Job overview
Ward 12 is a 30 bedded Diabetes and Endocrinology ward delivering high quality care to patients with with Type 2 Diabetes (and Type 1 Diabetes in special circumstances). The role would suit someone who is highly motivated with a positive approach to high quality care delivery with excellent communication and leadership skills to work in partnership with our community and primary care colleagues.
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, vibrant and highly motivated Band 6 nurse to join our team .
Main duties of the job
The applicant will work closely with the Ward Manager but would be expected to work independently within their own scope of practice, as well as in a team, whilst developing and supporting junior colleagues. You should be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in looking after patients with acute and complex medical needs as well as evidence of operational management of an acute ward.
The position requires excellent leadership skills and an enthusiastic and committed approach to improving the patient experience.
We consistently strive to deliver excellent quality patient centred care. We are looking for a Band 6 who can demonstrate high standards and is looking to further develop their managerial and leadership skills.
You will be expected to work shift patterns including long days, nights, plus weekends and bank holidays.
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as 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. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To support and work with the Ward Manager and Matron to provide effective unit management.
To take regular charge of the clinical area in the absence of the ward manager.
To take responsibility for the assessments of the care needs; the development, implementation and evaluation of care to ensure the highest possible standards of care are received by patients.
To supervise and teach other nursing and non-nursing staff, acting as an excellent clinical role
model and team leader to ensure quality care is delivered to the patients.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
1. Current Registered Nurse with the NMC
2. Knowledge of recruiting and inducting new staff
3. Able to evidence recent and continuing professional development relevant to the department
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Post registration experience of working in an acute hospital setting
Desirable criteria
5. Experience of managing a team and staff performance
6. Experience of managing staff capability, conduct and sickness absence at the early stages
Skills
Essential criteria
7. Experience in mentoring students
Desirable criteria
8. Leadership training
9. Experience in delivering change
10. Knowledge of patient administration systems e.g. PAS
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.