Role Overview & Specifications

This position is to cover a period of 12 months with a possibility of permanency. The position is for an acute 17 bedded specialist surgical ward. covering the following areas: ENT, Facial Maxilla surgery, Ophthalmology, Gynaecology and Upper GI and Colorectal surgery.



The ward is fast paced and acute but will present you with a great opportunity to learn a vast remit of clinical skills including specialist skills with tracheostomy and laryngectomy care.



We are a small team but function excellently, meeting all expected performance targets in all areas of care, quality and improvement.



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  • Manage team of up to 9 patients in a team. 17 bedded ward split into 2 teams. You will work 3 RN's and 2 HCA's for day duty and 2 RN's and 2 HCA's for night duties.

  • Administer medications.

  • Escalate patient care.

  • Be responsible for ones own learning and development.

  • Supervise and manage learners.

  • Work as as part of an Multi disciplinary team.

  • Partake in Board rounds.

  • Advocate for your patients and be involved in best interest decisions.

  • Supporting the wider family members through clear communication.


Warrington Ward is a fast-paced acute surgical ward caring for multiple specialties: ENT, Gynaecology, Head and Neck Cancer, Facial Maxilla surgery and General Surgery.



Currently we have 17 beds which are used to full capacity. This ward will give HCAs a great opportunity to learn multiple new clinical skills within an environment of a supportive and dynamic team.



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Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.



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