Health and Community Services

Staff Nurse General Medical Ward - Jersey - £52K - £59K

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Job summary

Are you a compassionate and skilled nurse looking to make a difference in patients' lives? We are seeking dedicated Staff Nurses to join our General Medical Ward. Key Responsibilities: - Provide high-quality nursing care to patients with diverse medical conditions. - Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised patient care plans. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient management. - Maintain accurate patient records and documentation. - Offer emotional support and education to patients and their families. - Supporting patients with early rehabilitation and proactive discharge planning Requirements: - Registered Nurse qualification with an NMC registration - Clinical experience in medical, frailty, or geriatric nursing is preferred. - Strong clinical skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Passion for individualised patient centred care. If you are looking to relocate to Jersey as a Registered Nurse then this is a very exciting opportunity for you, you will be supported by a relocation team and a financial package. Which includes family relocation support.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the guidelines of the NMC Code (2015) and apply these to maintain trust and credibility with patients, carers and colleagues. The post holder will keep fully up to date with developments within own professional discipline and maintain an adequate awareness of developments in clinical and nursing practice and will share clinical knowledge and experience. The post holder will contribute to the development of a philosophy of care which encourages the creation of a therapeutic environment for patients. The post holder will maintain a professional portfolio which demonstrates the continuing acquisition of skills, knowledge, attitudes, understanding and achievement. The post holder will co-ordinate the care for specified individual patients or patient groups by consistently compiling care plans which meet identified treatment goals resulting in high quality patient care. The post holder will demonstrate enhance nursing practice by acquiring knowledge and skills in reading, interpreting and evaluating research to pursue evidence based practice. The post holder will contribute to setting standards and will maintain standards in the clinical area. The post holder will participate in clinical audit and will enhance nursing care by acting as a role model in terms of own care delivery.The post holder will demonstrate proficiency in performing investigations and treatment in accordance with defined standards.

About us

Jersey sits in the Bay of St Malo, 14miles (22kilometres) from the French coast and 85 miles (137 kilometres) south of the English coast. Jersey is the biggest of the Channel Islands.

Jersey is only 5 miles (8 kilometres) long and 9 miles (14.5 kilometres) wide.

Jersey has12 parishes.

Details

Date posted

18 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£52,905.57 to £59,717.35 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

K0011-ID1638

Job locations

Government Of Jersey

19-21 Broad Street

St. Helier

Jersey

Channel Islands

JE2 3RR


Job description

Job responsibilities

He/she may be required to act in the capacity as an independent and supplementary prescriber within specific clinical areas agreed by the organisation. The post holder will demonstrate effective infection prevention and challenge poor practice. The post holder will consistently provide high quality advice to patients, carers, colleagues and will act as health promoter, incorporating health promotion themes into nursing practice. The post holder takes responsibility for the safeguarding and welfare of all children, adults and/or families within their care and contact. He/she shall be aware of and comply with all safeguarding polices and procedures The post holder will maintain accurate patient documentation and produce high quality patient information. The post holder will demonstrate the ability to lead and direct the team when required to do so. He/she will work collaboratively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, demonstrating well established networks and developing team building skills. The post holder will understand and promote team goals and will demonstrate effective supervision of junior staff. The post holder will seek opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and experience and will participate constructively in Performance Review and Appraisal System, taking responsibility for lifelong learning. The post holder will assist junior staff to identify and meet learning objectives by using the principles of teaching and learning. The post holder will make a significant contribution to the overall physical environment and also contribute to the development of the Risk Management Plan for the area. The post holder will contribute to the ongoing audit of infection control within the clinical area.

Job description

Job responsibilities

He/she may be required to act in the capacity as an independent and supplementary prescriber within specific clinical areas agreed by the organisation. The post holder will demonstrate effective infection prevention and challenge poor practice. The post holder will consistently provide high quality advice to patients, carers, colleagues and will act as health promoter, incorporating health promotion themes into nursing practice. The post holder takes responsibility for the safeguarding and welfare of all children, adults and/or families within their care and contact. He/she shall be aware of and comply with all safeguarding polices and procedures The post holder will maintain accurate patient documentation and produce high quality patient information. The post holder will demonstrate the ability to lead and direct the team when required to do so. He/she will work collaboratively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, demonstrating well established networks and developing team building skills. The post holder will understand and promote team goals and will demonstrate effective supervision of junior staff. The post holder will seek opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and experience and will participate constructively in Performance Review and Appraisal System, taking responsibility for lifelong learning. The post holder will assist junior staff to identify and meet learning objectives by using the principles of teaching and learning. The post holder will make a significant contribution to the overall physical environment and also contribute to the development of the Risk Management Plan for the area. The post holder will contribute to the ongoing audit of infection control within the clinical area.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • 2 Years Post qualification experience working across general nursing. Thorough knowledge of NMC Code (2015)

Experience

Essential

  • 2 Years Post qualification experience working across general nursing. Thorough knowledge of NMC Code (2015).

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1st Level Registered Nurse with NMC Registration

Desirable

  • In possession of or commitment to work towards a level 2 vocational award in health and social care Teaching and Mentorship qualification.
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • 2 Years Post qualification experience working across general nursing. Thorough knowledge of NMC Code (2015)

Experience

Essential

  • 2 Years Post qualification experience working across general nursing. Thorough knowledge of NMC Code (2015).

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1st Level Registered Nurse with NMC Registration

Desirable

  • In possession of or commitment to work towards a level 2 vocational award in health and social care Teaching and Mentorship qualification.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Health and Community Services

Address

Government Of Jersey

19-21 Broad Street

St. Helier

Jersey

Channel Islands

JE2 3RR


Employer's website

https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Health and Community Services

Address

Government Of Jersey

19-21 Broad Street

St. Helier

Jersey

Channel Islands

JE2 3RR


Employer's website

https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Shannon Corbally

S.Corbally@health.gov.je

01534442999

Details

Date posted

18 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£52,905.57 to £59,717.35 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

K0011-ID1638

Job locations

Government Of Jersey

19-21 Broad Street

St. Helier

Jersey

Channel Islands

JE2 3RR


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