Staff Nurse AMU

Job Description

This truly is an exciting time to join North Manchester General Hospital.A once-in-a-generation opportunity will see our hospital rebuilt and the creation of a health hub within our grounds.On 1st April, 2020, we became part of the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust under a management agreement. We expect to transfer formally into the Trust in the near future.This will be the final piece in a plan that set out the benefits of creating a Single Hospital Service for the city of Manchester, uniting multiple hospitals and a provider of community services.We are part of changing the way care is delivered to address health inequalities in our region.Collaborating with other hospital sites within the MFT footprint, our capabilities will grow. We’ll continue to attract highly skilled staff and we’ll be able to take a more sustainable approach to address the rising demand on services in the context of workforce and financial constraints.People across the City of Manchester, Trafford and Greater Manchester will receive high quality care delivered to consistent standards , as a result.This is a remarkable period in the delivery of health and social care in Greater Manchester, and one that provides a wealth of opportunity for all. Together we can make a real difference to the health outcomes, wellness and quality of life of our diverse communities.To do this we need outstanding people to deliver services directly to our patients, and to provide invaluable support services behind the scenes.Join us and you will be part of a hospital with an important role in our communities. We are proud of our history, serving North Manchester communities since 1876. One of the first things you will realise when you join us is the community feel and the supportive and nurturing culture.While proud of our past, we are also excited about the investment and plans to create a new hospital with a modern community wellbeing hub that will continue to serve our communities for many, many, more years to come.This is a vibrant rejuvenation of the site. We are looking for people who understand the importance of team work, flexibility and supporting colleagues.Join us on our exceptional journey. You’ll thrive in our open, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone matters, and is respected for who they are. We will help you to develop, and support you to deliver your very best work.Become part of our ‘family’.Do you thrive under pressure, enjoy a fast paced environment and relish the chance to increase your skillsetWorking as an AMU nurse allows you the chance to gain exposure to a variety of patients and provides you with skills in areas such as cardiovascular, gastroenterology, respiratory care and much more.Our AMU at North Manchester is there to provide the best possible transition from our A&E department to specialist areas within the hospital and our team here are passionate about making that transition as patient focussed as possible. What can you expect from usWorking on a fast paced AMU allows you the opportunity to be involved with a diverse range of patients, and work closely with a variety of other professionals to treat your patients in a way that delivers the best care for them. You will join a forward thinking, diverse team who are supported and encouraged by passionate leaders who believe in creating a caring and patient focussed environment that enables you to be the best nurse you can be.Becoming a part of this team will allow you the chance to gain a variety of transferable skills such as recognising the acutely unwell adult, catheterisation, intermediate life support, mentorship and dysphagia training. We understand that the chance to grow and develop your nursing skills may well be important to you so development is fully supported by the leadership team who are keen to adapt a flexible way of working to allow you the chance to grow in a way that suits you. The team is heavily influenced by physicians.Likewise if you’re a return to practice nurse you will be given the support and skills you need to aid your smooth transition back into nursing. What we expect from youWe are looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals, who work well under pressure, are keen to learn, are a great team player but are self-motivated and can work independently when needed. You will be a professional who truly understands the need for care, consideration and respect for our patients but can also apply these qualities to your team members. A sense of ownership for your patients, a ‘can do’ attitude and determination to deliver the best patient care is essential in a unit that for many patients is the start of their time with Pennine. We welcome the chance for you to see how our unit works and encourage you to visit us as part of your application.In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership.For further details / informal visits contact:Dawn HobsonLead Nurse (Urgent Care)All communications to applicants will be via the email address provided on your application form and all further correspondence will be through email, therefore please ensure that you regularly check your emails after the closing date for this post. You are advised to check Spam and Junk folders as emails can sometimes go to these folders. Although references are not requested until a conditional offer is made, we would be grateful if you could provide us with email addresses for your referees when prompted by the application form.Any messages sent via NHS Jobs may not be reviewed. If you have any queries please contact the Manager for this vacancy as detailed in the advert.Follow us on social media:Twitter: @NCAlliance_JobsFacebook:@NCAllianceJobs