Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the medicine division on Cassio ward, for an enthusiastic, reliable and motivated Nurse for full time substantive post(37.5 hours per week).
The team works closely with the Multidisciplinary team, with team of doctors, therapist and nursing team who works well together in providing excellent patient care.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, whilst maintaining at all times their privacy and dignity.
To assess care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
To contribute to supporting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
To support the maintenance of high standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Promote/develop and maintain a culture within the Ward/Department in collaboration with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse which challenges and questions practice and promotes the quality of thinking amongst practitioners.
Ensuring that and students receive effective and documented induction, mentorship, development and support.
Actively participate in developmental opportunities.
Work creatively to develop practice and new ways of working in collaboration with Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
Fully engage in ones own appraisal/performance review ensuring that there is clarity on the level of authority held for all aspects of the role and that they are regularly reviewed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Promote/develop and maintain a culture within the Ward/Department in collaboration with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse which challenges and questions practice and promotes the quality of thinking amongst practitioners.
Ensuring that and students receive effective and documented induction, mentorship, development and support.
Actively participate in developmental opportunities.
Work creatively to develop practice and new ways of working in collaboration with Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
Fully engage in ones own appraisal/performance review ensuring that there is clarity on the level of authority held for all aspects of the role and that they are regularly reviewed.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Registered Nurse.
- NMC Registration.
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree in Nursing.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of relevant political and professional issues in healthcare.
- Knowledge of acute nursing.
Desirable
- Demonstrate an awareness with NHS policies, CQC standards, and local clinical protocols
Experience:
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical setting.
Desirable
- Experience within an NHS setting.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Registered Nurse.
- NMC Registration.
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree in Nursing.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of relevant political and professional issues in healthcare.
- Knowledge of acute nursing.
Desirable
- Demonstrate an awareness with NHS policies, CQC standards, and local clinical protocols
Experience:
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical setting.
Desirable
- Experience within an NHS setting.
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).
