Registered Nurse Band 5

TN United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated professional to join their multidisciplinary team. This role focuses on delivering person-centered care to elderly patients, ensuring safe discharges, and promoting independence. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to ongoing professional development. With access to high-quality training and a supportive work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable patients. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to grow in your career, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Training and Development Programs

State-of-the-art Facilities

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Ongoing professional development and current NMC registration required.
• Knowledge of caring for cardiac patients with proven clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, implement, and evaluate patient care effectively.
• Ensure safe and effective delivery of care based on best practices.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Patient Care

Clinical Skills

Leadership

Education

NMC Registration

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

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We are seeking an experienced professional with excellent communication and collaborative skills. The ideal candidate will be a committed individual capable of working within a multidisciplinary team.

Archer Unit is a 20-bedded Physical Rehabilitation Unit providing care mainly for elderly patients with a wide range of medical and surgical conditions. Due to the complex nature of our patients' conditions, comprehensive discharge planning is essential. The role involves regular liaison with therapists, social workers, and the palliative care team when necessary, advocating for vulnerable patients with dementia and other cognitive impairments. Responsibilities include supporting and facilitating appropriate rehabilitation opportunities, ensuring safe discharges, and promoting patient independence. The position requires shift rotations across days, weekends, and nights.

While our organization offers strong learning and development opportunities, we value the skills and experience you have acquired throughout your career.

Main Duties of the Job

The post holder will support the unit in managing and delivering individualized care to admitted patients. Responsibilities include supporting rehabilitation, safe discharges, and promoting independence.

The role includes:

• Supporting the senior sister/charge nurse to maintain a safe and effective service, communicating and working well within a multidisciplinary team.
• Delivering person-centered care tailored to the assessed needs of patients and their significant others.
• Willingness to expand knowledge of elderly and frail patient care and best practice initiatives.

Working for Our Organization

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to approximately 700,000 residents across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas, across two hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Key services include A&E, obstetrics-led maternity, and pediatrics.

Joining our friendly, high-performing Trust offers access to high-quality training and development programs to support your career growth. Our state-of-the-art facilities and commitment to delivering excellent patient care using the latest clinical knowledge and technology position us at the forefront of healthcare.

Please note that vacancies may close early if sufficient applications are received. Ensure your application is submitted promptly.

All new staff will undergo a six-month probationary period. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all attached documents to familiarize yourself with the job requirements.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

Main responsibilities include:

• Using your skills and knowledge to assess, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Identifying subtle changes in patient condition and taking appropriate clinical actions, including informing the multidisciplinary team and medical staff of concerns.
• Ensuring care is delivered safely, effectively, and based on good practice evidence.
• Being familiar with emergency procedures in community inpatient settings.
• Efficiently handing over work to the multidisciplinary team, prioritizing workload, and using appropriate tools.
• Taking blood samples, recording observations, administering medication, managing wounds, conducting risk assessments, and safeguarding.
• Educating and training junior staff and participating in rehabilitation programs.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant services and acting as a liaison between agencies as needed.
• Assisting in preparing high-quality reports and documentation to support patient care.

Person Specification

Personal Skills

• Open, warm, and reflective
• Enthusiastic and self-aware

Qualifications

• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Up-to-date basic life support certification
• Current NMC registration

Experience

• Knowledge of caring for cardiac patients
• Proven clinical skills

Knowledge

• Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously in the absence of a Band 6
• Demonstrated team leadership and motivational skills

Applicants must hold appropriate UK professional registration. This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and a Disclosure will be required.