Job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified band 5 nurse to join the Short Stay Acute Medical team at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
We are currently seeking high calibre staff nurses, who are keen, passionate and motivated individuals to join our busy unit which provides a high stand of patient care and values the 'personal touch' to create the best environment for patient recovery.
Main duties of the job
Acts at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, and within the principles of the scope of Professional Practice and ensures other members of the team also work within these.
Maintain professional working relationships with all members of the cardiac team and effectively contribute to the teams continual development.
Provide nursing assistance to the Medical Team during procedures and investigations
Undertakes the nursing assessment of the patient including risk assessments e.g.
Tissue viability, moving and handling and nutrition
Devise a plan of nursing care based in the nursing assessment, taking into account the medical prescription
Ensures planned nursing care is delivered safely and effectively taking into account the views of the patient and their relatives. Advise on health promotion and the prevention of illness.
Ensures plans of care for patients are written and updated as appropriate.Apr-2016
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, youll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
Were committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
Person Specification
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Able to manage own case load with supervision
- Excellent communication skills essential
- Awareness of the professional scope of practice
- Awareness of the DoH guidance of clinical governance
- Self-motivated
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Specialist requirements
- Experience of teaching students, HCA's and qualified staff
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
Desirable
- Previous experience as shift/team leader
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Good general education
- Registered Nurse (General)
- ENB 998/371 or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of further continued professional development
- First Line Management Course
Special Circumstances
Essential
- May be required to work in other departments if requested to do so
- Internal rotation to nights
Person Specification
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Able to manage own case load with supervision
- Excellent communication skills essential
- Awareness of the professional scope of practice
- Awareness of the DoH guidance of clinical governance
- Self-motivated
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Specialist requirements
- Experience of teaching students, HCA's and qualified staff
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
Desirable
- Previous experience as shift/team leader
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Good general education
- Registered Nurse (General)
- ENB 998/371 or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of further continued professional development
- First Line Management Course
Special Circumstances
Essential
- May be required to work in other departments if requested to do so
- Internal rotation to nights
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).
