Job summary
Are you are looking for a new direction in your current career.
We have exciting and challenging opportunities for Registered Nurses to develop their skills within the Gastroenterology ward at Bassetlaw Hospital Teaching Trust.
Ward A5, at Bassetlaw, offers a broad spectrum of experience of acute medical conditions. The successful candidate's will be provided with experience in a variety of medical conditions, such as upper Gastrointestinal bleeds, Liver disease management and care, Colitis / Chrons medical management often with shared care with the surgical teams, and Upper Gastrointestinal Cancers such as Pancreatic and Oesophageal cancers. The acute nature of many of the medical conditions, and also the management of some of the biggest growing cancers, requires a nurse who is committed to providing high quality care to all her patients, with care and compassion.
The ward team benefits from excellent leadership from the management team. The ward sisters remain committed to promoting health and awareness of liver disease, and improving the quality of care for the gastroenterology patients on ward A5.
As a Staff Nurse working on the ward you will be a valued member of the team, providing high quality care to patients, in a professional, compassionate and competent manner. You will be able to contribute ideas and support clinical initiatives in order to provide evidence based patient care. You will be provided with an induction program
Main duties of the job
As a Staff Nurse working on the ward you will be a valued member of the team, providing high quality care to patients, in a professional, compassionate and competent manner. You will be able to contribute ideas and support clinical initiatives in order to provide evidence based patient care.
The Ward is actively committed to looking at ways to improve patient experience, ensuring we create an environment where patients feel safe, cared for and confident in treatment they receive. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
About us
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire and the surrounding areas.
Hosting three main hospital sites and a number of additional services, the Trust is one of only five Teaching Hospitals in Yorkshire and by 2018 is projecting to train 25% of all medical students in the region, while we currently train 30% of all other healthcare professional students.
A modern and forward-facing Trust employing over 6,000 members of staff, the hospital provides a full range of local hospital services across the three sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
At all times work in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct, maintaining clinical competence.
Maintain the highest standard of patient care, ensuring all care is in accordance with national and local policies and procedures.
Will utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with patients and those involved in their care.
Respect patient confidentiality and in particular, the confidentiality of electronically stored personal/manual data, in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act (1998).
Ensure the implementation of safe working practices in accordance with the Trust policy, reporting discrepancies, using the Adverse Incident reporting system, ensuring Line Manager is informed in a timely manner.
Develop post basic skills relevant to the area of practice in accordance with the Code of Professional Practice (NMC 2002).
Be aware of individual responsibilities and maintain a safe environment in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act. Identify and report immediately any untoward accident, incident or potential hazard.
For full details please download the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
At all times work in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct, maintaining clinical competence.
Maintain the highest standard of patient care, ensuring all care is in accordance with national and local policies and procedures.
Will utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with patients and those involved in their care.
Respect patient confidentiality and in particular, the confidentiality of electronically stored personal/manual data, in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act (1998).
Ensure the implementation of safe working practices in accordance with the Trust policy, reporting discrepancies, using the Adverse Incident reporting system, ensuring Line Manager is informed in a timely manner.
Develop post basic skills relevant to the area of practice in accordance with the Code of Professional Practice (NMC 2002).
Be aware of individual responsibilities and maintain a safe environment in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act. Identify and report immediately any untoward accident, incident or potential hazard.
For full details please download the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Current Registration
- Up to date knowledge of professional issues
Desirable
- Demonstrate professional development post-registration
Experience
Essential
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and good attendance.
- Precise and methodical in working practice and able to work under own initiative.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust Policies and Procedures
- Ability to deligate
- Resourceful and able to work on own initiatives
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with multi-disciplinary team / client / 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Current Registration
- Up to date knowledge of professional issues
Desirable
- Demonstrate professional development post-registration
Experience
Essential
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and good attendance.
- Precise and methodical in working practice and able to work under own initiative.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust Policies and Procedures
- Ability to deligate
- Resourceful and able to work on own initiatives
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with multi-disciplinary team / client / 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.
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).
