Main area: Acute Medicine
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full time - Shift work)
Job ref: 216-LH-M6685641
Employer: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust SWLU
Town: Plymouth
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 Per Annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 27/11/2024 23:59
Staff Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Adult Registered Nurse to join our friendly team on SWLU looking after patients with liver disorders. We are a 23 bedded acute ward specialising in hepatology.
We are looking for highly motivated registered nurses or qualified nursing associates who wish to contribute to our vision of providing compassionate nursing care and are looking to recruit nurses who can make a difference with their dedication, expertise and compassion.
We welcome experienced nurses and newly qualified alike; your professional development will be tailored to your needs.
Full time or part time hours available.
You will need the qualifications of a Registered Nurse and a willingness to undertake further training. SWLU is a very supportive environment to develop skills for all staff.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a dynamic, resilient staff nurse who can advocate for their patients. They will be fully supported by a strong management team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated staff nurse that can be a positive role model for SWLU and share in our vision of providing high quality patient-centred care.
Have good post registration demonstrable experience preferably within acute medicine, although not essential, and to have demonstrable experience in mentoring and developing clinical expertise.
You must be prepared to complete additional training/competencies as required.
This staff nurse must be forward thinking and positive in their approach to change.
You must be compassionate, kind, caring and committed to becoming an Acute Hepatology nurse. Training will be provided with ongoing support.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
1. Providing and delivering a high standard of nursing care by initiating and co-ordinating the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating of individual patients needs based on evidence.
2. Reporting and documenting all relevant nursing/patient needs, communicating changes with other health care professionals in the multi-disciplinary team.
3. Engaging and interacting with carers and family, encouraging them to be actively involved in patient’s care planning.
4. Promoting and delivering health education within the clinical area.
5. Demonstrating and undertaking evidence-based practice.
6. Assisting other clinical areas within the trust if the clinical situation or staffing levels demand.
7. Supervising and directing Health Care Assistants with their daily workload.
8. Communicating with patients, relatives and outside agencies as appropriate.
9. Implementing and sharing good infection control practice.
10. Undertaking manual handling assessments and ensuring identified actions are met.
11. Initiating the reporting of incidents such as complaints, clinical emergencies, and drug administration errors.
12. Demonstrating an awareness of and compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
13. Contributing towards maintaining the set standard of clinical practice.
14. Managing the Clinical risk relating to individuals or a group of patients care.
15. Efficient and effective use of available resources.
16. Following Preceptorship period, mentor Health Care Assistants and other learners.
17. Attending Ward, Directorate and Trust meetings as appropriate.
18. In exceptional circumstances take charge of the ward in the absence of more senior staff.
19. Maintain active NMC registration.
20. Maintaining and developing your clinical competence.
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
* Registered Nurse Training completed.
* Completed Preceptorship.
* Demonstrable experience of acute hospital setting.
Qualifications
* Proven NMC Registered Nurse.
* Proven Diploma qualification in a healthcare related subject / or equivalent demonstrable experience.
* Basic computer skills.
Abilities and Aptitude
* Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
* Ability to prioritise workload.
* Ability / demonstrable experience of – Directing and instructing others.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY INCLUDING YOUR JUNK FOLDER.
If you need support with the online application process or require reasonable adjustments with the application and/or interview process please contact the Recruiting Manager for this post.
We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants about less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles.
We welcome and encourage applicants who identify with all protected characteristics to apply for our roles.
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