Job summary
Employer heading
Registered Nurse - Brixham Hospital
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
Brixham Ward is a twenty bedded community ward that specialises in rehabilitation for predominately care of the elderly, we also provide medical care prior to optimisation of health for successful discharge planning. We are situated in the heart of Brixham within close proximity of the picturesque harbour with its lovely shops, cafes and beaches with access to costal walks.
We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, adaptable and dynamic Band 5 committed to providing high quality care, who wants to become a valued member of our supportive and sociable team.
The nurses on Brixham ward work closely with both the medical team but are equally able to work autonomously, as due to the locality of our ward we do not have 24hr medical support on site.
We will consider either a newly qualified Band 5 or those with previous experience.
However, if you choose to work predominately nights you will be required to work a week of days shifts every four months to ensure you keep up to date with new technology and skills that may need updating.
If you have the right values, qualities, you will fit in well with this well-established team.
Main duties of the job
- Act as an advocate for staff, patients and relatives at all times
- Using the information obtained from the assessment of the patient and from subsequent observations, identifies the patient's individual nursing care needs, and plan and implement care
- Be aware of the side effects of any treatment in progress, and adopt a problem-solving approach to minimise the potentially adverse reactions
- Develop knowledge about aetiology, diagnosis, treatment and be able to select, interpret and use the best available evidence and research in the care of patients
- To undertake intravenous drug administration, following successful completion of the Trust training and assessment, within six months of being in post
- Be aware of all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure that these are observed
- Recognise patients changing condition and seek the appropriate support and advice from senior staff
- Be involved in the direct delivery of skilled specialised nursing care with supervision until competent. E.g. wound dressings, removal of drains, and insertion of urinary catheters,
- Collaborate with the team leader in the planning of a patient’s discharge from hospital
- Make appropriate referrals and collaborate with members of the inter-professional team in the care of patients and their carer’s
- Set goals and plan care appropriately for the resolution of each of the identified nursing needs, and help the patient achieve these goals
Working for our organisation
Our purpose is to provide safe, high quality health and social care at the right time, in the right place to support the people of Torbay and South Devon to live their lives to the full.
We will deliver high quality care that meets best practice standards, is timely, accessible, personalised and compassionate. It will be planned and delivered in partnership with those who need our support and care to maximise their independence and choice.
We will be a great place to work, an employer of choice, an organisation that actively engages with our workforce – paid and unpaid - to effectively communicate, improve and innovate. We will act on both feedback and ideas recognising and showing appreciation of the achievements of our staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Broad knowledge and skills in nursing
- Communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Diploma / Degree in nursing
- Specialist areas
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- experience in ward environment
- Ability to organise and prioritise work for self and others
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Health & Safety
- Awareness of local and government agenda
Specific skills
Essential criteria
- Communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Team working
- Evidence of motivation to review practice and recommend and support changes
Desirable criteria
- Computer literacy
- Understands supervision and relevance to own and other practice
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lisa Doggett
- Job title
- Deputy Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01803881379
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