Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for secondment staff Nurse cover to join Ward 22, Older Persons Ward at Royal Bournemouth Hospital. The Older Persons Ward is to facilitate 24/7 admissions and care for our aging community. With capacity for 28 bed spaces, the unit is always bustling and no two days are the same. We are looking for dynamic and passionate person to join our developing team to lead and empower one another in providing quality care to our complex elderly community. Our aim is to provide all our patients with a comprehensive geriatric assessment upon admission. This approach means our patients receive the right care at the right time. In achieving this we work very closely as a multidisciplinary team. What can we offer you? Excellent team spirit, engaging in outside social activities Positive culture where everyone's voice is heard Practice Educator within the Directorate Development opportunities Friendly and approachable staff Flexible working Work life balance For a more detailed overview of the role and person specification please see the supporting documents. This role requires an active UK NMC Registration Based at: Royal Bournemouth Hospital Interview date: 19th March Main duties of the job What can we offer you? Excellent team spirit, engaging in outside social activities Development Opportunities Excellent and approachable staff with a supportive team morale Flexible working (long days, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays) Work life balance is key to the wellbeing of our staff Modern day working with our multi-disciplinary team Discounted Nursery On-Site Accommodation Part time or permanent nights will also be considered To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Working for our organisation UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview. If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions. UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes. AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process. Detailed job description and main responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person specification Knowledge Essential criteria Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice skills in the care of the elderly Demonstrate understanding of own role and professional expectations and accountability in practice in line with NMC Code Desirable criteria Awareness of role in relation to patient experience, quality and safety agenda’s that support Governance Frameworks Technical Skills Competencies Essential criteria IT skills Demonstrable ability with vital signs monitoring equipment and ability to recognise the deteriorating patient Non-IV and IV medication administration Desirable criteria Venepuncture and cannulation ECG recording Male Catheterisation IV medication administration including blood products Qualification Essential criteria NMC Registered Nurse Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing Studies Desirable criteria Teaching Qualification Post registration courses related to the Elderly Care Directorate