Main area Nursing Grade NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract Permanent
Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Long days and Nights.)
Job ref 388-7037708-NMC
Employer Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Torbay Hospital
Town Torquay
Salary £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period Yearly
Closing 01/04/2025 23:59
Registered Nurse - Surgical Receiving Unit
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
We are looking for a motivated Band 5 who has a wealth of surgical knowledge and who is looking to contribute to improving patients’ journeys. Your role on SRU is to ensure that patients are welcomed and managed in a safe and timely manner, receive the tests and scan that they require and move through the hospital to an appropriate location. Ensuring that the team are supported throughout the shift and will manage any issues or concerns as they arise.
SRU is a friendly and supportive place to work with a very fast pace due to taking emergency admissions and having many patients pass through the unit 7 days a week. We are looking for an experienced Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the team, who has an interest in emergency general surgery.
Main duties of the job
1. The role of the Band 5 Nurse on SRU is to ensure that patients are welcomed and managed in a safe and timely manner, receive the tests and scan that they require and move through the hospital to an appropriate location. The nurse will also ensure that the team are supported throughout the shift and will manage any issues or concerns as they arise.
2. The shifts are days, twilights and nights and you will be expected to work a mixture. A passion for the delivery of high-quality care is essential for supporting the patients who pass through the unit. As a Band 5 registered nurse you will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will need the ability to manage the clinical area efficiently and effectively. You will show an understanding of the role and how you can effectively look after acutely unwell patients.
3. The ability to contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of local objectives and action plans is essential. An ability to make decisions quickly and perform well under pressure is an essential part of the role.
Working for our organisation
As a Registered Nurse with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, you will be working together as part of a multidisciplinary, professional team to assess care needs, and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care. Our staff are committed to providing high standards of individualised care for the people who use our services, whilst maintaining their privacy and dignity at all times.
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
Guidance
* NMC registered
* Proven relevant experience at Band 5
* Evidence of continual professional development
* Urgent care knowledge and experience
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, 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. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
* 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 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.
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.
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