Job summary
Are you a qualified nurse looking to take a new step in your nursing career?
Montacute North is a 22 bedded unit that is unique in that is provides care to patients with complex vascular needs. It sits under the Surgical Services Group and accepts both planned and emergency patients from within and outside of the county (as we are part of a vascular network). We regularly deliver complex wound care, manage vascular pain and plan multifactorial discharges.
We are looking for a highly motivated and innovative individual who has excellent communication skills, high standards and a passion for high quality patient care. You will act as a clinical role model delivering high quality care whilst providing support and development to the ward team.
Ward leadership experience is desirable but not essential and we are happy to consider full and part time roles for the right candidate.
Informal visits/chats always welcome - contact us today to discuss the position in more detail or organise for you to come and visit.
This advert is open to registered nurses who have at least two years post qualifying experience.
Main duties of the job
To provide and maintain a high standard of evidence based, patient centred care. To demonstrate good interpersonal skills and to develop practical skills required within the speciality, whist reflecting the philosophy of care.To deliver patient care on a daily basis, using the systems in place in the department for a multi-disciplinary approach to patient-centred care delivery, which builds on the philosophy of greater involvement of patients and their relatives/carers by using the Trusts patient and public involvement strategy.Band 6 post holders will also provide effective clinical and managerial leadership of the department, in the absence of the ward manager, which empowers staff to deliver patient- centred, evidence based nursing care
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1) Candidate must have a valid NMC registration.
- 2) Must have completed the practice assessor training.
Experience
Essential
- 1) Must have at least 2 years post qualifying experience.
- 2) Must have at least 12 months surgical experience.
Desirable
- 1) Experience in quality improvement.
- 2) Experience in leading others.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- BEHAVIOURS ALIGNED WITH TRUST VALUES
- Outstanding care
- Listening and leading
- Working together
- KNOWLEDGE
- Basic computer literacy in I.H.S system in the organisation and basic word processing, email.
- Knowledge of relevant NHS legislation to include clinical governance/COSHH/Health and Safety/Infection Control/Clinical Waste/Manual Handling / PEAT / Confidentiality and the Data Protection Act
- Basic knowledge of the Patient and Public Involvement agenda.
- Up to date knowledge of current evidence based practice in nursing.
- Experience or evidence of knowledge of clinical audit
- Evidence of or knowledge of how to manage conflict
- Skills and abilities
- Analytical skills to deal with interpreting complex clinical information
- Able to undertake the higher level clinical skills required for the specialist area
- Ability to prioritise own time and time of others
- Ability to assess clinical situations and act appropriately
- Excellent teaching skills
- Evidence of change management or knowledge of change management strategies
- COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- Ability to communicate in a professional way with people at all levels of understanding either face to face, on the telephone, e-mail or written communication by dealing with incident reports, writing statements and letters to staff
- Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
- Empathy when giving sensitive information.
- Confident and able to relate to staff, patients and relatives in a professional manner relevant to the environment.
- PLANNING & ORGANISING SKILLS
- Ability to prioritise own time and time of others
- Able to lead and work as an integral part of the ward team
- Ability to act as facilitator to enable and support staff to put forward ideas for changes or improvements and develop these themselves.
- PHYSICAL SKILLS
- Physically able to carry out the duties of the post, including bending, stretching, kneeling and walking for long periods of the shift.
- OTHER
- Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Influencing and persuasion skills
- Ability to work on own initiative as required and within agreed policies and procedures.
- Decision making skills Accountability for own professional actions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1) Candidate must have a valid NMC registration.
- 2) Must have completed the practice assessor training.
Experience
Essential
- 1) Must have at least 2 years post qualifying experience.
- 2) Must have at least 12 months surgical experience.
Desirable
- 1) Experience in quality improvement.
- 2) Experience in leading others.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- BEHAVIOURS ALIGNED WITH TRUST VALUES
- Outstanding care
- Listening and leading
- Working together
- KNOWLEDGE
- Basic computer literacy in I.H.S system in the organisation and basic word processing, email.
- Knowledge of relevant NHS legislation to include clinical governance/COSHH/Health and Safety/Infection Control/Clinical Waste/Manual Handling / PEAT / Confidentiality and the Data Protection Act
- Basic knowledge of the Patient and Public Involvement agenda.
- Up to date knowledge of current evidence based practice in nursing.
- Experience or evidence of knowledge of clinical audit
- Evidence of or knowledge of how to manage conflict
- Skills and abilities
- Analytical skills to deal with interpreting complex clinical information
- Able to undertake the higher level clinical skills required for the specialist area
- Ability to prioritise own time and time of others
- Ability to assess clinical situations and act appropriately
- Excellent teaching skills
- Evidence of change management or knowledge of change management strategies
- COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- Ability to communicate in a professional way with people at all levels of understanding either face to face, on the telephone, e-mail or written communication by dealing with incident reports, writing statements and letters to staff
- Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
- Empathy when giving sensitive information.
- Confident and able to relate to staff, patients and relatives in a professional manner relevant to the environment.
- PLANNING & ORGANISING SKILLS
- Ability to prioritise own time and time of others
- Able to lead and work as an integral part of the ward team
- Ability to act as facilitator to enable and support staff to put forward ideas for changes or improvements and develop these themselves.
- PHYSICAL SKILLS
- Physically able to carry out the duties of the post, including bending, stretching, kneeling and walking for long periods of the shift.
- OTHER
- Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Influencing and persuasion skills
- Ability to work on own initiative as required and within agreed policies and procedures.
- Decision making skills Accountability for own professional actions.
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).
