Registered Nurse - Surgical Wards

NHS; Dartford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dartford is seeking registered nurses to join their Surgical Division. The roles involve patient care on various surgical wards, including responsibilities like developing care plans, supervising junior staff, and maintaining high hygiene standards. Opportunities for professional development are provided, along with a supportive environment. Salary ranges from £32,602 to £39,686 annually. This position does not support visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Evidence of CPD.
• Experience of working in relevant area.
• Report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop assessment, implementation of nursing care.
• Provide advanced patient care.
• Ensure nursing records are completed accurately.

Skills

Good communication skills

Clinical audit skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Education

Registered Nurse

Diploma / Degree level

Relevant specialty qualification

Job description

This role welcomes applications from newly qualified nurses as well as those with relevant experience

An exciting opportunity has arisen for registered nurses to join the Surgical Division at Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford.

We have vacancies on the following wards:

Rowan Ward is an acute 30 bedded ward offering care to elective and emergency patients for a range of surgical diagnoses and procedures relating to colorectal and general surgical requirements.

Cherry Ward is a 28 bedded ward offering care to emergency and elective orthopaedic patients, who require both surgical interventions as well as conservative management on lower and upper limbs.

Maple Ward is a 30 bedded ward which provides care to trauma and orthopaedic patients.

Are you looking to develop your career in caring for acute surgical patients, if the answer is yes, then we want you to apply. In return we will support and develop you to advance your skills and knowledge in this area of nursing. We are looking for hard working, caring and dedicated staff members to join our team.

Please indicate in your supporting statement which ward is your preference to work on.

This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for providing all aspects of patient care through the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

They will also be required to supervise junior staff and teach qualified and unqualified staff.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you\'ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we\'ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

Develop the assessment, development, implementation and delivery of agreed standard of nursing care.

Provide basic, intermediate and advanced patient care.

Ensure that all nursing records and documents are completed accurately and legibly.

Discharge patients following the nurse led discharge protocol.

Assist the Senior Ward Sister to ensure all staff are aware of prevention and control of infection.

Develop innovative practices using research-orientated approach.

Act as an advocate for patients and protect their rights and dignity.

Ensure agreed standard for ward cleanliness by conducting regular checks and audits.

Work at an advanced 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 to ensure safe management of patients.

For more information, please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Education and Training

• Registered Nurse
• Evidence of CPD
• Diploma / Degree level
• Relevant speciality qualification

Knowledge and Skills

• Able to work on own initiative
• Good communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
• Able to manage proactive change
• Ability to plan and organise own work load
• Clinical audit skills
• Report writing skills

Experience

• Experience of working in relevant area
• Risk / Clinical Governance experience
• Experience of working in another speciality

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

£32,602 to £39,686 a yearper annum inclusive of allowances