Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for both newly qualified or experienced registered nurses to join our team. Our team prides ourselves on fantastic patient centred care and needs a highly motivated and positive individual to join us as a Staff Nurse. The successful applicants will gain useful experience working on a fast-paced medical ward and develop knowledge on a diverse range of medical specialities.
G4 is 32-bed ward specialises in supporting elderly patients following an acute episode of ill health, recognising the complexity of their needs and the importance of reducing the length of stay (LOS) to prevent them losing their independence. G4 is a fast-paced medical ward that gives the nursing team the opportunity to work with all members of the multidisciplinary team, resulting in high standards of patient care, which is something that we are all passionate about. G4 pride themselves in being a welcoming, supportive and friendly team. We are keen on staff development, caring for patients with varied and complex medical conditions, which will in turn provide our staff with plenty of learning opportunities and the prospect to develop new skills.
Main duties of the job
Please see attached Job Description for full details of the Job Role and Person Specification.
If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualities to help us to put patients first, please contact Rosie Cawston, Ward Manager on 01284713179 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details of the Job Role and Person Specification.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details of the Job Role and Person Specification.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- oNMC Registration or Newly Qualified
- oBLS trained
- oPreparation for Mentorship
Desirable
- oILS trained
- oA1 Assessor course
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- oWillingness to share knowledge
- oAwareness of current political/professional issues
- oDemonstrates an awareness of the importance of keeping the clinical environment safe and clean
- oKnowledge of the Data Protection Act
- oPrevious acute experience within the NHS
- oDemonstrates experience managing deteriorating patients
- oProficient in accurate, objective documentation and clinical hand- over of patients
Skills and abilities
Essential
- oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills
- oAbility to work under pressure
- oAbility to work to clear guidelines and within role boundaries
- oProficient IT skills
- oCommunicates clearly in writing, verbally and using the telephone
- oAccurate with attention to detail
- oProficient in accurate, objective documentation and clinical hand- over of patients
- oAble to recognise and manage deteriorating patients and to escalate concerns
- oKnowledge of Ambulatory Care Centre and clinical pathways
- oCannulation competent
- oVenipuncture competent
- oProficient with E-Care
- oIV Drug administration trained
Desirable
- oKnowledge of Ambulatory Care same day emergency care Centre and clinical pathways
Personal qualities
Essential
- oTeam worker, who is able to prioritise effectively
- oFlexible approach to working hours and duties
- oAwareness of own limitations
- oAbility to use initiative, referring key decisions as appropriate and understanding aim limitations
- oAttention to detail
- oPolite, respectful and professional attitude and behaviors towards staff members, patients and relatives
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- oNMC Registration or Newly Qualified
- oBLS trained
- oPreparation for Mentorship
Desirable
- oILS trained
- oA1 Assessor course
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- oWillingness to share knowledge
- oAwareness of current political/professional issues
- oDemonstrates an awareness of the importance of keeping the clinical environment safe and clean
- oKnowledge of the Data Protection Act
- oPrevious acute experience within the NHS
- oDemonstrates experience managing deteriorating patients
- oProficient in accurate, objective documentation and clinical hand- over of patients
Skills and abilities
Essential
- oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills
- oAbility to work under pressure
- oAbility to work to clear guidelines and within role boundaries
- oProficient IT skills
- oCommunicates clearly in writing, verbally and using the telephone
- oAccurate with attention to detail
- oProficient in accurate, objective documentation and clinical hand- over of patients
- oAble to recognise and manage deteriorating patients and to escalate concerns
- oKnowledge of Ambulatory Care Centre and clinical pathways
- oCannulation competent
- oVenipuncture competent
- oProficient with E-Care
- oIV Drug administration trained
Desirable
- oKnowledge of Ambulatory Care same day emergency care Centre and clinical pathways
Personal qualities
Essential
- oTeam worker, who is able to prioritise effectively
- oFlexible approach to working hours and duties
- oAwareness of own limitations
- oAbility to use initiative, referring key decisions as appropriate and understanding aim limitations
- oAttention to detail
- oPolite, respectful and professional attitude and behaviors towards staff members, patients and relatives
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).
Employer details
Employer name
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
Employer's website
https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
