At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, we aim to reflect our values in everything we do - Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. So if you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is the place for you.
“We are committed to providing the best possible levels of healthcare and we can only do this with the help of our incredible colleagues. We have a Strategy that is designed to empower, excite and mobilise everyone in the Trust behind a common purpose and that supports our cultural values of Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality.”
Jonathan Coulter, Chief Executive
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Registered Nurse - Surgical Ward - Bolton
Band 5
Main area Planned and Surgical care Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 421-PSC-1673R-A
Site Harrogate District Hospital Town Harrogate Salary £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 05/01/2025 23:59
Job overview
We are looking for a Nurse with at least 1 year post-NMC experience, ideally in a surgical ward. Please note that our OSCE programme is closed to new applications.
We are looking for a kind, caring, hard working and passionate nurse with an interest in providing exceptional care to patients.
* Bolton Ward - is a multi-specialty male ward covering general surgery, urology and gastro.
We have positive, professional and adaptable teams who strive to deliver a high standard of care to our patients on a daily basis.
Teamwork is key to our success, as we offer regular appraisals, many training opportunities and regular team time out and study days.
Nidderdale was voted for as 'team of the Year' at our KITE awards 2023!
Main duties of the job
As a Trust we offer our Registered Nurses:
* Access to clinical skills training in our Clinical Skills Lab and personal development courses.
* 4 weeks supernumerary and ongoing mentoring.
* 2 day clinical skills induction session.
* Band 6 development posts.
* Support and guidance with revalidation.
* Rotational option to other surgical departments within the directorate.
Working for our organisation
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide ‘outstanding’ care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
* An inclusive and supportive culture – our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
* Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards.
* Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
* Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Registered Nurse job summary
1. To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and to provide nursing care for patients. This requires detailed knowledge of equipment and specialised information on procedures undertaken in the clinical environment.
2. In consultation with senior staff, the post holder will help plan, co-ordinate, implement, and evaluate care for patients.
3. Maintain standards in accordance with ward/Trust policies and procedures and NMC code of conduct.
4. Maintain a safe working environment, being aware of the necessity to comply with Health & Safety regulations and the Environmental Health Act, and to attend mandatory training courses.
5. Maintain safe custody of all drugs and medicines and when trained demonstrate the manipulation, dexterity and co-ordination of IV drugs.
6. To work unsupervised at times, using ward Protocols and Policies.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Rachel Latimer on rachel.latimer@nhs.net or 01423 555361.
Person specification
Qualifications
* NMC Registration (no OSCE training available).
Experience
* 1 year of post-NMC registration Nursing experience (no OSCE training available).
* Post NMC registration experience in Surgical/Urological/gynaecology nursing.
Personal characteristics
* Demonstrates HDFT's values when providing patient care.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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 Rachel Latimer Job title ward sister Email address Rachel.latimer1@nhs.net Telephone number 01423 553650 Additional information
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