Job summary
Castle ward at Newark hospital is looking for nurses to join their busy ward specialising in the care of elderly patients.
The Ward accommodates 18 patients with a mixture of bays and side rooms.
We have a well-established medical team which we work with daily, and ward based multidisciplinary staff to provide the patients with patient centred care.
We specialise in complex discharges for patients returning home with care packages or going into 24-hour care. We also provide rehabilitation for patients whilst on the ward.
We provide activities for patients whilst as an inpatient, promoting independence where able and mental and physical activities.
Main duties of the job
The overriding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
The post holder will support the Ward/Department Leader in ensuring the delivery of high quality patient care.
Provide and monitor the nursing care for a designated group of patients during a care episode.
Actively contribute to an effective learning environment.
The post holder will promote a team nursing philosophy of care.
About us
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, wealso care for you.
We would love you to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Well developed communication skills and time management.
- Effective organisational abilities.
Qualifications Academic/ Craft/ Professiona
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse
Desirable
Further Training
Essential
- Change management and leadership skills.
- Supervisory skills.
- 997 and 998 or FLIPS
- ILS
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in an acute setting
- Experience in discharge planning and rehabilitation
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Continued Professional Development
- Regular Attendance.
- Ability to work flexibly within working hours of ward/department.
- Demonstrate professionalism and patient advocacy.
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Well developed communication skills and time management.
- Effective organisational abilities.
Qualifications Academic/ Craft/ Professiona
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse
Desirable
Further Training
Essential
- Change management and leadership skills.
- Supervisory skills.
- 997 and 998 or FLIPS
- ILS
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in an acute setting
- Experience in discharge planning and rehabilitation
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Continued Professional Development
- Regular Attendance.
- Ability to work flexibly within working hours of ward/department.
- Demonstrate professionalism and patient advocacy.
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).
