University Hospital Wishaw
The Role
The successful applicants will become part of a multidisciplinary team, they will have responsibility for assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care, and/or the implementation and evaluation of these programmes ensuring the delivery of high quality care to patients.
The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision. The post holder may be required to demonstrate procedures to and supervise registered and/or unregistered staff, as well as student nurses.
Duties may vary with the type of ward / department and the degree of patient dependency
Additional required after 2 years post registration
The post holder will direct, coordinate and supervise, where appropriate, the work of other staff within the ward or department to promote best practice in relation to patient care
In the absence of the senior charge nurse/team leader, or deputy, the post holder will provide cover to ensure effective operation of the ward /department
NHS Lanarkshire
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
What we'll need you to bring
1. Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration
2. The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiative
3. Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills
4. Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team
5. Excellent time management skills
6. Working knowledge of basic information technology
It would be great if you also have
7. Educated to degree level or training undertaken post registration courses.
8. Evidence of CPD e.g. Flying Start, meeting PREP standards
9. Cleanliness Champion
10. Previous Registered Nursing position
11. Evidence of post registration skills e.g. IV Drug therapy, cannulation and phlebotomy
12. Evidence of positive role modelling
13. Ability to use NHS Patient Management Systems
Contract type
14. Permanent
15. Both full time and part time positions available
16. Various hours
Please note if a part time post is accepted then the salary for this position will be pro-rata.
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Surgical Receiving and Level 1 within University Hospital Wishaw.
The working pattern for this role will cover days, nights and weekends.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Looking to find out more?
If youre looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!