Job summary
Within North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, the Division for Community within Chase farm EN2 8JL is a developing, vibrant, and innovative area to work. If you see yourself as an exceptional, dedicated nurse with the drive and ambition to provide and maintain the highest standards of patient care, with an appetite for variety we have the job for you.
Cape Town is a 38 bedded stepdown ward, while Canterbury Ward is a 17 bedded rehabilitation ward. The care provided is patient focused within a multi-professional Team . We are proud to work within an amazing hospital and excel at our teamwork by using a Team Nursing Model.
On the 16th September between 10am to 1pm we are hosting a Meet and Greet to showcase the great work that goes on within the Capetown/Canterbury ward EN2 8JL
On the day you will have an opportunity to meet members of the Multi-disciplinary Team and have insight into the experience of working on the ward. You will also get an opportunity to see what our qualified and unqualified staff do.
Are you a team player who is caring, fair and open? Do you wish to be involved in providing direct care to patients? Then come and join us!
As part of our continuing commitment to employ talented, committed individuals from our local population to work at North Mid University Hospital we are looking to recruitqualified and experienced
Main duties of the job
As part of our recruitment plan for the Community Nursing service, we are implementing a band 5. This is an exciting opportunity for any band 5 nurse looking for a place to start or an opportunity to try something different. This unique opportunity within the Community Division will allow you to enhance and develop your skills across a range of different areas
These posts come with a permanent contract, and you will benefit from exposure to a wide range of clinical placements including:
- Canterbury Ward
- Capetown Ward
About us
Canterbury Ward:
Is our community based rehabilitation ward which is located at Chase farm Hospital, this is new initiative, to support patients who require a low level of re-habilitation. The ward is Nurse led and supported by a multi-disciplinary team of staff, which includes physiotherapist and occupational therapist.
Capetown:
Is our community based ward which is also located at Chase farm, this is a Nurse led service the focuses on medically optimise patients requiring additional support for discharge. The ward is also supported by a multi-disciplinary team of advanced clinical practitioner, therapist, and a general practitioner
This post is based in The Ridgeway, Enfield, EN2 8JL
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess patient care needs and the development and implementation of programmes of patient care and participate in the evaluation of these.
Carry out all relevant forms of care to designated patients and be able to supervise learner nurses and Health Care Support Workers.
Care and control of medication and controlled drugs used for patient care, being aware of the systems used for safe administration, the ordering and maintenance of stock.
Ensure work with the Trust/unit and ward policies in order to maintain professional, clinical and patient safety.
Acquire the knowledge and expertise to take appropriate action in emergency situations and for personally attending the mandatory/compulsory update sessions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess patient care needs and the development and implementation of programmes of patient care and participate in the evaluation of these.
Carry out all relevant forms of care to designated patients and be able to supervise learner nurses and Health Care Support Workers.
Care and control of medication and controlled drugs used for patient care, being aware of the systems used for safe administration, the ordering and maintenance of stock.
Ensure work with the Trust/unit and ward policies in order to maintain professional, clinical and patient safety.
Acquire the knowledge and expertise to take appropriate action in emergency situations and for personally attending the mandatory/compulsory update sessions.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Relevant professional development / academic qualification for practice area
Desirable
- Working towards a degree
- Mentorship/Teaching/assessing course
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Staff Nurse
- Experience of working within a team
Commuincation
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively to a range of people and understand the importance of the highest standards of customer care
- The ability to communicate with patients on a range of matters
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral
Aptitudes, Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Maintain professional image / attitude at all times
- Patient centred in all aspects, acts as an advocate for patient
- Flexible, Adaptable, Reliable and Non-judgemental attitude
- Ability to cope with high pressures and stressful environments within area of speciality
- Ability to accept criticism constructively/aware of limitations
Other
Essential
- Demonstrate Trust Values
- Can prove a basic computer literacy in Windows and IT systems
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Relevant professional development / academic qualification for practice area
Desirable
- Working towards a degree
- Mentorship/Teaching/assessing course
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Staff Nurse
- Experience of working within a team
Commuincation
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively to a range of people and understand the importance of the highest standards of customer care
- The ability to communicate with patients on a range of matters
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral
Aptitudes, Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Maintain professional image / attitude at all times
- Patient centred in all aspects, acts as an advocate for patient
- Flexible, Adaptable, Reliable and Non-judgemental attitude
- Ability to cope with high pressures and stressful environments within area of speciality
- Ability to accept criticism constructively/aware of limitations
Other
Essential
- Demonstrate Trust Values
- Can prove a basic computer literacy in Windows and IT systems
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).
