Job summary
Within the Directorate of Acute medicine. We have ward B8 which is a 22 bedded Acute Fast Flow ward. The Purpose of this ward is to aid a fast discharge and encourage flow within the Acute Medical Unit.
Do you fancy a challenge ? with support, education and reassurance , this could be for you.
Main duties of the job
The team and ward manager is well motivated and keen to support any new staff. The emphasis on building a new and innovative team is high on the priority.
The Medical conditions of the patients are many and varied and as such this would suit an experienced nurse who is motivated keen to learn ready to embrace change and service improvement.
About us
Posts are offered on a full and part time basis. The post requires flexible working patterns to meet the needs of the service to include bank holidays, nights and weekends as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our patients will be admitted via the Acute Medical Unit and Ambulatory care they will have been triaged and admitted and selected to be discharged within 48 / 72hrs.
To holistically care for fast flow patient from admission through to discharge. See job description attached for more detail.
You will work with your own allocated HCA in a bay of no more than 8 patients . There will always be a Senior nurse on duty for support.
The opportunity may be available to rotate to the Acute Medical Unit and Ambulatory care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our patients will be admitted via the Acute Medical Unit and Ambulatory care they will have been triaged and admitted and selected to be discharged within 48 / 72hrs.
To holistically care for fast flow patient from admission through to discharge. See job description attached for more detail.
You will work with your own allocated HCA in a bay of no more than 8 patients . There will always be a Senior nurse on duty for support.
The opportunity may be available to rotate to the Acute Medical Unit and Ambulatory care.
Person Specification
ATTAINMENTS
Essential
- Registered 1st Level or equivalent as verified by the NMC
Desirable
- To have knowledge of current research applicable to the post's specialist area.
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE
Essential
- Able to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Be numerate
SPECIAL APTITUDES
Essential
- Able to manage the care for a group of people and prioritise workload with minimal supervision.
- Be proficient at calculating medication doses.
- Able to write basic reports.
- Able to train less qualified carers/learners.
- Moving and handling, customer awareness, computer/keyboard skills.
Desirable
- Able to present reasoned discussion.
- Evidence of continuous development.
Person Specification
ATTAINMENTS
Essential
- Registered 1st Level or equivalent as verified by the NMC
Desirable
- To have knowledge of current research applicable to the post's specialist area.
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE
Essential
- Able to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Be numerate
SPECIAL APTITUDES
Essential
- Able to manage the care for a group of people and prioritise workload with minimal supervision.
- Be proficient at calculating medication doses.
- Able to write basic reports.
- Able to train less qualified carers/learners.
- Moving and handling, customer awareness, computer/keyboard skills.
Desirable
- Able to present reasoned discussion.
- Evidence of continuous 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.
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).
