Job summary Exciting opportunities have arisen at Frimley Health Endocrine ward, at Frimley Park Hospital.
Our Endocrine ward is looking to invest in you!
Are you an experienced or newly qualified nurse with an interest and passion in looking after medical patients?
If yes, then come and join our medical directorate.
Our dynamic and patient centred team are here to provide the quality care our patients deserve.
We are looking for nurses who can think on their feet and tolerate working in a busy ward environment and know how to priorities their delivery of care.
Main duties of the job Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual patient care with minimal supervision.
To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that treatments are correctly carried out in accordance with given policy.
With minimal supervision, be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient needs.
To assist in the promotion of health.
Demonstrate a sound knowledge of infection control standards and promote these within ward environment.
To maintain high standards of patient care based on sound research findings.
Provide legible and comprehensive patient records to agreed Trust and NMC standards and guidelines.
To liaise with Nurse in Charge and Senior Sister on untoward incidents, complaints and Team/Staff issues.
To participate in the checking and administration of prescribed drugs (including controlled drugs) and other substances in accordance with Trust policy.
To act in accordance with trust policies and nursing procedure About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.
We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Job description Job responsibilities For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current NMC registration Desirable Degree level Diabetes Course Experience Essential Experience in a hospital setting Experience of managing patients with chronic medical conditions Desirable Experience in caring for Endocrine/Diabetic Patients Skills & Knowledge Essential Competent in basic life support and IV administration Effective communication skills (written and verbal) Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult / stressful situations Able to prioritise workload (self and others) and meet deadlines Teaching and supervising of junior staff Desirable Effective working with multidisciplinary teams, working with EPIC system Leadership skills Special Requirements Essential To work in other areas of the department when required Able to work flexible shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required