Job summary

We are looking to recruit dedicated radiographer to work within the plain imaging department across all WUTH sites (Arrowe Park, Clatterbridge, St Catherine's and Victoria Central Hospitals). This staff member will have a specialist interest in IR/Cath Lab and will be trained to cover both areas and participate in the OOH service for both plain imaging and IR/C.Lab

We are seeking a dynamic individual who has the ability to successfully engage with a broad range of teams, disciplines and staff. We actively encourage our band 6 Radiographers to engage with extra responsibilities e.g. RPS, H+S links, safeguarding and QSI champions.

The Trust has a wide variety of services including Trauma, Orthopaedics, Surgery, Women's and Children's, medicine and cancer services.

As a department we support CPD, advance practice and training and development of our Radiographers, we are also embarking on QSI accreditation.

Successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the 24/7 service delivery of both plain film, IR and CL and part-take in the IR on-call rota.

Main duties of the job

Successful candidate for our band 6 IR/CL role will work within IR /CL, with some rotation through ED, MSK clinics, GP clinics IP/OP's, theatres, dentals and provide and portable service to wards and critical care departments.

When working within plain film, you will act as senior and as a co-ordinator to ensure effective and efficient running of the service to meet the demand and be responsible for facilitating any changes to improve the service.

You will report to the Principal Radiographer's for Plain Imaging and IR/CL and liaise with them on a regular basis, escalating any issues and problems, and devising and implementing solutions.

You need to have excellent communication with stakeholders both internal and external to ensure the service meets the varying demands.

You will be responsible for the training and development of the radiographic staff and contributing to their CPD.

You will participate in the QA programme for the plain imaging service.

At APH we have 1 IR suite and 1 Cath Lab, 5 DR rooms including whole spine leg length limb examinations, 1 CR room, 1 dental suite, 3 mobile II's, 1 fluoro room and 6 DR mobile machines.

You will be incorporated into the IR on call service running 24/7.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

Wirral itself is situated in the middle of Liverpool and Wales, with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities. Staff enjoy the ability to be in the vibrant city of Liverpool in less than 30minutes, whilst able to, where wanted, live in one of the quiet villages of Wirral.

Wirral boasts some of the best schools in the country, still having local grammar school options. With plenty of beaches and countryside on the doorstep there is something for all the family. With Liverpool being so close by and commutable there is also the option for city living.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

Job summary

An exciting Opportunity has arisen to be a part of our pivotal Patient Flow Team

We are seeking highly motivated individuals who like to work in a fast paced environment, to join our busy 24 /7 Patient Flow Team , to assist in the day to day operational management of patient flow across the Trust, which covers two sites .

The successful candidate will be required to work closely with clinical and operational teams to facilitate the optimal use of beds across the organisation.

The post demands excellent communication skills , as it involves internal and external reporting to be completed pre and post operational capacity meetings, and excellent customer care service skills.

Flexibility and an ability to adapt to change quickly is essential to the role, as is the ability to perform in a high pressure environment.

The post involves high level of calls, administration duties , internal and external reporting , booking patient transport and use of hospital IT systems, therefore ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines is essential.

The post holder will be required to work on a rotational basis including nights, weekends and holidays.

Hours cover early, late and night shifts

Main duties of the job

o Comply with Bed Management protocolso Converse directly with General Practitioners regarding the admission of patients and organiseemergency transport via ambulance control when required.o Provide accurate and concise information for bed meetings (5 scheduled throughout the day).o Provide daily sitrep to information teamo Collate data from information team and WIC and submit sitrep to NHS England weekends/BankHolidays and OOH.o Independently work within the admission areas, monitoring patient flow.o Liaise with ward staff and gather concise information regarding actual or potential discharges,next day discharges, internal hospital delays and potential outliers.o Liaise closely with the Infection Control Team regarding the infection status of the hospitaland any outbreaks in the community.o Update the Capacity Management System throughout the day and night.o Circulate bed escalation via email to hospital managers.o Assist in achieving the 4-hour target in A&Eo Effectively manage all telephone enquiries.o Communicate with Consultants and Bed Managements at other trusts regarding safeand timely transfers.o Responsible for the collation and continual update of Bed Managements statistics.o Photocopy forms and documentation for department.o Demonstrate own duties and provide On-The-Job Training to new members of staff.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Staff Nurse within the Urgent Medical Assessment Unit (UMAC) located at Arrowe Park Hospital. The unit is an assessment area for patients being referred by their GP through single point of access or via the Emergency Department. It operates with a 20 patient chaired areas, 5 recliners, 6 trollies and 7 bedded area. The successful candidate should have relevant acute experience of working in a busy clinical NHS/hospital environment.

Main duties of the job

For further information regarding the role advertised, please refer to the detailed Job Description and Personal Specification attached.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.