Contact information
Amy Stones - Ward Manager / Senior Sister
01924 319245
amy.stones5@nhs.net
About the role
We are looking to recruit a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our team on Ward 2, Dewsbury & District Hospital.
Ward 2 is a 33 bedded unit, caring for elderly patients who no longer have a medical Reason to Reside in hospital, and are awaiting discharge planning before leaving hospital.
We are looking for a highly motivated registered nurse with a passion for providing high standards of care and patient experience.
Main duties
The primary aim of the role is to provide effective patient centred care by performing individual assessment of care needs, developing, implementing and evaluating programmes of care that meet the needs of the patient and their families/carers.
Manage and ensure discharge planning is progressing, by working with the discharge, therapy and social worker teams to prevent delays in discharge, and ensure patients are being discharged to the most appropriate place for their needs.
Key requirements
* Participating in the development and delivery of a philosophy of care which involves/respects the rights of patient’s carers and staff.
* Ability to relate to all staff and patients in a confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and able to work effectively as part of team.
* Creating, maintaining and enhancing effective working relationships.
* Recognising areas of conflict and assisting in the management of this to promote a healthy working environment.
* Maintaining an awareness of national and regional initiatives.
* Participating in the individual performance review process.
* Participating in Clinical Supervision where this is appropriate
* Participating in the implementation and monitoring of the Trust’s Nursing Charter standards.
* Acting as a positive ambassador for the Trust.
* Contributing to the Trust’s Shared Leadership process.
* Striving for continuous improvements in the delivery of high quality patient focused care.
* Submitting new ideas/Innovations aimed at improving patient care.
Be part of MY team
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance:
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Our benefits
* Access to the NHS pension plan
* Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
* Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
* Extensive benefits and support, including:
* Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Home electronics scheme
* Car lease salary sacrifice scheme
* Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
* Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
* Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
* Career progression, training and support
Skilled worker sponsorship
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