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Welcome to University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
We are rated Outstanding for Caring… and that includes caring for our staff.
When you join our #1BigTeam of more than 10,000 staff and volunteers we are committed to helping you develop your career and enjoy a great life.
At University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) we are the region’s Major Trauma Centre and we are responsible for providing care across the widest of spectrums: from within people’s homes and working with our voluntary sector partners in local communities, to offering the most specialist hospital care available in our regional centre: for example immunology, cardiothoracic surgery and kidney and bone marrow transplants. We care for 475,000 in our secondary care catchment population, with a wider peninsula population of almost 2,000,000 people who can access our specialist services.
Delivering our services through a number of key sites across Plymouth and the surrounding area:
- Mount Gould Hospital - We have 30 beds for general rehabilitation plus 15 beds for stroke rehabilitation patients and a discharge assessment unit with 10 beds available and a further 30 to follow.
- South Hams Community Hospital - We have 15 beds here and began managing the site in 2021.
- Tavistock Hospital - We have 13 beds here and began managing the site in 2021.
Urgent Treatment Centre and Minor Injuries Unites
We run an Urgent Treatment Centre at the Cumberland Centre in Devonport, central Plymouth and minor injury units in Tavistock and Kingsbridge. - Child Development Centre - Developmental services for young children are provided at the Child Development Centre, Scott Business Park.
- The Plymouth Dialysis Unit - Patients needing treatment for renal failure are cared for in state-of-the-art, purpose-built facilities in Estover.
- Radiology Academy - The Plymouth Radiology Academy is the only purpose-built Radiology Academy in the world and provides an inspirational environment in which to learn radiology.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Plymouth and working with Plymouth Marjon University. As host to the Joint Hospital Group South West (JHG(SW)) in a city with a strong military tradition, we have a tri-service staff of nearly 200 military doctors, nurses and allied health professionals who are fully integrated within our facilities.
We know the importance of civility and saying thank you and actively encourage patients, their families and our colleagues, to send thank you messages through a number of channels. By capturing episodes of excellence we can learn from these events, improve practice and safety and spread the good practice throughout the Trust. Last year over 1,800 nominations were received.
UHP were chosen as one of seven Trusts to take part in the national NHS Improvement Programme, to create a culture of continuous improvement by empowering staff to develop their own ideas for improvement and lead their own projects.
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Nursing and general recruitment
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Medical recruitment
Staff Nurse
Accepting applications until: 06-Jan-2025 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 06-Jan-2025 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust SWLU
- Address
- Derriford Road
- Town
- Plymouth
- Postcode
- PL6 8DH
- Major / Minor Region
- Devon
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- 37.5 hours per week (Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift work))
Salary
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 £29,970 - £36,483 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 5)
Specialty
- Main area
- Acute Medicine
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Adult Registered Nurse to join our friendly team on SWLU looking after patients with liver disorders. We are a 23 bedded acute ward specialising in hepatology.
We are looking for highly motivated registered nurses or qualified nursing associates who wish to contribute to our vision of providing compassionate nursing care and are looking to recruit nurses who can make a difference with their dedication, expertise and compassion.
We are a proud team who are able to provide you with experience and skills which will help to enhance your future career opportunities.
We welcome experienced nurses and newly qualified alike, your professional development will be tailored to your needs.
Full time or part time hours available.
Why not come and visit the ward for an informal visit we would like to see you.
You will need the qualifications of a Registered Nurse and a willingness to undertake further training. SWLU is a very supportive environment to develop skills for all staff.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
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We are looking for a dynamic, resilient staff nurse who can advocate for their patients. They will be fully supported by a strong management team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated staff nurse that can be a positive role model for SWLU and share in our vision of providing high quality patient-centred care.
Have good post registration demonstrable experience preferably within acute medicine, although not essential, and to have demonstrable experience in mentoring and developing clinical expertise.
You must be prepared to complete additional training/competencies as required.
This staff nurse must be forward thinking and positive in their approach to change.
You must be compassionate, kind, caring and committed to becoming an Acute Hepatology nurse. Training will be provided with ongoing support.
Working for our organisation
As a nurse do you want to feel rewarded, challenged and stimulated? If the answer to this was YES then SWLU is for you!
SWLU is a 23 bedded unit: looking after Hepatology patients. This fast paced environment will challenge you and your abilities.
Here on SWLU we pride ourselves on being friendly, approachable, hardworking, caring and empathetic. We all work and support each other as a team.
Please note that applications from temporary workers who have been engaged with the Trust for a minimum of 3 months are welcome.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY 1. Providing and delivering a high standard of nursing care by initiating and co-ordinating the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating of individual patients needs based on evidence. This includes all aspects of care from admission to discharge. 2. Reporting and documenting all relevant nursing/patient needs, communicating changes with other health care professionals in the multi-disciplinary team with ongoing responsibility for patient care as they occur. 3. Engaging and interacting with carers and family, encouraging them to be actively involved in patient’s care planning as outlined in ward / unit philosophy. 4. Promoting and delivering health education within the clinical area and advise patient’s family and/or significant others in health promotion issues. 5. Demonstrating and undertaking evidence-based practice playing an active part in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care. 6. Assisting other clinical areas within the trust if the clinical situation or staffing levels demand. 7. Supervising and directing Health Care Assistants with their daily workload. 8. Communicating with patients, relatives and outside agencies as appropriate, within the confines of the Data Protection Act and Patient Confidentiality. 9. Implementing and sharing good infection control practice. 10. Undertaking manual handling assessments and ensuring identified actions are met. 11. Initiating the reporting of an untoward incident such as complaints, clinical emergencies, and injury or drug administration errors and taking immediate actions as appropriate. 12. Demonstrating an awareness of and compliance with Health and Safety regulations / Procedures that apply to staff, patients and visitors within the trust premises, reporting any deficiencies in equipment, furnishings or matters of hygiene. 13. Contributing towards maintaining the set standard of clinical practice. Participating in Audit and quality monitoring. 14. Managing the Clinical risk relating to individuals or a group of patients care, reporting issues to appropriate senior staff. 15. Efficient and effective use of available resources. 16. Following Preceptorship period, mentor Health Care Assistants and other learners. 17. Attending Ward, Directorate and Trust meetings as appropriate. 18. In exceptional circumstances take charge of the ward in the absence of more senior staff. 19. Maintain active NMC registration. 20. Maintaining and developing your clinical competence in care of patients and specifically those within your area of specialist practice. 21. Development of knowledge to be able to provide clinical advice when requested and as appropriate. For further details please see the attached JD & PS |
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse Training completed.
Desirable criteria
- Completed Preceptorship
- Demonstrable experience of acute hospital setting
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Proven NMC Registered Nurse
- Proven Diploma qualification in a healthcare related subject / or equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable criteria
- Basic computer skills
Abilities and Aptitude
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Attention to detail
Desirable criteria
- Ability / demonstrable experience of – Directing and instructing others
Documents
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rachael Doherty
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01752 439093
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