Registered Nurse - Simpson Ward

Torbay And South Devon Nhs Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a passionate Registered Nurse with an interest in elderly care to join our MDT. You will provide high-quality nursing care to a wide range of acute medical conditions on Simpson ward and help improve patient outcomes.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, promoting safety and compassionate care, while following guidelines, documenting care and acting as an advocate for patients, carers and staff.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in nursing.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and acute care environment.
• Demonstrate caring, compassionate and patient-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Act with professionalism and integrity, role model for colleagues.
• Deliver care in line with guidelines and Trust policies.
• Document and evaluate all care given.
• Advocate for staff, patients and relatives at all times.
• Provide high-quality customer service in accordance with NHS standards.
• Contribute to a no-blame culture and continuous learning.
• Understand and manage side effects of treatments and safe care.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Night shifts

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a passionate and committed Registered nurse who has an interest in Elderly care or is interested in gaining a broad knowledge around this fantastic area of nursing.

Simpson is a 28 bedded healthcare of the elderly ward and receives a broad range of acute medical conditions. Working alongside the MDT you will get a chance to help change patients lives.

You will work as a Registered Nurse within a multidisciplinary team. To promote and maintain a safe clinical environment for all patients, their carers, visitors and staff. Comply with the Trust's values and expected behaviours and deliver a high standard of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

To ensure care, assessments, treatment and documentation is delivered in line with Guidelines and to act as an advocate for patients, their families and staff.

Main duties of the job

• Act with professionalism and integrity, being a role model to those around us and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity
• Provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of the individual and to understand what our patients/customers need and be adaptable and responsive
• Document and evaluate all care given
• Act as an advocate for staff, patients and relatives at all times
• Provide a high-quality customer service which complies with relevant legislation and NHS Employment check standards
• Be honest and learn from mistakes, and help to create a "no-blame" culture were people feel able to share and learn from experiences together
• To be aware of the side effects of any treatment in progress and adopt a problem-solving approach to minimise the potentially adverse reactions
• To work as part of a team demonstrating effective communication, and working collaboratively with colleagues inside and out of the department.
• To undertake intravenous drug administration within 6 months of being in post, following successful completion of Trust training and assessment
• Acknowledge that you need to continually deliver greater value to customers
• Be honest about your biggest challenges and create a culture of curiosity and openness

About us

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust encourages a multi-cultural workforce, with a focus on staff well-being.

You will be a valued team member who is happy to input ideas and suggestions but also ensure Trust Policy is adhered to. You will support others to provide a standardised level of safe care.

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Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Job responsibilities

• Diploma or degree in nursing
• Able to demonstrate a good level of literacy, numeracy, verbal and written skills
• To demonstrate experience in a caring environment in or outside of the workplace
• Demonstrate a caring, compassionate and friendly attitude
• Ability to manoeuvre and handle clients and equipment in line with manual handling procedures
• Dealing with large workload in varying environments
• Able to deal with new environments, workloads and working teams on a regular basis sometimes daily

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

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Person Specification

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult)
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of working in acute care
• Effective communication skillsEvidence of team working
• Ability to work shifts including nights
• Able to work flexibly
• Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Extended nursing skills, IV's, Catheters, Venepuncture

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).