Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team here on New Forrest Ward.
The nursing team on New Forrest have come together and grown over the past year as a new ward for the trust, where we specialise in Diabetes and Endocrinology (D&E) mixed with acute general medicine.
Here there lots of opportunities for building and improving new ways of working, building a bigger and better team, as well as learning opportunities for these specialities and we do this by working collaboratively.
With a great support network around you to be able to continue striving to be the best in what we do, this may lead on to specialist nursing in this area as well as other progression opportunities.
We are looking for highly motivated and innovative Registered Nurses to join our team, who can work a range of shifts that cover the 24-hour period across the seven day week.
It is an excellent time to be joining us where you will have the opportunity to learn and develop new skills within a supportive environment, sharing knowledge and skills from a multitude of backgrounds and experience.
Working on the ward is both exciting and challenging but we work closely with all MDT colleagues, where you will be supported by your Band 6 co-ordinator, Medical team and Ward Manager.
We promote a positive working environment where the health and wellbeing of staff as well as our patients is our priority.
Main duties of the job
- To ensure high standards of care are given in relation to agreed standards, policies and procedures of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
- To participate in teaching and facilitating a learning environment to ensure all staff on the ward have the skills/knowledge and support
- To be proactive with transfers and discharges, ensuring they are safe and discharge is at the earliest opportunity
- To ensure Junior staff are aware of agreed standards of practice
- To assist in ensuring new nursing procedures, research and initiatives are evaluated, and where appropriate incorporated into clinical practice
- To participate in the MDT and ensure necessary admission and discharge documentation is completed in a timely manner
- To store and administer prescribed drugs safely in line with legal and Trust requirements
- There will be times where you will be expected to act up as a senior and co-ordinate the shift
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient's problems producing a written plan of care as required
- To report, document and evaluate accidents and unit incidents via Datix reporting, informing manager and updating health and safety register as appropriate
- To participate in development of clinical supervision within the ward
- To participate in educating staff and to be an NMC Supervisor and Assessor for student nurses
- To autonomously request/carry out clinical investigations to aid and confirm the diagnosis
- To develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues
About us
Our purpose is to provide high quality, safe healthcare at the right time, and in the right place to support the people of Torbay and South Devon, and it's visitors.
We are a Trust that values it's workforce, actively engaging and celebrating your successes.
Maintain Trust values and work within the guidelines set out in policies and procedures.
Treat everyone as an individual without discrimination.
Why Work With Us
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication and Working Relationships
- Develops and maintains effective working relationships with a wide range of colleagues across all levels from other disciplines, both within and outside the trust
- Promotes and maintains positive and effective links of communication with patients, their carers and visitors to the Trust
- Ensure systems are in place to support good communication written and verbal, with colleagues and other members of multi-disciplinary team
Planning and Organisation
- Identify the needs for nursing care presented by each individual client under your direct care
- Plan, develop and evaluate individual nursing needs using evidence based practice, maintaining dignity and showing compassion for each patient
- Record the nursing care given, evaluating its outcome in terms of achievement of the objectives, modifying care documentation accordingly and become involved in audit / quality setting work of the department
Responsibility and Accountability
- Act at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- To keep up to date with clinical, professional, managerial developments and relevant NHS initiatives
- To maintain and improve specialist knowledge and expertise in current developments and future trends in relation to nursing practice and management
- To maintain current registration with the NMC and comply with standards set by them
- Demonstrate a high standard of clinical practice ensuring personal professional development. Maintain an awareness of research findings and developments in professional practice as required in accordance with prep.
- Give intravenous medication
- Undertake clinical packages for unit, venepuncture, cannulation, ECG monitoring etc
- Provide support and advice to clients and relatives when faced with distressing situations
Policy and Service Responsibility
- To ensure all Trust procedures and policies are strictly adhered to ensuring patients and staff welfare is paramount
- To assist in the continuous improvement of the quality of care for patients and their families through the implementation of clinical governance activities, ensuring:
- Clinically effective and research-based practices are implemented.
