Job summary
Ward 5 are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Staff Nurse to join our dynamic and friendly team.
Ward 5 is part of the Older Persons Continuing Care (OPCC) pathway as part of Older Persons Services (OPS). We aim to provide the highest standard of care. We work closely as an MDT with Therapists, Doctors, Nursing staff and Pharmacy. We try to involve patients and their relatives in their care as much as possible.
This post is for a 12 month secondment only but as a Registered Nurse this is offers the successful candidate incredible opportunity in making an impressive impact on the unique service we provide.
There are opportunities to develop your confidence and your clinical skills in a supportive environment, to building and extend your existing managerial and clinical knowledge.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
What can we offer you?
- Excellent team spirit, engaging in outside social activities
- Development Opportunities
- Excellent and approachable staff with a supportive team morale
- Flexible working (long days, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays)
- Work life balance is key to the wellbeing of our staff
- Modern day working with our multi-disciplinary team
- Discounted Nursery
- On-Site Accommodation
- A 6-12 month secondment will be considered for this post
- Part time or permanent nights will also be considered
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice skills in the care of the elderly
- Demonstrate understanding of own role and professional expectations and accountability in practice in line with NMC Code
Desirable
- Awareness of role in relation to patient experience, quality and safety agenda's that support Governance Frameworks
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- IT skills
- Demonstrable ability with vital signs monitoring equipment and ability to recognise the deteriorating patient
- Non-IV and IV medication administration
Desirable
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- ECG recording
- Male Catheterisation
- IV medication administration including blood products
Qualification
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing Studies
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
- Post registration courses related to the Elderly Care Directorate
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice skills in the care of the elderly
- Demonstrate understanding of own role and professional expectations and accountability in practice in line with NMC Code
Desirable
- Awareness of role in relation to patient experience, quality and safety agenda's that support Governance Frameworks
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- IT skills
- Demonstrable ability with vital signs monitoring equipment and ability to recognise the deteriorating patient
- Non-IV and IV medication administration
Desirable
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- ECG recording
- Male Catheterisation
- IV medication administration including blood products
Qualification
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing Studies
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
- Post registration courses related to the Elderly Care Directorate
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
