Job summary
- Main area
- Bramshott
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 384-AR-EMF16477
- Employer
- Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Royal Surrey Hospital
- Town
- Guildford
- Salary
- £31,469 - £38,308 Per annum including HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse Bramshott B5
Band 5
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic full time band 5 staff nurses to join our team on Bramshott Ward.
Bramshott Ward is a busy 28 bedded ward specialising in Trauma and Orthopaedics, and has a highly motivated approach to multidisciplinary patient care.
Candidates will be required to have good communication and observational skills and be passionate about providing high standards of care. Ongoing training and support in this role will be provided and the trust offers an excellent Preceptorship Programme to support newly qualified nurses
Applicants should have a genuine interest in developing skills and knowledge in caring for patients undergoing Orthopaedic Surgery.
Main duties of the job
As a registered, accountable and autonomous nurse to act in the best interests of your patients at all times and take personal responsibility for your actions and decisions. To be responsible for patient assessment, planning of care, implementing and supervising safe and compassionate care, and evaluating the effectiveness of care. As an NMC registrant facilitate learning and development of others. You will demonstrate leadership qualities and be open, transparent and trustworthy. As a Trust employee act with integrity and uphold the values and beliefs of the Trust and the NMC Code of Conduct.
To provide a high standard of individualised patient care reflecting individual competencies and education that involves relatives/carers as appropriate. To be responsible for the nursing care of a defined group of patients. To assist in the management and organisation of the nursing service in the clinical area including the teaching and management of more junior staff or those in training.
Working for our organisation
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HsiGn9joTQ
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to full Job description & person spec attached.
· To adhere to the main standard of performance for patient care, within the concepts of the accepted nursing philosophy, ‘The Guide’ and good customer care.
· To carry out all relevant forms of nursing care without direct supervision.
· To manage a group of patients ensuring effective communication with the nurse in charge.
· To liaise with clinicians, other professionals and community staff as appropriate co-ordinating and maintaining care which will achieve the set standards.
· To ensure that the following standards are met and that this can be demonstrated.
a) Respect for privacy, dignity and religious and cultural beliefs
b) Information to relatives and friends about the progress of treatment subject to the patient’s wishes
c) A named qualified nurse must be allocated and be responsible for each patients’ care
d) Discharge of patients from hospital must comply with agreed standards which include prior consultation with agencies such as community nursing services and local authority social services departments
· To be aware of the ward budget in order to achieve a safe and cost-effective service within the constraints of the agreed budget.
· To ensure care provided is evidence based and in line with the Trusts policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
· To act as a second mentor and participate in teaching pre-registration students, Healthcare assistants and supporting National Vocational Qualifications as required ensuring they are given adequate supervision and support.
· To be required to use any computer system purchased by the Trust providing appropriate training given.
· To set an example of professional work and behaviour and may be required to take charge as part of an on-going experience in a learning situation.
· To participate in any other duties that you may be asked to undertake by senior nursing staff.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse Part or 12
- Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates professional awareness and knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of current issues in Acute NHS setting
- Consolidation of Nurse Training
- Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical creditability/competence
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management.
- Knowledge if current NHS and Professional issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Phillippa Davies
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01483 571122
- Additional information
Ext 2485
or
Matron Katie Salmon on ext 6940 for more information or to arrange an informal visit.
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