Registered Nurse - AAU

The Methodist Church in Britain; Swindon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site day nursery

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounts at local businesses and gyms

Beach hut hire opportunity

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

Isle of Wight NHS Trust is seeking a permanent Registered Nurse for the Acute Assessment Unit. The role focuses on assessing patients, planning and delivering care without direct supervision, and evaluating outcomes while supervising healthcare support workers and student nurses.

The post requires a live NMC PIN and evidence of post-basic study, with a fast-moving, multidisciplinary environment and flexible working arrangements discussed.

Qualifications

• Evidence of relevant post-basic study
• Live NMC PIN as a registered nurse
• Ability to apply evidence-based ward care

Responsibilities

• Assess patient care needs and develop, implement and evaluate care programmes without direct supervision.
• Deliver care in line with the NMC Code of Conduct and Trust policies.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records.
• Identify and elevate concerns where care quality or safety may be compromised.
• Support and supervise healthcare support workers and student nurses.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues.
• Maintain patient comfort, dignity and privacy.
• Demonstrate professional behaviour at all times.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive environment that promotes equality and diversity.
• Engage in continuous professional development.

Skills

NMC PIN

Post-basic study

Autonomous practice

Supervise students

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Professional development

Education

Post-basic nursing qualification

Job description

A permanent Registered Nurse post in the AAU at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust, open to Band 5 nurses who want to develop their practice. The work centres on assessing patients, planning and delivering their care without direct supervision, and evaluating outcomes, while supervising healthcare support workers and student nurses. The setting is fast-moving and multidisciplinary, and the trust says flexible working arrangements can be discussed. Applicants need a live NMC PIN and evidence of relevant post-basic study.

What the job involves

• Assess patient care needs and develop, implement and evaluate care programmes without direct supervision
• Deliver care in line with the NMC Code of Conduct and Trust policies
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records
• Identify and elevate concerns where care quality or safety may be compromised
• Support and supervise healthcare support workers and student nurses
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care
• Communicate effectively and courteously with patients, relatives and colleagues
• Maintain patient comfort, dignity and privacy
• Demonstrate professional behaviour at all times
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive environment that promotes equality and diversity
• Engage in continuous professional development

What’s required

Qualifications

• Evidence of relevant post-basic study

Registration & licences

• Live NMC PIN as a registered nurse

Skills & knowledge

• Applying evidence-based practice to ward care
• Understanding of current NHS developments and their implications for nursing and patient care
• Physical capability for the role, including manual handling of patients
• Good interpersonal skills and professional role-modelling
• Ability to work under pressure, organise workload and adapt to change
• Core 1 Level 3 communication skills for difficult matters and situations

Other

• Working autonomously, taking responsibility and leading others
• Building effective working relationships with all levels of staff and multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrating Employee Qualities Framework competencies
• Compassionate, professional communication with patients and relatives
• Awareness of own limitations and seeking appropriate advice and support

Nice to have

• Completion of work-based learning nursing modules
• Completion of required Trust mandatory training updates

What’s offered

• On-site day nursery
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Discounts at local businesses and gyms
• Opportunity to hire the Trust's beach hut in Ryde
• Flexible working opportunities