Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Teign Ward is a 30 bedded inpatient ward within Newton Abbot Community Hospital providing care, rehabilitation, and end-of-life care to patients following an acute illness and treatment in the acute hospital or admitted directly via their own GP.
One of the most rewarding aspects of the role is getting to know some of the patients over a long period of time. You get to be part of a treatment plan bespoke to them and sometimes part of their return to a level of life-enhancing functionality. With specialist treatments, the department also plays a huge part in preventing hospital admissions.
In your role, you will be supported with your development needs both from in-house training and also from external courses whilst having regular supervision and appraisal to ensure you are helped to reach your maximum potential and development.
Our people are caring, committed, inclusive, and focused on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths and encourage outside-the-box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to our Torbay and South Devon Team. #CareToJoinUsTSD
To learn more about this role please see our combined job description and person specification, and for an informal chat please contact Ward Manager Lucy Brewer.
Main duties of the job
* Working clinically to ensure the safety and quality of the care given to your designated patients, under the indirect supervision of a registered nurse/practitioner
* Undertaking the following, but not restricted to, clinical tasks competently and efficiently:
* Cannulation and Venepuncture
* Competently taking and interpreting Vital signs on adults
* Able to make appropriate referrals to Adult and Child Safeguarding teams
* Supporting and working with colleagues during the shift
* Liaising with the wider MDT to maintain safety
* Helping to facilitate the development of the service as part of the wider team
* To participate in discussions and projects that will benefit the team, the patients, and the Unit as a whole
* Working under guidance and in conjunction with the senior nursing team and the Matron
* Following the Trust's Policies and Protocols to ensure the safety of the department
About us
Why work with us- The team is flexible and promotes a healthy work/home life balance therefore, your package with us includes a lot more than just your pay.
Listed are a few of the additional benefits that are available to you as an employee:
* Childcare at our day nursery
* Generous Holiday Entitlement, starting at 27 days a year (for full-time workers) plus bank/public holidays
* Staff Discounts
* Career development and training opportunities
* Employee Support - Staff have access to a 24-hour helpline
Job responsibilities
* Developing and supporting yourself and others
* Assisting with managing care of all patients on the unit, alongside colleagues
* Adhere to Trust protocols and procedures
* Follow trust protocols and maintain standards
* Competent use of Equipment. Training and supporting others
* Participating in developing a career plan
* Follow TSDHCFT Policies and use correct agreed documentations
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.
*PLEASE NOTE: This post is not eligible for sponsorship in line with the Home Office standards.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
* NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience
* Care certificate
* English & Mathematics at GCSE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills
Knowledge and experience
* Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience
* Understands the need for strict confidentiality
* Working knowledge of complex care needs of some individuals/families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse, and Mental Health
Specific skills
* Basic computer/keyboard skills
* Fine motor skills - for venepuncture, phlebotomy, and other clinical tasks
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Able to prioritise and organise work
* Able to work under instruction, under pressure and as part of a team
* Record keeping competency in handwritten and electronic records
* Able to manage stress in themselves and others
* Able to offer support at times of emotional distress
* Willingness to undertake new skills and training
* Able to work as a team member or independently
* Ability to adapt behaviour to changing and challenging situations
* To be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual
* The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the Trust
* Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work
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.
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata
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