Ward Staff Nurse | Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	23 Mai 2025
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	Per annum
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	22 Mehefin 2025
Lleoliad:	Welwyn, AL6 9SB
Cwmni:	Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	7231748/812-QVM-RN5-FOB-1

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The post holder will be a member of the ward team, working long days, nights and weekends.

The post holder may be required to take responsibility for the shift in the absence of senior staff.

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning and evaluation of patient care, following the guidance of the NMC Code of Conduct, Trust and Hospital policies.

A commitment to health promotion, teaching and training is essential.

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We can offer:
• High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a maximum payment of £1,915 per annum (pro rata where applicable)
• Minimum 27 days annual leave rising to 33 days with NHS Trust Service
• Generous contributory pension
• Free parking
• NHS Car Lease Scheme
• NHS Discounts
• Special Leave for family and personal reasons
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme

We look forward to hearing from you!

· Comply with the ward philosophy of care.

· Ensure the agreed standard of individualised nursing care is provided at all times.

· Carry out nursing activities within the guidelines set by the NMC and Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust, including standards of record keeping and confidentiality.

· Have regard for patients’ customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.

· Carry out clinical risk assessments in line with patient’s individual needs.

· Ensure the safe and appropriate administration of medication in line with Hospital policy and NMC Guidelines.

Ensure patients’ achieve optimum physical and mental comfort during their ward stay

· Participate in the experience of pre-registered students in placement. Carry out appropriate training, and mentoring of pre-registered students and junior staff as requested.

· Develop specialist skills and knowledge by participation in group work, committees and workshops, including Link Nurse/facilitator roles.

· At times act as the patient’s advocate, raising concerns about services, the Trust or other agencies.

Please see Job descriotion for full details

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust.


You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
We don’t want you to miss out so we’d like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You’ve made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we’re looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.

This vacancy does NOT meet the salary threshold for sponsorship.

We are unable to offer this job vacancy to candidates on student visas.

· Comply with the ward philosophy of care.

· Ensure the agreed standard of individualised nursing care is provided at all times.

· Carry out nursing activities within the guidelines set by the NMC and Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust, including standards of record keeping and confidentiality.

· Have regard for patients’ customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.

· Carry out clinical risk assessments in line with patient’s individual needs.

· Ensure the safe and appropriate administration of medication in line with Hospital policy and NMC Guidelines.

· Ensure patients’ achieve optimum physical and mental comfort during their ward stay.

· Participate in the experience of pre-registered students in placement. Carry out appropriate training, and mentoring of pre-registered students and junior staff as requested.

· Develop specialist skills and knowledge by participation in group work, committees and workshops, including Link Nurse/facilitator roles.

· At times act as the patient’s advocate, raising concerns about services, the Trust or other agencies.

Management and Leadership

· Contribute to the recruitment and selection of staff for the team and to participate in induction and orientation as appropriate.

· Initiate, facilitate and participate in appropriate health enhancing activities in order to meet the needs of patients, promoting self-care.

Communication and Relationship Building

· Maintain confidentiality and manage information sensitively. Demonstrate discretion and respect when communicating with patients, relatives, carers, colleagues, members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team and other outside agencies.

· Ensure effective communication within the nursing team and Multi-Disciplinary Team. Support and promote team work at all times.

· Take part in ward discussions and reports as required. Document care delivered in line with Trust policy on record keeping.

· Report accidents, incidents and near misses to Nurse in Charge, completing relevant documentation accurately.

· Attend Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings in the absence of the Sister and ensures any changes are reported both verbally and in writing to the ward team.

· Liaise with and accompany the Consultant/Resident Medical Officer on ward rounds ensuring all new instructions are carried out accordingly.

· Liaise with Ward Clerk/Progress Chaser regarding patient discharge needs, e.g. transport, district nursing services.

Finance and Resource Management

· Be aware of Health and Safety at all times, ensuring that equipment is well maintained in a safe and hygienic way.

· Be aware of and utilise appropriate resources in the provision of total patient care.

Information Management

· Be aware, and participate in risk assessment for the benefit of self, colleagues and clients, in line with Risk Management Policy and Health & Safety at Work Act 1974. Ensure that any defects which may affect safety at work are brought to the attention of the appropriate.

· Maintain current registration in line with Trust policy and follow the Code of Conduct issued by the NMC.

· Ensure policies and procedures of the Trust are implemented and adhered to at all times. Be prepared to participate in the Trust’s Emergency Plan in response to a major incident. Participate in multi-agency working in relation to patient care.

· Maintain a high standard of both manual and computerised documentation within agreed guidelines, ensuring a clear understanding of the related Trust policy.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.


This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Jun 2025

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