Job summary
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
The post holder will be a Registered Nurse responsible for providing all aspects of patient care through the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The post holder will assist, and is expected to, supervise junior staff and be able to teach qualified and unqualified staff.
Main duties of the job
Avocet Ward is a warm and friendly community inpatient rehabilitation ward which provides a service to patients over 65 years.
We are looking for a Band 5 registered nurse with a keen interest in rehabilitation of the older patient. We work closely with the Multidisciplinary team to provide a high standard of care to all of our patients.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
o Season Ticket Loans
o NHS discounts for staff
o Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
o Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
o The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
o Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
o Day One Flexible Employer
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To adhere to the Trusts agreed policies and procedures
- To promote and develop equality of opportunity in accordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy
- To protect the confidentiality of information relating to the Trust, patient and staff or other agencies
- To provide a quality service to internal and external agencies and participate/develop clinical governance within sphere of responsibility
- To share responsibility for abiding by Health & Safety policies and regulations and acting in accordance with the Risk Management Policy
- Develop the assessment, development, implementation and delivery of agreed standard of nursing care
- Provide basic, intermediate and advanced patient care
- Ensure that all nursing records and documents are completed accurately and legibly.
- Discharge patients following the Trusts Discharge Policy
- Assist the ward manager to ensure all staff are aware of prevention and control of infectio
- Develop innovative practices using research-orientated approach
- Act as an advocate for patient and protect their rights and dignit
- Ensure that Essence of Care benchmarking is carried out and appropriate actions are taken
- Ensure agreed standard for ward cleanliness by reporting any concerns to the ward manager
- Work at an advanced clinical level and be a role model for all staff
- Manage the clinical area in the absence of more senior staff to ensure effective communication between all MDT to ensure safe management of patients
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To adhere to the Trusts agreed policies and procedures
- To promote and develop equality of opportunity in accordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy
- To protect the confidentiality of information relating to the Trust, patient and staff or other agencies
- To provide a quality service to internal and external agencies and participate/develop clinical governance within sphere of responsibility
- To share responsibility for abiding by Health & Safety policies and regulations and acting in accordance with the Risk Management Policy
- Develop the assessment, development, implementation and delivery of agreed standard of nursing care
- Provide basic, intermediate and advanced patient care
- Ensure that all nursing records and documents are completed accurately and legibly.
- Discharge patients following the Trusts Discharge Policy
- Assist the ward manager to ensure all staff are aware of prevention and control of infectio
- Develop innovative practices using research-orientated approach
- Act as an advocate for patient and protect their rights and dignit
- Ensure that Essence of Care benchmarking is carried out and appropriate actions are taken
- Ensure agreed standard for ward cleanliness by reporting any concerns to the ward manager
- Work at an advanced clinical level and be a role model for all staff
- Manage the clinical area in the absence of more senior staff to ensure effective communication between all MDT to ensure safe management of patients
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Professional Registration Part1 NMC register
Desirable
Knowledge and understanding
Essential
- Knowledge of current NHS, professional and educational issues
Desirable
- Currently working in a relevant area
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Professional Registration Part1 NMC register
Desirable
Knowledge and understanding
Essential
- Knowledge of current NHS, professional and educational issues
Desirable
- Currently working in a relevant area
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Avocet Ward, Saffron Walden Community Hospital
Radwinter Road
Saffron Walden
CB11 3HY
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
