Job summary
Staff Nurse - Milton Ward
Division: Unplanned & Integrated Care
Care Group: Therapies & Older Persons
Band: 5
Salary: £28,407 - £34,581 per annum/pro rata
**Please note this advert is only open for UK Residents**
We are recruiting Staff Nurses for our Frailty services who share our ambition and vision to deliver theBest of Care by the Best Peopleand have the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients are provided from admission through to discharge
You will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience
To act as an advocate for patients, to ensure a patient centred approach to the delivery of care, following the relevant standards and guidelines
Our values areBold,Every Person Counts,Sharing and Open andTogether. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.
About us
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.
All of our substantive & fixed term employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme.
We are taking positive action to ensure that we can attract, recruit and retain the best talent and would welcome more applicants from under - represented groups to support the Trusts commitment to a diverse, inclusive and an employer of choice workforce.
All staff at Medway comply the Trust's and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board's policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support and engage patients in all of their care needs; including personal care, toileting, assisting with nutrition and hydration, mobility and repositioning in order to prevent pressure damage
To understand when and how to make a referral as per the patients needs to the relevant disciplines/services
To advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of deconditioning, in older or frailer patients
To undertake clinical observations, assessments and escalation as appropriate
Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a patients nursing requirements
To have a clear understanding of the admission and discharge process and discharge pathways. To ensure that all patients have a discharge plan that is safe and appropriate for their needs
You will be expected to work alongside the multi-disciplinary team
To be responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication. To be accountable for their practice in line with the NMC Code and take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve their knowledge and professional competence
You will ensure that the Hospitals policy is understood and carried out with regard to the care and custody of drugs / medications, especially with regard to those covered by the Control of Drugs Act
You will act in accordance with Local, Hospital and Statutory Guidelines and Policies
You will be familiar with the Health and Safety at Works Act, and be aware of its implications, ensuring that local unit and departmental policies are followed
You will work in accordance with corporate objectives
You will actively participate in their annual appraisal and ongoing review, including compilation of a personal and professional portfolio to support professional revalidation
You will maintain a high standard of care and give courteous reception to all patients and visitors
You will ensure that the patient and next of kin are updated regularly throughout admission and on discharge
You will practice in a cost effective and cost aware manner, ensuring that resources are used effectively
You will be familiar with the wards fire, manual handling and C.O.S.H.H. policies and ensure that all staff in the ward are aware of the policies
You will be fully conversant with the Trust major incident plan, and ensure that all nurses on the ward / department understand the procedure
Take all possible precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of staff, patients, visitors and the public, by implementing all policies related to health, safety, security and risk
You will be responsible for the provision and receipt of complex, sensitive or contentious information related to patients, patient care, relatives, staff and other multidisciplinary colleagues
Communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care
You will act as the Nurse in Charge as required
Report to the Doctor / Ward Manager / Nurse in Charge and other members of the multidisciplinary team on patients condition, both verbally and in writing as necessary
Liaise with inter-hospital departments / personnel
Attend and participate in ward meetings and help promote new ideas and initiatives and assist in their implementation
Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary or family meetings to benefit patient care
Act as a role model giving guidance, counselling and support to staff and students
Act as a mentor and introduce new staff members to their role within the team
Act as a preceptor for newly qualified members of staff
Act as practice supervisor and/or practice assessor for student nurses
To maintain compliance with Statutory and Mandatory Training
Take every opportunity to maintain and improve own knowledge and competence and take steps to keep up to date with clinical and nursing developments
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support and engage patients in all of their care needs; including personal care, toileting, assisting with nutrition and hydration, mobility and repositioning in order to prevent pressure damage
To understand when and how to make a referral as per the patients needs to the relevant disciplines/services
To advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of deconditioning, in older or frailer patients
To undertake clinical observations, assessments and escalation as appropriate
Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a patients nursing requirements
To have a clear understanding of the admission and discharge process and discharge pathways. To ensure that all patients have a discharge plan that is safe and appropriate for their needs
You will be expected to work alongside the multi-disciplinary team
To be responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication. To be accountable for their practice in line with the NMC Code and take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve their knowledge and professional competence
You will ensure that the Hospitals policy is understood and carried out with regard to the care and custody of drugs / medications, especially with regard to those covered by the Control of Drugs Act
You will act in accordance with Local, Hospital and Statutory Guidelines and Policies
You will be familiar with the Health and Safety at Works Act, and be aware of its implications, ensuring that local unit and departmental policies are followed
You will work in accordance with corporate objectives
You will actively participate in their annual appraisal and ongoing review, including compilation of a personal and professional portfolio to support professional revalidation
You will maintain a high standard of care and give courteous reception to all patients and visitors
You will ensure that the patient and next of kin are updated regularly throughout admission and on discharge
You will practice in a cost effective and cost aware manner, ensuring that resources are used effectively
You will be familiar with the wards fire, manual handling and C.O.S.H.H. policies and ensure that all staff in the ward are aware of the policies
You will be fully conversant with the Trust major incident plan, and ensure that all nurses on the ward / department understand the procedure
Take all possible precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of staff, patients, visitors and the public, by implementing all policies related to health, safety, security and risk
You will be responsible for the provision and receipt of complex, sensitive or contentious information related to patients, patient care, relatives, staff and other multidisciplinary colleagues
Communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care
You will act as the Nurse in Charge as required
Report to the Doctor / Ward Manager / Nurse in Charge and other members of the multidisciplinary team on patients condition, both verbally and in writing as necessary
Liaise with inter-hospital departments / personnel
Attend and participate in ward meetings and help promote new ideas and initiatives and assist in their implementation
Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary or family meetings to benefit patient care
Act as a role model giving guidance, counselling and support to staff and students
Act as a mentor and introduce new staff members to their role within the team
Act as a preceptor for newly qualified members of staff
Act as practice supervisor and/or practice assessor for student nurses
To maintain compliance with Statutory and Mandatory Training
Take every opportunity to maintain and improve own knowledge and competence and take steps to keep up to date with clinical and nursing developments
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN1/RN2/RN12 Registered Nurse on the NMC register
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Able to assess plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Competent in basic life support
- Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products.
- Able to work as an effective team member
- Uses own initiative and is able to take decisions
- An understanding of Audit and Research Based Nursing Practice
- Basic computer skills including ability to use Microsoft Word and Electronic Patient Records.
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working on own and in a team
- Completion of preceptorship
- Experience of administering intravenous drug therapy
Values Based Question
Essential
- Give an example of a time where you have demonstrated a 'can do' attitude (including the situation you were in) and the outcome
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN1/RN2/RN12 Registered Nurse on the NMC register
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Able to assess plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Competent in basic life support
- Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products.
- Able to work as an effective team member
- Uses own initiative and is able to take decisions
- An understanding of Audit and Research Based Nursing Practice
- Basic computer skills including ability to use Microsoft Word and Electronic Patient Records.
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working on own and in a team
- Completion of preceptorship
- Experience of administering intravenous drug therapy
Values Based Question
Essential
- Give an example of a time where you have demonstrated a 'can do' attitude (including the situation you were in) and the outcome
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).
