Registered Nurse - Allerton Ward

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 03 July 2024

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for you to work as a Registered Nurse on our busy Colorectal/Gastroenterology Ward . Our ward is a supportive learning environment for you to consolidate your Newly Registered Role or to further develop and deepen your Registered Nursing career.

We have a core team of highly experienced staff who will support you in your new position. You will have the opportunity to become an expert in mainly clinical skills. You will learn how to manage complex wounds, Total parental nutrition, NG/NJ/Peg management, stoma care, surgical drains, radiological drains, epidurals, PCA, Chest drains and more.

If you are passionate about providing high quality individualised patient care, enthusiastic about supporting patients' rehabilitation and increasing their independence and quality of life we would like to hear from you.

This post is part-time for 34hours per week.

Main duties of the job

  • Manage team of 10 patients in a team. 29 bedded ward split into 3 teams.
  • Administer medications.
  • Escalate patient care.
  • Be responsible for ones own learning and development.
  • Supervise and manage learners.
  • Work as as part of an Multi disciplinary team.
  • Partake in Board rounds.
  • Advocate for your patients and be involved in best interest decisions.
  • supporting the wider family members through clear communication.

About us

Allerton Ward is a fast-paced acute Colorectal Surgical/Gastroenterology unit. We have 29 beds and work on a skill mix of 2 RN and 1 HCA to 10 patents due to our high acuity level. We are the main ICU step down ward.

We manage highly complex patients who require compassion and patience to motivate them to engage in their journey. You will be welcomed by a very supportive team. Our aim is to take care of each and in turn the patients. You will have opportunities to spend time with our extended Clinical specialist teams and potentially rotate into the Endoscopy department.

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Date posted

19 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

388-6359649-NMC

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torbay

TQ2 7AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

#caretojoinus

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

#caretojoinus

Person Specification

Interview

Essential

  • Newly qualified RN or Experienced RN
  • RN Diploma/Degree registered nurse

Desirable

  • RN
Person Specification

Interview

Essential

  • Newly qualified RN or Experienced RN
  • RN Diploma/Degree registered nurse

Desirable

  • RN

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torbay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torbay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Becky Smith

beckysmith2@nhs.net

01803655539

Date posted

19 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

388-6359649-NMC

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torbay

TQ2 7AA


Supporting documents

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