Main area Nursing Grade NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract: Permanent - 3 Long Days a week 34.5 hours
Hours: Part time - 34.5 hours per week (7 days a week 08:00-20:30)
Job ref: 388-7054666-NMC
Employer: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Discharge Lounge - TBH
Town: Torquay
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 02/04/2025 23:59
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, dynamic nurse who can demonstrate commitment to the provision of high-quality person-centred care.
You will be required to be exemplary role models, working collaboratively with senior members of the team, including the ward manager, matron, and lead nurse.
As a registered nurse within the discharge lounge, you will be responsible to the Nurse Coordinator/Senior Sister, caring for patients and their carers, providing high standards of care as part of a multidisciplinary professional team and being responsible and accountable for the assessment and planning of care for designated patients.
3 Long Days a week (34.5 hours). We also have another vacancy available for permanent 2 long days a week (23 hours); all applications may be considered or offered either post.
Main duties of the job
* To work as a registered nurse within the discharge lounge responsible to the Nurse Coordinator/Senior Sister caring for patients and their carers.
* To provide high standards of care for patients as part of a multidisciplinary professional team.
* To be responsible and accountable for the assessment and planning of care for designated patients.
* To implement the appropriate care plan.
* To promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, their carers, visitors, and staff, complying with the Trust’s values and expected behaviours.
The Discharge lounge at Torbay Hospital is looking for highly motivated, innovative, and experienced nurses to join our team.
Working on the unit is both exciting and challenging. We work closely with all acute adult inpatient wards, assessment units, and the emergency department.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications and training
* NMC Registered (Level 1)
* Diploma/degree in Nursing or on a pathway
Knowledge
* Evidence of meeting PREP requirements
* Able to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
* Knowledge of clinical governance
* Awareness of the NHS plan and current initiatives
You will be joining the organization at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organization in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, and we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
* Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
* Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role.
* Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
* Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
* If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
* It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity, and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient, or public) will receive less favorable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support, you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.
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.
Name: Maxine Drake
Job title: Interim Unit Manager
Email address: maxine.drake3@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07787286771
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