Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Registered Nurses to come and join our friendly team on Cherry Ward. Cherry Ward is a 28 bedded care of the elderly ward, looking after patients with a range of health conditions such as dementia, diabetes, Parkinson's, UTI, Respiratory infections and falls.
If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference patients within our speciality please get in touch!
· Interviews for this position will be held in person only at the hospital site. Remote interviews will not be available.
· The validity of Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN will be checked before shortlisting (Only applicable to registered roles) - inaccuracies in NMC PIN details will mean your application will not be progressed
· Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role
Main duties of the job
To provide and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care. To carry out all relevant forms of care competently without direct supervision.
Communicate with members of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care and promote effective team working.
To participate in the teaching, supervision and preceptorship/supervision of learners and other staff.
In the absence of a more senior nurse, take charge of the ward.
The post holder will work in partnership with the Ward / Department Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure that the standards of nursing care are met at all times. This includes assisting the Ward / Department Sister/Charge Nurse and the whole team to meet the agreed standards of hospital cleanliness within the work environment.
Duties include clinical, education and training and managerial. Please see attached job description.
Working for our organisation
Trust Information Pack:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
1. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
2. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
3. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
4. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
5. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
6. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
7. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
8. Registered Nurse (level 1 or 2)
Experience
Essential criteria
9. Current issues in health care
Desirable criteria
10. Awareness of speciality
Training
Essential criteria
11. Willing to undergo training as necessary