Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the above post. We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and well-motivated registered nurse with a strong commitment to nursing patients in care of the elderly on Woodbridge Ward.
Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your leadership skills?
You will be a key member of the ward nursing team to ensure high quality care is delivered. The successful candidate will be part of a multi-professional team.
You will be required to work across the Trust to help facilitate patient flow and achieve the standards set within the National Clinical guidelines.
Please note previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
You will need to have:
- The ability to work autonomously
- An ability to make safe and speedy clinical judgments in an emergency situation
- The desire to develop your clinical skills and knowledge in relation to care of the elderly
- Evidence of teaching, mentoring and supporting other staff
- Excellent communication and team work skills
- Good organisational skills
Candidates must be patient focused, flexible, adaptable and capable of thinking laterally.
About us
One of the largest Trust's in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients' own homes. You will be joining a team of over 11,000 amazing colleagues providing care to 800,000 residents.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health & Wellbeing programme offer a range of services including mental health support. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.
Please ensure you read the attached information regarding Covid vaccination requirements.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of patient care with acute medical problems.
Perform specialist interventions in line with the agreed Trust policies, procedures and guidelines, as part of holistic patient care.
Communicate effectively with patients, carers and visitors.
Be responsible for maintaining accurate patient records.
Liaise with the multi-professional team regarding the planning and delivery of care, and cohesive discharge planning Inform the Ward Sister/Head Matron of any potential complaints, or if any patient/carer is dissatisfied with any aspect of their care, so that immediate and appropriate action can betaken
To actively participate in admission/assessment procedures within the Ward and be involved with ongoing care
To proactively utilise and implement all infection control policies within the Trust, ensuring effective use of personal protective equipment, hand washing/decolonisation between activities and adherence to isolation procedures within your daily practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of patient care with acute medical problems.
Perform specialist interventions in line with the agreed Trust policies, procedures and guidelines, as part of holistic patient care.
Communicate effectively with patients, carers and visitors.
Be responsible for maintaining accurate patient records.
Liaise with the multi-professional team regarding the planning and delivery of care, and cohesive discharge planning Inform the Ward Sister/Head Matron of any potential complaints, or if any patient/carer is dissatisfied with any aspect of their care, so that immediate and appropriate action can betaken
To actively participate in admission/assessment procedures within the Ward and be involved with ongoing care
To proactively utilise and implement all infection control policies within the Trust, ensuring effective use of personal protective equipment, hand washing/decolonisation between activities and adherence to isolation procedures within your daily practice.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oProven NHS experience in care of the elderly/acute nursing
- oExperience of delivering evidence based practice
- oTeam / people management
Qualification
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse minimum 2 years experience
- oEvidence of ongoing professional development
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oProven NHS experience in care of the elderly/acute nursing
- oExperience of delivering evidence based practice
- oTeam / people management
Qualification
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse minimum 2 years experience
- oEvidence of ongoing professional development
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
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).
