Registered Nurse- Mulberry Ward

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Dartford is seeking Band 5 Nurses to join their team. This position welcomes both newly qualified and experienced nurses, providing opportunities for professional development and leadership training. The role focuses on caring for elderly patients with conditions such as dementia, within a supportive multidisciplinary team. Flexible working arrangements are available, and the Trust is committed to staff well-being and development.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Comprehensive training package

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with interest in elderly care and dementia.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Open to newly qualified and experienced nurses.

Responsibilities

• Assess, implement, and evaluate nursing care standards.
• Provide patient care and ensure accurate nursing records.
• Support discharge processes and uphold infection prevention.

Skills

Effective communication

Good organisational skills

Motivation and support

Education

Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

Do you have an interest in Care of the Older person? An interest in Frailty and Dementia care? Mulberry and Rosewood ward are looking for Band 5 Nurses to join their teams, the post is open to both newly qualified nurses and nurses who have experience and skills to bring to our teams. There will be opportunities for the post holder to work closely with the MDT and specialist teams to provide holistic care to our patients and their support groups. We are looking for highly motivated, dedicated individuals wishing to progress in their career by joining this established and hardworking team. The candidate should be able to communicate effectively, demonstrate good organisational skills, motivate and support the nursing team and nursing students.

You will be supported in caring for patients who are acutely unwell, as well as patients with long term health conditions within the acute setting. You will be supported to develop your leadership and managerial skills by the Ward Manager and Senior colleagues. We have a Clinical Education team who provide a comprehensive training package for our nurses, including external training and a preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses.

Working days and or shift patterns will be agreed by the line manager to meet the needs of the service, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities.

Responsibilities

• The assessment, implementation and evaluation of the agreed standard of nursing care.
• Provide fundamental and advanced patient care.
• Ensure that all nursing records and documents are completed accurately, legibly and contemporaneously.
• Ensure safe discharges.
• Discharge patients following the "nurse-led discharge protocol"
• Assist the Ward Manager to ensure all staff is aware of prevention and control of infection.
• Act as an advocate for patients and protect their privacy and dignity.
• Ensure agreed standard for ward cleanliness by assisting with regular checks and audits.
• Work at an appropriate clinical level and be a role model for all staff.
• Manage the clinical area in the absence of more senior staff to ensure effective communication between all MDT members to ensure safe management of patients.

Working environment and development

Our staff are our most valuable asset. We are committed to making staff feel appreciated, supported and included in the Trust's successes. Our mission is to be an outstanding place to work providing the very best care for our patients and excellent career opportunities for our staff. Everything we do is guided by our core values and behaviours, identified by our staff and embedded throughout the organisation.

Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement

We have the highest CQC rating of all Acute NHS Trusts in Kent and Medway (Good). The CQC highlighted that managers promoted a positive culture that supported, valued staff and created a sense of common purpose based upon shared values.

The Trust is a great place to work, stay, develop a career and enjoy a healthy work life balance. We have made and are delivering on a wide range of commitments to staff; health and wellbeing; equality; diversity and inclusion; access to education and career development. During 2020 we set up quality councils, driven by our staff to create a culture of shared governance and quality improvement.

We have a strong focus on innovation and improvement. Part of Guy's and St Thomas' (GSTT) 'Healthcare Alliance' we are introducing new models of care to improve clinical outcomes for patients. Our association with GSTT also gives staff wishing to develop their skills excellent opportunities to work across numerous specialities.

As our local population increases, our services and skills are expanding and adapting to meet demand. We are continuously looking at best practice models to enhance and improve the services we offer.

The Trust provides services at Darent Valley Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital, for a local population of over 500,000 people.

If you would like to be part of our innovative and forward thinking team putting patients at the centre of all we do, we invite you to #joinourfamily.

The NHS are striving towards "we work flexibly" as a workforce, we want to ensure that you can work in a way that is best for us, our patients, and importantly for you. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Additional information

Please note this vacancy may close earlier than stated to aid efficient processing of applications. To ensure your application will be considered please submit it at your earliest convenience. If you have not heard from us within 21 days of the closing date please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Please note, that due to the limited number of car parking spaces, car parking permits will be allocated subject to compliance with the Trusts eligibility criteria and availability of spaces. Permit holders are not guaranteed a car parking space.

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is a smoke free organisation. To improve public health smoking or vaping is not permitted anywhere on the hospital site.