Job summary
Ward 221 are a 27 bedded non monitored ward caring for a variety of patients with cardiac conditions including heart failure, post mi, post TAVI and post Angioplasty /Angiogram.
We also care for patients pre operatively awaiting cardiac surgery or cardiac procedures.
Main duties of the job
The Post holder will be responsible for the assessment of the needs, development of programmes of care, and for the implementation and evaluation of these programmes for patients and their relatives.
To provide a high standard of clinical nursing within the ward / department
To manage a group of patients
To take charge of the ward when rostered and assessed as competent to take on theroles and responsibilities of leadership and supervisionTo act as a role model to students and Clinical Support WorkersTo present a positive, professional image of the organisation and of the nursing team
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached Band 5 Job description.
-The Post holder will be responsible for the assessment of the needs, development of programmes of care, and for the implementation and evaluation of these programmes for patients and their relatives.- To provide a high standard of clinical nursing within the ward / department- To manage a group of patients- To take charge of the ward when rostered and assessed as competent to take on the roles and responsibilities of leadership and supervision- To act as a role model to students and Clinical Support Workers- To present a positive, professional image of the organisation and of the nursing team
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached Band 5 Job description.
-The Post holder will be responsible for the assessment of the needs, development of programmes of care, and for the implementation and evaluation of these programmes for patients and their relatives.- To provide a high standard of clinical nursing within the ward / department- To manage a group of patients- To take charge of the ward when rostered and assessed as competent to take on the roles and responsibilities of leadership and supervision- To act as a role model to students and Clinical Support Workers- To present a positive, professional image of the organisation and of the nursing team
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- NMC REGISTRATION
- GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Desirable
- EVIDENCE OF ACUTE CARE
- EVIDENCE OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ESSENTIAL
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- NMC REGISTRATION
- GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Desirable
- EVIDENCE OF ACUTE CARE
- EVIDENCE OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ESSENTIAL
Essential
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
ward 221
University hosptial of north midlands
Newcastle under lyme
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