- Audits are undertaken and actions taken to make improvements
- Clinical and non-clinical risks are identified and managed
- Patients are given opportunity to give feedback on their experiences, are involved in planning and monitoring services and are provided with information
- Information is used effectively to improve processes and practices
- To assist in monitoring standards within the department, to include: generic standards of care and infection control. Instigating any changes to make improvements as necessary
- To ensure the health and safety of patients, families and colleagues at all times
Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources
- Demonstrate an awareness of financial resources
- To ensure equipment is maintained routinely and safely
Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership and Management
- To work collaboratively with other departments to ensure effective deployment of staff within the ISU and trustwide when necessary
- To ensure equipment is maintained routinely and safely
- To delegate staff, where necessary, in an appropriate manner in order to assess plan and implement and monitor care of patient
- Assist in the prevention of complaints through effective communication with patients and families
Information Technology and Administrative Duties
- To ensure Information Governance is adhered to in all aspects of your work
- Ability to use computer programmes, to include PAS, IHCS, Infoflex, Allocate, PACS etc
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication and Working Relationships
- Develops and maintains effective working relationships with a wide range of colleagues across all levels from other disciplines, both within and outside the trust
- Promotes and maintains positive and effective links of communication with patients, their carers and visitors to the Trust
- Ensure systems are in place to support good communication written and verbal, with colleagues and other members of multi-disciplinary team
Planning and Organisation
- Identify the needs for nursing care presented by each individual client under your direct care
- Plan, develop and evaluate individual nursing needs using evidence based practice, maintaining dignity and showing compassion for each patient
- Record the nursing care given, evaluating its outcome in terms of achievement of the objectives, modifying care documentation accordingly and become involved in audit / quality setting work of the department
Responsibility and Accountability
- Act at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- To keep up to date with clinical, professional, managerial developments and relevant NHS initiatives
- To maintain and improve specialist knowledge and expertise in current developments and future trends in relation to nursing practice and management
- To maintain current registration with the NMC and comply with standards set by them
- Demonstrate a high standard of clinical practice ensuring personal professional development. Maintain an awareness of research findings and developments in professional practice as required in accordance with prep.
- Give intravenous medication
- Undertake clinical packages for unit, venepuncture, cannulation, ECG monitoring etc
- Provide support and advice to clients and relatives when faced with distressing situations
Policy and Service Responsibility
- To ensure all Trust procedures and policies are strictly adhered to ensuring patients and staff welfare is paramount
- To assist in the continuous improvement of the quality of care for patients and their families through the implementation of clinical governance activities, ensuring:
- Clinically effective and research-based practices are implemented.
- Audits are undertaken and actions taken to make improvements
- Clinical and non-clinical risks are identified and managed
- Patients are given opportunity to give feedback on their experiences, are involved in planning and monitoring services and are provided with information
- Information is used effectively to improve processes and practices
- To assist in monitoring standards within the department, to include: generic standards of care and infection control. Instigating any changes to make improvements as necessary
- To ensure the health and safety of patients, families and colleagues at all times
Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources
- Demonstrate an awareness of financial resources
- To ensure equipment is maintained routinely and safely
Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership and Management
- To work collaboratively with other departments to ensure effective deployment of staff within the ISU and trustwide when necessary
- To ensure equipment is maintained routinely and safely
- To delegate staff, where necessary, in an appropriate manner in order to assess plan and implement and monitor care of patient
- Assist in the prevention of complaints through effective communication with patients and families
Information Technology and Administrative Duties
- To ensure Information Governance is adhered to in all aspects of your work
- Ability to use computer programmes, to include PAS, IHCS, Infoflex, Allocate, PACS etc
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with UK NMC registration
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- one year post qualification
Experience
Essential
- Acute care setting
- Aware and able to use the trust computer systems
Skills
Essential
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- Ability to administer IV medications
Desirable
- Experience with managing DKA patients
Knowledge
Essential
- preceptorship completed or started
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with UK NMC registration
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- one year post qualification
Experience
Essential
- Acute care setting
- Aware and able to use the trust computer systems
Skills
Essential
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- Ability to administer IV medications
Desirable
- Experience with managing DKA patients
Knowledge
Essential
- preceptorship completed or started
Desirable
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).
