Staff Nurse | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 18 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £28,407 - £34,581 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 May 2024 |
| Location: | Blackpool, FY3 8NR |
| Company: | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6225308/382-SACT66-24 |
Summary
We currently have a full time (37.5 hours/week) permanent contract for a Band 5 Staff Nurse on Ward 16.
Ward 16 is a 12 bedded trauma ward caring for patients of all ages with fractures and acute orthopaedic conditions. The post would suit a newly qualified Staff Nurse or an experienced Staff Nurse wanting to gain further experience in trauma nursing, rehabilitation and complex discharge planning.
A full induction package and, preceptorship programme will be offered to the successful candidate. There will also be the opportunity for further study in the area of Trauma Orthopaedics and associated courses such as Student Nurse Mentorship, Tissue Viability and Dementia and leading on to relevant management courses.
We are looking for someone with good communication skills, who is enthusiastic and motivated to learn. You will be working in a close knit team within a busy ward and we will you require you to be flexible in your hours of working to ensure that we can deliver a quality service. We will offer a full induction into the ward and have a Practice Development Sister who works with the ward to help address any of your current and future development needs.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Please ensure that you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application, and for further information.
1. MANAGING ACTIVITIES
A1. Maintain activities to meet requirements
A1.1 Ensure all policies/protocols/standards are upheld and abide by all policies and procedures regarding implementation, monitoring, training and audit of infection prevention and control issues
A1.2 Maintain Health and Safety for all staff, patients, visitors and members of the multidisciplinary team following the Trust’s policy.
A1.3 The post holder must comply with all relevant policies, procedures and training on infection prevention and control.
A1.4 Attend yearly updates for all statutory training.
A1.5 Take charge of a clinical area unsupervised after progressing through the foundation gateway, this will be on an occasional basis. Once the post holder has gained sufficient experience and has fulfilled their competencies, they will be required to take charge of a clinical area on a regular basis
A2. Manage activities to meet requirements
A2.1 Report and document accidents, incidents and losses.
A3. Manage activities to meet customer requirements
A3.1 Be accountable within the team for the planning, implementing and evaluation of patient care, maintaining agreed standards and ensuring patient satisfaction.
A3.2 Arrange for the care of patients’ valuables and other property as per Trust policy
A4. Contribute to improvement at work
A4.1 Take part in developments and trials of new ideas and methods within the Unit.
A4.2 Keep abreast of clinical and nursing developments within allocated area.
A4.3 Develop the “Scope for Professional Practice”.
A5. Manage change in organisational activities
A5.1 Highlight areas for improvement and suggest changes to Matron/Ward Manager
B. MANAGING RESOURCES
B1. Manage the use of physical resources
B1.1 Prioritise clinical workload
B1.2 Allocate clinical work according to staff ability and patient need
B1.3 Ensure staff are trained/experienced in the job required of them.
B1.4 Arrange for the ordering and storage of drugs.
B1.5 Arrange for the ordering and storage of supplies/stores.
B1.6 Ensure the effective utilisation of stores and equipment.
B1.7* Ensure staffing shortages are addressed and are communicated to the ward manager.
This advert closes on Thursday 2 May 2024
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