Job summary
Band 5Staff Nurse - Ward 43Permanent postFull time/part time available
Come and join our Staff Nurse team on Ward 43 here at Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Ward 43 is a general medical ward caring for patients across the Tameside and Glossop area. This is a great opportunity to join our ever developing and progressing wards whilst we work on our journey from good to outstanding.
Main duties of the job
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care within sphere of responsibility.
- To assist in the management and organisation of work in the clinical area.
- To always act in a manner consistent with the NMC Code carrying out his/her duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
- To work as part of the multidisciplinary team within the unit in order to holistically address patients care needs.
- We are therefore looking to recruit motivated, hardworking nurses who have excellent communication skills & a passion for their role and improving patient care. When working clinically we expect you to perform with passion and drive, provide clinically excellent care, and be supportive to patients, relatives, and other MDT members. As a registered nurse you will be expected to promote and lead the delivery of an excellent standard of patient centred care in a supported environment.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached and can be downloaded.
The person specification detailed below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached and can be downloaded.
The person specification detailed below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Qualified Nurse / Student Nurse - NMC Registered
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of relevant specialty
- Previous experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Healthcare teaching certification or equivalent
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of scope of Practice
- Knowledge of Risk Management
- Knowledge of Record Keeping
- Knowledge of Health and Safety
- Knowledge of Infection Control
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of Customer care complaints
- Ability to work as a team
- Demonstrate prioritisation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Other Factors
Essential
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Courteous and professional attitude
- Willingness to train and be trained
- Committed to personal/professional development
- Emotional effort e.g. dealing with distressed relatives
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Qualified Nurse / Student Nurse - NMC Registered
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of relevant specialty
- Previous experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Healthcare teaching certification or equivalent
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of scope of Practice
- Knowledge of Risk Management
- Knowledge of Record Keeping
- Knowledge of Health and Safety
- Knowledge of Infection Control
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of Customer care complaints
- Ability to work as a team
- Demonstrate prioritisation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Other Factors
Essential
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Courteous and professional attitude
- Willingness to train and be trained
- Committed to personal/professional development
- Emotional effort e.g. dealing with distressed relatives
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).
