Staff Nurse
Job Description
development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting and monitoring of standards.
The post holder will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care and will be designated to take charge of the ward on a regular basis.
Main duties of the job
Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing career –
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Staff Nurse to support the Senior Sister to lead Ward 16!
You will be required to confidently support senior staff, sharing your ideas to improve the care of patients. You will focus on engaging with colleagues and developing our service. Where nursing standards could be made even better, you will spot it. You will have high expectations and deliver a service to match. If you are a strong inspirational, caring, compassionate individual whom works well under pressure and wants to deliver quality care then please apply.
Ward 16 is a 22 bedded split ward which consist of Short stay Unit which looks after patients with a variety of medical conditions: but also has 6 rooms known as Cohort which look after patients whom have infectious diseases. Working under the emergency division we are expected to only keep patients for 72 to support patient flow on discharges. As a Staff Nurse you will be expected to have a wide knowledge base about medical conditions. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the continuous development of the ward and advancement in patient-centred care, as well as keen to progress in their knowledge and skills.
Working for our organisation
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care and support.
Further information can be found on the attached Job Description.
Person specification
Education And Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Desirable criteria
- Undertaken Supervisor and Assessor training.
Experience And Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Relevant experience in past 12 – 18 months of looking after patients in a healthcare environment.
Desirable criteria
- Broad clinical knowledge base
- Previous experience within an Acute setting
- Previous NHS experience within last 12 months
Essential Criteria
Skills, abilities and competencies
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Accurate document presentation and attention to detail
- Motivated and enthusiastic, shows initiative
The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recognises the requirement to promote health and reduce ill-health. The Trust is committed to the principles of improving working lives through a number of initiatives such as job share, flexible working and the development of a culture of openness and transparency. The Trust is committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
‘Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England’
Tier 2 Sponsorship : We are pleased to consider applicants who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK but it is unlikely that we would be able to appoint if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled UK/Right to work candidate is available. Applying for entry clearance into the UK, must provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.
Please check your account regularly under “My Applications” to view the progress of your applications. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
In submitting an application form, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process.
Please note that should we experience a high level of interest in this post, the vacancy may be closed prior to the stated closing date.