Staff Nurse - Ward G4

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS Trust is seeking a qualified Staff Nurse for its fast-paced medical ward. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and demonstrate strong interpersonal and clinical skills. The position offers a salary range of £31,049 to £37,796 per annum pro-rata. New graduates are encouraged to apply and will benefit from a supportive team environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates experience managing deteriorating patients.
• Willingness to share knowledge.
• Demonstrates awareness of the importance of keeping the clinical environment safe and clean.
• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act.
• Previous acute experience within the NHS.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Accurate with attention to detail

Knowledge of Ambulatory Care Centre and clinical pathways

Cannulation competent

Venipuncture competent

IV Drug administration trained

Education

NMC Registration or Newly Qualified

BLS trained

Preparation for Mentorship

ILS trained

A1 Assessor course

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for both newly qualified or experienced registered nurses to join our team. Our team prides ourselves on fantastic patient centred care and needs a highly motivated and positive individual to join us as a Staff Nurse. The successful applicants will gain useful experience working on a fast-paced medical ward and develop knowledge on a diverse range of medical specialities.

G4 is 32-bed ward specialises in supporting elderly patients following an acute episode of ill health, recognising the complexity of their needs and the importance of reducing the length of stay (LOS) to prevent them losing their independence. G4 is a fast-paced medical ward that gives the nursing team the opportunity to work with all members of the multidisciplinary team, resulting in high standards of patient care, which is something that we are all passionate about. G4 pride themselves in being a welcoming, supportive and friendly team. We are keen on staff development, caring for patients with varied and complex medical conditions, which will in turn provide our staff with plenty of learning opportunities and the prospect to develop new skills.

Main duties of the job

Please see attached Job Description for full details of the Job Role and Person Specification.

If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualities to help us to put patients first, please contact Rosie Cawston, Ward Manager on 01284713179for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for full details of the Job Role and Person Specification.

The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• oNMC Registration or Newly Qualified
• oBLS trained
• oPreparation for Mentorship
• oILS trained
• oA1 Assessor course

Experience and knowledge

• oWillingness to share knowledge
• oDemonstrates experience managing deteriorating patients
• oAwareness of current political/professional issues
• oDemonstrates awareness of the 6C's, Trust values and Patients First Service Standards
• oDemonstrates an awareness of the importance of keeping the clinical environment safe and clean
• oKnowledge of the Data Protection Act
• oPrevious acute experience within the NHS

Skills and abilities

• oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills
• oAbility to work to clear guidelines and within role boundaries
• oAbility to work under pressure
• oProficient in accurate, objective documentation and clinical hand- over of patients
• oAccurate with attention to detail
• oCommunicates clearly in writing, verbally and using the telephone
• oKnowledge of Ambulatory Care Centre and clinical pathways
• oProficient with E-Care
• oCannulation competent
• oVenipuncture competent
• oIV Drug administration trained
• oAble to recognise and manage deteriorating patients and to escape concerns
• oKnowledge of Ambulatory Care same day emergency care Centre and clinical pathways
• oPolite, respectful and professional attitude and behaviors towards staff members, patients and relatives
• oAbility to use initiative, referring key decisions as appropriate and understanding aim limitations
• oAwareness of own limitations

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.

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearpro rata - per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Reference number

179-7596615-M

Job locations

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust