Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for dynamic, innovative and motivated band 5 Staff Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team on Ward 9 & SAU.
Ward 9 is a 20 bedded surgical ward where we care for with a mixture of elective and emergency general surgical, orthopaedic, gynaecology and urology patients. SAU is a same day emergency care unit that the team also run, working dynamically across both environments.
While working on the ward you will have the opportunity to further develop your nursing skills and communication skills liaising with the wider MDT.
We actively promote personal development. We encourage staff to take on the role as link nurses in areas that interests you, eg: tissue viability.
Main duties of the job
Complete daily nursing tasks including administration of medication, completing observations and reassurance for patients undergoing or who have gone through surgery. Working closely with members of the MDT in order to promote early mobilization, optimized analgesia and safe, early discharge home.
We expect all applicants to be committed to providing a high standard of patient care which embraces the vision of Compassion in Practice and the 6c's.
About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
2.Ensure that agreed standards of nursing practice within the ward are maintained.
3.Ensure that all Trust and ward Health and Safety policies are adhered to.
4.Ensure that the Trusts Values and Behaviours are adhered to.
5.Maintain personal contact with patients, other health care disciplines, relatives and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
2.Ensure that agreed standards of nursing practice within the ward are maintained.
3.Ensure that all Trust and ward Health and Safety policies are adhered to.
4.Ensure that the Trusts Values and Behaviours are adhered to.
5.Maintain personal contact with patients, other health care disciplines, relatives and visitors.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Desirable
- Undertaken mentorship training
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- relevant experience of looking after patients in a healthcare environment
Desirable
- previous NHS experience within the last 12 months
- previous experience within an acute setting
- Broad knowledge base
Skills, abilities and competencies
Essential
- ability to work as part of a team
- compassionate
- confident and calm attitude with the ability to work under pressure
- good interpersonal and communication skills
- good organisational and team building skills
- IT Skills
- Accurate document presentation and attention to detail
- Punctual and reliable
- motivated and enthusiastic, shows initiative
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Desirable
- Undertaken mentorship training
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- relevant experience of looking after patients in a healthcare environment
Desirable
- previous NHS experience within the last 12 months
- previous experience within an acute setting
- Broad knowledge base
Skills, abilities and competencies
Essential
- ability to work as part of a team
- compassionate
- confident and calm attitude with the ability to work under pressure
- good interpersonal and communication skills
- good organisational and team building skills
- IT Skills
- Accurate document presentation and attention to detail
- Punctual and reliable
- motivated and enthusiastic, shows initiative
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
