Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nurse - Acute Medical Ward - Wensleydale

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Job summary

We are recruiting newly qualified and experienced Registered Nurses to:

  • Wensleydale Ward - We are an acute cardiology and respiratory medical ward with a high turnover of patients. We care for a range of patient needs including telemetry and patients requiring Non Invasive Ventilation (NIV). We also care for patients from other medical specialities for cardiac monitoring, such as electrolyte imbalances

To ask a question or book a visit please email Rachael Dealhoy on rachael.dealhoy@nhs.net or 01423 559717

To enrich your own development we can offer funded continued personal development opportunities.

This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to develop our skills, and grow our workforce in preparation to relocate to our exemplar digital ward.

Please note that we do not have any places available for OSCE training . This role requires NMC registration and acute medical experience.

Main duties of the job

Bolton and Farndale wards are led by experienced Ward Manager Rachael, a team of dedicated Band 6 Sisters, and a supportive Matron, Rebecca.

As a Trust we offer our Registered Nurses:

  • 4 weeks supernumerary for experienced Nurse
  • Opportunity to undertake key clinical skills training including cannulation, phlebotomy, ECG recording and NIV training.
  • Access to clinical skills training in our Clinical Skills Lab and personal development courses
  • First Line Leadership programme to help develop your leadership skills
  • Band 6 and 7 development posts
  • Support and guidance with revalidation

We also have social events throughout the year, as it is important to celebrate each other's successes and take time away to decompress.

To keep up to date with our Recruitment events follow us on Facebook: Team HDFT jobs Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust and Twitter: @HDFT_Careers.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Details

Date posted

13 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-LTUC-1252E

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

As a student nurse I am grateful to have the opportunity to learn from the nursing staff on Wensleydale Ward. I am proud to be part of the ward

If you're looking for a new professional challenge and want to join a supportive team, then Wensleydale might be the right place for you.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job Description

1) To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and to provide nursing care for patients. This requires detailed knowledge of equipment and specialised information on procedures undertaken in the clinical environment.

2) In consultation with senior staff, the post holder will help plan, co-ordinate, implement, and evaluate care for patients.

3) Maintain standards in accordance with ward /Trust policies and procedures and NMC code of conduct

4) Maintain a safe working environment, being aware of the necessity to comply with Health & Safety regulations and the Environmental Health Act, and to attend mandatory training courses.

5) Maintain safe custody of all drugs and medicines and when trained demonstrate the manipulation, dexterity and co-ordination of IV drugs.

6) To work unsupervised at times, using ward Protocols and Policies.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a student nurse I am grateful to have the opportunity to learn from the nursing staff on Wensleydale Ward. I am proud to be part of the ward

If you're looking for a new professional challenge and want to join a supportive team, then Wensleydale might be the right place for you.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job Description

1) To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and to provide nursing care for patients. This requires detailed knowledge of equipment and specialised information on procedures undertaken in the clinical environment.

2) In consultation with senior staff, the post holder will help plan, co-ordinate, implement, and evaluate care for patients.

3) Maintain standards in accordance with ward /Trust policies and procedures and NMC code of conduct

4) Maintain a safe working environment, being aware of the necessity to comply with Health & Safety regulations and the Environmental Health Act, and to attend mandatory training courses.

5) Maintain safe custody of all drugs and medicines and when trained demonstrate the manipulation, dexterity and co-ordination of IV drugs.

6) To work unsupervised at times, using ward Protocols and Policies.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 1 year of post-NMC registration clinical experience

Desirable

  • Acute medical ward experience

Registration

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Personal characteristics

Essential

  • Demonstrates HDFT's values when providing patient care
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 1 year of post-NMC registration clinical experience

Desirable

  • Acute medical ward experience

Registration

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Personal characteristics

Essential

  • Demonstrates HDFT's values when providing 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Abbie Gentle

abbie.gentle@nhs.net

01423553483

Details

Date posted

13 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-LTUC-1252E

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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