If you're passionate about care, innovation and excellence, then HMT could be the perfect place for the next step in your career. We have an exciting opportunity to our join our Ward Team at Sancta Maria Hospital, Swansea.
Sancta Maria Hospital offers treatment across all major medical specialties and care at every step of the process, from initial consultations, assessments and diagnostic tests to treatment, rehabilitations and post-operative care.
HMT Sancta Maria, along with their sister hospital HMT St Hughs in Grimsby, has a mission to provide safe, high quality care in order to improve the health, wellbeing and independence of their patients. Part of the Healthcare Management Trust, HMT Sancta Maria is a non-profit organisation using their surpluses to fund medical research, educational grants and dementia charities.
You'll work alongside other passionate professionals who are committed to providing the best care. We foster a collaborative and supportive approach to learning that helps everyone succeed.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to provide high standards of direct patient care to a variety of different surgical patients within the ward/day unit environment. Enhancing patient care, while developing specific clinical competencies and enhancing own knowledge through a lifelong learning approach.
The post holder will work under the guidance of the ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of nursing care as part of the ward team.
The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care with the guidance and support of more senior staff. To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover according to experience for any area specified.
The post holder will be accountable for their nursing practice, adhere to the policies and protocols of HMT and the NMC. He/she will have a responsibility for their own personal and professional development and will assist in the continuing professional development and overall performance of learners e.g. student nurses and junior staff in the clinical area.
Qualifications
* Registered Adult Nurse Part 1 NMC Register
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* At least a year post-graduation experience
* Nurse and care for a variety specialties and complexities of surgery
* Contribute to the development of programs of competency
* Ability to analyze and prioritize patient care
* Mentor new staff
* Ability to work under pressure and provide high care standards
* To act as a patient advocate
* Act as a team member within the ward/ department
* Assisting with other members of the team in maintaining a safe ward environment
* The safe administration of medications
* Completing and updating accurate patient documentation.
* To use the correct procedure when handing a patient into the care of another nurse, giving the correct information and instruction.
* Able to prioritize and meet deadlines effectively
* Ability to use initiative and make decisions
* Analyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions
* Excellent communications skills, written and oral
* Able to motivate and support others and encourage effective team working
* Understands the importance of confidentiality and dealing with sensitive information
* Surgical nursing experience
* Completion of training/development programs (relevant to role)
* Teaching / Mentoring experience
* NHS or Independent sector experience
* Experience In management, and wound management
* Teaching qualification
* Registered Mentor
* Experience with clinical supervision
* Experience with Audit
* Evaluation of performance, evidence of reflective practice and self-development
Our benefits include:
* Competitive pay
* Private Medical Insurance
* Employer pension contribution
* Wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health provision and Mental Health First Aiders
* Long service awards
* Cycle to work scheme
* Continuous learning
* Flexible working options
* 27 Days Annual Leave (Plus Bank holidays)
Lamberts Road, Swansea, Wales, SA1 8FD, United Kingdom
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