Job summary
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our highly motivated and compassionate team.
Gate 11 at Pinderfields General Hospital is a busy respiratory ward accommodating up to 13 patients. We care for a variety of patients with both acute and long-term respiratory conditions, including patients stepping down from ACU/ ICU. We care for patients requiring oxygen therapy and/or domiciliary non-invasive ventilation (NIV), patients with tracheostomies, laryngectomies, and chest drains.
Whilst experience in Respiratory is desirable, we're committed to nurturing and developing registered nurses or newly qualified nurses through support from our dedicated Clinical Respiratory Educator.
We require an enthusiastic motivated individual who has the ability and passion to work within our friendly ward team. Respiratory Medicine is continuously expanding its service and we require registered nurses who have the ambition to help drive these changes. Commitment to undertake ongoing training and development is essential.
If you are motivated to deliver high standards of care and have these personal qualities and characteristics, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of a team to provide safe, effective, and efficient care for patients, relatives, and carers.
We live by the Trust Values of caring, improving, being respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
As part of the Gate 11 team, you will be focused on patient care, always aiming for excellent patient experience, providing a high standard of care to patients, whilst maintaining their privacy and dignity, assessing care needs, developing, implementing, and evaluating programmes of care and to contribute to supporting the Junior Sister/Senior Sister.
You will need to have excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of a busy team. You will be expected to work both independently and alongside your colleagues to provide the highest standard of care. The successful candidate needs to be a dedicated and motivated individual with excellent organisational skills, the ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively.
The successful applicant will have access to training and development opportunities and be welcomed into our friendly team.
To be considered for
this post, you must hold relevant UK NMC registration or be in a position
to successfully apply for this at the point of your application. Applying from overseas, we are only able to provide
support in relation to the costs of sponsoring you for employment and the
immigration surcharge.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
CLINICAL LEADERSHIP
The Registered Nurse will maintain a nursing culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts and innovations.
This will be achieved by:
- Participating in the development and delivery of a philosophy of care which involves/respects the rights of patients carers and staff.
- Ability to relate to all staff and patients in a confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and able to work effectively as part of team.
- Creating, maintaining and enhancing effective working relationships.
- Recognising areas of conflict and assisting in the management of this to promote a healthy working environment.
- Maintaining an awareness of national and regional initiatives.
- Participating in the individual performance review process.
- Participating in Clinical Supervision where this is appropriate
- Participating in the implementation and monitoring of the Trusts Nursing Charter standards.
- Acting as a positive ambassador for the Trust.
- Contributing to the Trusts Shared Leadership process.
- Striving for continuous improvements in the delivery of high quality patient focused care.
- Submitting new ideas/Innovations aimed at improving patient care.
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT/EVIDENCE BASED NURSING
The Registered Nurse will support and contribute to a ward culture which is conducive to learning incorporating high quality evidence based practice into patient centred care.
This will be achieved by:
- Utilising and contributing to resources within the ward environment which encourage evidence based nursing.
- Promoting patient/carer independence through relevant teaching and support.
- Supporting and enabling professional development of team members.
- Undertaking own personal development to meet identified needs.
- Contributing to the mentorship of colleagues as directed by the ward sister.
- Ensuring statutory training is undertaken.
COMPETENT PRACTICE
The Registered Nurse will combine theory and experience to demonstrate clinical competence in practice.
This will be achieved by:
- Participating in the assessment of health related needs of patients and their families/careers.
- Contributing towards the formulation of a plan of care with the patient and their family/carers.
- Delivering direct care to patients in accordance with the Trusts policies and NMC Guidelines.
- Continually assessing and evaluating the patients condition and the effectiveness of the care delivered with a senior member of the team.
- Promoting a multi professional approach to maximise the patients health and independence utilising resources appropriately.
- Maintaining up to date knowledge of current nursing issues/practices.
- Working as a registered nurse, without direct supervision in the absence of the Ward Sister where necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
CLINICAL LEADERSHIP
The Registered Nurse will maintain a nursing culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts and innovations.
This will be achieved by:
- Participating in the development and delivery of a philosophy of care which involves/respects the rights of patients carers and staff.
- Ability to relate to all staff and patients in a confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and able to work effectively as part of team.
- Creating, maintaining and enhancing effective working relationships.
- Recognising areas of conflict and assisting in the management of this to promote a healthy working environment.
- Maintaining an awareness of national and regional initiatives.
- Participating in the individual performance review process.
- Participating in Clinical Supervision where this is appropriate
- Participating in the implementation and monitoring of the Trusts Nursing Charter standards.
- Acting as a positive ambassador for the Trust.
- Contributing to the Trusts Shared Leadership process.
- Striving for continuous improvements in the delivery of high quality patient focused care.
- Submitting new ideas/Innovations aimed at improving patient care.
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT/EVIDENCE BASED NURSING
The Registered Nurse will support and contribute to a ward culture which is conducive to learning incorporating high quality evidence based practice into patient centred care.
This will be achieved by:
- Utilising and contributing to resources within the ward environment which encourage evidence based nursing.
- Promoting patient/carer independence through relevant teaching and support.
- Supporting and enabling professional development of team members.
- Undertaking own personal development to meet identified needs.
- Contributing to the mentorship of colleagues as directed by the ward sister.
- Ensuring statutory training is undertaken.
COMPETENT PRACTICE
The Registered Nurse will combine theory and experience to demonstrate clinical competence in practice.
This will be achieved by:
- Participating in the assessment of health related needs of patients and their families/careers.
- Contributing towards the formulation of a plan of care with the patient and their family/carers.
- Delivering direct care to patients in accordance with the Trusts policies and NMC Guidelines.
- Continually assessing and evaluating the patients condition and the effectiveness of the care delivered with a senior member of the team.
- Promoting a multi professional approach to maximise the patients health and independence utilising resources appropriately.
- Maintaining up to date knowledge of current nursing issues/practices.
- Working as a registered nurse, without direct supervision in the absence of the Ward Sister where necessary.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skill
- Able to communicate clearly (verbally and written)
- Enthusiastic
- Adaptable and flexible
- Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan, asses, implement and evaluate patient care
- Prioritise tasks
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- BSc (Hons) Nursing
- Diploma HE Nursing
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience working in health care setting
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and practice
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skill
- Able to communicate clearly (verbally and written)
- Enthusiastic
- Adaptable and flexible
- Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan, asses, implement and evaluate patient care
- Prioritise tasks
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- BSc (Hons) Nursing
- Diploma HE Nursing
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience working in health care setting
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and 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.
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).
