Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Internal rotation to include nights, weekends and Bank holidays)
- Job ref
- 388-6374164-NMC
- Employer
- Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Brixham Community Hospital
- Town
- Brixham
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Registered Nurse - Brixham Hospital
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
We are looking for a Band 5 Registered Nurse who will be responsible for the provision of care as part of a team on a 20 bedded unit for people from 18 years upwards.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and be able to communicate with internal and external partners as required. To take charge of a cohort of patients and as appropriate to act up to take charge of the unit in the absence of senior staff.
To be part of internal rotation to support 24 hour care within the unit to support the needs of the department.
Main duties of the job
- To support in the assessment, implementation and review of holistic patient requirements. Being able to delegate where appropriate to colleagues to support in the provision of safe care for patients.
- To administer medication safely and with due diligence and monitor effectiveness or manage any adverse reaction within own abilities
- To have a high level of communication skill that can be adapted to meet the needs of the situation and person.
- To be able to maintain written records that are legible.
Working for our organisation
Our purpose is to provide safe, high quality health and social care at the right time, in the right place to support the people of Torbay and South Devon to live their lives to the full.
We will deliver high quality care that meets best practice standards, is timely, accessible, personalised and compassionate. It will be planned and delivered in partnership with those who need our support and care to maximise their independence and choice.
We will be a great place to work, an employer of choice, an organisation that actively engages with our workforce – paid and unpaid - to effectively communicate, improve and innovate. We will act on both feedback and ideas recognising and showing appreciation of the achievements of our staff.
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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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Broad knowledge and skills in nursing
- Communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Diploma / Degree in nursing
- Specialist areas
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- experience in ward environment
- Ability to organise and prioritise work for self and others
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Health & Safety
- Awareness of local and government agenda
Specific skills
Essential criteria
- Communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Team working
- Evidence of motivation to review practice and recommend and support changes
Desirable criteria
- Computer literacy
- Understands supervision and relevance to own and other practice
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lisa Doggett
- Job title
- Deputy Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01803881379
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