Due to progression, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are currently looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated qualified nurses to join our District Nursing teams across the Ashton, Wigan and Leigh Borough.
We offer a structured preceptorship supported by our Education team for all new starters and a robust competency framework. Successful candidates will be encouraged and supported to develop and progress within their role.
30 hours - Monday to Sunday working pattern. There may be some scope for more or fewer hours than this.
These posts are only suitable for NMC registered nurses. We are unable to consider students for these posts at this time.
As the role involves visiting patient homes & clinics across the Trust every day, postholders must state in their application if they have access to a car with suitable business insurance. If you do not mention this in your application, you will not be considered for the post.
Please note: Part time posts do not meet the minimum salary threshold required for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. Therefore, not all applicants who require sponsorship will be eligible. We encourage all interested candidates to apply, and eligibility will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Applicants who may require sponsorship are advised to check the current visa requirements on the GOV.UK website before applying.
Main duties of the job
* You will have a variety of clinical skills and be able to demonstrate continued professional development and qualified as a registered nurse. You will have highly developed communication and personal skills.
* You will need to be able to travel independently across the Trust.
* Enhanced DBS with Adults' Barred List check will be obtained during pre-employment checks.
* Be advised, the vacancy might close early if a large number of applications is received.
Working for our organisation
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key results from the job holder
* To undertake the delivery of evidence based nursing care as delegated by the District Nurse Coordinator/Team Leader.
* To undertake skilled clinical nursing procedures and provide clinical advice.
* To provide nursing care and support for patients with complex and continuing health care needs.
* To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care according to the District Nurse assessment criteria.
* To inform the District Nurse Coordinator/Team Leader of changes in the patient’s condition.
* To ensure appropriate delivery of care via referrals to other agencies.
* To identify and access sources of expert, professional knowledge to positively influence patient care.
* To support the District Nurse Coordinator/Team Leader in ensuring that the District Nurse Team works collaboratively and cooperatively with clinical colleagues.
* To participate in research and audit activity as a requirement of practice.
Person specification
Qualification
* Registered Nurse
Experience
* Experience of implementing and evaluating programmes of care
Skills
* Range of clinical skills
* Basic information technology skills
* Ability to influence and negotiate change in order to provide high quality care.
* Ability to network and establish multi-agency relationships.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to work independently.
* Ability to impart knowledge/skills and create an environment conducive to learning.
Knowledge
* An understanding of the Clinical Governance agenda and its implications for practice.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Additional
* Able to speak English to appropriate level
* Flexible to meet service demand
* Able to travel across Trust independently
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Name Kimberley Watts Job title Operational Manager Email address kimberley.watts@wwl.nhs.uk Additional information
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