Job summary
The ward consists of 33 beds and is led by an approachable Ward Manager supported by 6 excellent Team Leaders. Shand is a stroke ward, with acute and stroke rehabilitation patients and complex discharges. The care delivered is of a very high standard and the whole team works closely to ensure all patient experience is positive. The ward work towards the standards, patient rehabilitation, safety, person-centred care, elimination, pain management and End of life care.
Although we have a very strong learning and development function, we appreciate you will need to have acquired some skills and experience from your career you will require for your time with us to be a real success.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the sister/charge nurse on the ward in the management and delivery of patient centred care to patients admitted to the unit. The role incorporates assessing needs, developing, implementing and evaluating programmes of care, supporting and facilitating appropriate rehabilitation opportunities, safe discharges and promoting patient independence.
The role will:
o The role will support the senior sister/charge nurse to ensure that the unit to maintaining a safe and effective service at all times. 1 Communicate and work well within a multidisciplinary team.o Deliver person centre care to meet the assessed needs of patients and significant others.o Willingness to expand your stroke knowledge and best practice initiatives.
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.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.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
Main responsibilities To use skills and knowledge to contribute to the assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care. To use skills and knowledge to identify subtle changes in condition and to take appropriate clinical actions, including informing the multi-disciplinary team including medical cover of any concerns. To ensure care is delivered in a safe and effective manner and as far as practicable is based on an evidence of good practice. To be familiar and efficient with emergency procedures pertaining to community inpatient settings. To handover work to the multi-disciplinary team, in an efficient manner, prioritising workload effectively and using appropriate and agreed tools. Taking blood samples Recording observations Medication administration Wound care management Risk assessments Safeguarding alerts Education and training of junior staff o Involvement in rehabilitation programs To maintain up to date knowledge of services which are appropriate to the overall well-being of the patient and to act as liaison between agencies as required. To assist in the preparation of high quality written reports and any other written documentation as necessary to support this patient group.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
Main responsibilities To use skills and knowledge to contribute to the assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care. To use skills and knowledge to identify subtle changes in condition and to take appropriate clinical actions, including informing the multi-disciplinary team including medical cover of any concerns. To ensure care is delivered in a safe and effective manner and as far as practicable is based on an evidence of good practice. To be familiar and efficient with emergency procedures pertaining to community inpatient settings. To handover work to the multi-disciplinary team, in an efficient manner, prioritising workload effectively and using appropriate and agreed tools. Taking blood samples Recording observations Medication administration Wound care management Risk assessments Safeguarding alerts Education and training of junior staff o Involvement in rehabilitation programs To maintain up to date knowledge of services which are appropriate to the overall well-being of the patient and to act as liaison between agencies as required. To assist in the preparation of high quality written reports and any other written documentation as necessary to support this patient group.
Person Specification
Personal Skills
Essential
- Open/ Warm/ Reflective
- Enthusiastic and Self aware
- Good communication skills
- Team worker
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of professional development
- Basic life support up to date
- NMC PIN
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of caring for cardiac patients
- Evidence of good clinical skills
Desirable
- Caring for patients with stroke
Knowledge
Essential
- Work well within a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Knowledge about frailty, dementia, delirium
Person Specification
Personal Skills
Essential
- Open/ Warm/ Reflective
- Enthusiastic and Self aware
- Good communication skills
- Team worker
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of professional development
- Basic life support up to date
- NMC PIN
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of caring for cardiac patients
- Evidence of good clinical skills
Desirable
- Caring for patients with stroke
Knowledge
Essential
- Work well within a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Knowledge about frailty, dementia, delirium
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).
