Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, dedicated, forward thinking nurse who will be committed to the role with a determination to ensure patients on the ward receive the highest standards of care.

An opportunity has arisen for a full-time band 5 post working on a 20 bedded acute general surgical ward. We are a surgical ward specialising in general surgical procedures, colorectal surgery and ENT surgery as well as caring for a wide range of other surgical specialities.

Our patients have varying degrees of dependency which will mean organising and prioritising care accordingly whilst being able to recognise and manage deteriorating patients.

The post is a rotational post consisting of days/nights & weekends and you must be punctual and flexible. You will need to have excellent communication skills and be able to liaise with patients, relatives and other members of the multidisciplinary team as well as you colleagues on the ward.

We require you to be committed to undertaking ongoing training and development and we will ensure you receive a full induction period to the ward as well as full support from the ward

Post registration experience is preferable but not essential.

Main duties of the job

  • To work as a registered nurse within a ward team within the SACCT Division
  • To prioritise and deliver nursing care and assessment as needed.
  • To demonstrate high standards of care and set examples of best practise within the delivery of patient care.
  • To liaise with other departments and staff to ensure that patient care is delivered.
  • To ensure patients' safety, privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.
  • To support the nurse in charge of the ward and liaise with other departments and professionals to ensure that the needs of the ward are met.
  • Following appropriate development to take charge of the ward and oversee patient admissions and transfers and the care delivered by other staff.

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

"As a high performing Trust, operating as part of an integrated care system, we will provide high quality, safe and effective care. This will be achieved in a financially sustainable way, through our skilled and motivated workforce".

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance.

Details

Date posted

07 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

382-SACT111-23

Job locations

BTH

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are a surgical ward specialising in general surgical procedures, colorectal surgery and ENT surgery as well as caring for a wide range of other surgical specialities.

Our patients have varying degrees of dependency which will mean organising and prioritising care accordingly whilst being able to recognise and manage deteriorating patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are a surgical ward specialising in general surgical procedures, colorectal surgery and ENT surgery as well as caring for a wide range of other surgical specialities.

Our patients have varying degrees of dependency which will mean organising and prioritising care accordingly whilst being able to recognise and manage deteriorating patients.

Person Specification

application form and interview

Essential

  • Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.

Desirable

  • Post registration experience

Application and interview form

Essential

  • -Willingness to undertake study in relevant specialty subject

Application form and interview

Essential

  • -Willingness to undertake teaching and assessing qualification
Person Specification

application form and interview

Essential

  • Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.

Desirable

  • Post registration experience

Application and interview form

Essential

  • -Willingness to undertake study in relevant specialty subject

Application form and interview

Essential

  • -Willingness to undertake teaching and assessing qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

BTH

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR


Employer's website

https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

BTH

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR


Employer's website

https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Lisa Halliwell

lisa.halliwell@nhs.net

01253953414

Details

Date posted

07 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

382-SACT111-23

Job locations

BTH

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR


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