Registered Nurse - Cheetham Hill Ward

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and committed Registered nurse who has an interest in Elderly care and care of patients with dementia or is interested in gaining a broad knowledge around this fantastic area of nursing.

Cheetham Hill Ward is a 28 bedded healthcare of the elderly ward and receives a broad range of acute medical conditions.  Working alongside the MDT you will get a chance to help change patients lives.

You will work as a Registered Nurse within a multidisciplinary team. To promote and maintain a safe clinical environment for all patients, their carers, visitors and staff.

Complying with the Trust's values and expected behaviours and deliver a high standard of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

Ensuring care, assessments, treatment and documentation is delivered in line with the Stroke National Guidelines and to act as an advocate for patients, their families and staff.

Main duties of the job

Act with professionalism and integrity, being a role model to those around us and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity

Provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of the individual and to understand what our patients/customers need and be adaptable and responsive

Document and evaluate all care given

Act as an advocate for staff, patients and relatives at all times

Provide a high-quality customer service which complies with relevant legislation and NHS Employment check standards

Be honest and learn from mistakes, and help to create a “no-blame” culture were people feel able to share and learn from experiences together

Be aware of the side effects of any treatment in progress and adopt a problem-solving approach to minimise the potentially adverse reactions

Work as part of a team demonstrating effective communication, and working collaboratively with colleagues inside and out of the department.

Undertake intravenous drug administration within 6 months of being in post, following successful completion of Trust training and assessment

Acknowledge that you need to continually deliver greater value to customers

Be honest about your biggest challenges and create a culture of curiosity and openness

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Plan, instigate and evaluate care for your patients.
• Support and guide junior staff and the team as a whole.
• Ensure a safe clinical environment for patients, their carers, visitors and staff.
• Comply with Trust values and expected behaviours.

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.