Registered Nurse - New Forrest Ward
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation TrustJob overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team here on New Forrest Ward.
The nursing team on New Forrest have come together and grown over the past two years as a new ward for the trust, where we specialise in Diabetes and Endocrinology (D&E) mixed with acute general medicine.
Here there lots of opportunities for building and improving new ways of working, building a bigger and better team, as well as learning opportunities for these specialities and we do this by working collaboratively.
With a great support network around you to be able to continue striving to be the best in what we do, this may lead on to specialist nursing in this area as well as other progression opportunities.
We are looking for highly motivated and innovative Registered Nurses to join our team, who can work a range of shifts that cover the 24-hour period across the seven day week.
It is an excellent time to be joining us where you will have the opportunity to learn and develop new skills within a supportive environment, sharing knowledge and skills from a multitude of backgrounds and experience.
Working on the ward is both exciting and challenging but we work closely with all MDT colleagues, where you will be supported by your Band 6 co-ordinator, Medical team and Ward Manager.
We promote a positive working environment where the health and wellbeing of staff as well as our patients is our priority.
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- Ensure high standards of care are given in relation to agreed standards, policies and procedures of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
- Participate in teaching and facilitating a learning environment to ensure all staff on the ward have the skills/knowledge and support
- Be proactive with transfers and discharges, ensuring they are safe and discharge is at the earliest opportunity
- Ensure Junior staff are aware of agreed standards of practice
- Assist in ensuring new nursing procedures, research and initiatives are evaluated, and where appropriate incorporated into clinical practice
- Participate in the MDT and ensure necessary admission and discharge documentation is completed in a timely manner
- Store and administer prescribed drugs safely in line with legal and Trust requirements
- There will be times where you will be expected to act up as a senior and co-ordinate the shift
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient’s problems producing a written plan of care as required
- Report, document and evaluate accidents and unit incidents via Datix reporting, informing manager and updating health and safety register as appropriate
- Participate in development of clinical supervision within the ward
- Participate in educating staff and to be an NMC Supervisor and Assessor for student nurses
- Autonomously request/carry out clinical investigations to aid and confirm the diagnosis
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues
Working for our organisation
Our purpose is to provide high quality, safe healthcare at the right time, and in the right place to support the people of Torbay and South Devon, and it's visitors.
We are a Trust that values it's workforce, actively engaging and celebrating your successes.
Maintain Trust values and work within the guidelines set out in policies and procedures.
Treat everyone as an individual without discrimination.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
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You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
- Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
- Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
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- Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
- If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
- It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.