Staff Nurse - Ward 8 SMH

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative, hardworking and dynamic Band 5 Registered Nurse to work on ward 8 SMH.

If you are newly qualified or an experienced Staff Nurse with an interest in developing skills and knowledge in Acute Medicine for Older people , or would be interested in a new venture, we would love to hear from you.You will need to have excellent communication and inter-personal skills, and the ability to work both within a team and independently. You will be organised, have high standards of patient centred care and work efficiently under pressure.We offer a supportive and nurturing environment where professional development is encouraged and educational opportunities exist through in house and external training. We also offer a highly regarded preceptorship programme to newly qualified nurses as well as a full orientation package.If you are motivated, forward thinking, enjoy providing a high standard of holistic care and enjoy a fast paced environment then this is the Ward for you.

We are committed to providing staff with learning and development opportunities to support their career progression. The Trust also offer on-site subsidised childcare, flexible working and a generous pension.

Main duties of the job

To participate in the organisation and delivery of patient care services in such a manner as to contribute to the maintenance of the highest standards of care.Assists the Ward Manager to manage the nursing care of patients through the sequential process of care.Undertakes the nursing assessment of the patient including risk assessments, e.g.Tissue viability, falls and re - evaluates.Planning and delivering an individual programme of nursing care for each patient .

Supervising qualified and/or unqualified staff, to ensure the optimum application of skills necessary to provide the care planned for each patient.Recording nursing care given and evaluating its outcome in relation to achievement of objectives; modifying care plans accordingly.Discusses with and informs medical staff and other members of themultidisciplinary team, including external agencies when applicable, of patients' progress in relation to care given.Maintains a continuing dialogue with medical staff and the multidisciplinary team, including external agencies when applicable, on all matters relating to the welfare

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll 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?

We're 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.

Date posted

09 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

434-IEC5090911-C

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

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

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Registered General Nurse
Registered Nurse (General)
ENB 998/371 or equivalent

Desirable

Evidence of further continued professional development
First Line Management Course

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Excellent communication skills essential
Awareness of the professional scope of practice
Awareness of the DoH guidance of clinical governance

Desirable

Able to use computer
Able to manage own case load with supervision
Self motivated

Experience

Essential

Experience of teaching students, HCA's and qualified staff
Specialist requirements
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

Desirable

Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
Previous experience as a shift/team leader

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Desirable

May be required to work in other departments if requested to do so
Internal rotation to nights

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Registered General Nurse
Registered Nurse (General)
ENB 998/371 or equivalent

Desirable

Evidence of further continued professional development
First Line Management Course

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Excellent communication skills essential
Awareness of the professional scope of practice
Awareness of the DoH guidance of clinical governance

Desirable

Able to use computer
Able to manage own case load with supervision
Self motivated

Experience

Essential

Experience of teaching students, HCA's and qualified staff
Specialist requirements
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

Desirable

Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
Previous experience as a shift/team leader

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Desirable

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.

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).

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