Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse to join the Medical Day Unit at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital site. The Day Unit is a vibrant, fast paced clinical environment specialising in the delivery of supportive care therapies which include intravenous treatments and procedures like blood transfusions, iron infusions, biologic treatments, biphosphate infusions, venesections and endocrine testing to name but a few. St Mary's Day Unit currently has 11 treatment chairs with a scope for expansion
We are looking for an experienced, motivated and dynamic nurse to join our team. The successful candidate will be a team leader assisting in the management and development of others and take a proactive approach in the contribution to the everyday running and coordination of high-quality care.
You will need to be a 1st level registered nurse, have experience in cannulation, phlebotomy and the administration of IV medications. Previous experience at band 6 level including experience as nurse in charge and supporting the training and development of other staff is also essential. You will possess excellent communication skills, be reliable, enthusiastic and an effective team member who is committed to providing the highest level of service for our patients.
The post holder will have excellent opportunities for professional and personal development in a well-resourced environment. Staff wellbeing is important at Bedfordshire hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
- To coordinate and supervise a shift, communicating effectively with members of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, evidence-led care to patients.
- To exercise clinical judgment and decision making about patient needs in terms of long-term goals or plans.
- To assume personal accountability for nursing care delivered to a patient in accordance with the NMC code of conduct. There is an expectation for post holders:
- To promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, visitors and staff
- To participate in Trust initiatives around infection control and care quality indicators
- To assist with any local or trust initiatives to ensure the continuous improvement of the quality of services and safeguarding of high standards of care
- To be aware of all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure that these are observed
- To help foster a supportive working environment and maintain staff morale
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
To complete the first level assessment of patients and their families to gain an understanding of their physiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs and to develop a positive, realistic and supportive attitude to ensure that these needs are met. This will include:
Counterchecking patients vital signs, blood results, patient body surface area, chemotherapy prescription and consent before administration of treatment.
Educating patients on their treatment such as indications and side effects.
Ensuring necessary medication and follow up appointments are obtained.
To plan, document, deliver and evaluate care plans from admission through to discharge / transfer discussing this with the patient, their family and multi-disciplinary teams and to alert the Sister/Charge Nurse of any changes. To set goals for each of the identified nursing issues and encourage / teach other nursing staff to do the same. To help the patient achieve set goals through care planning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
To complete the first level assessment of patients and their families to gain an understanding of their physiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs and to develop a positive, realistic and supportive attitude to ensure that these needs are met. This will include:
Counterchecking patients vital signs, blood results, patient body surface area, chemotherapy prescription and consent before administration of treatment.
Educating patients on their treatment such as indications and side effects.
Ensuring necessary medication and follow up appointments are obtained.
To plan, document, deliver and evaluate care plans from admission through to discharge / transfer discussing this with the patient, their family and multi-disciplinary teams and to alert the Sister/Charge Nurse of any changes. To set goals for each of the identified nursing issues and encourage / teach other nursing staff to do the same. To help the patient achieve set goals through care planning.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in intravenous drug administration
- Sufficient post registration nursing experience to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job
- Demonstrates awareness of current changes in the NHS - in particular related to Nursing
- Post registration experience of working in an acute hospital setting
- Experience of managing challenging situations to a positive outcome
- Demonstrates success support of a ward/department manager
- Experience of conducting appraisals and mentoring others
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload
Desirable
- Experience in Clinical Management
- Evidence of relevant teaching experience
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Certificate in Intravenous Drug Administration or to be obtained within three months of appointment
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills
- Computer Literacy (e.g. use of Microsoft Word and Outlook)
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload
- An ability to remain positive during service changes
- Competent in all aspects of medicine management
- Evidence of recruiting and inducting new staff
- Has been involved in the management of change and complaints within the department
Communication skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills and Interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates the ability to undertake challenging conversations
Desirable
- Counselling or coaching skills
Other
Essential
- Flexible
- Can adopt their leadership style to meet the needs of their staff
- Ability to problem solve, anticipate and forward plan
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and their carers from a diverse background and be a Role model
- Ability to work under pressure and seek help when required
- Team player
- A strong desire and ability to lead the department
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in intravenous drug administration
- Sufficient post registration nursing experience to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job
- Demonstrates awareness of current changes in the NHS - in particular related to Nursing
- Post registration experience of working in an acute hospital setting
- Experience of managing challenging situations to a positive outcome
- Demonstrates success support of a ward/department manager
- Experience of conducting appraisals and mentoring others
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload
Desirable
- Experience in Clinical Management
- Evidence of relevant teaching experience
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Certificate in Intravenous Drug Administration or to be obtained within three months of appointment
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills
- Computer Literacy (e.g. use of Microsoft Word and Outlook)
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload
- An ability to remain positive during service changes
- Competent in all aspects of medicine management
- Evidence of recruiting and inducting new staff
- Has been involved in the management of change and complaints within the department
Communication skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills and Interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates the ability to undertake challenging conversations
Desirable
- Counselling or coaching skills
Other
Essential
- Flexible
- Can adopt their leadership style to meet the needs of their staff
- Ability to problem solve, anticipate and forward plan
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and their carers from a diverse background and be a Role model
- Ability to work under pressure and seek help when required
- Team player
- A strong desire and ability to lead the department
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).
