Job summary
Responsibility for ensuring commitment to maintaining a high quality ofservice to patients by continual development of practice in the light of research evidence and by audit against clinically relevant standards.Participate, as directed by Senior Sister, in audit and benchmarking activity of clinical care within the ward.
Adhere to the Trust complaint procedure with regard to written and verbal complaints. Using appropriate referral mechanisms in order to resolve the situation.In addition, individual staff have a role in suggesting and implementing approved improvement to services and in exercising professional responsibility for both themselves and their peers within an open 'just and fair' culture
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our existing nursing team. We are looking for a confident, highly motivated, experienced nurse to work within the specialty and assist in the delivery of compassionate care to our patients.
Ward 3 is a 34 bedded ward for care of the older person(over 65 years of age), it is a consultant led ward who have specialism of acute geriatric medicine. the ward is staffed by registered nurses, registered nursing associates and clinical support workers, The ward also has physiotherapists, occupational therapists and who are all part of providing patients' care.
We are supported by our specialist nurses and multi-agency workers who are essential to our patient's journey throughout their stay with us. We provide care for a wide range of patient conditions especially with long term conditions.
You will be required to demonstrate sound team leadership skills, collaborative working, the ability to manage a diverse workload and be adaptable and enthusiastic in addressing service needs to meet strategic demands.
If you enjoy a challenge, are motivated, organized and have excellent communication skills and would like to join a dynamic and skilled team then this job is for you.
Elderly care nurses play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for older adults, ensuring they receive compassionate and professional care.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for full details.
If you enjoy a challenge, are motivated, organized and excellent communication skills and would like to join a dynamic and skilled team then this job is for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for full details.
If you enjoy a challenge, are motivated, organized and excellent communication skills and would like to join a dynamic and skilled team then this job is for you.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- MUST POSSESS 998/A1 QUALIFICATION OR EQUIVALENT Or evidence/experience of teaching and assessing
Desirable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Must have post registration experience as a registered Staff Nurse
- Or working towards you Registered Nurse Qualification
SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to write clearly and legibly. Can Articulate well with good listening skills
- Competent in Venepuncture and Cannulation, or willing to undertake the necessary training.
- Competent in Male catheterisation, or willing to undertake the necessary training
Desirable
- niv/traccy/high flow care
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Must demonstrate a knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the post, clinical and non-clinical
- Awareness of cost effective use of resources
- Must have a working knowledge relating to Health and Safety
- Must have a working knowledge or their responsibilities in relation to clinical risk management
- Must have an understanding of the need to assess the quality of service delivered and how this can be actioned
- Can demonstrate an awareness of clinical audit or benchmarking processes
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- MUST POSSESS 998/A1 QUALIFICATION OR EQUIVALENT Or evidence/experience of teaching and assessing
Desirable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Must have post registration experience as a registered Staff Nurse
- Or working towards you Registered Nurse Qualification
SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to write clearly and legibly. Can Articulate well with good listening skills
- Competent in Venepuncture and Cannulation, or willing to undertake the necessary training.
- Competent in Male catheterisation, or willing to undertake the necessary training
Desirable
- niv/traccy/high flow care
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Must demonstrate a knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the post, clinical and non-clinical
- Awareness of cost effective use of resources
- Must have a working knowledge relating to Health and Safety
- Must have a working knowledge or their responsibilities in relation to clinical risk management
- Must have an understanding of the need to assess the quality of service delivered and how this can be actioned
- Can demonstrate an awareness of clinical audit or benchmarking processes
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).
