Job summary
Ward 15 is a 31 bedded mixed sex Acute Respiratory Medical ward.
Ward 15 are looking for a nurse toassess basic and specialist care needs of patients and implement without direct supervision. The nurse should at all times act in such a manner as to justify public trust and confidence to safeguard the interest of individual patients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
To ensure that agreed standards of nursing practice within the ward/department area are maintained.
To ensure that all Trust, Divisional, and Ward/Department Health & Safety Policies are adhered to.
About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Diploma or degree in nursing
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Undertaken Assessor training
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant experience in past 12-18 months of looking after patients in a health care environment
- Previous experience in acute clinical setting
- Broad clinical knowledge base
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience in last 12 months
- Previous experience Surgical/Medical specialities
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Confident and calm attitude with the ability to work under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Compassionate
- Punctual and reliable
- Motivated and enthusiastic, shows initiative
- IT skills
Behavioural qualities
Essential
- Collaboration
- Accountability
- Respect
- Empowerment
- Support
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Diploma or degree in nursing
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Undertaken Assessor training
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant experience in past 12-18 months of looking after patients in a health care environment
- Previous experience in acute clinical setting
- Broad clinical knowledge base
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience in last 12 months
- Previous experience Surgical/Medical specialities
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Confident and calm attitude with the ability to work under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Compassionate
- Punctual and reliable
- Motivated and enthusiastic, shows initiative
- IT skills
Behavioural qualities
Essential
- Collaboration
- Accountability
- Respect
- Empowerment
- Support
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
