Job description
Are you an overseas nurse based in the UK, wanting to be supported through your OSCE?
**Vacancy is for UK basedcandidatesonly** Othercandidatesshould apply on Overseas advert
We are now welcoming applications from UK based overseas nurses, who are in a process of their NMC registration and planning their future in Nursing in the UK.
We have an attractive support package and we will provide a comprehensive training to help you pass your OSCE exam.
To apply, you will have to provide evidence of IELTS/OET as well as CBT exam passed to the NMC registration standard.
The Team will welcome you and support you in achieving your goals and building your confidence. You will be able to develop your clinical skills and work on your professional development.
As a Registered Nurse you will be responsible for ensuring that our service users’ needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care.
The post holder will provide a high standard of nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of patient care.
To work closely with the department / ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care, staff and service development within the department / ward environment.
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Assess patient care needs and the development and implementation of programmes of patient care and participate in the evaluation of these.
To ensure a high standard of nursing care is performed at all times and assist in the review and regular update of these standards.
Ability to recognise and respond appropriately to changes in the patient’s condition and safety.
Adhere to all Trust Policies to maintain professional, clinical and patient safety.
Ability to administer oral drugs safely and independently and that they are administered in line with the NMC and Trust Policy guidelines.
Be aware of the principles of infection control and the prevention of cross infection in relation to patient care and the clinical environment.
Be able to communicate basic care information and answer queries to patients, their relatives/carers and the multidisciplinary team members.
To undertake intravenous drug therapy administration following a training programme which will assess the competencies and practical levels required to achieve safe working within the Trust policies and procedures.
Care and control of medication and controlled drugs used for patient care, being aware of the systems used for safe administration and the ordering and maintenance of stock.