An exciting opportunity has come up on Woodpecker ward at the Great Western Hospital, Swindon.
Woodpecker is a 37 bedded unit which compromises an in-patient ward.
The ward has recently undergone a lot of new changes with arising developmental opportunities for all staff within the team. The training is available to all staff through the in-house training provider, the academy.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for highly motivated, committed and experienced nurse to join our team. In this post we will provide you with ongoing support and plenty of learning opportunities as well as working towards your own goals with regards to your professional development.
The successful candidate will enhance the established team to maintain high standards of patient care in a busy environment. Enthusiasm and motivation are essential qualities for these roles.
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of high quality care to a defined patient group either within the acute hospital or community based setting. They are responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of evidence based individualised patient care within the boundaries of their role. The post holder will contribute to the continuing development of standards of care including developments of nursing standards and monitoring of outcomes. The post holder will be expected to continue with their own professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* First Level Registered Nurse
* Current/live registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
* Diploma/Degree qualification
* Teaching/Assessor Qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent
* Qualification or experience in teaching and assessing
* Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
* Recent experience nursing patients in an acute / community setting or recently completed a Return to Nursing course
* Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge and practice after qualification and Preceptorship
* Working within a multi-disciplinary team environment
* Experience within a range of patient/client care groups
Knowledge
Essential
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* IT Literate
* Ability to document details clearly and accurately
* Good interpersonal skills and is able to deal with difficult/sensitive situations
* Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
* Willingness to undertake training and assessment for further clinical skills
* Able to undertake audits
Desirable
* An understanding of the structure for the delivery for Community and social care services
Employer details
Employer name
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Western Hospital
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
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