Job summary
- Main area
- medicine
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Secondment: 12 months (Fixed term if external)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 164-6449155
- Employer
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- QMC
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum pro rota
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Staff nurse
Band 5
Job overview
Here on Ward C53 we are a dynamic nursing team looking to add to the fantastic team that we have.
We have a great team of staff who work well together, who are dedicated to providing outstanding care with a clear sense of direction and an exciting vision for the future. Our staff and volunteers strive to ensure the patient is at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, highly motivated and willing to expand their knowledge and practical skills in the care of patients with a variety of medical problems.
We offer great opportunities to develop your nursing skills, knowledge and abilities within this specialty. We have a supportive team approach and offer staff the opportunity to continue learning beyond registration working alongside our dedicated clinical educators.
If you are committed to providing patient focused care we would like to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Assess the care needs of patients and develop a programme of evidence based practice care which is evaluated and amended as appropriate without direct supervision.
To maintain clinical competence through CPD and mandatory training requirements.
To ensure clear and timely record keeping of all assessments and care provided
Maintain good communication with patients and their relatives including the MDT
Regularly take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility or his/her deputy
Utilise NUH evidence based policies and guidelines to ensure safety of care and maintains professional understanding of EBP used
Working for our organisation
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As a registered nurse you will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care ensuring that these are evaluated and amended as appropriate. You will document the condition and progress of patients and report to medical staff and senior nursing staff any areas of concern and undertake nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed policies and guidelines.
You should be aware of your role with regard to the Medicines Code of Practice, complying with all Trust policies and risk assessments with particular regard to the policies and procedures maintaining staff and patient safety.
Communication with the multidisciplinary team is essential in order to promote efficient patient care and maintain effective channels of communication. You should report all accidents and untoward incidents to the nurse in charge and complete an incident form in accordance with Trust policy.
Support a culture of teamwork within the clinical area, including supporting and assessing colleagues where appropriate.
Maintain your own professional competence through on going professional development. Be accountable for your own professional practice and professional revalidation in accordance with The Code (NMC 2015).
Please see the job description for full details of the key responsibilities.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Current level one NMC registration
- Competent in medicines management
- Evidence of Continuing professional development
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of delivering nursing care to a group of patients
- Supervision of non-registered staff and students.
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate basic IT skills
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care nurse role
Planning and organisation skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Physical skills
Essential criteria
- Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
- Competent and capable of using medical equipment
- Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres
Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to work shifts/on call)
Essential criteria
- Internal rotation Days nights
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jo-Anne Harvey
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07812275501
- Additional information
Fay O'Callaghan
Matron Medicine division.
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