Job summary South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a caring, compassionate, self-motivated and reliable Nurse to work on the Nicol Unit based at the Stratford upon Avon Hospital.
The Nicol unit is a 20-bed GP run ward caring for patients who require admission prevention, rehabilitation or palliative care or sub-acute intervention.
Main duties of the job To deliver a high standard of nursing care to patients undergoing surgical or medical treatment.
The post holders will be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs, and implementation and evaluation of the programme of the care.
The post holders are required to work as part of a team committed to delivering and improving a high standard of nursing care within South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust.
About us Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC.
South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further.We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county.
We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence.
We are 'Trusted to provide safe, effective and compassionate care'.
Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work.
It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
Job description Job responsibilities ClinicalTake clinical responsibility for patients within your allocated area of work.Continuously assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment, using appropriate programmes/methods of care.To ensure a high delivery of quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.
Participating in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives.To practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional conduct and scope of professional practice and maintain own NMC registration.In the absence of a senior colleague, and following appropriate induction and guidance, will be expected to co-ordinate the shift, and take management responsibility for admissions, transfers and discharges to the ward or department.Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure an effective flow and communications within the area, including being available for Board and Ward Rounds as required.
CommunicationShowing empathy, understanding, and professionalism, when communicating with patients, their carers and families.
Identifying individual needs and therefore utilising a range of agreed communication mediums.Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues and all levels of staff.Maintain confidentiality at all times, as required by legislation and Trust policy.
Professionalism Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets professional NMC guidelines, appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act.To act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the team.Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department.
Promoting a professional and positive working environment.Maintain and develop own professional knowledge.Be aware of and adhere to the Professional Presentation Policy.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential First Level RGN Degree/Diploma in Nursing/Health studies NMC Registration Desirable Evidence of continuous professional development Non-medical prescriber IT Skills Experience Essential Acute Nursing Care of older people