Job summary South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) is looking to recruit enthusiastic compassionate and self-motivated experienced nurses at Warwick Hospital. We have opportunities at Warwick Hospital for covering over winter to help out during our busiest time. We are offering 4 month temporary contracts ( December to March) to offer support in all areas being allocated to an area on arrival to your shift, you will be working in areas, such as the clinical decisions unit, A&E waiting room, extra areas that may be opened for in-patient care, medical or surgical wards. It will be great experience and permanent night shifts following your induction on days. You will have needed to have completed your preceptorship or be an experienced nurse. 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, and implementation and evaluation of the programme of the care. 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 shows 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 towards 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. Date posted 22 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Dependant on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 4 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 203-EM583 Job locations Warwick Hospital Lakin Road Warwick CV34 5BW Job description 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 To ensure a high delivery of quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines. Participating in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives To practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional conduct and scope of professional practice and maintain own NMC registration Communication Showing empathy, understanding, and professionalism, when communicating with patients, their carers and families. Identifying individual needs and therefore utilising 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 meets professional NMC guidelines, appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act To act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the team Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environment Maintain and develop own professional knowledge General To provide short-term cover for colleagues during periods of leave To ensure that all Trust standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all whom come into contact with services provided by South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust Every employee has a duty to take reasonable care of the health and safety of him/herself and of other persons who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions at work, and to co-operate with the South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust to ensure that statutory and Trust regulations are complied with To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives To participate in appropriate training and development activities To participate in team, professional and personal development activities and promote commitment to continuous development and improvement Ensure that all staff consciously review mistakes, complaints and incidents/near misses as well as successes to improve performance and the level of customer care Allemployees will havean organisational and individual responsibility towards safeguarding vulnerable adults, young people, and children To abide by Infection Prevention and Control policies relevant to their area of work, and undertake the necessary level of training. This will be appraised through the KSF review process or other relevant professional review process To contribute to promoting and implementing the Trust's Carbon Management policy, in line with team and organisational objective Job description 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 To ensure a high delivery of quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines. Participating in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives To practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional conduct and scope of professional practice and maintain own NMC registration Communication Showing empathy, understanding, and professionalism, when communicating with patients, their carers and families. Identifying individual needs and therefore utilising 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 meets professional NMC guidelines, appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act To act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the team Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environment Maintain and develop own professional knowledge General To provide short-term cover for colleagues during periods of leave To ensure that all Trust standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all whom come into contact with services provided by South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust Every employee has a duty to take reasonable care of the health and safety of him/herself and of other persons who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions at work, and to co-operate with the South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust to ensure that statutory and Trust regulations are complied with To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives To participate in appropriate training and development activities To participate in team, professional and personal development activities and promote commitment to continuous development and improvement Ensure that all staff consciously review mistakes, complaints and incidents/near misses as well as successes to improve performance and the level of customer care Allemployees will havean organisational and individual responsibility towards safeguarding vulnerable adults, young people, and children To abide by Infection Prevention and Control policies relevant to their area of work, and undertake the necessary level of training. This will be appraised through the KSF review process or other relevant professional review process To contribute to promoting and implementing the Trust's Carbon Management policy, in line with team and organisational objective Person Specification Qualifications Essential First Level RGN Degree/Diploma in Nursing/Health studies NMC Registration Desirable Evidence of continuous professional development Non-medical prescriber IT Skills Experience Desirable Acute nursing Care of older people Skills Essential 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 Desirable Must be able to work on own initiative and be able to supervise other staff effectively Demonstrates knowledge of research based practices Personal Essential 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 Essential Flexible - can work shifts, weekend, bank holidays and evening duties Full Driving licence and access to own vehicle Must be willing to travel across localities. Desirable Able to change duties at short notice Aware of current NHS issues and priorities Person Specification Qualifications Essential First Level RGN Degree/Diploma in Nursing/Health studies NMC Registration Desirable Evidence of continuous professional development Non-medical prescriber IT Skills Experience Desirable Acute nursing Care of older people Skills Essential 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 Desirable Must be able to work on own initiative and be able to supervise other staff effectively Demonstrates knowledge of research based practices Personal Essential 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 Essential Flexible - can work shifts, weekend, bank holidays and evening duties Full Driving licence and access to own vehicle Must be willing to travel across localities. Desirable Able to change duties at short notice 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust Address Warwick Hospital Lakin Road Warwick CV34 5BW Employer's website https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)