Staff Nurse ROTHERHAM

Meeveem Limited; Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 staff nurse in the Main Outpatients and Earl of Scarbrough Suite. You will work with Band 5 RNs and support staff, providing a phlebotomy service and supporting clinics across OPD and satellite venues.

The role involves cross-site work and development of phlebotomy skills within the team. Under the supervision of the Band 7 manager you will help ensure efficient clinic operation, maintain patient safety, and contribute to a high quality

Qualifications

• Current level one NMC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Mentorship qualification (or willingness to work towards)

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, safe patient care in the department.
• Organise and monitor the work and performance of junior staff with feedback and support.
• Ensure clinics run efficiently and staff understand their roles while in clinics.

Skills

NMC registration

CPD

Mentorship

Job description

Job summary

34 Hours per week, Permanent post

An exciting opportunity to work as a Band 5 staff nurse in the Main out patients and Earl of Scarbrough Suite you will be working with other Band 5 RN's and our team of Band 3 HCSW's along with supporting the clinicians that hold clinics in the department we also provide a phlebotomy service 5 days per week for the whole hospital. We are a constantly evolving department and are looking at ways to enhance the patient journey through our department from receiving friends and family feedback and changing the ways that we work to putting the patient first and providing a bespoke phlebotomy service provided by the nursing staff as required as a registered nurse your role is to support the nursing services manager to deliver a high quality service to all our users across both OPD are as the role will involve working across various specialities including satellite clinics from Sheffield Weston Park hospital. There is opportunities for you to develop phlebotomy skills and support our phlebotomy services provided in OPD. Under the supervision of the Band 7 manager you will be responsible for ensuring that the clinics are running efficiently and all staff members are aware of their role whilst working in clinic.

Main duties of the job

To provide high quality, safe patient care by assessment of patient needs whilst in the department. Organise and monitor the work and performance of junior colleagues providing constructive feedback, advice and on-going support. Assist in the management and organisation of work as required. Monitor progress of work within the unit, recognise changing priorities, implement corrective actions within own limits and inform the relevant people. Assume responsibility and management of the clinical environment as required. Take immediate and appropriate action in relation to adverse incident reporting utilising the hospital incident reporting system. Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others in own work area Take responsibility for own continuing professional development and maintenance of personal development plan, identifying own development needs. Communicate with people in an appropriate manner to ensure level of understanding incorporates preferred ways of communicating, culture and background. Effectively communicate complex and sensitive information. Ensure that essential information on the patients condition and progress is recorded by self and team members appropriately according to NMC guidelines.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route.

All band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

• Current level one NMC registration

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Mentorship qualification (or willingness to work towards)

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to patient care

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.