Job summary
We are looking for a caring, compassionate and motivated staff nurse to join our team on ward 102. We are a busy Emergency Surgery ward, consisting of 24 beds.
We take care of Surgical patients pre and post operatively. If you have an interest in working in this area, please don't hesitate to apply.
Newly qualified and 3rd year students welcome to apply and will be supported.
Main duties of the job
- Care of patients pre and post operatively
- Medicines management
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team
- Advocate for patients
- Documentation (care plans, risk assessments)
- Prioritisation of workload
- Take on the responsibility and accountability for allocated patients.
- Observations
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- Knowledge of safeguarding policies
- Knowledge of complex discharges
- Knowledge of palliative care
- Knowledge of TVN
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be expected to deliver high quality care to patients pre and post operatively.
To be familiar with medicines management policies and administer and store medications safely.
You will be required to complete documentation, which is clear and legible. You will also need to be able to use technology and be familiar with I portal and care flow.
You will be expected to be responsible and and accountable for your allocated patients and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.
To complete skills such as, catheters, observations, venepuncture and cannulation.
To ensure statutory and mandatory training is up to date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be expected to deliver high quality care to patients pre and post operatively.
To be familiar with medicines management policies and administer and store medications safely.
You will be required to complete documentation, which is clear and legible. You will also need to be able to use technology and be familiar with I portal and care flow.
You will be expected to be responsible and and accountable for your allocated patients and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.
To complete skills such as, catheters, observations, venepuncture and cannulation.
To ensure statutory and mandatory training is up to date.
Person Specification
Skills and ability
Essential
Desirable
- evidence of continued study
Experience
Essential
- Good Communication Skills
Desirable
- Ability to use a computer
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to discuss high standards of care
Desirable
Person Specification
Skills and ability
Essential
Desirable
- evidence of continued study
Experience
Essential
- Good Communication Skills
Desirable
- Ability to use a computer
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to discuss high standards of care
Desirable
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).
