Job overview
Due to a promotion there is an opening for a Band 5 Registered Nurses to join the friendly team on Templer Ward, Newton Abbot Hospital.
You must be committed to providing high quality care, and have a desire to work with patients during their recovery journey following an acute illness to enable them to be able to be discharged from hospital in a timely manner 20 beds within the ward are dedicated to specialist stroke/neuro rehabilitation.
You will possess effective communication skills to enable you to work within the multi disciplinary team. The post offers the opportunity for personal and professional development and you will be supported with continuing Professional development with in house training and support
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* Provide direct nursing care to a caseload of patients during you shift, ensuring that high standards of care are maintained and provide supervision to junior staff and students on the ward
* To work as a registered nurse within a team responsible to the team leader / shift coordinator caring for patients and their carer's
* To fully utilise the learning opportunities available. You will gain an understanding of the physiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs of the patients and their carer's and to develop a broad spectrum of clinical proficiency to deliver nursing care
* To promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, their carer's, visitors and staff
* To comply with the Trust's values and expected behaviours
Working for our organisation
Templer Ward is a 30 bedded ward within Newton Abbot Community Hospital.
We offer you of the chance to work within a Multi-Disciplinary team to provide ongoing care to patients following an acute illness. 20 beds are dedicated to specialist stroke/neuro rehabilitation
You will be supported to develop within your role with a continuing professional development competency profile, access to in house and external training as well as clinical supervision.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Registered Nurse Adult
* Experience of working in a ward environment
* Good interpersonal skills with ability to liaise
effectively with multidisciplinary team members
* Dealing with violent and aggressive patients
* Frequent unpleasant working conditions
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a 'Staff Carers' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
* Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
* Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
* Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
* Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
* If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
* It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.