Job summary
As a staff nurse at CHFT you will provide a high standard of individualised nursing care in accordance with agreed policies; through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based individualised plan of care.
You will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of care deliver and you will be expected to develop personally and professionally, into undertaking all aspects of the role of a band 5 nurse.
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team using resources efficiently. To deliver quality care to patients and to supervise the working of junior staff during the span of duty.
Main duties of the job
Ward 10 is the general elective surgical ward for the Calderdale and Huddersfield trust.
We are a 20 bedded ward, who care for a range of surgical specialities, including; Colorectal, Upper GI, Bariatric, Breasts and Urology, as well as caring for general surgical patients. We are a 24/7 service which offers a variety of shift patterns.
We are looking for a high motivated and enthusiastic staff nurse to join our friendly and proactive nursing team. We are a high working department with a strong sense of team work, care and compassion.
You must be able to work as part of team and you will need to posses excellent communication skills. You will be given the chance to develop and enhance you surgical skills through our multiple development opportunities.
For any informal visits or questions please do not hesitate to get in touch.
About us
We employ more than 6,500 staffwho deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals,Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, healthcentres and in patients' homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.
We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.
We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.
We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation.Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS- yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boardslisten to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members - patients, staff andthe local community.
Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in thechanges to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based individualised plan of care. The post holder will also assist in the management and organisation of nursing work in the the ward/department.
To contribute to a culture that recognises and work in partnership with patients and their families, involving them in all aspects of care. Receive patients and their relatives in a calm, courteous and reassuring manner, while participate in providing support and information.
To provide early intervention to ensure the safe discharge of patients, working in collaboration with the surgical team and community services.
Give and receive regular reports of the progress of patients, immediately acting on any changes in the patients condition and reporting to the relevant health care professional.
Maintain accurate records of observation, treatment and patient care.
Participate in the checking and administration of prescribed drugs (including controlled drugs) and other substances in accordance with trust policies.
To have a willingness to take on enhanced/extended roles i.e care of central lines and other clinical roles linked to the ward.
To act as an advocate for the patient and the family, including promoting and protecting their interest, rights, equality, inclusion and privacy.
Always uphold confidentially in all situations according to the trust policy.
To act as a link nurse within a defined speciality/interest area.
To be involved in trust initiatives to improve patient safety and family integrated care.
Ensure all equipment is in good working order and ready for good working use, appropriately reporting any defective equipment or provision of supplies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based individualised plan of care. The post holder will also assist in the management and organisation of nursing work in the the ward/department.
To contribute to a culture that recognises and work in partnership with patients and their families, involving them in all aspects of care. Receive patients and their relatives in a calm, courteous and reassuring manner, while participate in providing support and information.
To provide early intervention to ensure the safe discharge of patients, working in collaboration with the surgical team and community services.
Give and receive regular reports of the progress of patients, immediately acting on any changes in the patients condition and reporting to the relevant health care professional.
Maintain accurate records of observation, treatment and patient care.
Participate in the checking and administration of prescribed drugs (including controlled drugs) and other substances in accordance with trust policies.
To have a willingness to take on enhanced/extended roles i.e care of central lines and other clinical roles linked to the ward.
To act as an advocate for the patient and the family, including promoting and protecting their interest, rights, equality, inclusion and privacy.
Always uphold confidentially in all situations according to the trust policy.
To act as a link nurse within a defined speciality/interest area.
To be involved in trust initiatives to improve patient safety and family integrated care.
Ensure all equipment is in good working order and ready for good working use, appropriately reporting any defective equipment or provision of supplies.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse in relevant field of practice
- Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor qualification or willingness to complete
Desirable
- Role Specific Training relevant to specialty of the post
Knowledge, Experience & Expertise
Essential
- Knowledge and skill to plan, deliver, and evaluate high quality, evidence-based nursing care to a group of patients within the speciality of the post
- IT literacy and ability to use NHS systems
- Experience of working with patients, and those that matter to them, from a range of diverse cultures and backgrounds
Desirable
- Clinical experience in the specialty of the post
- Skills in research and audit methodology and application of findings to practice
Communication & Relationships
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt to meet the requirements of patients, their families/carers, and professional colleagues.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
Training
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Be fully competent in medical devices and other specialist competencies for area of specialism within 12 months of taking up the post
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration with NMC in relevant field of post applied for
Desirable
- Additional post registration qualification relevant to field of practice
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse in relevant field of practice
- Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor qualification or willingness to complete
Desirable
- Role Specific Training relevant to specialty of the post
Knowledge, Experience & Expertise
Essential
- Knowledge and skill to plan, deliver, and evaluate high quality, evidence-based nursing care to a group of patients within the speciality of the post
- IT literacy and ability to use NHS systems
- Experience of working with patients, and those that matter to them, from a range of diverse cultures and backgrounds
Desirable
- Clinical experience in the specialty of the post
- Skills in research and audit methodology and application of findings to practice
Communication & Relationships
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt to meet the requirements of patients, their families/carers, and professional colleagues.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
Training
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Be fully competent in medical devices and other specialist competencies for area of specialism within 12 months of taking up the post
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration with NMC in relevant field of post applied for
Desirable
- Additional post registration qualification relevant to field of practice
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.
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.
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
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Huddersfeld Royal Infirmary Ward 10
Acre Street
Huddersfield
HD3 3EA
Employer's website
https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
