Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Staff Nurse - St Andrew Ward & St Patrick Ward - NSIC

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Job summary

Would you like to work for a world-renowned specialist national centre for people with spinal cord injury - a centre that is life changing for everyone who comes into contact with it? The birthplace of the Paralympic Games, we've been serving patients since 1944 creating a different philosophy and approach to the management of spinal cord injuries. We lead the way in the treatment and care of those with spinal cord injuries and are proud to have established an international reputation for the quality of our services. The National Spinal Injuries Centre has a mixture of band 5 nursing opportunities for candidates who are looking for a role in either an acute or rehab environment.

With an interest in spinal cord injury, ideal candidates must be self driven, energised, and always strive to provide a high standard of nursing care. Their philosophy should be that the patient must come first.

Self-awareness, strong interpersonal skills, and a proactive approach to professional development are also essential. Looking to the future, the Trust will support those individuals that want to challenge themselves and become the leaders of the profession.

The Spinal Ward operates a two-shift working pattern (07.00-19.30 and 19-00-07:30)

Main duties of the job

Acts at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct (ensures working colleagues also act in accordance with Code of Conduct).
Supervises the work of the nursing team, ensuring individual programmes of care are formulated accordingly to patient needs and current research/guidelines.
Ensures planned nursing care is delivered safely and effectively taking into account the views of the patient and their relatives.
Ensures plans of care are updated as appropriate.
Advises on the promotion of health and prevention of illness, teaching patients and their relatives where appropriate.
Able to demonstrate knowledge and skills related to airway management including, but not limited to, assisted coughing, tracheal suctioning and mechanical respiratory support as appropriate.
Carry out tracheal suction for patients as required.
When assessed as competent, care for patients requiring respiratory support, including mechanical ventilation, C-PAP and BiPAP as appropriate.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we're a great place to work! https://youtu.be/WI5TbW46-EU

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.
A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families

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

14 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

434-SS5344641

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.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

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.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications

Essential

Good general education
Registered Nurse (General)
ENB 998/371 or equivalent

Desirable

First Line Management Course
Evidence of further continued professional development

Skills, Abilities & knowledge

Essential

Competency in IV drug administration. Infusion pump skills
Good communication skills, written
Good time management skills
Keyboard skills
High self-motivation plus ability to motivate others

Desirable

Knowledge of up to date nursing issues
Knowledge of Research based practice

Experience

Essential

Clear interest in spinal cord injury
Specialist requirement
Experience of teaching students, HCA's and qualified staff
Ability to work within a team and independently

Desirable

Previous experience as shift/team leader

Special circumstances

Essential

Ability to work required shifts

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications

Essential

Good general education
Registered Nurse (General)
ENB 998/371 or equivalent

Desirable

First Line Management Course
Evidence of further continued professional development

Skills, Abilities & knowledge

Essential

Competency in IV drug administration. Infusion pump skills
Good communication skills, written
Good time management skills
Keyboard skills
High self-motivation plus ability to motivate others

Desirable

Knowledge of up to date nursing issues
Knowledge of Research based practice

Experience

Essential

Clear interest in spinal cord injury
Specialist requirement
Experience of teaching students, HCA's and qualified staff
Ability to work within a team and independently

Desirable

Previous experience as shift/team leader

Special circumstances

Essential

Ability to work required shifts

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

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)