Job summary Do you want to work for a Trust that Here at Worcester City Inpatient Unit we are passionateabout delivering outstanding care to our patients and continually strive toprovide a seamless transition from a hospital environment back into thecommunity.Our units are predominantly Nurse and Therapy ledallowing our passionate RNs to exercise their clinical practice alongsidedeveloping management and leadership skills in a friendly, dynamic andsupportive environment.We want your courage, your ambition, your ability torespond and willingness to learn and develop.We want you to feel empowered to make a real differenceto your patients, enabling the frailest to feel supported as they transitioninto the next stage of their lives.Whatever your nursing background, it is your ability toinspire your team, adapt and integrate methods of care to support your patientsthat will help us all, at HWHACT, to ensure we can continually deliver ourvision and values by working together for outstanding care.
Main duties of the job As a Staff Nurse you will be responsible for providing care topeople admitted to our ward for rehabilitation.
We work closely as amulti-disciplinary team.
Our focus is promoting the comfort andwellbeing of patients, enabling them to live as independently aspossible.
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As a team we encourage ongoing learning and development throughreflection and clinical supervision which we try and embed in our dailypractice.
Our nurses are required to facilitate the day to day running of theward, administering medications, working alongside all members of the MDT aswell as patients, their families, and carers to provided 24/7 rehabilitation toenable the highest level of independence and quality of life.
Our nurses arerequired to attend meetings as needed such as MDT and CHC or DischargePlanning.
About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,we are working together to deliver outstanding care.
We run community hospitalsand community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental healthand learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people ofall ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over100 sites.We will support you to thrive; offer flexibleworking options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service.
We valuediversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,and ethnicities.What we offer;27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to33 days with long serviceGenerous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you workunsocial hoursFlexible and agile working opportunitiesGreat maternity, paternity, and adoption supportWide range of supportive staff networksHealth and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit ourwebsite.Sharingyour data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data topursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey fromyou (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gainedinterest in working for the Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities Behave consistently with thevalues and beliefs of the organisation and promote these on day to day basis.Act as a role model tocolleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards ofprofessionalism.Use their initiative and takeresponsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the servicethey provide to patients.Responsible for the assessment,planning, implementation and evaluation of patients care within the Ward/unit,working in accordance with the philosophy of patient centred care and to NSFand other Trust standards.
Practiceas a member of the Community Hospital Nursing team, to support and work inpartnership with the wider multidisciplinary team.Planning and Delivery ofIndividual Nursing Care under Direction of Senior Staff Work within the NMC Code ofProfessional Conduct.Assess, plan, and implement andevaluate patient focused nursing care.Document care given andmaintain contemporaneous records.Maintain records in accordancewith the Trusts policy and that of NMC Code of Professional Conduct.Assist in implementation ofhealth promotion strategies, as agreed by Ward Manager.In consultation with seniorqualified staff, provide and monitor patient centred care within Trust agreedstandards.In collaboration with otherteam members organise the reception and discharge of patients ensuringeffective communication in transfer of information.Carry out delegated nursingcare.Use and participate in research/ audit in care delivery.Adhere to and promote allclinical practice, health and safety and corporate Trust Policies andGuidelines.For fulldetails of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the jobdescription and person specification attached.
Person Specification Knowledge Essential Confidence to teach student nurses, patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team Understanding of evidence-based nursing, multidisciplinary working, clinical governance Awareness of Audit Evidence of on-going continuing professional development Desirable Medication administration via various routes PO, PR, S/C, IM, IV Experience of Audit Knowledge and understanding of Mental Capacity and DOLs Experience Essential Experience gained during pre-registration training Desirable Experience gained working in the frailty care setting.
Qualifications Essential RGN/RMN NMC Registered I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor Training.
Accredited courses in Palliative Care, Tissue Viability, Diabetes, Dementia Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to challenge poor behaviour Role modelling good behaviour A positive attitude and able to act on feedback Ability to praise and be supportive to others Ability to communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written formats Able to work competently without supervision Reflective practitioner Compassion and empathy skills Flexible, lateral thinker Excellent communication skills Proven ability to motivate others Versatile and adaptable Self-motivated Able to cope under pressure Team player Basic IT skills Additional Criteria Essential Responsible for own professional development