Staff Nurse - Linford Ward

Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for delivering and maintaining the highest possible standard of nursing care, ensuring patients receive safe, compassionate and effective care throughout their admission. Care will be delivered in accordance with the NMC Code, Trust policies and evidence-based practice, with a clear focus on patient safety, dignity and wellbeing.

The role includes assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individualised care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will demonstrate effective organisational and time-management skills, contributing to the smooth and efficient running of the ward.

This includes prioritising workload appropriately, supporting the management of ward resources and maintaining a safe, well-organised clinical environment that promotes high-quality care and effective patient flow. In addition, the post holder will contribute to a positive learning and development culture within the ward, supporting the education of students and colleagues and engaging in ongoing training and reflective practice.

They will actively promote continuous professional development and support a nurturing environment that encourages learning, improvement and teamwork.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will promote effective communication across the multidisciplinary team, fostering positive working relationships and ensuring safe, collaborative practice. They will be approachable and visible, maintaining strong, supportive communication with patients, relatives and carers through regular contact and availability. High-quality, patient-centred handovers will be given and received to ensure continuity of care.

The post holder will follow all relevant guidelines and written procedures, maintaining accurate, timely clinical records and documentation at all times. Excellent communication skills will be demonstrated when supporting distressed patients and families, ensuring compassion and professionalism underpin all interactions.

The post holder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care plans, ensuring all care provided is fully documented and reviewed. Responsibility will include ensuring medicines are administered safely and in line with legal requirements and Trust policies, alongside supporting the safe custody, storage and control of medications at ward level.

Discharge planning will commence at the point of admission to support timely patient flow and maximise effective use of ward capacity. Once appropriately trained, the post holder will also contribute to patient triage, supporting safe and efficient clinical decision-making.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you. For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential registered uk based

Desirable

Registered Nursed with minimum 18 months experience following qualifications knowledge and experienced

Essential

Newly qualified pin Desirable previous experience in an acute hospital setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).