Employer: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Torbay hospital
Town: Torquay
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 30/01/2025 23:59
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
McCallum is a 17 short-stay medical ward. We are looking for a caring and compassionate person who is able to work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a high standard of individualised nursing care to our patients.
* You will have an interest in rehabilitation and best discharges for our patients.
* You will need excellent communication skills, and be able to work independently, prioritising your workload to ensure the best outcomes for patients.
* You will ensure that your own actions support the care, protection and well-being of individuals, and ensure their privacy and dignity at all times.
* You will need to be flexible as this is a rotational post which includes days, nights and weekend working.
Main duties of the job
* Working clinically to ensure the safety and quality of the care given to your designated patients, under the indirect supervision of a registered nurse/practitioner.
* Undertaking the following, but not restricted to, clinical tasks competently and efficiently:
* Cannulation and Venepuncture.
* Competently taking and interpreting vital signs on adults.
* Able to make appropriate referrals to Adult and Child Safeguarding teams.
* Supporting and working with colleagues during the shift.
* Liaising with the wider MDT to maintain safety.
* Helping to facilitate the development of the service as part of the wider team.
* To participate in discussions and projects that will benefit the team, the patients and the Unit as a whole.
* Working under guidance and in conjunction with the senior nursing team and the Matron.
* Following the Trust’s Policies and Protocols to ensure the safety of the department.
McCallum Ready To Go works as a MDT to effect best outcomes for patients. McCallum will facilitate efficient assessment, treatment and discharge, taking post-medical patients from the Emergency Department (ED), Acute Medical Unit (AMU) or Emergency Assessment Unit (EAU4). We would expect patients stay to be less than 72 hours.
We encourage and promote career and professional development.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Developing and supporting yourself and others.
* Assisting with managing care of all patients on the unit, alongside colleagues.
* Adhere to Trust protocols and procedures.
* Competent use of equipment, training and supporting others.
* Participating in developing a career plan.
* Follow TSDHCFT Policies and use correct agreed documentation.
Person specification
Qualifications and training
* NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience.
* Care certificate.
* English & Mathematics at GSCE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills.
Knowledge and experience
* Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/life experience.
* Understands the need for strict confidentiality.
* Working knowledge of complex care needs of some individuals/families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health.
Specific skills
* Basic computer/keyboard skills.
* Fine motor skills – for venepuncture, phlebotomy and other clinical tasks.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills.
* Able to prioritise and organise work.
* Able to work under instruction, under pressure and as part of a team.
* Record keeping competency in handwritten and electronic records.
* Able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and to adapt communication style to circumstances.
* Able to manage stress in themselves and others.
* Able to offer support at times of emotional distress.
* Willingness to undertake new skills and training.
* Able to work as a team member or independently.
* Ability to adapt behaviour to changing and challenging situations.
* To be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual.
* The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the Trust.
* Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work.
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation 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. Please apply promptly.
* Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role.
* Correspondence will be via Trac, text and email. Please 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 assist us in 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 favourable 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.
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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.
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