Job overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with an interest in elderly care and dementia, or someone keen to develop their knowledge and experience in this rewarding area of nursing.
Cheetham Hill Ward is a 28-bedded healthcare of the elderly ward, caring for patients with a wide range of acute medical conditions. You will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team (MDT), making a real difference to the lives of our patients every day.
In this role, you will:
- Work collaboratively to ensure a safe and effective clinical environment for patients, carers, visitors, and staff.
- Deliver high standards of care in line with the Trust’s values and expected behaviours.
- Carry out assessments, treatment, and documentation in accordance with national guidelines, including the Stroke National Guidelines.
- Act as an advocate for patients, their families, and colleagues.
If you're committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care and are looking to grow your nursing career in a supportive and diverse team, we’d love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver personalised care tailored to individual needs, demonstrating adaptability and responsiveness.
- Accurately document and evaluate all care provided.
- Advocate for patients, their families, and colleagues at all times.
- Promote a culture of honesty and learning, supporting a “no-blame” environment where experiences are shared for improvement.
- Be aware of treatment plans and apply a problem-solving approach to minimise adverse reactions.
- Work effectively as part of a team, maintaining open and collaborative communication across departments
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To plan, instigate and evaluate care for your patients.
- To support and guide junior staff and the team as a whole.
- To ensure a safe clinical environment for patients, their carers, visitors and staff.
- To comply with Trust values and expected behaviours.
Full vacancy details can be found on the attached job description and person specification.
Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.