Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nurse - stroke experience - Granby Ward

Information:

This job is now closed

Job summary

We are welcoming applications from Nurses who have worked for at least a year after getting their NMC PIN and experience caring for stroke patients.

Granby is a 22-bedded ward caring for patients rehabilitating after stroke and patients with neurology conditions.

If you're looking for a new professional challenge and want to join a supportive team, then Granby Ward is right place for you.

Please note that we do not have any places available for OSCE training in 2024. This role requires NMC registration and one year post-NMC PIN medical experience.

Main duties of the job

An experienced Ward Manager Martine a team of dedicated Band 6 Sisters, and a supportive Matron, Tammy, lead Granby ward.

As a Trust we offer our Registered Nurses:

  • 2 weeks Supernummery for experienced nurses
  • 2 day Nurse induction course
  • Practice Educators in each clinical area to help you develop your skills
  • Legacy mentors are on hand to share their experience and support you in your new role
  • 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

To keep up to date with all of our latest Recruitment activity here at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust 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

01 July 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-1475E-A

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

When you join one of our wards you can feel confident that there is always someone to offer support and resolve any issues, says one of our Sisters. We understand how it feels to settle into a new environment and nursing role and we all support each other by sharing workloads, knowledge and understanding.

If this sounds like the sort of team you would like to be part of then please consider applying to join HDFT.

Registered Nurse job summery

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

When you join one of our wards you can feel confident that there is always someone to offer support and resolve any issues, says one of our Sisters. We understand how it feels to settle into a new environment and nursing role and we all support each other by sharing workloads, knowledge and understanding.

If this sounds like the sort of team you would like to be part of then please consider applying to join HDFT.

Registered Nurse job summery

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

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (no OSCE training available)

Experience

Essential

  • One year post-NMC registration clinical experience
  • Experience caring for stroke patients

Desirable

  • Experience in working on a Medical Ward

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Displays an understanding of HDFT's values
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (no OSCE training available)

Experience

Essential

  • One year post-NMC registration clinical experience
  • Experience caring for stroke patients

Desirable

  • Experience in working on a Medical Ward

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Displays an understanding of HDFT's values

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:

Ward Manager

Martine Hartley

martine.hartley1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

01 July 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-1475E-A

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)