Staff Nurse - Richmond AMU - fixed term cover

Job overview

Fixed term maternity leave -

Do you want to give outstanding care every time? Do you want to feel really proud of where you work? If you are wanting to gain competency in nursing medical patients, then we want to work with you.

Richmond is a 51 bedded Acute Medical unit incorporating a 15 bedded Acute Dependency Unit and a Consultant Led Ambulatory Assessment Unit/Clinic area. You will be caring for patients with acute medical conditions and those requiring high dependency nursing care in a fast turnover environment.

This is a chance to develop your skills as part of a highly capable team where you’re guaranteed opportunities to learn how to care for patients requiring a variety of nursing interventions.

You will be supported by our practice educators and senior nurses to help you develop your band 5 competencies; and with a variety of career progression opportunities - from Clinical Ward Manager, Practice Educator, Matron, Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist roles. Where do you see yourself?

Main duties of the job

To provide outstanding care to patients all of the time. As skills and competencies develop, taking charge and actively participating in and contributing to the management of the ward or department. Supervising, supporting and mentoring junior staff, students and HCA’s.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification   which contains more information about the role.