Job summary
If you would like to join our expanding services and gain experience in your chosen field, why not be bold and apply now. We would love to hear from you, if you are at the beginning of your career, midway or looking for a change. We can and help you become the nurse you are meant to be here in Medicine.
Working as a registered Nurse within our team you will have the opportunity to work with a range of supportive colleagues and the whole multidisciplinary team. Our innovative approaches to care based on our quality improvement programme means that medicine remains varied, no two days are the same which enable you to develop your leadership skills and respond to change.
Ward C3 in an acute general medical ward which specialises in Diabetes and Endocrinology. The ward is a small friendly team, which will provide you with supervision and support, as well as give you opportunities to develop professionally in your career as a nurse. You will be encouraged to attend various training, as well as attend diabetes conferences to further enhance your knowledge base.
Additional contact information
For more information contact Polly Begum (ward manager) or Lauro Emos (charge nurse)
polly.begum@stockport.nhs.uk
Lauro.emos@stockport.nhs.uk
for an informal chat, to arrange a tour of the hospital or ward
Main duties of the job
- To provide high quality effective individualised care to all patients that is compassionate and caring
- To assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate without supervision
- To keep up to date with skills and knowledge
- To comply with NMC professional registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices
- Be proficient in the delivery of care to patients
- Ensure safe administration of drugs in accordance to NMC and local policies
- Ensure accurate records are kept in accordance to Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Policy and NMC guidelines
- Carry out nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed policies and standards
- Undertake regular mandatory training
About us
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services for children and adults across Stockport and the High Peak, as well as community health services for Stockport, Tameside and Glossop. Stepping Hill Hospital treats over 500,000 patients per year and community health services are run across 24 sites in Stockport and 17 sites in Tameside and Glossop.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust aims to be the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff. In order to continually improve all aspects of our patient experience, we rely upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient focussed workforce.
We are constantly improving how we work with staff and this is reflected in the awards we have been awarded, which can be viewed on our website.
Our values 'We Care, We Respect, We Listen.' are at the heart of everything we do and come from our promise 'Making a difference every day'. They drive the behaviour and actions for everyone in our organisation.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust's policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe post holder will be responsible for effectively delivering skilled nursing care to patients using a systemic approach of assessing planning, implementing and evaluating to ensure a high standard of care. The post holder will assist in the admission and discharge processes for patients in line with local procedures.They will provide support with the effective patient admission pathways and effective discharge planning using their clinical skills to agree admissions and manage/report any impact on shifts/ workload and staffing levels.They will proactively engage with patients, relatives and carers to seek their views, gain agreement and keep them informed about their treatment and care. They will demonstrate compassion by recognising and responding to individual needs in a warm, thoughtful, sensitive and helpful way.Maintain registration, and nursing competencies, and comply with NMC code of Professional Conduct and related documents.To be flexible to work within other areas or departments to meet the demands of the trust workforce model and changing service needs.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated and you would like some advice or information, including how to get vaccinated, please email mandatory.vaccine@stockport.nhs.uk. There is a current Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe post holder will be responsible for effectively delivering skilled nursing care to patients using a systemic approach of assessing planning, implementing and evaluating to ensure a high standard of care. The post holder will assist in the admission and discharge processes for patients in line with local procedures.They will provide support with the effective patient admission pathways and effective discharge planning using their clinical skills to agree admissions and manage/report any impact on shifts/ workload and staffing levels.They will proactively engage with patients, relatives and carers to seek their views, gain agreement and keep them informed about their treatment and care. They will demonstrate compassion by recognising and responding to individual needs in a warm, thoughtful, sensitive and helpful way.Maintain registration, and nursing competencies, and comply with NMC code of Professional Conduct and related documents.To be flexible to work within other areas or departments to meet the demands of the trust workforce model and changing service needs.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated and you would like some advice or information, including how to get vaccinated, please email mandatory.vaccine@stockport.nhs.uk. There is a current Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of CPD, Revalidation, Computer literacy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective time management, ability to work under pressure, Resource management, ability to work effectively in a team, ability to use own initiative, problem solving, motivation, ability to adapt and cope with change
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration current, relevant post registration courses relevant to current post area
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising others, experience of working in clinical area and experience in delivering patient care
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of CPD, Revalidation, Computer literacy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective time management, ability to work under pressure, Resource management, ability to work effectively in a team, ability to use own initiative, problem solving, motivation, ability to adapt and cope with change
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration current, relevant post registration courses relevant to current post area
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising others, experience of working in clinical area and experience in delivering patient care
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).
