Staff Nurse - St Francis Ward

Integrated Care System; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Aylesbury seeks a Registered Nurse for St Francis Ward at Stoke Mandeville Hospital to deliver specialist rehabilitation care for children with spinal cord injuries. Responsibilities include supervising nursing teams and ensuring safe delivery of care. Requires a Registered Nurse qualification and effective communication skills. Competitive salary between £31,049 to £37,796 per annum, pro rata for part-time positions.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to NHS discount schemes

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficient in managing and supervising individual care programmes.
• Willingness to develop teaching skills and adapt to changes.
• Knowledge of clinical governance for quality care improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing team and ensure safe delivery of care.
• Advise on health promotion and address health issues.
• Ensure compliance with Trust policies for admissions and discharges.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to manage and prioritise own caseload

Problem-solving skills

Basic IT skills

Knowledge of NMC code of conduct

Ability to work rotating shifts

Education

Registered Nurse/Awaiting NMC PIN

Evidence of further professional development

NMC approved mentoring qualification

Job description

The National Spinal Injuries Centre is a world-renowned specialist national centre for people with spinal cord injury - a centre that's life-changing for everyone who comes into contact with it and the birthplace of the Paralympic Games.

St Francis Ward provides 9 beds for children (1-18 years) with spinal cord injury (SCI) from across the UK and the opportunity for you to further develop your experience and skills within a unique, supportive and inspiring children's unit delivering specialist rehabilitation care. You will work closely with colleagues based in the National Spinal Injuries Unit and the acute Paediatric Service to deliver holistic care to meet the needs of children with SCI and their families.

**Please Note: Previous applicants need not apply.**

Main duties of the job

• Supervise the work of the nursing team, ensuring individual programmes of care are formulated according to patient needs and current research/guidelines.
• Ensure planned nursing care is delivered safely and effectively taking into account the views of the child and their parents / guardians.
• Ensures plans of care are updated as appropriate.
• Ensures arrangements for the admission, transfer and discharge of children are made safely and effectively in line with Trust policies.
• Advise on health promotion and the prevention of illness.
• Recognise situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the individual and take appropriate action.

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

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Person Specification

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to negotiate
• Ability to manage and prioritise own caseload with supervision
• Ability to solve problems and use initiative
• Ability to develop clinical skills
• Willingness to undergo training (e.g. medications)
• Basic IT skills
• Knowledge of the NMC code of conduct
• Ability to maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care
• Adaptable to change
• Ability to work rotating shifts
• Diplomatic approach with professionalism
• Flexible and approachable
• Willingness to develop teaching skills
• Awareness of the NHSE guidance of clinical governance in order to continuously improve quality of care e.g. quality, safety and ward audit standards
• Knowledge of care planning, preceptorship, reflection and clinical supervision

Education, Qualifications and Training

• Registered Nurse/Awaiting NMC PIN
• Evidence of further continued professional development
• Hold / be working towards an NMC approved mentoring qualification

Experience

• Ability to understand the role of a registered nurse
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Awareness of current professional nursing issues
• Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality

Special Circumstances

• Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary
• Maybe required to work in other departments if requested to do so

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.

Stoke Mandeville Hospital - St Francis Ward

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearper annum pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Reference number

434-CR7318173

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital - St Francis Ward