Job summary
Do you want to work for a Trust that C.A.R.E.S?
Here at Wyre Forest Ward we are passionate about
delivering outstanding care to our patients and continually strive to provide a
seamless transition from a hospital environment back into the community.
Our Ward is predominantly Nurse and Therapy led allowing
our passionate RNs to exercise their clinical practice alongside developing
management and leadership skills in a friendly, dynamic and supportive
environment.
We want your courage, your ambition, your ability to
respond and willingness to learn and develop.
We want you to feel empowered to make a real difference
to your patients, enabling the frailest to feel supported as they transition
into the next stage of their lives.
Whatever your nursing background, it is your ability to
inspire your team, adapt and integrate methods of care to support your patients
that will help us all, at HWHACT, to ensure we can continually deliver our
vision and values by working together for outstanding care.
Main duties of the job
As a Staff Nurse you will be responsible for providing care to
people admitted to our ward for rehabilitation. We work closely as a
multi-disciplinary team. Our focusispromoting the comfort and
wellbeing of patients, enablingthemto live as independently as
possible. As a team we encourage ongoing learning and development through
reflection and clinical supervision which we try and embed in our daily
practice. Our nurses are required to facilitate the day to day running of the
ward, administering medications, working alongside all members of the MDT as
well as patients, their families, and carers to provided 24/7 rehabilitation to
enable the highest level of independence and quality of life. Our nurses are
required to attend meetings as needed such as MDT and CHC or Discharge
Planning.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Behave consistently with the
values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these on day to day basis.
Act as a role model to
colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of
professionalism.
Use their initiative and take
responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service
they provide to patients.
Responsible for the assessment,
planning, implementation and evaluation of patients care within the Ward,
working in accordance with the philosophy of patient centred care and to NSF
and other Trust standards.
Practice as a member of the
Community Hospital Nursing team, to support and work in partnership with the
wider multidisciplinary team.
Planning and Delivery of
Individual Nursing Care under Direction of Senior Staff.
Work within the NMC Code of
Professional Conduct.
Assess, plan, and implement and
evaluate patient focused nursing care.
Document care given and
maintain contemporaneous records.
Maintain records in accordance
with the Trusts policy and that of NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Assist in implementation of
health promotion strategies, as agreed by Ward Manager.
In consultation with senior
qualified staff, provide and monitor patient centred care within Trust agreed
standards.
In collaboration with other
team members organise the reception and discharge of patients ensuring
effective communication in transfer of information.
Carry out delegated nursing
care.
Use and participate in research
/ audit in care delivery.
Adhere to and promote all
clinical practice, health and safety and corporate Trust Policies and
Guidelines.
For full
details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job
description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Behave consistently with the
values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these on day to day basis.
Act as a role model to
colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of
professionalism.
Use their initiative and take
responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service
they provide to patients.
Responsible for the assessment,
planning, implementation and evaluation of patients care within the Ward,
working in accordance with the philosophy of patient centred care and to NSF
and other Trust standards.
Practice as a member of the
Community Hospital Nursing team, to support and work in partnership with the
wider multidisciplinary team.
Planning and Delivery of
Individual Nursing Care under Direction of Senior Staff.
Work within the NMC Code of
Professional Conduct.
Assess, plan, and implement and
evaluate patient focused nursing care.
Document care given and
maintain contemporaneous records.
Maintain records in accordance
with the Trusts policy and that of NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Assist in implementation of
health promotion strategies, as agreed by Ward Manager.
In consultation with senior
qualified staff, provide and monitor patient centred care within Trust agreed
standards.
In collaboration with other
team members organise the reception and discharge of patients ensuring
effective communication in transfer of information.
Carry out delegated nursing
care.
Use and participate in research
/ audit in care delivery.
Adhere to and promote all
clinical practice, health and safety and corporate Trust Policies and
Guidelines.
For full
details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job
description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Able to work competently without supervision
- Reflective practitioner
- Compassion and empathy skills
- Flexible, lateral thinker
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven ability to motivate others
- Team player
- Basic IT skills
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Responsible for own professional development
Knowledge
Essential
- Confidence to teach student nurses, patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team
- Understanding of evidence-based nursing, multidisciplinary working, clinical governance
- Awareness of Audit
- Evidence of on-going continuing professional development
Desirable
- Medication administration via various routes PO, PR, S/C, IM, IV
- Experience of Audit
- Knowledge and understanding of Mental Capacity and DOLs
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/RMN
- NMC Registered
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Desirable
- Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor Training.
- Accredited courses in Palliative Care, Tissue Viability, Diabetes, Dementia.
Experience
Essential
- Experience gained during pre-registration training.
Desirable
- Experience gained working in the frailty care setting.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Able to work competently without supervision
- Reflective practitioner
- Compassion and empathy skills
- Flexible, lateral thinker
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven ability to motivate others
- Team player
- Basic IT skills
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Responsible for own professional development
Knowledge
Essential
- Confidence to teach student nurses, patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team
- Understanding of evidence-based nursing, multidisciplinary working, clinical governance
- Awareness of Audit
- Evidence of on-going continuing professional development
Desirable
- Medication administration via various routes PO, PR, S/C, IM, IV
- Experience of Audit
- Knowledge and understanding of Mental Capacity and DOLs
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/RMN
- NMC Registered
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Desirable
- Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor Training.
- Accredited courses in Palliative Care, Tissue Viability, Diabetes, Dementia.
Experience
Essential
- Experience gained during pre-registration training.
Desirable
- Experience gained working in the frailty care setting.
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).
