An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Medical Business Unit working on a 26 bedded Acute Medical Ward.
We are looking to recruit highly-motivated and enthusiastic Staff Nurses who strive to deliver excellence in patient care.
We can offer full time or part time positions and all flexible working applications will be considered.
Successful candidates must be adaptable and able to integrate into a fast-paced and time pressured environment. Communicating all concerns and working alongside staff in a capacity that reflects Trust values and expectations.
If you value team working, are passionate about what you do, and have the desire to ensure patients receive the right care at the right time, we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
If you possess the qualities we are looking for and would like to be part of an invaluable service to the population of Gateshead and beyond, please refer to the full job description for this post.
Job responsibilities
* To promote and deliver patient centred care aligned with the Trust vision and Nursing and Midwifery strategy.
* To take a lead role in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/Deputy Sister.
* To deliver all aspects of care and may be required to demonstrate procedures and supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff.
* Responsible for the patients clinical journey along agreed patient care pathways, supported by evidence based practice.
* To provide the highest standard of safe, effective and compassionate care through the effective use of evidence based practice in line with agreed local and national standards and the NMC Code.
* To support a continuously improving service, in line with the clinical governance framework, Trust objectives, and the NHS performance framework.
* To provide clinical advice and support to the nursing and multi-professional team to facilitate the effective delivery of care to patients at all times.
* To continually develop professionally to ensure the post holder has the appropriate level of skill, knowledge and competence to meet service/specialty requirements.
* To participate in Preceptorship/mentorship and development programmes.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
* Registered Nurse Part1 with current NMC Registration
* Diploma/ Degree in Nursing
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Ability to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate quality care
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
* IT skills/knowledge appropriate to the role
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.
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