Job summary
B47 is an award winning speciality dementia ward of Health Care of Older People (HCOP) based in the Queens Medical Centre. We are committed to providing the best care for older people with a stable, well supported and motivated workforce. Our pathways and treatment of our vulnerable patient group are at the leading edge within the field. We are innovative and constantly looking for ways to improve the service we provide and exploring new roles in practice.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary, you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Personal Specification documents attached to this advert.
We are looking for registered nurses who are dedicated and committed and have the ability to be part of a team as well as working autonomously to provide high quality dignified care to our patients in a safe environment. Some of our patients will have complex social needs, so we offer training and support to help you to develop your skills in supporting with safe and effective discharge from the hospital and delivering quality care for the duration of our patients stay.
If you possess excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, have the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and have a specialist interest in developing the service we provide then please apply, we would be happy to have you as part of our team.
About us
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of a Band 5 nurse on B47 you will be expected to care for acutely unwell patients with both physical and mental health illnesses as well as those receiving palliative care. You will be involved in the admitting and discharging of patients and interacting with their families and carers to ensure a safe and timely discharge is undertaken. You will work closely with medics, physio's, occupational therapist, dieticians, advanced clinical practitioners, psychiatric nurses and discharge teams. You will be involved in various nursing procedures such as enteral feeding, wound management, intravenous medications, catheterisation, continence management and nutrition management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of a Band 5 nurse on B47 you will be expected to care for acutely unwell patients with both physical and mental health illnesses as well as those receiving palliative care. You will be involved in the admitting and discharging of patients and interacting with their families and carers to ensure a safe and timely discharge is undertaken. You will work closely with medics, physio's, occupational therapist, dieticians, advanced clinical practitioners, psychiatric nurses and discharge teams. You will be involved in various nursing procedures such as enteral feeding, wound management, intravenous medications, catheterisation, continence management and nutrition management.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oRecent experience of working within an acute hospital setting
Desirable
- Continuing professional development/ reflective profile
- Possession of a Mentoring Course/willingness to complete
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working within an acute hospital setting
Desirable
- Previous experience on a HCOP Ward
- Involvment in link work/project work
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstration of team working and ability to work in a team.
Analtyical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, priorities and evaluate patient care
Desirable
- Ability to identify own learning needs
Physical Skills
Essential
- Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties
- Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oRecent experience of working within an acute hospital setting
Desirable
- Continuing professional development/ reflective profile
- Possession of a Mentoring Course/willingness to complete
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working within an acute hospital setting
Desirable
- Previous experience on a HCOP Ward
- Involvment in link work/project work
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstration of team working and ability to work in a team.
Analtyical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, priorities and evaluate patient care
Desirable
- Ability to identify own learning needs
Physical Skills
Essential
- Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties
- Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).