Staff Nurse Band 5 - 37.5 hours per week
Join Our Exceptional Team at Ampney Ward, Great Western Hospital
Are you a dedicated and compassionate registered nurse who is passionate about delivering outstanding care to patients with a variety of medical conditions? Do you thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment where growth and skill development are encouraged?
If the answer is YES, then Ampney Ward at Great Western Hospital in Swindon is the place for you!
Why Ampney Ward?
* Amazing Staff and Very Welcoming Environment
* Excellent Teamwork
* Brilliant Mentors and Nurses
* Highly Commended Student Placement Area
* Plenty of Opportunities to Develop Your Skills
Main duties of the job
We are a 19-bed inpatient ward that provides the perfect setting to enhance your clinical skills. You will work closely with colleagues in our Emergency Department and across the Division of Medicine. In addition, you'll gain hands-on experience with essential skills such as patient assessment, leadership, discharge planning, and improving patient pathways.
We Are Looking For:
A Band 5 Nurse who possesses:
* Excellent communication skills
* Strong knowledge and experience in assessing, planning, and delivering care
* A collaborative team spirit and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
We offer full-time hours and are happy to discuss flexible working patterns that suit your needs.
Want to Learn More?
We'd love for you to visit the ward informally, so you can meet our team and experience the supportive atmosphere first-hand. Alternatively, feel free to call us for an informal chat about the role, our team, and the exciting opportunities that await you.
To arrange a visit or have a conversation, contact:
* Nicola Lennon, Ward Manager - 01793 646299
We look forward to hearing from you!
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* First Level Registered Nurse
* Current/live registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
* Diploma/Degree qualification
* Teaching/Assessor Qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent
* Qualification or experience in teaching and assessing
* Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
* Recent experience nursing patients in an acute/community setting or recently completed a Return to Nursing course
* Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge and practice after qualification and Preceptorship
* Working within a multi-disciplinary team environment
* Experience within a range of patient/client care groups
Knowledge
Essential
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* IT Literate
* Ability to document details clearly and accurately
* Good interpersonal skills and is able to deal with difficult/sensitive situations
* Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
* Willingness to undertake training and assessment for further clinical skills
* Able to undertake audits
Desirable
* An understanding of the structure for the delivery for Community and social care services
Employer details
Employer name
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Western Hospital
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
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