Job summary
To provide effective patient care whilst working as a member of the midwifery/ nursing team across West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. To ensure the maintenance of high standards of patient care in response to service needs.
The role will involve being part of the Midwifery and Nursing Team on the postnatal maternity ward.
Provide post operative care.
Main duties of the job
Encourage evidence based, innovative practice in the delivery of nursing care and support the implementation of changes identified to improve care.
Support the application of local standards, policies and philosophies which further patient centred, individual and evidence-based care for all patients.
Take any appropriate action to ensure patient safety is a priority.
Act in accordance with local child protection procedures (Safeguarding Children and Domestic Abuse.
Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives, ensuring accurate and seamless information is conveyed and documented.
Ensure that accurate and legible patient records are kept in line with professional and legal requirements.
Adhere to the NMC code of professional conduct.
Promote and maintain effective working relationships and communications with consultants, medical staff, midwifery colleagues and other multi-agency professionals
Provide post operative care on Labour Suite and/or Postnatal ward
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the Job role and person specification, please see attached Job description.
STAFF CAR PARKING
Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 18:30.
For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.
This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete on call duties within their role.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the Job role and person specification, please see attached Job description.
STAFF CAR PARKING
Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 18:30.
For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.
This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete on call duties within their role.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 or 2, or awaiting results.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Mentor qualification
- Coaching qualification.
- Willingness to undertake further education
- BFI trained
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust
- Delivery of evidence-based practice
- Demonstrates patient focused approach
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 5 within specialty
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
- Evidence of on-going personal + professional development
Skills and abilities
Essential
- The ability to converse at ease with patient and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post
- Patient focused approach
- Basic IT skills well developed verbal & written communication skills
- Ability to develop working relationships with others
- Time management and personal organisation skills
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to work effectively in a team and lead as required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to delegate.
- Ability to manage own workload.
- Ability to communicate at appropriate level both written and verbal.
Desirable
- Ability to influence wider MDT
- Ability to prioritise work load of clinical area
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 or 2, or awaiting results.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Mentor qualification
- Coaching qualification.
- Willingness to undertake further education
- BFI trained
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust
- Delivery of evidence-based practice
- Demonstrates patient focused approach
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 5 within specialty
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
- Evidence of on-going personal + professional development
Skills and abilities
Essential
- The ability to converse at ease with patient and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post
- Patient focused approach
- Basic IT skills well developed verbal & written communication skills
- Ability to develop working relationships with others
- Time management and personal organisation skills
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to work effectively in a team and lead as required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to delegate.
- Ability to manage own workload.
- Ability to communicate at appropriate level both written and verbal.
Desirable
- Ability to influence wider MDT
- Ability to prioritise work load of clinical area
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).
