Staff Nurse - Ward 24

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

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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 Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospital Teaching Trust.

Ward 24, at Doncaster, 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 24.

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

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belongand Thrive, Here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Date posted

09 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

272-6282031

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Current Registration
  • Up to date knowledge of professional issues

Desirable

  • Demonstrate professional development post-registration

Experience

Essential

  • RN level 1 or 2

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

  • RN level 1 or 2

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Michelle North

michelle.north1@nhs.net

01302642727

Date posted

09 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

272-6282031

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Supporting documents

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