Main area Nursing Grade NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract Permanent
Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Rotational Days, Nights, Weekends and bank holidays)
Job ref 388-6685138-NMC
Employer Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Simpson Ward Torbay Hospital
Town Torquay
Salary £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period Yearly
Closing 27/12/2024 23:59
Registered Nurse - Simpson Ward
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
We are looking for a passionate and committed Registered nurse who has an interest in Elderly care or is interested in gaining a broad knowledge around this fantastic area of nursing.
Simpson is a 28 bedded healthcare of the elderly ward and receives a broad range of acute medical conditions. Working alongside the MDT you will get a chance to help change patients' lives.
You will work as a Registered Nurse within a multidisciplinary team. To promote and maintain a safe clinical environment for all patients, their carers, visitors and staff. Comply with the Trust's values and expected behaviours and deliver a high standard of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
To ensure care, assessments, treatment and documentation is delivered in line with Guidelines and to act as an advocate for patients, their families and staff.
Main duties of the job
* To act with professionalism and integrity, being a role model to those around us and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity
* To provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of the individual and to understand what our patients/customers need and be adaptable and responsive
* To Document and evaluate all care given
* To act as an advocate for staff, patients and relatives at all times
* To provide a high-quality customer service which complies with relevant legislation and NHS Employment check standards
* To be honest and learn from mistakes, and help to create a “no-blame” culture where people feel able to share and learn from experiences together
* To be aware of the side effects of any treatment in progress and adopt a problem-solving approach to minimise the potentially adverse reactions
* To work as part of a team demonstrating effective communication, and working collaboratively with colleagues inside and out of the department.
* To undertake intravenous drug administration within 6 months of being in post, following successful completion of Trust training and assessment
* Acknowledge that you need to continually deliver greater value to customers
* Be honest about your biggest challenges and create a culture of curiosity and openness
Working for our organisation
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust encourages a multi-cultural workforce, with a focus on staff well-being.
You will be a valued team member who is happy to input ideas and suggestions but also ensure Trust Policy is adhered to. You will support others to provide a standardised level of safe care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Diploma or degree in nursing
* Able to demonstrate a good level of literacy, numeracy, verbal and written skills
* To demonstrate experience in a caring environment in or outside of the workplace
* Demonstrate a caring, compassionate and friendly attitude
* Ability to manoeuvre and handle clients and equipment in line with manual handling procedures
* Dealing with large workload in varying environments
* Able to deal with new environments, workloads and working teams on a regular basis sometimes daily
Person specification
* Registered Nurse (Adult)
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Experience of working in acute care
* Evidence of team working
* Ability to work shifts including nights
* Able to work flexibly
* Good interpersonal skills
* Extended nursing skills, IV's, Catheters, Venepuncture
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. Please apply promptly
* Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role
* Correspondence will be via Trac, text and email. Please 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 assist us in 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.
Name Ashleigh Bartlett Job title Ward Manager Email address ashleigh.godfrey@nhs.net Telephone number 01803 656932 Additional information
Also available to contact Sr Lucy Bowser / Sr. Rachel Hobbs / Sr Katie Penford 01803 655545
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