Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic/innovative nurse to join the Multi-disciplinary team on Neptune Respiratory Unit, as a band 5 Staff Nurse.
Neptune Respiratory Unit is a stimulating place to work, we have a wide variety of patients with respiratory and general medical diagnosis. The Nursing team on the unit also care for patients requiring respiratory high care. We have a great team of nurses who work across the whole unit and are skilled in managing a variety of respiratory conditions and have many competencies which include Tracheostomies, Chest Drains, NIV and CPAP.
You must have excellent communication skills and strive for high standards of nursing care at all times. Staff are invested in the exciting future of this unit and are always looking for ways to improve and move forward as a team.
If you believe that you would be a valuable asset to our strong respiratory team then we would love to hear from you!
We work 12 hour shifts on Neptune Respiratory Unit:
Day shift 07.00 - 19.45, Night shift 19.00 - 07.45
If you would like further details please contact Ward Manager James Swift at james.swift4@nhs.net or 01793 604781.
Main duties of the job
1. Plan, deliver and evaluate compassionate nursing care to meet the patients individualised needs.
2. Ensure the highest standards of care and safety are maintained.
3. Support the nurse in charge with the day to day planning, the delivery of a high quality nursing service and the continuous improvement of that service.
4. Ensure effective communication is achieved and maintained regarding patient assessments and clinical details.
5. Act as a role model, ensuring high quality, professional standards are maintained and delivered at all times.
6. Document observations, assessments, results, decisions and actions effectively in patient's notes and communicate these to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team and, as appropriate, to carers.
7. Provide legible and comprehensive patient records to agreed Trust and NMC standards and guidelines.
8. Develop and maintain effective communication links with all levels of staff within the Trust and external agencies.
9. Participate in the audit cycle of clinical practices and procedures including infection prevention & control initiatives.
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 responsibilities
1. Assist in the monitoring and protecting of groups and individuals whose health and well-being may be at risk e.g. vulnerable adults.
2. Promote and maintain the dignity and privacy of patients at all times.
3. Participate and contribute appropriately in research, service modernisation, clinical governance and National Service Frameworks.
Please see full Job description and personal specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* First Level Registered Nurse
* Current/live registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Qualification or experience in teaching and assessing
Knowledge and Skills
* I.T. Literate.
* Ability to document details clearly and accurately.
* Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal with difficult/sensitive situations.
* Able to undertake audits.
* An understanding of the structure for the delivery of Community and social care services.
Experience
* 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.
* Experience within a range of patient/client care groups.
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.
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata
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