Band 5 staff nurse Bedford, England
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic nurse to join a new Nursing Team at Bedford Hospital. We are looking for a reliable, motivated and enthusiastic Staff nurse to join Richard Wells Ward.
A proven record and evidence of CPD would be an advantage.
The applicant will have energy, commitment and the desire to develop as a surgical nurse. The role involves clinical input ensuring that high quality standards are set out and to maintain a high standard of holistic, quality care within a multi-disciplinary setting.
The applicant will be expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills along with the ability to sensitively manage change.
The individual will also need to provide evidence of continuous professional development.
Act as a professional role model to junior staff and demonstrate leadership qualities.
Work with the ward manager and nursing team to develop and promote best nursing practice. Work as part of the ward team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care in line with best practice.
Maintain accurate and clear documentation of all nursing care and communication with the multidisciplinary team.
Communicate with patients and relatives in a sensitive manner, providing information regarding care and progress as required.
Liaise with the multidisciplinary team to ensure clinical care is optimised from admission to discharge.
Bedford NHS Trust is a uniquely situated NHS Trust with a relatively small footprint with up to 410 beds and over 2700 staff supporting a planned and reactive healthcare service to a cohort of over 300,000. We foster a community spirit within our Hospital underpinned by our Values which allow us to carry out our ethos; “Every Patient Matters”.
Because of our unique position, Bedford has a great community spirit and working environment and can provide a great platform for you to continue to grow as a professional. We are also very passionate about furthering your potential by creating different pathways, whether that being further education and supporting you on your MSc, through to providing varied experience via Rotation or even a specialist provision, the choice is yours!
The post-holder is responsible for direct clinical care for individual patients and groups of patients within their area of work. This includes the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care from admission to discharge.
The post holder is expected to take charge of a ward, following an agreed development period and also be responsible for staff and resources in the absence of the ward manager or deputy. The post holder is expected to supervise junior staff and be able to teach qualified and unqualified staff, including pre and post registration students.
The post holder will be required to work in rotation in all ward areas within the division of surgery and anaesthetics for clinical development or service needs. This includes allocation to the admission and discharge facility. The post holder will be required to work shifts throughout the 24hour period
