Job summary
- Main area
- Urology
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 6 months (secondment considered)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 390-SUR-BR-5060
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Broomfield
- Town
- Chelmsford
- Salary
- £29,970 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/01/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse Urology Centre
Band 5
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.
We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Urology Centre at Broomfield hospital
You will work with the ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care and staff development, as part of the ward team.
Following the preceptorship period the you is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures, supervise unqualified and adaptation staff whilst maintaining a safe working environment.
You are expected to be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified and provide a high standard of individualised car to patients, whilst maintaining at all times the patient’s privacy and dignity.
If interested in this role please apply now.
Main duties of the job
- To provide and maintain the highest possible standards of patient care.
- To develop and maintain good ward management and organisational skills.
- To provide effective support for the ward manager and sister/charge nurse, ensuring self-development in the day-to-day management of the ward.
- Under the supervision of the ward / department manager to work on delegated projects relating to local policy and service development.To work towards an awareness of service delivery plans .
- To be involved actively in the implementation of Trust policies and procedures at ward / department level, reinforcing their use.
- Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills, at first under supervision, using the Trust’s Performance Review System, enabling standards of patient care to be monitored constantly and improved.
Working for our organisation
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full list of duties can be found on the attached job description; some duties include:
1. Assessing, developing and implementing patient care plans, evaluating care given, ensuring that all documentation is completed accurately.
2. Participate in the formulation and updating of Trust policies and procedures related to speciality.
3. To ensure all drug administration is in accordance with legal/NMC and Trust/Directorate policies and procedures.
4. Assisting with safe custody, storage and control of all drugs at ward level.
5. After assessment of patient group directives be able to administer drugs to patients.
6. The post holder will develop organisational and managerial skills.
7. Learn to ensure good utilisation of the beds on the ward ensuring that discharge planning starts from admissions, trying to avoid delays whilst recognising individual’s needs.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Registration
Desirable criteria
- Teaching qualification(ENB998 or equivalent)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in an acute clinical environment as trained or student nurse
Desirable criteria
- Previous NHS experience of working in an acute care environment and performing competencies at an advanced level. Evidence of link nurse duties or involvement in auditing and training.
Communication
Essential criteria
- Good level of English language A, I Page 14 of 15 Skills demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria
- Ability to cope with emotionally stressful situations. Maintain empathy and professionalism
- Able to deal with a diversity of people at all levels ranging from medical and nursing staff to patients, relatives, different age groups, people with different ethnic backgrounds and beliefs Aware of current professional nursing issues.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
- Emma Chappel
- Job title
- Head of Nursing for Urology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01702385369
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