FULL AND PART TIME HOURS AVAILABLE On Ward D1 you will work part of a multidisciplinary team made up of 8 Gastroenterology Consultants, a specialist dietician, and pharmacist.
We also have a team of nutrition nurse specialists who work closely with the gastroenterology team.
There is ward-based training and our clinical director of gastroenterology is supportive of SIMS training.
Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.
D1 is a 25 bedded acute ward.
Whilst the ward is fast-paced, we work as a team to provide a high standard of care to our patients.
We will offer a supportive induction to the ward and ensure all competencies and training are provided in order for you to be the best nurse you can be.
What we will offer you?
Welcoming and friendly team Corporate and local ward induction Support with professional development Professional working environment To be part of an amazing team What we would like from you?
Be a team player Provide a high standard of care Adhere to trust values Main duties of the job Work within the NMC code of conduct Communicate well with the MDT Maintain excellent standards of written documentation Support patients with care delivery Care for NGs, PEGs, and PICC lines Venepuncture and cannulation (training available) Work well within a team Supervise and support our healthcare assistants Care for acutely unwell patients Participate in further education and learning About us We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve.
We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity.
Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important.
We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you: Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays NHS pension scheme membership Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more NHS Staff discounts Cycle to work scheme Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt Stockport Credit Union - for local financial advice Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities Communicate with patients, carers, family and relatives as part of effective patient care.
Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team in relation to patients' care and needs.
Provide feedback to the department from courses undertaken.
Responsibility for Patient Care Assess the individual's care needs, developing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care to meet needs of patients and undertake all forms of care within the clinical environment.
Work in partnership with relatives and carers to develop and implement/improve standards of patient care.
Liaise with staff from multi-disciplines in matters relating to patient care and equipment relevant to nursing care.
Maintain accurate and timely patient records and documentation ensuring confidentiality.
Uphold the Trust's dignity and respect standards First Impressions.
Ensure that nursing care is appropriate, provided and is consistent with clinical guidelines.
Using professional judgement, analyse a range of patient conditions and act appropriately.
Maintain high standards of patient care by personal example and professional conduct.
Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy.
Planning and organising Responsible for prioritising own workload.
As Shift Leader, be responsible for discharge planning, liaising with Social Services and for organising safe and effective handover of patients.
Actively contribute and participate in the Trust's clinical governance agenda.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust's policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90.
This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.
In addition to this, it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification Essential NMC registered Gastroenterology interest Basic computer skills Team player Dynamic Desirable Gastro experience Employer details Employer name Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Address Ward D1 - Stepping Hill Hospital Poplar Grove Stockport SK2 7JE Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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