Job summary
Registered Nurse - Band 5
Savernake Ward - Savernake Hospital,Marlborough Community Hospital
Full and Part-Time OpportunitiesAvailable - Permanent
Are you a Registered Nurse, workingin the NHS or private sector, possibly a newly Qualified Nurse? Or NursingStudent qualifying in the next year. Your NHS needs you.
A post in Savernake Ward may be just rightfor you. We will provide a bespoke induction and training programme tosupport your professional development and career aspirations.
The Unit Provides Sub Acute Care,Rehabilitation and End of Life care for the residents of Wiltshire. This is aninnovative unit with an integrated multi-disciplinary team.
Clinical leadership is provided by a highlymotivated Consultant Nurse, supporting the Clinical team of Doctors, ACPs,Therapists, Nurses, Support workers and Health Care Assistants. EnsuringIndividual holistic care for the people we care for as well as support fortheir carers and families
Ward Leadership is provided by anExperienced Senior Sister who has a strong belief in Compassionate Leadership.Supporting and Nurturing Staff to reach their full potential.
We provide the Training, Support and professionaldevelopment you need to become a confident, competent Registered Nurse workingin the NHS. Delivering high standards of care within a Unit that you can beproud of.
Main duties of the job
Registered Nurse, Assessing, planning,Implementing and Evaluating Nursing Care. Supervising and supporting, NursingAssociates, Junior staff, and students.
We are open to conversations aroundflexible working patterns and would consider day or night only contracts forthe right candidate. As well as standard hr shifts and long days.
You will be able to join the NHSpension scheme, plus get a generous annual leave allowance starting with approx.6 weeks. You will also have access to a wide range of NHS discount offers andfree parking at our community sites.
Does this sound like something thatwould interest you? Please make contact now to find out more.
Donna Nicholas - Tel 01672 517244Email
We are happy to answer any questionsthat you may have.
*Please note that we are unable toaccept applications from International Nurses without a current NMCregistration.
**Please Note -Wiltshire Health andCare are currently offering an employee Refer a Friend Scheme for nursing vacancies,where both you and your friend who is already an employee of WHC, can receive amonetary bonus (up to £500) for joining the organisation. To apply for thisbonus, please include the name of your friend (WHC Employee) in the supportingstatement of your application form. For more information, please contact theRecruitment Team via
About us
Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based healthservices, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHSpartnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health andcare to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.
There has never been a better time to join us. Communityservices are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population ofWiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of ourcommunity-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportiveteam who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, whichwere developed with our staff, patients and carers.
If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know thatit is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling markettowns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and goodschools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment anda chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away.What are you waiting for?!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attachedJob Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding therole and to access the full person specification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
1. Excellent written and verbal communication
2. Literate
3. Astute interpersonal skills and is able to deal with difficult/sensitive situations
4. Ability to prioritise and organise own workload, delegating appropriately
5. Enhanced clinical competencies, including venepuncture and cannulation for example
6. Up to date understanding of safeguarding and mental capacity legislation
Qualifications
Essential
7. First Level Registered Nurse
8. Current/live registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council
Desirable
9. Teaching and assessing in practice qualification