Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated registered nurse who would enjoy the opportunity to develop high standards of person-centred care.
You will be working with colleagues in facilitating multi-professional assessment of care needs based on a holistic model.
Main duties of the job
If kindness and compassion is high on your list of attributes as a nurse then this is the job for you. We will fully support you in providing person centred care with our bespoke training as well as development through attainment of clinical skills. As a Staff Nurse working on one of our wards you will be a valued member of the team, providing high quality care to patients, in a professional, compassionate and competent manner. You will be able to contribute ideas and support clinical initiatives in order to provide evidence based patient care.
The wards are actively committed to looking at ways to improve patient experience, ensuring we create an environment where patients feel safe, cared for and confident in treatment they receive.
If you feel this role is for you and you fit the job description, our friendly team would like to welcome you.
- Maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures.
- Responsible for the safe custody of medication, including checking and administration.
- Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement
About us
We believe that the best care to our patients and community is provided by a professional and motivated team, so we invest heavily in training and education. There will also be lots of opportunities to support your development and improve your skills.
At Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust you'll be rewarded by a team that's proud to support its staff in all aspects of their lives. If you are up to the challenge, submit an application to become part of team DBTH.
Our Team is tight knit and work well together. This vacancy would suit a qualified Nurse who is looking for a Team that can provide a high level of mentoring and support on an on-going basis.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities in order to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional At all times work in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Codeof Professional Conduct, maintaining clinical competence. Maintain the highest standard of patient care, ensuring all care is inaccordance with national and local policies and procedures. Will utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with patientsand those involved in their care. Respect patient confidentiality and in particular, the confidentiality ofelectronically stored personal/manual data, in line with the requirements ofthe Data Protection Act (1998). Ensure the implementation of safe working practices in accordance with theTrust policy, reporting discrepancies, using the Adverse Incident reportingsystem, ensuring Line Manager is informed in a timely manner. Develop post basic skills relevant to the area of practice in accordance withthe Code of Professional Practice (NMC 2002). Be aware of individual responsibilities and maintain a safe environment inaccordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act. Identify and reportimmediately any untoward accident, incident or potential hazard. Supervise the contribution of junior colleagues by ensuring that nursingtreatment protocols and procedures are followed. Will be expected to contribute to individual performance review on an annualbasis. Participate in clinical audit to monitor standard of care. Be aware of health education needs of the client group, providingappropriate information and advice to patients and relatives.
Maintain accurate nursing records in accordance with current practice andNMC guidelines. Assist with effective discharge planning in conjunction with WardSister/Charge Nurse and multidisciplinary team. Support Sister/Charge Nurse in ensuring the implementation of essence ofcare benchmarking process.
Managerial Occasionally take charge of ward/department in agreement with theSister/Charge Nurse. Contribute to the efficient and cost effective use of supplies, ensuring stocksare at a safe level, reporting any deficits to nurse in charge. Ensure regular attendance at staff briefs, ward and departmental meetings. Provide opportunities for patients and relatives to comment on the provisionof service and report any issues to nurse in charge. Co-operate with the investigation of complainants and adverse incidents. Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs according to the Trust Policy.
Education Participate in training programmes for students this will include, preregistration, adaptation, return to practice etc. Following completion of preceptorship and mentorship training, act as amentor/assessor to students. Contribute to the induction of newly appointed junior staff. Attend all statutory lectures, on an annual basis. Pursue personal study of professional developments and clinical nursingmatters. Access professional support systems such as preceptorship/clinicalsupervision. Promote patient health education. Maintain an interest in current trends and developments in nursing atnational and local level.
Infection ControlThe prevention and control of infection is an integral part of the role of all healthcarepersonnel. Staff members, in conjunction with all relevant professionals willcontribute to the prevention and control of injection through standard infectioncontrol practices and compliance with the Trusts infection control policies in orderto ensure the highest quality of care to patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional At all times work in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Codeof Professional Conduct, maintaining clinical competence. Maintain the highest standard of patient care, ensuring all care is inaccordance with national and local policies and procedures. Will utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with patientsand those involved in their care. Respect patient confidentiality and in particular, the confidentiality ofelectronically stored personal/manual data, in line with the requirements ofthe Data Protection Act (1998). Ensure the implementation of safe working practices in accordance with theTrust policy, reporting discrepancies, using the Adverse Incident reportingsystem, ensuring Line Manager is informed in a timely manner. Develop post basic skills relevant to the area of practice in accordance withthe Code of Professional Practice (NMC 2002). Be aware of individual responsibilities and maintain a safe environment inaccordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act. Identify and reportimmediately any untoward accident, incident or potential hazard. Supervise the contribution of junior colleagues by ensuring that nursingtreatment protocols and procedures are followed. Will be expected to contribute to individual performance review on an annualbasis. Participate in clinical audit to monitor standard of care. Be aware of health education needs of the client group, providingappropriate information and advice to patients and relatives.
Maintain accurate nursing records in accordance with current practice andNMC guidelines. Assist with effective discharge planning in conjunction with WardSister/Charge Nurse and multidisciplinary team. Support Sister/Charge Nurse in ensuring the implementation of essence ofcare benchmarking process.
Managerial Occasionally take charge of ward/department in agreement with theSister/Charge Nurse. Contribute to the efficient and cost effective use of supplies, ensuring stocksare at a safe level, reporting any deficits to nurse in charge. Ensure regular attendance at staff briefs, ward and departmental meetings. Provide opportunities for patients and relatives to comment on the provisionof service and report any issues to nurse in charge. Co-operate with the investigation of complainants and adverse incidents. Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs according to the Trust Policy.
Education Participate in training programmes for students this will include, preregistration, adaptation, return to practice etc. Following completion of preceptorship and mentorship training, act as amentor/assessor to students. Contribute to the induction of newly appointed junior staff. Attend all statutory lectures, on an annual basis. Pursue personal study of professional developments and clinical nursingmatters. Access professional support systems such as preceptorship/clinicalsupervision. Promote patient health education. Maintain an interest in current trends and developments in nursing atnational and local level.
Infection ControlThe prevention and control of infection is an integral part of the role of all healthcarepersonnel. Staff members, in conjunction with all relevant professionals willcontribute to the prevention and control of injection through standard infectioncontrol practices and compliance with the Trusts infection control policies in orderto ensure the highest quality of care to patients.
Person Specification
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to fulfil contractual requirements (Time management/ flexibility)
- Demonstrates appropriate attendance record
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates comprehensive verbal, written and listening communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team
- Enthusiasm for role
- Tactful, diplomatic & approachable
- Empathy with Older/disabled people
- Ability to motivate self and others.
Qualifications/Training
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Adult Nursing, Pre or Post Registration.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a medical setting, with Multi-Disciplinary input.
Person Specification
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to fulfil contractual requirements (Time management/ flexibility)
- Demonstrates appropriate attendance record
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates comprehensive verbal, written and listening communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team
- Enthusiasm for role
- Tactful, diplomatic & approachable
- Empathy with Older/disabled people
- Ability to motivate self and others.
Qualifications/Training
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Adult Nursing, Pre or Post Registration.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a medical setting, with Multi-Disciplinary input.
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).
