We are looking to recruit for a motivated Band 5 nurse to join our friendly team within the Transfer Unit
You will need to be able to problem solve, work well under pressure and have good attention to detail in order to ensure that each patient is discharged safely.
The successful candidate will also need to be passionate about caring for patients and ensuring the last memory of their hospital journey is positive.
The ideal candidate will have experience of MDT working and will have excellent organisational and communication skills.
The successful candidate will be compassionate, caring and committed to provide a high standard of patient care.
Main duties of the job
Working as a registered nurse within our team you will have the opportunity to work closely with the Patient Flow Team, The Discharge Team and the wards within the hospital
As a Band 5 staff Nurse you will be expected to communicate effectively with all the wards and departments liaising closely with the Patient Flow Team, patients' families and carers Team to ensure the smooth running of discharges within the hospital
The successful candidate will need to be confident in their clinical abilities as you will be expected to be working automatously.
The successful candidate will provide holistic care of all patients who pass through the Transfer Unit
You may be required to refer patients to District Nurses
You will be required to administer medications
Liaise closely with the Transport Booking Clerk to ensure transport home has been booked
The successful candidate will need to be available to work early or late shifts over 4 days a week Monday to Saturday
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
* Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
* NHS pension scheme membership
* Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
* NHS Staff discounts
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
* Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for effectively delivering skilled nursing care to patients using a systemic approach of assessing planning, implementing and evaluating to ensure a high standard of care. The post holder will assist in the admission and discharge processes for patients in line with local procedures.
They will provide support with the effective patient admission pathways and effective discharge planning using their clinical skills to agree admissions and manage/report any impact on shifts/ workload and staffing levels.
They will proactively engage with patients, relatives and carers to seek their views, gain agreement and keep them informed about their treatment and care. They will demonstrate compassion by recognising and responding to individual needs in a warm, thoughtful, sensitive and helpful way.
Maintain registration, and nursing competencies, and comply with NMC code of Professional Conduct and related documents.
To be flexible to work within other areas or departments to meet the demands of the trust workforce model and changing service needs.
If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of 41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary. In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of 13.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
* Current 1st level Registration
Desirable
* Relevant post registration courses appropriate to the clinical area
* Teaching and Assessing certificate
Knowledge
Essential
* Computer literacy
* Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in clinical areas
* Experience of delivering patient care
Desirable
* Experience of supervising others
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Effective time management
* Ability to work under pressure
* Resource management
* Ability to work effectively in a team
* Ability to use own initiative
* Problem solving
* Motivated
* Ability to adapt and cope with change.
* Demonstrates a positive can do approach to change.
* Attention to details
* Shows enthusiasm for achieving results
* Demonstrates an awareness of patient dignity and respect
* Effective Communication - Written/verbal
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
* Occupational Health Clearance
* Flexible and adaptable
* Mental effort: to exert frequent concentration where the work pattern is unpredictable
* Emotional Effort: the post holder will at times be exposed to frequent distressing and occasional highly distressing and emotional circumstances.
Employer details
Employer name
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Transfer unit- Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
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