Registered Nurse - Newton Abbot, Devon, United Kingdom - Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

    Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
    Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Newton Abbot, Devon, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    Due to a promotion an exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Nurses to join the friendly team on Templer Ward, Newton Abbot Hospital.

    You must be committed to providing high quality care, and have a desire to work with patients during their recovery journey following an acute illness to enable them to be able to be discharged from hospital in a timely manner . 20 beds within the ward are dedicated to specialist stroke/neuro rehabilitation.

    You will possess effective communication skills to enable you to work within the multi disciplinary team. The post offers the opportunity for personal and professional development and you will be supported with continuing Professional development with in house training and support

    Main duties of the job
    • Provide direct nursing care to a caseload of patients during you shift , ensuring that high standards of care are maintained and provide supervision to junior staff and students on the ward
    • To work as a registered nurse within a team responsible to the team leader / shift coordinator caring for patients and their carer's
    • To fully utilise the learning opportunities available. You will gain an understanding of the physiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs of the patients and their carer's and to develop a broad spectrum of clinical proficiency to deliver nursing care
    • To promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, their carer's, visitors and staff
    • To comply with the Trust's values and expected behaviours
    About us Templer Ward is a 30 bedded ward within Newton Abbot Community Hospital.

    We offer you of the chance to work within a Multi-Disciplinary team to provide ongoing care to patients following an acute illness. 20 beds are dedicated to specialist stroke/neuro rehabilitation

    You will be supported to develop within your role with a continuing professional development competency profile, access to in house and external training as well as clinical supervision.

    Why work with us - 1 ) Job description Job responsibilities Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification . Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential
    • Registered Nurse Adult
    • Current/awaiting registration with NMC
    • Evidence of continuing professional development
    Desirable
    • Previous experience working in stroke/neuro speciality
    Knowledge and experience Essential
    • Experience of working in a ward environment
    • Ability to organise and prioritise work load for self and others
    Desirable
    • Knowledge of wound care and dressings
    • Health and Safety awareness
    • Equality and diversity awareness
    • Understands clinical governance
    • Awareness of local and government agendas
    Specific Skills Essential
    • Ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care
    • Effective Communication skills
    • Management of an acutely ill patient
    • Good interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members
    • Ability to work accurately and reliably under pressure
    • Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise own workload
    • Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
    Desirable
    • Computer literacy
    • Understands clinical supervision and able to demonstrate relevance to practice
    Employer details Employer name Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Address Newton Abbot Hospital

    West Golds Road

    Newton Abbot

    TQ12 2TS Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply NMC #J-18808-Ljbffr