Staff Nurse

The Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated nurses to join a supportive and dynamic team in a sub-acute elderly medicine ward. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your clinical skills while providing exceptional patient care. With a focus on professional development, the organization provides comprehensive training and career pathways, making it an ideal environment for both newly qualified and experienced nurses. Join a forward-thinking team that values collaboration, flexibility, and patient advocacy, ensuring high standards of care and a rewarding work experience.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS Staff Discounts

Training Facilities

Buying and Selling Annual Leave Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• Contribute to patient-centered care and ongoing ward development.
• Supervise and teach junior staff, promoting a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care through assessment and evaluation.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to meet service objectives.

Skills

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Clinical Governance

Teaching and Supervision

Education

Nursing Qualification

Job description

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About the Ward: Avocet is a 21-bed sub-acute elderly medicine and rehabilitation ward. Patients are admitted with long-term medical conditions such as respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, and orthopaedic conditions.

Role Overview: The successful candidate will contribute to the ongoing development of the ward and patient-centered care, while seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills. We welcome applications from nurses of all experience levels, including newly qualified.

We offer dedicated career pathways, excellent professional development opportunities, a comprehensive preceptorship program for new nurses, and a supportive nurse-led environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Providing comprehensive patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
2. Supervising junior staff and teaching both qualified and unqualified staff.
3. Collaborating effectively within the multidisciplinary team to meet service objectives.
4. Supporting the Matron/Sister in ensuring the ward's efficient and safe daily operations.

Benefits and Opportunities:

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS staff discounts
• Training facilities and development opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• Opportunities to work bank shifts in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer policy

The Trust encourages flexible working and offers options to accommodate individual needs. New starters can apply for flexible working requests from day one.

Join our Staff bank to gain additional shift opportunities and experience, with options available for all staff, including those on fixed-term roles.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Adhere to Trust policies and procedures.
• Promote equality of opportunity and protect confidentiality.
• Maintain high standards of clinical governance and record keeping.
• Discharge patients according to policy, ensuring infection control and ward cleanliness.
• Act as a patient advocate, respecting rights and dignity.
• Work at an advanced clinical level and serve as a role model.
• Manage the clinical area in the absence of senior staff to ensure patient safety.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Hospitals