Staff Nurse- General Medical | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 17 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £28,407 - £34,581 Per Annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 June 2024 |
| Location: | Blackpool, FY3 8NR |
| Company: | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6302954/382-IMPF68-24 |
Summary
Ward 11 here in Blackpool Teaching Hospital are looking for highly motivated and committed Band 5 Staff Nurse to work within the General medical Ward and we are keen to welcome nurses with a passion for this specialty.
We require enthusiastic individuals with a can do attitude that have the ability to work within our friendly ward team. They must be as passionate as we are in getting things right first time every time. The nursing staff work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team and pride themselves on delivering a high standard of care and effective discharge planning for the older person. Alongside this, applicants must be willing to undertake ongoing continued professional development, in order to progress their skills, knowledge and aid their development as well as providing the high standards of care expected by the ward manager.
Maintain high standards of nursing care and be personally accountable for professional and ethical actions, within the N.M.C Professional Code of Conduct. Give and promote Health Promotion Education, particularly around the specific speciality to the patient and carer in order to promote wellbeing and prevent further unnecessary hospital admissions. Ensure a high quality service is maintained by implementing Trust Clinical Governance Plans. Works as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team, and in conjunction with these other professionals promote a holistic model of care. Maintain contemporaneous and accurate written and/or electronic records ensuring all legal requirements are met. Be prepared to work flexibly and to the needs of the service
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
For further information on the Job Description and main responsibilities, Please see the attached Job Description.
Please also read the attached Person Specification to ensure you have the relevant criteria for the post.
This advert closes on Sunday 2 Jun 2024
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