Job summary
Employer heading
Registered Nurse - Ward 24
Band 5
Job overview
Ward 24 is a mixed medical ward which accommodates a variety of specialities mainly Haematology, Cardiology and General Medical ward where patients are treated for a variety of acute conditions.
The Ward is a modern 24 bedded clinical area with en-suite facilities for 12 single room areas.
We have a well-established medical team which we work with daily and ward based multidisciplinary staff to provide the patients with patient centred care.
Main duties of the job
We would offer a regular appraisal giving opportunities for development & professional growth and would encourage regular trust training & development study days to promote and enhance skills and knowledge.
We have a very friendly well-established nursing team who are dedicated to sharing their skills & knowledge with new and junior staff and we host an excellent clinical area with many possibilities for staff to progress professionally.
Working for our organisation
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the main duties of the job description where a detailed description of main responsibilities of the role are specified.
Person specification
Knowledge Requirements
Essential criteria
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Effective time management and organisational abilities
- Motivated and enthusiastic.
- Computer and IT skills.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- First Level Registered Nurse
Desirable criteria
- Critical care skills
- Willing to attend short courses related to research
- Evidence of further education.
Further Training
Desirable criteria
- Change management and leadership skills.
- Supervisory skills.
- 997 and 998 or FLIPS
- Cannulation and venepuncture.
- ILS
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience in an acute setting
- Evidence of team working skills
- Adaptable to meet service needs
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
Contractual Requirements
Essential criteria
- Continued Professional Development
- Regular Attendance
- Ability to work flexibly within working hours of ward/department
- Demonstrate professionalism and patient advocacy
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
- Zoe Turner
- Job title
- Ward Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01623 622515
- Additional information
Ward Sister
Zoe Turner
01623 622515 Exnt. 2470
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