South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) is looking to recruit enthusiastic, compassionate, and self-motivated nurses at Warwick Hospital. We have opportunities in Medical, Surgical, and Rehabilitation. This advert is suitable for students, newly qualified, and experienced nurses.
We can provide fantastic opportunities for both experienced and newly qualified nurses to join a high-performing trust to develop skills, knowledge, and experience within your chosen area of expertise.
Our nurses strive to give outstanding care and provide only the very best to our patients, ensuring a positive experience delivered with enthusiasm and compassion, enabling them to leave the hospital again as soon as they are able.
Within our Cardiology ward, we have a 9-bed Coronary Care Unit and a 20-bedded general medicine ward with an interest in Cardiology.
Main duties of the job
To deliver a high standard of nursing care to patients undergoing surgical or medical treatment. The post holders will be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs, implementation, and evaluation of the care programme. The post holders are required to work as part of a team committed to delivering and improving a high standard of nursing care within South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust.
About us
SWFT is recognised as an 'employer of choice' and is highly recommended as a place to work. We are extremely proud to have recently been rated as 'Outstanding' by CQC, which shows the commitment and dedication from our workforce. Our employees are as important to us as the care we give to our patients. This is also demonstrated in the national NHS Staff Survey results, which show SWFT as one of the best employers for staff retention, morale, staff engagement, and health and well-being.
We can offer you:
* On-going learning and development, providing clearly structured career pathways in preparation for specialist or managerial roles.
* Staff Benefits Platform - Lease Car, Electronics Scheme, Holiday Scheme, Childcare vouchers, and many more.
* Health and well-being services.
* Flexible working - All working patterns will be considered, roster patterns provided to support a healthy work/life balance.
* Mentorship and preceptor support.
* All NHS standardised benefits - annual leave, pension scheme.
Job responsibilities
Clinical
* Take clinical responsibility for patients within your allocated area of work.
* Continuously assess, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment, using appropriate programmes/methods of care.
* Ensure a high delivery of quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures, and guidelines.
* Participate in activities to improve the quality, productivity, and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives.
* Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional conduct and scope of professional practice and maintain own NMC registration.
Communication
* Show empathy, understanding, and professionalism when communicating with patients, their carers, and families.
* Identify individual needs and utilise a range of agreed communication mediums.
* Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues and all levels of staff.
* Maintain confidentiality at all times, as required by legislation and Trust policy.
Professionalism
* Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meet professional NMC guidelines, appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act.
* Lead by example to junior members of the team.
* Demonstrate a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work to maintain high morale and motivation within the department.
* Promote a professional and positive working environment.
* Maintain and develop own professional knowledge.
General
* Provide short-term cover for colleagues during periods of leave.
* Ensure that all Trust standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care.
* Take reasonable care of the health and safety of self and others.
* Co-operate with the South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust to ensure compliance with statutory and Trust regulations.
* Participate in appraisals and personal reviews to achieve agreed objectives.
* Participate in appropriate training and development activities.
* Participate in team, professional, and personal development activities.
* Review mistakes, complaints, incidents/near misses, and successes to improve performance and customer care.
* Take responsibility towards safeguarding vulnerable adults, young people, and children.
* Abide by Infection Prevention and Control policies relevant to their area of work.
* Contribute to promoting and implementing the Trust's Carbon Management policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree/Diploma in Nursing/Health studies.
* NMC Registration.
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
* Non-medical prescriber.
* IT Skills.
Experience
* Care of older people.
Skills
* Demonstrates a good understanding of the nursing process.
* Able to efficiently plan and allocate work.
* Able to manage time effectively.
* Demonstrates knowledge of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness.
* Demonstrate an understanding of Equality and Diversity.
* Must be able to work on own initiative and supervise other staff effectively.
* Demonstrates knowledge of research-based practices.
Personal Qualities
* Able to work as an effective team member.
* Able to express self clearly and confidently - verbal and written.
* Demonstrates commitment and ability to teach others.
* Able to adapt to changing circumstances.
* Able to achieve personal objectives.
Other Job Requirements
* Flexible - can work shifts, weekends, bank holidays, and evening duties.
* Able to change duties at short notice.
* Ability to travel independently.
* Must be willing to travel across localities.
* Aware of current NHS issues and priorities.
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.
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