Staff Nurse Ward 11

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for nurses to join Ward 11, within the Integrated Medicine and Patient Flow Division. The post offers both full-time and part-time options with opportunities for training and development through internal and external courses.

We welcome student nurses and consider secondment possibilities. Flexible working patterns may be discussed at interview to suit staff needs and ward requirements.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (1st or 2nd Level) registration is required.
• Post registration qualification is desirable.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks will be required.

Responsibilities

• To work as a registered nurse within a ward team in the Integrated Medicine and Patient Flow Division.
• To prioritise and deliver nursing care and assessments as needed.
• To demonstrate high standards of care and set examples of best practice.

Skills

Ability to establish priorities

Team player

Team leadership

Assertiveness

Good time management

Basic IT skills

Decision making

Communication at all levels

Problem solving

Lateral thinking

English communication

Venepuncture

Cannulation

Education

Registered Nurse (1st or 2nd Level)

Post Registration qualification

Job description

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The learning and development opportunities are vast with a dedicated training and development nurse in the department. We offer both internal and external courses to help you to develop to your full potential in nursing.

We consider Ward 11 to be an innovative creative and friendly environment for those nurses who wish to provide high quality patient centred care.

Full Time and Part time posts are available offering exciting opportunities to join our team on Ward 11

PLEASE NOTE - Previous Applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

• To work as a registered nurse within a ward team within the Integrated Medicine and Patient Flow Division.
• To prioritise and deliver nursing care and assessment as needed.
• To demonstrate high standards of care and set examples of best practise within the delivery of patient care.
• To liaise with other departments and staff to ensure that patient care is delivered.
• To ensure patients' safety, privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.
• To support the nurse in charge of the ward and liaise with other departments and professionals to ensure that the needs of the ward are met.
• Following appropriate development to take charge of the ward and oversee patient admissions and transfers and the care delivered by other staff.
• To undertake such duties as from time to time determined by the Unit Manager and/or Head Nurse.

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS FT is situated in the busy, vibrant, town of Blackpool where regeneration of the town is actively moving forward. As a busy holiday destination we have plenty to see and do including Blackpool Tower and Ballroom, bars, cafes and restaurants and theatres with major West End productions. Close to the Lake District, a walker's paradise, Manchester and Liverpool, providing airports close at hand, Blackpool is home to both young & senior professionals, families and couples. With plenty to offer both in and out of the workplace, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals can provide the professional standards of quality and commitment to you.

These positions are available to Student Nurses, we would also welcome applicants who are interested in a Secondment Opportunity.

Flexible Working Patterns may also be available upon discussion, such as Night Shifts or Part-time hours, please discuss at Interview stage.

Job responsibilities

For further information on the Job Description and main responsibilities, Please see the attached Job Description.

Please also read the attached Person Specification to ensure you have the relevant criteria for the post.

Person Specification

SKILLS AND ABILITY

Essential

• Ability to establish priorities
• Team Player & Team Leadership qualities
• Assertiveness
• Good time management
• Basic I.T. skills
• Decision maker
• Communicate at all levels
• Problem solver
• Lateral thinker
• The ability to communicate effectively in English

Desirable

• Venepuncture & Cannulation skills

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Ability to teach peers within clinical area
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Experience of team and ward management

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Registered Nurse (1st or 2nd Level)

Desirable

• Post Registration qualification*

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).