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Staff Nurse - AMU /SDEC

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Healthcare
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You should be a motivated and experienced nurse, ready to assess and deliver patient care, mentor juniors, and collaborate within a dynamic multi-disciplinary team.
  • You will assess and deliver patient care, collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team, mentor junior staff, and ensure high-quality care management on your shift.

Requirements

  • Whether you’re newly qualified looking for your first supportive role, or an experienced nurse looking for a change, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
  • The Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) at Wythenshawe Hospital are looking for highly motivated, innovative and experienced nurses to join our dynamic team.
  • AMU is a 56 bedded unit divided into two areas, Acute Medical and Short Stay Medical. SDEC is a seated unit with trolley assessment areas. Staff will be afforded the opportunity to rotate between both units.
  • You will be given dedicated time to learn and develop your own skills by working alongside our highly experienced Clinical Educator. This role is set up to offer a ward specific preceptorship and training program for all new starters and enables us to provide you with an excellent induction, support with re-validation and on going training package. Working within these units is both exciting and challenging. We work closely with our new state of the art Emergency Department caring for a diverse group of acutely unwell medical patients, with Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Gastroenterology and Chronic health conditions. Staff are also exposed to managing patients with a higher acuity within the unit, and as such we work closely with the Critical Care Outreach team and provide 8 cardiac telemetry beds across the unit for close monitoring.
  • The post holder will assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of patient care in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner. Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the clinical governance process. Act as a mentor/preceptor to junior staff, with specific responsibility for pre-registration students.
  • The post holder will take delegated responsibility for the management of the clinical team and the maintenance of high standards of quality patient care on a shift basis.
  • MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
  • Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
  • We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
  • We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
  • At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Responsibilities

  • The post holder will assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of patient care in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner.
  • Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the clinical governance process.
  • Act as a mentor/preceptor to junior staff, with specific responsibility for pre-registration students.
  • The post holder will take delegated responsibility for the management of the clinical team and the maintenance of high standards of quality patient care on a shift basis.

FAQs

What qualifications are needed to apply for the Staff Nurse position?

Applicants should be either newly qualified nurses or experienced nurses looking for a change. Specific nursing qualifications and registrations will be required.

Is there a preceptorship program for new nurses?

Yes, there is a dedicated ward-specific preceptorship and training program for all new starters to support their learning and development.

What types of patients will I be working with in the AMU/SDEC?

You will be caring for a diverse group of acutely unwell medical patients, including those with cardiovascular, respiratory, gastroenterological, and chronic health conditions.

Will I have opportunities for professional development?

Yes, you will have dedicated time to learn and develop your skills, along with ongoing training packages and support for re-validation.

How many beds are in the Acute Medical Unit (AMU)?

The AMU has a total of 56 beds, divided into Acute Medical and Short Stay Medical areas.

Can I rotate between different units within the AMU and SDEC?

Yes, staff are afforded the opportunity to rotate between both the Acute Medical Unit and Same Day Emergency Care unit.

What is the involvement of the multi-disciplinary team in patient care?

You will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to assess, plan, evaluate, and deliver all relevant aspects of patient care, contributing to the clinical governance process.

Is night shift work required for this position?

Yes, the post holder will take delegated responsibility for the management of the clinical team and maintenance of high standards on a shift basis, which may include night shifts.

How can I contact the hiring manager for more information?

You can contact Rachel Cooper, the Ward Manager, at rachel.cooper@mft.nhs.uk or by telephone at 0161 291 6894 for further details or to arrange an informal visit.

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, employing over 20,000 staff. We are responsible for running a family of nine hospitals across six separate sites, providing a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care through to highly specialised regional and national services. We are the main provider of hospital care to approximately 750,000 people in Manchester and Trafford and the single biggest provider of specialised services in the North West of England. We are also the lead provider for a significant number of specialised services including Breast Care, Vascular, Cardiac, Respiratory, Urology Cancer, Paediatrics, Women’s Services, Ophthalmology and Genomic Medicine.