Job summary
Employer heading
Registered Nurse - Teign Ward
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, dynamic nurse who can demonstrate commitment to the provision of high-quality person-centred care.
You will work as a band 5 staff nurse on Teign Ward, a medical/rehabilitation ward for predominantly older people. You will be a vital part of a multi-disciplinary team providing holistic care and discharge planning for your patients.
Many of your patients will have some degree of dementia, and you will strive to plan and provide person centred care that enhances their stay on the ward.
You will possess effective communication skills to enable you to work within the multi disciplinary team. The post offers the opportunity for personal and professional development and you will be supported with continuing Professional development with in house training and support
Main duties of the job
- Provide direct nursing care to a caseload of patients during you shift , ensuring that high standards of care are maintained and provide supervision to junior staff and students on the ward
- To work as a registered nurse within a team responsible to the team leader / shift coordinator caring for patients and their carer’s
- To fully utilise the learning opportunities available. You will gain an understanding of the physiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs of the patients and their carer’s and to develop a broad spectrum of clinical proficiency to deliver nursing care
- To promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, their carer’s, visitors and staff
- To comply with the Trust’s values and expected behaviours
Working for our organisation
Teign ward provides cares for patients with complex needs.
You will work closely with therapists and discharge co-ordinators as well as doctors and nursing staff.
You will gain good knowledge of your patients and their needs, and use your information to inform their recovery and discharge.
You will work with patients who have a diagnosis of dementia and will have an interest in improving their stay and will be keen to innovate strategies which may enhance this.
You will work with a supportive team and there will be training opportunities to enhance your career.
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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.
Person specification
Qualifications and training
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse Adult
- Current/awaiting registration with NMC
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- ILS
- Preceptorship training
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a ward environment
- Ability to organise and prioritise work load for self and others
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of wound care and dressings
- Health and Safety awareness
- Equality and diversity awareness
- Understands clinical governance
- Awareness of local and government agendas
Specific Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care
- Effective Communication skills
- Management of an acutely ill patient
- Good interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members
- Ability to work accurately and reliably under pressure
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise own workload
- Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
Desirable criteria
- Computer literacy
- Understands clinical supervision and able to demonstrate relevance to 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
- Lucy Brewer
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01626 324608
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