Job summary
We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our dedicated and highly professional team on Alder Ward at Norwich Community Hospital
Alder Ward is a 24 bedded, generalist rehabilitation ward providing rehabilitation to patients with varying complexities of need. Nursing, therapy and medical staff specialise in supporting patients to achieve their goals, enabling them to return home. Our patients come to us following medical, surgical or orthopaedic treatment in an acute environment, or where appropriate, directly from their own homes.
Main duties of the job
You will demonstrate a proactive philosophy to care, committed to a "whole patient" approach, ensuring holistic care of the patient and involvement of all parties. You will be someone who believes strong and effective communication is essential and who strives to ensure quality patient care is their highest priority.
To promote health and prevent ill health in patients and service users and contribute to integrated care
To monitor the condition and health needs of patients in partnership with colleagues, families and carers, referring to others for reassessment, when required
Toactively contribute to an effective learning environment and support others in their learning
To coordinate on a shift and liase with colleagues regarding bed moves, admissions and discharges.
To adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates and work within their scope of practice following the professional standards of practice and behaviours for nurses, midwives and nursing associates and the standards of proficiency.
About us
Achieving 'Outstanding' from CQC is a testament to the forward progressive nature of the Trust and our commitment to delivering high quality care in sometimes challenging environments.
The service offers a commitment to ongoing personal development and offers a supportive, friendly network of colleagues.
Norfolk offers beautiful countryside, beaches and many towns and buildings of historic interest, as well as being within close proximity to the city of Norwich which offers many cultural and leisure amenities.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An ambition for NCH&C is to create a culture that embracesflexibility in working wherever possible, and providing the tools to support this. If you are interested in this role though would need a flexible working pattern please don't let that put you off applying - we are willing to support applicants and meet their needs, taking into consideration individual work life balance.
Please see attached job description for full list of responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An ambition for NCH&C is to create a culture that embracesflexibility in working wherever possible, and providing the tools to support this. If you are interested in this role though would need a flexible working pattern please don't let that put you off applying - we are willing to support applicants and meet their needs, taking into consideration individual work life balance.
Please see attached job description for full list of responsibilities.
Person Specification
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills appropriate to supporting team members
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
Personal/People development
Essential
- Evidence of relevant experience and development
- Support junior staff
Desirable
- Willing to undertake appropriate training
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-awareness
- Flexible/positive approach to work
- Enthusiastic and able to work under pressure
- Able to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Ability to identify with the Trust commitment to safeguarding vulnerable adults
- Value and respect the privacy and dignity for patients
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Other
Essential
- Must hold full and valid and driving licence and have access to a vehicle
- The post holder will be required to work seven day a week
- The post holder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post through occupational health with any reasonable aids and adaptations if necessary
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working with patients with multiple pathologies and developing and delivering care plans designed to meet their needs
Desirable
- Appropriate short clinical skills e.g. venepuncture, catheter insertion
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to maintain and improve standards of care
- Experience of audits
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical/professional issues
- Understanding of resource management
- Knowledge and understanding of learner needs
Desirable
- Experience of resource management
- Experience of audit research
Person Specification
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills appropriate to supporting team members
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
Personal/People development
Essential
- Evidence of relevant experience and development
- Support junior staff
Desirable
- Willing to undertake appropriate training
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-awareness
- Flexible/positive approach to work
- Enthusiastic and able to work under pressure
- Able to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Ability to identify with the Trust commitment to safeguarding vulnerable adults
- Value and respect the privacy and dignity for patients
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Other
Essential
- Must hold full and valid and driving licence and have access to a vehicle
- The post holder will be required to work seven day a week
- The post holder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post through occupational health with any reasonable aids and adaptations if necessary
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working with patients with multiple pathologies and developing and delivering care plans designed to meet their needs
Desirable
- Appropriate short clinical skills e.g. venepuncture, catheter insertion
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to maintain and improve standards of care
- Experience of audits
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical/professional issues
- Understanding of resource management
- Knowledge and understanding of learner needs
Desirable
- Experience of resource management
- Experience of audit research
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
