Job Description

Ward 7 FGH are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our dedicated team. Ward 7 is a fast paced respiratory and general medical ward.



Ward 7 has 36 beds and carers for patients with acute and long term respiratory illnesses. There is opportunities to gain knowledge and experience in all aspects of acute medical nursing.



Any successful candidates will be fully supported, with the opportunity for managerial development and ongoing clinical skills development.



Provide effective leadership and support to all grades of staff.



Regularly be the nurse in charge of shifts - making decisions and ensuring the smooth running of the unit.



Ensure the ward is clean and provides a safe environment for patients and staff.



To deputise for the Ward Manager when required.



Participate in directorate/management responsibilities.



Able to actively assess, plan, implement & evaluate patient care with the multidisciplinary team, incorporating the whole of the patients' pathway.



Assessment and management of acutely unwell patients and the support of junior staff in this also.



Aware of the structure and organisation of the NHS and regulatory body's code of practice implementing this into nursing practice.



Participate in Clinical Governance by participating in auditing effectiveness of practice and incorporating findings.



Act as mentor or assessor in supervising and teaching of junior staff and unregistered staff.



Have key working relationships with all MDT members.



We operate from three main hospitals -Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.



FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.



WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.



All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.



To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/