Registered Nurse - Juniper Ward
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Job summary
We seek an inspiring, dynamic staff nurse with a shared vision of delivering the very best patient experience and outcomes, whilst continuing to strive for quality improvements in partnership with the multidisciplinary team.
We currently provide care in Oncology, Haematology and another cancer speciality, and we also provide care for patients in the last days of life. The successful applicant will be working as part of the team delivering exceptional care for the patients attending the ward.
There is a strong emphasis on the need to develop excellent service performance and work collaboratively with the team members within the service and associated clinical staff.
The successful applicant would be expected to liaise with specialist nurses, the medical team and other members of the MDT to make sure there is a continual flow through the ward, which includes admissions, ongoing treatments and discharge planning, ensuring they are staffed safely and appropriately. The successful applicant will demonstrate a smart and professional image.
The successful candidate may have to take charge (once trained) in the absence of the Band 6/7.
Main duties of the job
- Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment
- Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept.
- Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information.
- Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient
- Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct
- Undertake duties on different wards/departments as and when required by service demands
- Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures
- Education and Training
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Thisdescription indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. It will be amended as necessary in the event of future changes.
Details
Date posted
23 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
419-6950327-RN-MS
Job locations
Scarborough Hospital
Woodlands Drive
Scarborough
YO12 6QL
Employer details
Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Scarborough Hospital
Woodlands Drive
Scarborough
YO12 6QL
Employer's website
https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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