Staff Nurse, Willow (Fixed Term)

Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic nurses who are keen to work at the leading edge of medical practice in a fast-paced ward setting. You will need to be a highly motivated nurse who is committed to delivering high standards of care and can demonstrate excellent clinical and communication skills. If you are looking for a career in medical nursing this is your chance to join a friendly and supportive team at Ashford and St Peters.

We are looking for individuals that will work effectively and efficiently within the framework of team nursing and individualised patient care. In collaboration with the department integrated multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients. To contribute towards developing and maintain a suitable and stimulating learning environment

You will be supported with a full induction programme (and preceptorship if you are a new graduate or new to the NHS), continuous professional development, and the ability to develop your career.

Our teams support staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working opportunities and other staff benefits.

We welcome applications from new graduates and experienced nurses looking for their first hospital role or are looking to develop their career.

For further information regarding the role or any queries please contact Ward Manager via email carla.quintela@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

To work effectively and efficiently within the framework of team nursing and individualised patient care. In collaboration with the department’s integrated multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients.

To contribute towards developing and maintaining a suitable and stimulating learning environment, and to supervise junior registered and non-registered staff.

The role is varied, equally challenging and rewarding, where you will have the opportunity to really make a difference to the experience of our patients. Whether this is supporting patients in their rehabilitation and recovery following an operation or a period of acute illness or providing holistic and compassionate care for patients at the end of life.

Managing chronic illness with respiratory diseases, we looking for experienced staff who can handle patients with NIV machine, CPAP, High flow oxygen & Chest drains. We also handle patients under going therapeutic treatment related with lung diseases such as COPD, TB, Asthma, Pulmonary fibrosis, T2RF and T1RF, lung cancer ( managing End of life patients)

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Working as a Registered Nurse within the hospital setting. Carry out assigned tasks involved with direct patient care whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients. This will be whilst demonstrating excellent care, compassion and communication, working alongside the multidisciplinary team, incorporating:

• Delivering high quality direct patient care
• Following patient admission/transfer/discharge processes
• Maintaining a safe environment
• Medication administration
• Care planning, implementation and evaluation
• Communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team, patients, families and their carers
• Maintain best practice, ensuring compliance with evidence-based practice and research
• Accountable to nurse in charge of each shift and supporting junior colleagues
• Maintain skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and the Trusts policies and procedures

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.