Staff Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Flexible working opportunities

Leave and wellbeing programmes

Maternity/paternity support

Staff networks and wellbeing

Job summary

This Staff Nurse post sits on the stroke and general rehabilitation unit at Evesham Community Hospital, a 50-bed unit run by Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust. The role covers daily planning and evaluation of rehabilitation nursing care, supporting patients and families from admission to discharge.

It is a full-time post with ward management duties, medicines administration and student teaching, working closely with therapists.

Qualifications

• RGN or RMN with NMC registration is essential.
• Inpatient experience is desirable and pre-registration training is relevant.
• Mentor and teach student nurses and other staff as part of duties.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient-focused nursing care on the ward.
• Support patients and families from admission through to discharge.
• Administer medications and manage day-to-day ward operations.
• Work with the MDT to deliver 24/7 rehabilitation and effective handover.
• Document care and maintain accurate records under Trust policy.

Skills

Nursing skills

Evidence-based practice

Teaching

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

RGN or RMN

Job description

This Staff Nurse post sits on the stroke and general rehabilitation unit at Evesham Community Hospital, a 50-bed unit run by Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust. The work covers daily planning and evaluation of rehabilitation nursing care, supporting patients and families from admission to discharge. It is a full-time post with ward management duties, medicines administration and student teaching, working closely with therapists. NMC registration is essential, and inpatient experience is desirable.

What the job involves

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient-focused nursing care on the ward, in line with patient-centred care standards
• Support patients and families from admission through to discharge
• Facilitate the day-to-day running of the ward
• Administer medications
• Work with the multidisciplinary team, patients, families and carers to deliver 24/7 rehabilitation
• Organise patient reception and discharge, ensuring effective handover of information
• Document care given and maintain contemporaneous records under Trust policy and the NMC Code
• Carry out delegated nursing care under the direction of senior staff
• Assist with health promotion strategies as agreed by the Ward Manager
• Provide and monitor patient-centred care within Trust standards, in consultation with senior qualified staff
• Attend MDT, CHC and discharge planning meetings
• Adhere to clinical practice, health and safety and Trust policies, and participate in research and audit

What’s required

Qualifications

• RGN or RMN

Registration & licences

• NMC registration

Experience

• Experience gained during pre-registration training

Skills & knowledge

• Variety of evidence-based clinical skills
• Confidence to teach student nurses, patients, carers and multidisciplinary team members
• Understanding of evidence-based nursing, multidisciplinary working and clinical governance
• Awareness of audit
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing

Nice to have

• Accredited courses in palliative care, tissue viability, diabetes or dementia
• Mentor Award
• Post-registration experience in an inpatient setting
• Previous experience of day-to-day management
• Venepuncture and IV therapy
• Management of syringe drivers
• Experience of audit
• Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act and DoLS

What’s offered

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension
• Enhanced pay for unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Maternity, paternity and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities