Overview
The post-holder is responsible for direct clinical care for individual patients and groups of patients within their area of work. This includes assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care from admission to discharge. The post holder will be expected to take charge of a ward, following an agreed development period, and be responsible for staff and resources in the absence of the ward manager or deputy. The post holder will supervise and teach qualified and unqualified staff, including pre and post registration students.
Responsibilities
* Work in rotation in all ward areas within the division of surgery and anaesthetics for clinical development or service needs, including allocation to the admission and discharge facility.
* Work shifts throughout the 24-hour period as required.
* Ensure that self and other professionals adhere to infection control best practices and plan and deliver care to patients.
* Maintain accurate and clear documentation of all nursing care and communication with the multidisciplinary team.
* Communicate with patients and relatives in a sensitive manner, providing information regarding care and progress as required.
* Liaise with the multidisciplinary team to ensure clinical care is optimised from admission to discharge.
* Facilitate discharge of patients to enable safe, appropriate and timely discharge with suitable ongoing arrangements for care needs.
* Communicate effectively with the matron, bed management team and discharge coordinators to optimise use of inpatient beds.
Ward and Service Context
Richard Wells Ward is a 27-bed fully functional ward with surgical patients largely focused on colorectal, vascular, breast, upper gastrointestinal and intestine, trauma and orthopaedics, and plastics.
Qualifications and Development
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic nurse to join Richard Wells Ward Nursing Team at Bedford Hospital. We are looking for a reliable and motivated staff nurse to join our team. A proven record and evidence of CPD would be an advantage. The applicant will have energy, commitment and the desire to develop themselves and other nurses in this particular area of healthcare. The role involves clinical input ensuring that high quality standards are set out and to maintain a high standard of holistic, quality care within a multi-disciplinary setting. The applicant will be expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills along with the ability to sensitively manage change. The individual will also need to provide evidence of continuous professional development.
Evidence of prior experience and CPD is valued; however, specific required skills are not listed here. The attached Person and Job Description contain further details.
Trust Information and Recruitment Principles
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas across two hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both sites offer A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. The Trust is committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. We recruit based on qualifications and experience and also through values-based recruitment, emphasising equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when a sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering the first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to familiarise yourself with all job requirements.
Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
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