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We are looking for Band 5 Staff Nurse to work on Lowton ward.
If you are passionate about providing the highest standards of care and able to demonstrate our Trust values, putting our patients at the heart of everything you do, then we would like to hear from you. In return for your dedication we offer a full training and preceptorship package for all new starters.
We welcome applications from students, experienced nurses, and Return to Practice candidates.
Candidates will be required to present original certificates for qualifications at interview stage.
This vacancy may close earlier than the specified closing date if a high volume of suitable applications are received.
Under the supervision of the ward manager the nurse is responsible for the provision, organisation and direction of nursing care of the patients in his/her care.
Will be required to communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and high quality care is provided to all patients.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key results from the job holder
Planning and Organisational Duties
Communications and Key Working Relationships
Responsibility for Finance
Responsibility for Human Resources
Responsibility for Health & Safety
Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 – the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
Responsibility for Teaching