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Job Summary
Ward 5 are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Staff Nurse to join our dynamic and friendly team. Ward 5 is a 28 bedded ward and is part of the Older Persons Continuing Care (OPCC) pathway as part of Older Persons Services (OPS). We are a ward for medically fit patients waiting discharge and discharge planning.
As a team we aim to provide the highest standards of care and improve our patient stay with socialisation on the ward or in our Flower Garden as well as daily activities and music. We work closely as an MDT with Specialist nursing teams, Therapists, Doctors, Nursing staff and Pharmacy. We like to involve patients and their relatives in their care as much as possible.
This post is for a Registered Nurse with an NMC PIN and offers the successful candidate incredible opportunity for career development as well as making an impressive impact on the unique service we provide.
There are opportunities to develop your confidence and your clinical skills in a supportive environment, to building and extend your existing managerial and clinical knowledge.
Base Location
Bournemouth
Interview date
TBC
Main duties of the job
What can we offer you?
* Excellent team spirit
* Development Opportunities
* Excellent and approachable staff
* Flexible working (long days, nights, earlies, lates and weekends)
* Work life balance is key to the well-being of our staff
* Modern day working with our multi-disciplinary team
* Discounted nursery
* On site accommodation
Job Responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
* Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice skills in the care of the elderly
* Demonstrate understanding of own role and professional expectations and accountability in practice in line with NMC Code
Desirable
* Awareness of role in relation to patient experience, quality and safety agenda's that support Governance Frameworks
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
* IT skills
* Demonstrable ability with vital signs monitoring equipment and ability to recognise the deteriorating patient
* Non-IV and IV medication administration
Desirable
* Venepuncture and cannulation
* ECG recording
* Male Catheterisation
* IV medication administration including blood products
Qualification
Essential
* NMC Registered Nurse
* Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing Studies
Desirable
* Teaching Qualification
* Post registration courses related to care of the Elderly
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW
Employer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers
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