Job summary Torbay Hospital are looking for highly motivated, innovative and experienced nurses to join our dynamic team on our new short stay medical ward currently located on McCallum. We are looking for members to join our growing team. Working on the unit is both exciting and challenging. We work closely with the Emergency Department and Acute Medical Unit, caring for a diverse group of acutely unwell medical patients, with Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Gastroenterology and Chronic health conditions. Staff are also exposed to managing patients with a higher acuity within the unit. If you are passionate about providing high quality individualised patient care, enthusiastic about supporting patients' rehabilitation and increasing their independence and quality of life we would like to hear from you. Full and part-time hours available. Main duties of the job To work as part of a team on the unit as a Staff Nurse to ensure seamless delivery of service To participate in the assessment of care needs of the clients and the development, implementation and evaluation of care, promoting high standards, demonstrating a compassionate nature and promoting patient dignity To participate as a skilled member of the multi-disciplinary team To work as part of the medical team whilst promoting good interdepartmental relationships To act as clinical advisor on nursing issues to ensure high standards of care are maintained, utilising evidence-based practice To participate in direct care and facilitate sound discharge planning About us Why Work With Us To ensure all Trust procedures and policies are strictly adhered to ensuring patients and staff welfare is paramount To assist in the continuous improvement of the quality of care for patients and their families through the implementation of clinical governance activities, ensuring: Clinically effective and research based practices are implemented. Audits are undertaken and actions taken to make improvements Clinical and non-clinical risks are identified and managed Patients are given opportunity to give feedback on their experiences, are involved in planning and monitoring services and are provided with information Information is used effectively to improve processes and practices To assist in monitoring standards within the department, to include: generic standards of care and infection control. Instigating any changes to make improvements as necessary To ensure the health and safety of patients, families and colleagues at all times Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 388-6897024-NMC Job locations McCallum Ward Lawes Bridge Torquay TQ27AA Job description Job responsibilities To ensure high standards of care are given in relation to agreed standards, policies and procedures of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust To participate in teaching and facilitating a learning environment to ensure all staff on the ward have the skills/knowledge and support To be proactive with transfers and discharges, ensuring they are safe and discharge is at the earliest opportunity To ensure Junior staff are aware of agreed standards of practice and participate in pursuing agreed ward objectives To assist in ensuring new nursing procedures, research and initiatives are evaluated, and where appropriate incorporated into clinical practice To participate in the MDT and ensure necessary discharge documentation is completed in a timely manner To store and administer prescribed drugs safely in line with legal and Trust requirements To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patients problems producing a written plan of care as required To report, document and evaluate accidents and unit incidents via Datix reporting, informing manager and updating health and safety register as appropriate To participate in development of clinical supervision within the unit To participate in educating staff and to be an NMC Assessor for student nurses To autonomously request/carry out clinical investigations to aid and confirm the diagnosis, liaise with medical colleagues to ensure deviations from expected clinical findings are monitored/reviewed. To include: phlebotomy male/female catheterisation cannulation ECG recording Arterial blood gas monitoring & interpretation of blood gasses To develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues from other disciplines both within and outside the trust To be instrumental in influencing policies and procedures locally and trust wide Job description Job responsibilities To ensure high standards of care are given in relation to agreed standards, policies and procedures of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust To participate in teaching and facilitating a learning environment to ensure all staff on the ward have the skills/knowledge and support To be proactive with transfers and discharges, ensuring they are safe and discharge is at the earliest opportunity To ensure Junior staff are aware of agreed standards of practice and participate in pursuing agreed ward objectives To assist in ensuring new nursing procedures, research and initiatives are evaluated, and where appropriate incorporated into clinical practice To participate in the MDT and ensure necessary discharge documentation is completed in a timely manner To store and administer prescribed drugs safely in line with legal and Trust requirements To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patients problems producing a written plan of care as required To report, document and evaluate accidents and unit incidents via Datix reporting, informing manager and updating health and safety register as appropriate To participate in development of clinical supervision within the unit To participate in educating staff and to be an NMC Assessor for student nurses To autonomously request/carry out clinical investigations to aid and confirm the diagnosis, liaise with medical colleagues to ensure deviations from expected clinical findings are monitored/reviewed. To include: phlebotomy male/female catheterisation cannulation ECG recording Arterial blood gas monitoring & interpretation of blood gasses To develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues from other disciplines both within and outside the trust To be instrumental in influencing policies and procedures locally and trust wide Person Specification essential Essential NMC pin Desirable Acute Nursing experience of 1 year 1 year post graduation Qualifications and training Essential Proven relevant experience at Band 5 Evidence of continual professional development Desirable Urgent Care knowledge and experience Post graduate diploma level education or equivalent Knowledge & Experience Essential Safe and competent practitioner aware of own limitations and needs Experienced in giving IV medications IT skills to include data entry, Microsoft word etc Person Specification essential Essential NMC pin Desirable Acute Nursing experience of 1 year 1 year post graduation Qualifications and training Essential Proven relevant experience at Band 5 Evidence of continual professional development Desirable Urgent Care knowledge and experience Post graduate diploma level education or equivalent Knowledge & Experience Essential Safe and competent practitioner aware of own limitations and needs Experienced in giving IV medications IT skills to include data entry, Microsoft word etc 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. 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. 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 Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Address McCallum Ward Lawes Bridge Torquay TQ27AA Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)