Job summary
Full and Part-time opportunities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic/innovative nurse to join the Multi-disciplinary team on Neptune Respiratory Unit, as a band 5 Staff Nurse.
Neptune Respiratory Unit is a stimulating place to work, we have a wide variety of patients with respiratory and general medical diagnosis. The Nursing team on the unit also care for patients requiring respiratory high care. We have a great team of nurses who work across the whole unit and are skilled in managing a variety of respiratory conditions and have many competencies which include Tracheostomies, Chest Drains, NIV and CPAP.
You must have excellent communication skills and strive for high standards of nursing care at all times. Staff are invested in the exciting future of this unit and are always looking for ways to improve and move forward as a team.
If you believe that you would be a valuable asset to our strong respiratory team then we would love to hear from you!
We work 12 hour shifts on Neptune Respiratory Unit:
Day shift 07.00 - 19.45, Night shift 19.00 - 07.45
If your would like further details please contact Ward Manager James Swift for further details on james.swift4@nhs.net or 01793 604781
Main duties of the job
1. Plan, deliver and evaluate compassionate nursing care to meet the patients individualised needs.
2. Ensure the highest standards of care and safety are maintained.
3. To support the nurse in charge with the day to day planning, the delivery of a high quality nursing service and the continuous improvement of that service.
4. To ensure effective communication is achieved and maintained of sensitive information, with regard to the patient assessments and clinical details.
5. To act as a role model, ensuring high quality, professional standards are maintained and delivered at all times.
6. To document observations, assessments, results, decisions and actions. Effectively in patient's notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team and as appropriate, to carers.
7. Provide legible and comprehensive patient records to agreed Trust and NMC standards and guidelines.
8. To develop and maintain effective communication links with all levels of staff within the Trust and external agencies.
9. To participate in the audit cycle of clinical practices and procedures including infection prevention & control initiatives.
About us
"Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist in the monitoring and protecting of groups and individuals whose health and well-being may be at risk e.g. vulnerable adults.
Promote and maintain the dignity and privacy of patients at all times.
To participate and contribute appropriately in research, service modernisation, clinical governance and National Service Frameworks.
Please see full Job description and personal specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist in the monitoring and protecting of groups and individuals whose health and well-being may be at risk e.g. vulnerable adults.
Promote and maintain the dignity and privacy of patients at all times.
To participate and contribute appropriately in research, service modernisation, clinical governance and National Service Frameworks.
Please see full Job description and personal specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Current/live registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree qualification
- Qualification or experience in teaching and assessing
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience nursing patients in an acute / community setting or recently completed a Return to Nursing course.
- Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge and practice after qualification and Preceptorship.
- Experience within a range of patient/client care groups.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Current/live registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree qualification
- Qualification or experience in teaching and assessing
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience nursing patients in an acute / community setting or recently completed a Return to Nursing course.
- Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge and practice after qualification and Preceptorship.
- Experience within a range of patient/client care groups.
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).
