Role Summary
We are looking for a motivated Registered Nurse, dedicated to providing high quality, safe care to join our team. As a Staff Member on Ward 11B you will have opportunities to care for a range of patients, with conditions such as GI bleeds, Electro‑ and Emergency Endoscopy procedures, Palliative care patients, Alcohol dependency, Eating disorders, and Oesophageal and Liver disorders. Experience in a similar environment is desirable, but induction will support new staff.
Responsibilities
* Responsible in association with the team leader for the formulation and implementation of individual patient care plans.
* Participate in holistic assessment of patients, formulate and review care plans, act as ‘named nurse’ or associate for a group of patients from admission to discharge.
* Participate in research/special projects as directed by the ward manager.
* Contribute to setting, maintaining and monitoring standards of care within the ward.
* Help ensure all equipment is in safe working order in conjunction with the department equipment controller.
* Assist in the promotion of effective communication with all ward staff and other departments as required.
* Promote safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy.
* Provide and receive complex information, communicating sensitively and confidentially about patients or clients.
* Communicate compassionately and empathetically, using persuasion and reassurance.
* Recognise and modify communication style to overcome barriers.
* Provide training to students and communicate effectively with the wider MDT team.
Clinical Skills
* Plan and organise a defined caseload of patients on a continuing basis.
* Assess, plan, implement/deliver and evaluate patient care, recognise signs of deterioration/change and respond according to protocol.
* Maintain appropriate levels of training for clinical skills within scope of practice.
* Maintain safe custody of drugs, ensuring statutory and trust requirements are met.
* Effectively respond to complaints/concerns, escalating as required.
* Manage clinical incidents and near misses, reporting and escalating timely.
* Act as patient advocate within multidisciplinary team decision‑making.
* Work within organisational policy, SOPs and guidelines.
* Conduct risk assessments, implement risk‑reducing measures and report deficiencies.
* Ensure privacy, dignity and safety of individuals at all times.
Use of Resources
* Participate in effective and efficient use of ward/department resources and equipment, including stock management.
* Handle patient valuables with safe storage and transportation.
* Sign off agency timesheets to verify hours worked.
* Liaise with Roster Coordinator to ensure balanced roster.
* Order and receipt goods in accordance with the Trust’s financial framework.
Team Development
* Deputise in the absence of Sister/Charge Nurse.
* Manage own time and that of others through delegation to ensure quality service delivery.
* Act as assessor/supervisor for junior staff and students.
* Participate in setting yearly personal and professional objectives.
* Support appraisal process for junior staff by providing feedback.
* Be flexible in delivering safe staffing across the Trust and participate in redeployment.
Research and Audit
* Contribute to collection of data for research and audit purposes.
* Identify audit topics relevant to the ward/department.
* Critically evaluate research before applying to clinical practice.
Personal Development
* Identify areas for self‑development and training requirements within personal performance planning.
* Maintain a professional portfolio and reflective diary for revalidation.
* Support team by promoting self‑help and wellbeing.
* Develop a culture of learning and innovation, creating high‑quality learning environments.
* Adopt a reflective approach to own practice for continuous improvement.
Eligibility and Essential Requirements
Due to current service demands, we are only able to consider applicants who have relevant UK experience. Candidates must also be available to commence employment immediately or within a very short timeframe. We regret that we cannot progress applications that do not meet these essential requirements.
Benefits
* Generous pension scheme.
* Unsocial hours payments (where applicable).
* 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata).
* Access to a range of NHS discounts.
* Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offering a variety of services.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspectives and experiences you bring. We are grounded in the belief that diversity enhances our collective strength, fostering innovation and excellence within our workforce.
We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and particularly those from under‑represented groups.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we commit to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.
We also commit to offering an interview to all armed forces veterans who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.
The Trust operates anonymous shortlisting where no personal information about you, including your name or personal details are shared with the recruiting manager. No equality information is shared at any time during the recruitment process with the recruiting manager or other people involved in the decision‑making process.
The equality monitoring information you provide is used in the following situations: to review our recruitment practices; where a job is limited to a specific person to verify their eligibility to apply; and to offer disability reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.
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