Staff Nurse (Ward 6)
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Job summary
Up to 37.5 hrs per week
The Gastroenterology Ward (Ward 6) at James Cook University Hospital cares for people who are acutely unwell and require admission to hospital for a variety of reasons relating to gastrointestinal (stomach and intestines) and hepatological (liver, gallbladder, biliary tree and pancreas) diseases, as well as patients requiring nutritional support. The liver service has recently been awarded IQILS ( Improving Quality in Liver Services) level 2 accreditation which is 1 of only 14 in the country acknowledging the patient focused care provided.
This is an exciting time to be part of our friendly and forward thinking team on a fast paced ward where no two days are the same. We pride ourselves on delivering co-ordinated, person-centred care for our patients. If you are up to the unique challenge of caring for patients whose needs and behaviours are often unpredictable then this is an excellent opportunity for you!
The ward works closely with many other teams and departments, including the Endoscopy Department, specialist liver nurses, specialist nutritional nurses, and specialist IBD nurses.
Nurses from non-acute or non NHS backgrounds are welcome to apply. You will be supported by the Ward Manager, Practice Development Nurse and Clinical Matron in your continued professional development with the appropriate training opportunities.
Main duties of the job
You'll be meticulous and organised and able to manage your own workload. Communicating directly with patients to ensure that we are meeting their needs you'll be a role model for the Trust values of being Respectful, Supportive and Caring both to your patients and other colleagues.
The successful candidate will play an active role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the busy Gastroenterology Ward within the South Tees NHS Foundation Trust.
Committed to providing high quality patient centred care and team development we are keen to support personal development towards future career opportunities.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to:-
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Details
Date posted
28 December 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
328-DUG-5906007
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer's website
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