Job summary
Excited for a new challenge! Come and join our Gastroenterology Unit at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital.
Ward 21 is a 28 bedded Gastroenterology Specialist unit which accommodates male and female inpatients, caring for patients with a range of gastroenterological and general medical conditions. Our patients are admitted as emergencies via our Accident and Emergency department, our Emergency Assessment Unit and patients that require our specialist care from other wards.
Our patients require a great deal of physical, psychological and emotional support alongside careful management of their complex nursing care and medical needs. With your clear communication skills, motivation and caring approach the client group and our team will advance your knowledge and personal development.
Come and be a part of our hard working team, be involved in our patients journey which will be extremely rewarding also allowing you to achieve goals together with the most friendliest nursing team around! Don't let this opportunity pass you by!
Main duties of the job
To carry out all relevant forms of care under supervision and when proficient demonstrate procedures of care; supervise junior qualified and / or unqualified staff including student nurses whilst maintaining a safe working environment.
To work closely with the department / nurse in chargeand multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care, staff and servicedevelopment within the department / ward environment. Appropriate monitoring and escalation of the deteriorating patient to help facilitate early intervention.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Assess, plan and implement care to the acute emergency patients including their Risk assessments and implement care to reduce pressure damage and falls on the unit. Good and clear communication skills are necessary for this post as you will be required to manage a group of groups whilst liaising with your team and doctors to provide a high standard of nursing practice.
The post holder will provide a high standard of nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating inpatient care. To work closely with the shift leader, department / ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care, staff and service development within the department / ward environment.
To work closely with the department / nurse in chargeand multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care, staff and service development within the department / ward environment. Appropriate monitoring and escalation of the deteriorating patient to help facilitate early intervention.
Provide safe administration of medications and Safe administration of blood products on completion of competencies. Safe administration of specialist medications for our IBD patients training provided on the ward by Specialist nurses and including sign off sheets for competencies. The opportunity to learn safe administration of Total Parental Nutrition [TPN] for our patients that require enteral support on the ward and the accomplishment of competencies alongside.
The chance to insert Nasogastric tubes for feeding and aspiration and in turn this is helped supported by a competency booklet and study days. Responsible for the management of patient's drains, the documentation and removal of drains on instruction. Ensure good documentation of enteral fluids and strict output.
Professional Responsibilities
- Assess patient care needs and the development and implementation of programmes of patient care and participate in the evaluation of these.
- To ensure a high standard of nursing care is performed at all times and assist in the review and regular update of these standards.
- Ability to recognise and respond appropriately to changes in the patients condition and safety.
- Adhere to all Trust Policies to maintain professional, clinical and patient safety.
- Ability to administer oral drugs safely and independently and that they are administered in line with the NMC and Trust Policy guidelines.
- Be aware of the principles of infection control and the prevention of cross infection in relation to patient care and the clinical environment.
- Be able to communicate basic care information and answer queries to patients, their relatives/carers and the multidisciplinary team members.
- To undertake intravenous drug therapy administration following a training programme which will assess the competencies and practical levels required to achieve safe working within the Trust policies and procedures.
- Care and control of medication and controlled drugs used for patient care, being aware of the systems used for safe administration and the ordering and maintenance of stock.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Assess, plan and implement care to the acute emergency patients including their Risk assessments and implement care to reduce pressure damage and falls on the unit. Good and clear communication skills are necessary for this post as you will be required to manage a group of groups whilst liaising with your team and doctors to provide a high standard of nursing practice.
The post holder will provide a high standard of nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating inpatient care. To work closely with the shift leader, department / ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care, staff and service development within the department / ward environment.
To work closely with the department / nurse in chargeand multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care, staff and service development within the department / ward environment. Appropriate monitoring and escalation of the deteriorating patient to help facilitate early intervention.
Provide safe administration of medications and Safe administration of blood products on completion of competencies. Safe administration of specialist medications for our IBD patients training provided on the ward by Specialist nurses and including sign off sheets for competencies. The opportunity to learn safe administration of Total Parental Nutrition [TPN] for our patients that require enteral support on the ward and the accomplishment of competencies alongside.
The chance to insert Nasogastric tubes for feeding and aspiration and in turn this is helped supported by a competency booklet and study days. Responsible for the management of patient's drains, the documentation and removal of drains on instruction. Ensure good documentation of enteral fluids and strict output.
Professional Responsibilities
- Assess patient care needs and the development and implementation of programmes of patient care and participate in the evaluation of these.
- To ensure a high standard of nursing care is performed at all times and assist in the review and regular update of these standards.
- Ability to recognise and respond appropriately to changes in the patients condition and safety.
- Adhere to all Trust Policies to maintain professional, clinical and patient safety.
- Ability to administer oral drugs safely and independently and that they are administered in line with the NMC and Trust Policy guidelines.
- Be aware of the principles of infection control and the prevention of cross infection in relation to patient care and the clinical environment.
- Be able to communicate basic care information and answer queries to patients, their relatives/carers and the multidisciplinary team members.
- To undertake intravenous drug therapy administration following a training programme which will assess the competencies and practical levels required to achieve safe working within the Trust policies and procedures.
- Care and control of medication and controlled drugs used for patient care, being aware of the systems used for safe administration and the ordering and maintenance of stock.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Acute Registered Nurse with the NMC
Desirable
- Mentorship or teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
- Evidence of further education, training and on-going learning
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use computers and software such as Word/Excel or the equivalent
Desirable
- Venepuncture
- Cannulation
- Competent in the administration of intravenous medication
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Acute Registered Nurse with the NMC
Desirable
- Mentorship or teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
- Evidence of further education, training and on-going learning
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use computers and software such as Word/Excel or the equivalent
Desirable
- Venepuncture
- Cannulation
- Competent in the administration of intravenous medication
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
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).
