This is an exciting opportunity for a senior staff nurse to become part of the leadership team at the Elizabeth ward and contribute to a multidisciplinary team ethos to improve and drive forward innovations in patient care.
You will be an enthusiastic and committed nurse with a passion for elderly care. You will need experience as a staff nurse with a desire for continuous improvement in patient care.
The ward consists of mixed sex beds and is led by a very approachable Ward Manager supported by three Sisters. The ward is a Dementia friendly with a Consultant specialising in different aspects of care for frail and elderly with complex discharges. The care delivered is of a very high standard and the whole team work closely to ensure all patient experience is positive. Elizabeth ward received a national award of the ELDER QUALITY MARK from Royal College of Psychiatrist (RCP) in recognition of the support the whole team provides to older people.
Elizabeth ward has 30 medical beds, Junior ward sister work as Nurse In charge in the ward.
To contribute to care quality performance and clinical activity by providing professional nursing leadership and guidance, clinical advice and management in relation to the key dimensions of health care quality:
Patient safety
• The effectiveness of all health care interventions.
• Patient experience
• The environment in which care is delivered
Deputise and take charge of the clinical shift.
Act as a professional and clinical role model to all staff, patients, carers and the public at all times.
To act as role model, mentoring, teaching, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement and participate in the education, development and mentorship of other staff.
Maximise use of clinical and staff resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge arrangements.
Although we have a very strong learning and development function, we appreciate you will need to have acquired some skills and experience from your career you will require in order for your time with us to be a real success. However we have highlighted three of them below
1. Communicate and work well within a multidisciplinary team.
2. Deliver person centre care to meet the assessed needs of patients and significant others.
3. Willingness to expand your elderly and frail knowledge and best practice initiatives.
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
As part of our continued response to COVID19 the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 (“the 2014 Regulations”) was updated and approved by Parliament. This meant that full COVID19 vaccination would become a condition of employment in all NHS roles which have face-to-face contact with patients and service users from 1 April 2022 unless exempt.
The Government subsequently announced that, given the changes to the Omicron variant, they believe it is no longer proportionate to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for NHS staff. The Government’s decision is subject to Parliamentary process. This will require further consultation and a Parliamentary vote to be passed into legislation.
As this role is within scope of the current legislation COVID19 vaccination status will remain part of our routine Occupational Health check.
Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and your patients from the virus. If you’re still unsure, you can find lots of information on COVID-19 vaccines and the booking process on the NHS Website.
Main responsibilities:
• To demonstrate the Trust’s values
• Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of evidenced based care to a group of patients according to changing healthcare needs and varying levels of complexity.
• Responsible for the allocation of patients to nursing staff and the delegation of duties and care priorities to the multi-disciplinary team in the absence of the person with continuing responsibility.
• Provide advice, education, support and information to patients and their relatives / carers as required and involve patients, relatives / carers in the planning and delivery of care.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and relatives /carers.
• Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
• Receive handover from team members on the progress of own patients during and at the end of each shift and for all patients when in charge.
• Facilitate effective communication and liaison with other disciplines as necessary to meet the needs of patients especially relating to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.
• Ensure that fully accurate, complete and contemporaneous nursing records are written and maintained for each patient in accordance with agreed policy.
• To participate in and cooperate with concerns, complaints and investigations
This advert closes on Friday 18 Apr 2025