Staff Nurse (Band 5)
Day Surgery/ELIPSE unit (Ward 20/B16)
We have an excellent opportunity for qualified Band 5 Staff Nurses to join the Day Surgery Team. We are very proud of the high level of care we provide to our patients which is reflected in our patient feedback.
We provide pre and post-operative care to patients undergoing General Surgery, Urology, Dental, ENT, Orthopaedic, Gynaecology, Cardiology, Vascular and Breast Surgery, as well as acute surgical and trauma patients. We also treat patients under the care of the Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, and Neurological Teams.
Presently, the ward opens 07:00 - 20:00hrs Monday to Friday (Saturday working may be required).
As the successful applicant, you will have experience working within an acute hospital setting, be adaptable, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and meet changing working patterns and caseloads, working independently as well as within the team. You will have good IT skills.
You will enjoy good support and supervision with the ward team and have a commitment to CPD along with the opportunity to work with our friendly and enthusiastic team.
If you have these skills, can work as a team and independently, we want to hear from you. The successful applicant will be expected to work variable shifts. Staff must be flexible with shifts to enhance the care we provide.
Main duties of the job
1. Ability to caseload manage and prioritise workload.
2. Maintain a high standard of patient care as Named Nurse.
3. Be aware of current developments in clinical practice. Participate and assist in research at ward level.
4. Be accountable for personal nursing practice having responsibility for nurse-led discharge of patients against set protocols.
5. Act as mentor/assessor to students and Health Care Support Workers within the requirements of NMC. Act as a role model for junior staff.
6. Undertake training as required in respect of the extended role i.e. intravenous cannulation, drug administration, venepuncture, male/female catheterisation.
7. Maintain custody of controlled drugs, administering, checking, and maintaining ward stock.
8. Work as part of the multidisciplinary team, ensuring good two-way communication between nursing and medical staff.
9. Undertake study to continue professional development.
About us
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national center for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven Colleges, and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.
We want to attract staff who embrace our right care behaviours of compassion, commitment to the quality of care, and working together for patients. We want to make these part of our DNA.
Job description
To see full details of this job vacancy, please see the attached full job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse
Experience
Essential
* Already working at Band 5 level
* Evidence of personal and professional development
* Experience of caseload management
* Experience of working in an Acute Hospital Trust
* Experience of working in a team
Desirable
* Experience of mentoring and assessing junior staff
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'
* Basic understanding of aims of Day Surgery and ELIPSE admissions
* Knowledge of a broad range of cardiology procedures including pre and post-operative care
Employer details
Employer name
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Skipton Road
Keighley
BD20 6TD
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