Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for motivated Staff Nurse to join our dedicated senior nursing team in coordinating and providing and developing nursing care within the acute medicine division Acute Medical Unit.
Both a permanent post full time 1wte and 2 secondment full time posts are available.
The post will involve nursing and managing acutely ill patients within acute setting with expected length of stay of less than 12hours. The position is open to post-registration and newly qualified nursing staff.
This exciting opportunity will allow individuals to work alongside a team who are devoted to continually improve the quality of care and enhance the patient's experience, as well as ensuring safe and seamless discharge planning. The post will include 24-hour rotation including nights and weekends.
In return for commitment and dedication, we offer a comprehensive preceptorship package with the teacher practitioner and the opportunities to learn and develop nursing skills to support patients admitted with acute complex medical conditions.
For further information or an informal visit please telephone Ward Sisters Kathleen Williams on 01482 311603 or Lyndsey Miamiliotis on 01482 311604.
Main duties of the job
- Leading clinical nursing practice within the clinical area
- Securing and assuring the highest standards of clinical care with the support of the Ward Manager and Senior Matron
- The effective management of clinical and non-clinical risk reporting to the Ward manager
- The post holder will be expected to deal with complaints and queries from staff parents and relatives
About us
From the day you arrive and join our team of remarkable people in acute medicine, you will find commitment to your continued enjoyment and growth. We will make sure you always feel a part of a flexible workforce that constantly seeks new ways of working to deliver the best care. In Acute medicine, we strive to exceed expectations and improve through continued learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working clinically as a member of the nursing team you will work in partnership with the Ward manager to provide clinical, professional and managerial leadership for a ward based team of qualified and non-qualified staff. The post holder will be required to co-ordinate the unit, work within the clinical setting, deputise in the absence of the Ward manager and ensure a positive patient experience through the delivery of high standards of patient care.
- Leading clinical nursing practice within the clinical area
- Securing and assuring the highest standards of clinical care with the support of the Ward Manager and Senior Matron
- The effective management of clinical and non-clinical risk reporting to the Ward manager
- The post holder will be expected to deal with complaints and queries from staff parents and relatives
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working clinically as a member of the nursing team you will work in partnership with the Ward manager to provide clinical, professional and managerial leadership for a ward based team of qualified and non-qualified staff. The post holder will be required to co-ordinate the unit, work within the clinical setting, deputise in the absence of the Ward manager and ensure a positive patient experience through the delivery of high standards of patient care.
- Leading clinical nursing practice within the clinical area
- Securing and assuring the highest standards of clinical care with the support of the Ward Manager and Senior Matron
- The effective management of clinical and non-clinical risk reporting to the Ward manager
- The post holder will be expected to deal with complaints and queries from staff parents and relatives
Person Specification
application and interview
Essential
- NMC Registration
- good communication skills
- previous leadership role
application form and interview
Desirable
- Assessor/Supervisor trained
- Evidence of participation in audits
- acute medicine experience
- IT skills
Person Specification
application and interview
Essential
- NMC Registration
- good communication skills
- previous leadership role
application form and interview
Desirable
- Assessor/Supervisor trained
- Evidence of participation in audits
- acute medicine experience
- IT skills
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).
