Staff Nurse Band 5

"No two days are the same"

"Dedicated hard working staff"

"Brilliant place to learn and develop"

Are you a forward thinking, dynamic, resilient nurse who is looking for a new challenge?

If so, the Acute Medical Unit is looking for Band 5 Registered Nurses to join our already established nursing team. We are fortunate to have a senior nursing team who are committed to the development and progression of team members on AMU. We are also privileged to have practice-based educator to support in development of clinical skills and competencies for the nursing team.

As a Band 5 registered nurse on AMU you will be responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care, working collaboratively with our multi-disciplinary team in providing patient-centered care.

Overview of area

The Acute Medical Unit (AMU) itself is a 36 bedded mixed sex, busy, vibrant environment that has strong links with other areas within the Urgent and Emergency Care CBU.

AMU admits patients from the Emergency Department with a wide variety of medical conditions, a treatment plan is initiated, and patients are then transferred to the most appropriate area of the Hospital generally within 72 hours.

You will be an approachable, pro-active and a dedicated nurse with sound clinical skills. We are looking for someone who thrives in a busy, challenging environment. You will also possess excellent communication skills, time management and organizational skills.

The post holder will be responsible as a registered nurse to always act in the best interests of our patients. You should have the ability to work autonomously as well as being accountable for your own actions and decisions. You will be required to be open, transparent and trustworthy.

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.

Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.

A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.