Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Nurse who is passionate about delivering high standards of nursing care to ensure a positive patient experience. You must have excellent communication skills and be prepared to work in a busy and sometimes challenging environment.
The role is for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to work in the Clinical Operations Team as a Transfer Nurse supporting the safe transfer and movement of our patients through the hospital. You will be supported by the Clinical Site Matron and work alongside Healthcare Assistants and Porter colleagues to safely transfer our patients predominantly out of the Emergency Department and Urgent Care wards.
The core hours for this post are 08:00 - 18:00 over the 7 days.
The ability to work as part of a team and a commitment to give high-quality care whilst adhering to trust values and behaviours is essential.
Main duties of the job
The role of the nurse/midwife is to provide a holistic, high quality, patient focused, comprehensive, efficient and safe service for the patients cared for at Kettering General Hospital, acting with responsibility, accountability and integrity; reporting adverse events and poor practice to the person in charge. The nurse/midwife would be expected to effectively andresponsibly use resources and engage in change and service improvements.Standards of practice at Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KGH) are aligned to the standards set out by the Nursing & Midwifery (NMC) Code: Standards of conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwifes (2008). Standards of practice and care, at KGH, also encompass the Chief Nursing Officer's 6 C's campaign and concentrate thenursing agenda on Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment.The post holder may be required to rotate through other wards and departments as required to support Trust business and patient care.The post holder will act at all times in accordance with the NMC code and local standards of care and policies.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
A clinical practitioner who is developing their expertise within their specialty An effective role model who emulates good practice and professional standards A motivated, dynamic practitioner who supports the ward team in striving forimprovements in care and practice Works within own limits of competency to provide a holistic package of care that meetsthe patients psychological, social and physical needs; as dictated by patient pathwayand clinical condition Act responsibly as a team member and seeks help whenever necessary To implement relevant clinical assessment tools and risk assessments To cover clinical workload and other duties in the absence of other staff of thesame or lower banding To be aware of safeguarding procedures, ensuring that they maintain their knowledgeof the Mental Capacity Act Assessment, Deprivation of Liberty and Best Interests toensure patients overall safety within clinical environment To work effectively and communicate with the multi-disciplinary team regarding patientcare notifying and escalating to them any changes in patients condition or other usefulinformation. Contribute in effective handovers of patient care between shifts, otherdepartments and other healthcare providers
Job description
Job responsibilities
A clinical practitioner who is developing their expertise within their specialty An effective role model who emulates good practice and professional standards A motivated, dynamic practitioner who supports the ward team in striving forimprovements in care and practice Works within own limits of competency to provide a holistic package of care that meetsthe patients psychological, social and physical needs; as dictated by patient pathwayand clinical condition Act responsibly as a team member and seeks help whenever necessary To implement relevant clinical assessment tools and risk assessments To cover clinical workload and other duties in the absence of other staff of thesame or lower banding To be aware of safeguarding procedures, ensuring that they maintain their knowledgeof the Mental Capacity Act Assessment, Deprivation of Liberty and Best Interests toensure patients overall safety within clinical environment To work effectively and communicate with the multi-disciplinary team regarding patientcare notifying and escalating to them any changes in patients condition or other usefulinformation. Contribute in effective handovers of patient care between shifts, otherdepartments and other healthcare providers
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Diploma
- NMC Registration
Desirable
- Mentor Qualification
- Leadership Qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous Healthcare Experience
- Commitment to continuing professional development; with an enthusiasm for learning
Desirable
- Evidence of post-registration qualification/education to diploma/degree level
- Awareness and understanding of current issues within nursing, midwifery and the wider NHS
Skills
Essential
- The ability to communicate with patients and their families/carers
- To demonstrate accuracy and clarity in verbal, written and electronic communication; and appropriate information storage
- The ability to make judgments on problems requiring investigation, analysis e.g., assessment of patient condition, suitability for discharge
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Diploma
- NMC Registration
Desirable
- Mentor Qualification
- Leadership Qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous Healthcare Experience
- Commitment to continuing professional development; with an enthusiasm for learning
Desirable
- Evidence of post-registration qualification/education to diploma/degree level
- Awareness and understanding of current issues within nursing, midwifery and the wider NHS
Skills
Essential
- The ability to communicate with patients and their families/carers
- To demonstrate accuracy and clarity in verbal, written and electronic communication; and appropriate information storage
- The ability to make judgments on problems requiring investigation, analysis e.g., assessment of patient condition, suitability for discharge
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care
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).
