Registered Nurse, Ward 2

The Methodist Church in Britain; Midsomer Norton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Flexible working options

Relocation assistance may be available

Counselling support (Vivup)

Job summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a Band 5 registered nurse to work on Ward 2. This 12-month fixed-term, part-time post (up to 26 hours per week) focuses on assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating nursing care, and coordinating ward services when senior staff are absent.

The ward is a 27-bed medical unit caring for patients with complex, highly acute conditions. Active NMC registration is essential; visa sponsorship may not be available.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with active registration.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care as part of the ward team.
• Work under the direction of the Ward Manager.
• Organise and co-ordinate nursing services when senior staff are absent.
• Exercise professional accountability as per the NMC Code of Conduct.
• Maintain high clinical standards of nursing care.

Skills

NMC Code of Conduct

CPD Portfolio

Equality & diversity

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Registered nurse with active registration

Tools

IT skills

Job description

This 12-month fixed-term band 5 post on Ward 2 at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is part-time, up to 26 hours a week. The work centres on assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating nursing care, and co-ordinating ward services when senior staff are absent. The ward is a 27-bed medical unit caring for patients with complex, highly acute conditions. Active NMC registration is essential, and visa sponsorship may not be available.

What the job involves

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care as part of the ward team
• Work under the direction of the Ward Manager
• Organise and co-ordinate nursing services in the ward or department when senior staff are absent on a regular basis
• Exercise professional accountability as set out in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Be responsible for all nursing care standards and maintain high clinical standards

What’s required

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with active registration

Experience

• Student nurse or general nursing experience within the NHS, or equivalent

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
• Continuing professional development with a portfolio
• Knowledge of equality issues and best practice
• Ability to work as a team member without close supervision
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Organisational skills

Other

• Empathy, motivation and enthusiasm
• Non-judgemental approach
• Compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
• Flexibility
• Willingness to develop through expansion of the role

Nice to have

• IT skills
• Relevant field of nursing
• Budgetary awareness
• Supporting students
• Medical speciality
• Knowledge of the local PCPI agenda
• Teaching certificate or equivalent

What’s offered

• 27-day holiday rising to 33 after 10 years
• Flexible working scheme
• NHS discounts (subject to eligibility)
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work (subject to eligibility)
• Development opportunities (subject to eligibility)
• Competitive NHS pension scheme
• Free, confidential counselling and information service through Vivup
• Relocation assistance may be available for certain posts