Staff Nurse
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Job summary
F7 vascular ward is a specialist unit focusing on Vascular Surgery. We are looking for an enthusiastic band 5 who is interested in working in an exciting area providing a high level of specialist care.
The vascular unit focuses on patients with specific vascular issues. You will have the opportunity to gain a great understanding in the care of the vascular patient. Key areas will include pre and post-operative care, meeting rehab needs, post-operative pain management and establishing working relationships with the multidisciplinary team.
F7 Vascular is a great place to learn a whole new speciality as the unit features a completely specific patient dynamic. Because of this, you will build great working relationships within the vascular team.
We also care for General Surgical specialities including Colorectal, Upper GI, Urology and Emergency Surgical patients.
We are providing an excellent opportunity to develop assessment and prioritisation skills. We offer excellent support to new members of the team, with a dedicated practice development facilitator to enable you to develop your surgical knowledge and skills.A full induction to the ward will be given and ongoing personal development will be planned through the appraisal system and with the Practice Development Team.
Main duties of the job
- To implement and be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care.
- To act in accordance with policies and nursing procedures as per Trust policy.
- To co-ordinate the team/ward in absence of the team leader or ward manager.
- To ensure confidentiality of patient records and high standards of nursing documentation.
- To be aware of the complaints procedure and be able to apply it as needed.
- To escalate as appropriate any untoward incidents, complaints and ward/staff issues.
- To participate in ongoing clinical supervision.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Details
Date posted
31 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,469 to £38,308 a year per annum pro rata INCL HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
151-DV-911
Job locations
Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Frimley
GU16 7UJ
Employer details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Frimley
GU16 7UJ
Employer's website
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