Staff Nurse - St Francis Ward
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Job summary
The National Spinal Injuries Centre is a world-renowned specialist national centre for people with spinal cord injury - a centre that's life-changing for everyone who comes into contact with it and the birthplace of the Paralympic Games.
St Francis Ward provides 9 beds for children (1-18 years) with spinal cord injury (SCI) from across the UK and the opportunity for you to further develop your experience and skills within a unique, supportive and inspiring children's unit delivering specialist rehabilitation care. You will work closely with colleagues based in the National Spinal Injuries Unit and the acute Paediatric Service to deliver holistic care to meet the needs of children with SCI and their families.
Main duties of the job
- Supervise the work of the nursing team, ensuring individual programmes of care are formulated according to patient needs and current research/guidelines.
- Ensure planned nursing care is delivered safely and effectively taking into account the views of the child and their parents / guardians.
- Ensures plans of care are updated as appropriate.
- Ensures arrangements for the admission, transfer and discharge of children are made safely and effectively in line with Trust policies.
- Advise on health promotion and the prevention of illness.
- Recognise situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the individual and take appropriate action.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Details
Date posted
20 February 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
434-CR6061382
Job locations
Stoke Mandeville Hospital - NSIC
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville Hospital - NSIC
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Employer's website
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