Job summary
Ward 17 specialises in Diabetes and Endocrine management with an emphasis on patient education, acute and chronic wound management, care of the diabetic foot, complex discharge planning, end-of-life care and the care of the general medical patient. In addition with changes to Stroke services across South Yorkshire, ward 17 will be playing a vital role within the Stroke pathway and caring for Stroke patients.
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals is a Foundation Trust with big ambitions and a proven history of success as early adopters and high quality care outcomes.
Main duties of the job
We are searching for dynamic, highly motivated and passionate individuals committed to high quality patient care. The post holders must have a flexible approach, and being committed to delivering high standards of patient focused care are essential requirements of the post. The post holders will be required to demonstrate professional attributes, including, diversity, dealing with change, and be able to work autonomously and effectively within the multidisciplinary team.
We are happy to provide Career development opportunities to support you develop a career in a desired work stream. Applicants will be expected to work as a valued member within the Ward Team and have the ability to assess the needs of acute patients and demonstrate skills in the delivery of safe and effective care. In line with the values of the Trust it is essential that you demonstrate professional, caring and compassionate behavior and the desire to develop your skills.
About us
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals is a Foundation Trust with big ambitions and a proven history of success as early adopters and high quality care outcomes. We're aiming to be in the top 10% for everything we do. To get there we are improving our organisation to be more suited to how patients use our services.
We serve a population of over 420,000 people across South Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire.
We are an Associate Teaching Hospital of the University of Sheffield and an Associate College of Sheffield Hallam University.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full and detailed description of the responsibilities for this post please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full and detailed description of the responsibilities for this post please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate work experience during nurse training or post registration
Eligibility / Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Current Registration
- Up-to-date knowledge of professional issues.
Desirable
- Demonstrate professional development post-registration
- Degree qualification
- Extended nursing skills
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good verbal communication skills with multidisciplinary team/clients/relatives
- Demonstrate a caring manner with an understanding disposition. Be interested and committed to caring for people from any type of cultural and environmental background or illness.
Desirable
- Evidence of working effectively within the multi-disciplinary team.
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working practice as required with good attendance and high standards of clinical care.
- Precise and methodical in working practice and able to work under own initiative.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust Policies and Procedures
- Ability to delegate
- Resourceful and able to work on own initiatives
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate work experience during nurse training or post registration
Eligibility / Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Current Registration
- Up-to-date knowledge of professional issues.
Desirable
- Demonstrate professional development post-registration
- Degree qualification
- Extended nursing skills
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good verbal communication skills with multidisciplinary team/clients/relatives
- Demonstrate a caring manner with an understanding disposition. Be interested and committed to caring for people from any type of cultural and environmental background or illness.
Desirable
- Evidence of working effectively within the multi-disciplinary team.
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working practice as required with good attendance and high standards of clinical care.
- Precise and methodical in working practice and able to work under own initiative.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust Policies and Procedures
- Ability to delegate
- Resourceful and able to work on own initiatives
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).
