Job summary Due to promotion Short Stay Unit (SSU), at UHNM has a rare band 5 vacancy opportunity to fill.
Our SSU at UHNM consists of 36 beds comprising of bay beds and side rooms .
Treating a variety of medical patients who can be discharged or transferred to their appropriate speciality, within a 72 hour time period SSU, is a fast pace environment with a quick turnover of patientsOur new starters are supported by our exceptional practice education nurse, who have developed a competency package for the unit.
We aim to provide staff of all grades with the essential knowledge and skills required in our busy, friendly department.
New starters will be given a period of supernumerary time with a well organised local induction.
Main duties of the job In this post you will be responsible for the assessment of patients, and providing an effective care pathway within SSU.
We are committed to developing a culture in line with our values that improves quality and enhances the patient experience, and you will play a vital part in developing new ways of working to achieve this goal.
Candidates will be a first level registered nurse.
You must be flexible to the demands of the service and be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent communication skills are essential for this and part time hours, are available, 7 days including weekends and public holidays, 12 hour shifts.
36/ hour contracts available.
About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country.
Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected.
In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver.
Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description Job responsibilities For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.For more details on the post, please contact Stacey Salt (see contact details) Person Specification NMC Essential Registered nurse on the professional register Experience Essential Has experience as a student or registered nurse in an acute hospital setting has experience in acute medical assessment