Main area Nursing Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (Rotational Days, Nights, Weekends and bank holidays) Job ref 388-7122625-NMC
Employer Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Cheetham Hill Ward Torbay Hospital Town Torquay Salary £29,970 - £36,483 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 16/07/2025 23:59
Registered Nurse - Cheetham Hill Ward
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and committed Registered nurse who has an interest in Elderly care and care of patients with dementia or is interested in gaining a broad knowledge around this fantastic area of nursing.
Cheetham Hill Ward is a 28 bedded healthcare of the elderly ward and receives a broad range of acute medical conditions. Working alongside the MDT you will get a chance to help change patients lives.
You will work as a Registered Nurse within a multidisciplinary team. To promote and maintain a safe clinical environment for all patients, their carers, visitors and staff.
Complying with the Trust's values and expected behaviours and deliver a high standard of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Ensuring care, assessments, treatment and documentation is delivered in line with the Stroke National Guidelines and to act as an advocate for patients, their families and staff.
Main duties of the job
Act with professionalism and integrity, being a role model to those around us and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity
Provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of the individual and to understand what our patients/customers need and be adaptable and responsive
Document and evaluate all care given
Act as an advocate for staff, patients and relatives at all times
Provide a high-quality customer service which complies with relevant legislation and NHS Employment check standards
Be honest and learn from mistakes, and help to create a “no-blame” culture were people feel able to share and learn from experiences together
Be aware of the side effects of any treatment in progress and adopt a problem-solving approach to minimise the potentially adverse reactions
Work as part of a team demonstrating effective communication, and working collaboratively with colleagues inside and out of the department.
Undertake intravenous drug administration within 6 months of being in post, following successful completion of Trust training and assessment
Acknowledge that you need to continually deliver greater value to customers
Be honest about your biggest challenges and create a culture of curiosity and openness
Working for our organisation
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust encourages a multi-cultural workforce, with a focus on staff well-being.
You will be a valued team member who is happy to input ideas and suggestions but also ensure Trust Policy is adhered to. You will support others to provide a standardised level of safe care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Plan, instigate and evaluate care for your patients.
* Support and guide junior staff and the team as a whole.
* Ensure a safe clinical environment for patients, their carers, visitors and staff.
* Comply with Trust values and expected behaviours.
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person specification
* Registered Nurse (Adult)
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Experience of working in acute care
* Evidence of team working
* Ability to work shifts including nights
* Able to work flexibly
* Good interpersonal skills
* Extended nursing skills, IV's, Catheters, Venepuncture
* Interest in working with patients with dementia
* Experience of working with patients with dementia
* Interest in working with care of the elderly
* Experience of working with all elderly population
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
* Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
* Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
* Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
* Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
* If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
* It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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