Job summary
The Medical Receiving Unit acts as the main point of referral, assessment and admission of medical patients. Patients are accepted via referrals from the Emergency Department, Acute GP Service and primary care to facilitate appropriate medical pathways for our patients.
Under the direction of the Nurse-in-Charge you will co-ordinate, and deliver effective quality nursing care by assessing and maintaining the clinical needs and care for a group of patients.
You will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team to manage the care of acute medical patients efficiently.
Following a period of induction, you will take responsibility for the supervision of junior team members.
Please feel free to arrange an informal visit if you are interested in this role.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
Are you a compassionate, driven nurse looking for a new challenge? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings something new? If so, we want you to join our team on Tamar - Medical Receiving Unit!
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated staff nurse who will be a positive role model and share our vision of providing high quality patient-centred care. You will be fully supported by a strong management team to support and advocate for your patients.
Have good post registration demonstrable experience preferably within acute medicine, although not essential, and to have demonstrable experience in mentoring and developing clinical expertise.
This staff nurse must be forward thinking and positive in their approach to change. There will also be exciting opportunities to work across the Acute Medical Unit (Tavy, Thrushel, SDEC) to broaden your knowledge and experience. If you're looking for an opportunity where you can gain diverse experience of acute medical problems, then this could be the role for you!
You must be compassionate, kind, caring and committed to becoming an Acute Medical Nurse. Ongoing training opportunities will be provided by our fantastic Clinical Educators to support you to deliver high-quality patient care.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100.We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Providing and delivering a high standard of nursing care by initiating and co-ordinating the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating of individual patients needs based on evidence. This includes all aspects of care from admission to discharge including complex discharge planning where there is a need to liaise with other agencies and developing of care packages
Reporting and documenting all relevant nursing/patient needs, communicating changes with other health care professionals in the multi-disciplinary team with ongoing responsibility for patient care as they occur.
Engaging and interacting with carers and family, encouraging them to be actively involved in patients care planning as outlined in ward / unit philosophy.
Promoting and delivering health education within the clinical area and advise patients family and/or significant others in health promotion issues.
Demonstrating and undertaking evidence-based practice playing an active part in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care.
Assisting other clinical areas within the trust if the clinical situation or staffing levels demand. Within NMC code of professional conduct particularly regarding the safety of patients and clients as per section 8 of the code published November 2004.
Supervising and directing Health Care Assistants with their daily workload.
Communicating with patients, relatives and outside agencies as appropriate, within the confines of the Data Protection Act and Patient Confidentiality.
Implementing and sharing good infection control practice.
Undertaking manual handling assessments and ensuring identified actions are met.
Requires highly developed physical skills and accuracy for intravenous injection, syringe pumps and infusions, insertion of catheter and removal of sutures
For further details please see the attached JD & PS
Job description
Job responsibilities
Providing and delivering a high standard of nursing care by initiating and co-ordinating the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating of individual patients needs based on evidence. This includes all aspects of care from admission to discharge including complex discharge planning where there is a need to liaise with other agencies and developing of care packages
Reporting and documenting all relevant nursing/patient needs, communicating changes with other health care professionals in the multi-disciplinary team with ongoing responsibility for patient care as they occur.
Engaging and interacting with carers and family, encouraging them to be actively involved in patients care planning as outlined in ward / unit philosophy.
Promoting and delivering health education within the clinical area and advise patients family and/or significant others in health promotion issues.
Demonstrating and undertaking evidence-based practice playing an active part in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care.
Assisting other clinical areas within the trust if the clinical situation or staffing levels demand. Within NMC code of professional conduct particularly regarding the safety of patients and clients as per section 8 of the code published November 2004.
Supervising and directing Health Care Assistants with their daily workload.
Communicating with patients, relatives and outside agencies as appropriate, within the confines of the Data Protection Act and Patient Confidentiality.
Implementing and sharing good infection control practice.
Undertaking manual handling assessments and ensuring identified actions are met.
Requires highly developed physical skills and accuracy for intravenous injection, syringe pumps and infusions, insertion of catheter and removal of sutures
For further details please see the attached JD & PS
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven Registered Nurse Training completed or equivalent.
Desirable
- Completed Preceptorship or equivalent.
- Demonstrable experience within an acute setting/large clinical setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Proven NMC Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Proven ability/knowledge in the use of clinical based computerised systems
Abilities and Aptitude
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
Desirable
- Proven ability / demonstrable experience of - Directing and instructing others
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven Registered Nurse Training completed or equivalent.
Desirable
- Completed Preceptorship or equivalent.
- Demonstrable experience within an acute setting/large clinical setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Proven NMC Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Proven ability/knowledge in the use of clinical based computerised systems
Abilities and Aptitude
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
Desirable
- Proven ability / demonstrable experience of - Directing and instructing others
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).
