within 12-18 months of completion of all clinical competencies to enable the post holder to work as an autonomous practitioner.

The services offer treatment for minor injuries and minor ailments 365 days per year, and are open from 8am - 9:00 pm. To act as part of Urgent Treatment Centre team, seeing patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed health problems; liaising with others to maintain and enhance a culture which promotes effective multidisciplinary team working within the organisation and across the wider health economy.

To provide care and advice to clients utilizing evidence-based practice to promote effective treatment and health promotion.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and implement treatment plans using evidence-based nursing care.
• Acts as an autonomous practitioner within agreed protocols guided by organisational policies and within scope of professional practice.
• Works under indirect supervision in the provision of care to clients, accessing the knowledge and skills of the team leader as required.
• Act as a mentor to pre and post registration nurses, allied health professional and unqualified students.
• The post holder should demonstrate flexibility and be able to work across a range of shift patterns.
• Participates in the education, development and line management of other staff members.
• Is an effective team player within the interdependent unit, operating flexibly across both units as required and recognising the benefits of the integrated approach.

If you have post - qualification experience in A&E, Walk-in Centre or Urgent Care with recent experience in the treatment of minor ailments and injuries we would like to hear from you.

About North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust

Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation.

Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other.

Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn.

Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:

• Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone
• Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
• Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
• One team - we work well together and with our communities

We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.

We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.

Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application.