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Job Title: Senior APT & Bereavement Support Officer, Bedford
Client: Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Bedford, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 2028fc3a19c7
Job Views: 13
Posted: 28.04.2025
Expiry Date: 12.06.2025
Job Description
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated nurse to join Howard ward at Bedford Hospital. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of professional development and a commitment to high-quality, holistic care within a multidisciplinary team.
The role involves clinical input, staff supervision, and development, with responsibilities including maintaining high standards of care, managing change sensitively, and contributing to ongoing professional growth.
Main Duties
* Provide direct clinical care, assessing needs and developing care plans from admission to discharge.
* Take charge of the ward during development periods and supervise junior staff and students.
* Work across all ward areas, including admission and discharge, in rotation.
* Work shifts across a 24-hour schedule.
Working for Our Organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers comprehensive hospital services to a population of approximately 700,000. The Trust is committed to staff wellbeing, ongoing training, and delivering cutting-edge healthcare using advanced facilities.
Note: Applications close once sufficient applications are received. All new staff undergo a six-month probation. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Responsibilities
* Ensure adherence to infection control standards.
* Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with patients and the multidisciplinary team.
* Facilitate safe and timely patient discharges with appropriate arrangements.
* Coordinate with relevant teams to optimize inpatient bed use.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (NMC Registration)
* Practice Supervisor or Assessor or equivalent
* Surgical CPD
Experience
* Knowledge of surgical treatments
* Experience in a surgical ward setting
Skills and Knowledge
* Understanding of clinical issues from admission to discharge
* Ability to prioritize workloads and deliver high-quality care
* Basic IT skills and knowledge of NHS policies
Applicants must hold appropriate UK professional registration. This position is subject to DBS checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) 2020.
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