Staff Nurse - Peace WardinLondon inLondonPUBLISHED THU 31 OCT 2024

Band 5: £34,521 to £41,956 a year per annum inc PERMANENT
FAMILYMULTI-DISCIPLINARYNHSNMC

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Barts Health NHS Trust is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Staff Nurse to join the multi-disciplinary team on the Stroke Unit, also known as Peace Ward. This 19-bed ward specializes in providing care for patients with acute strokes, focusing on individualized care that respects the physical, psychological, social, and cultural needs of each patient. Candidates should possess strong organisational, communication, and teamwork skills, along with a commitment to evidence-based nursing practice and continuous professional development.

The role involves delivering family-centered nursing care, ensuring adherence to Trust policies and the NMC Code, and supporting newly qualified nurses in consolidating their practice. Applicants are expected to demonstrate how they meet the specific criteria outlined in the person specification, and all new hires will undergo a probationary period.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work with the multi-disciplinary team on the Stroke Unit (Peace Ward). If you possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, good communication skills, have the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team of staff and have a specialist interest in developing the service we provide then please apply.

We are 19 bedded ward caring for patients with acute stroke. Our aim is to care for each patient's individual needs with privacy, dignity and respect in an open and honest way. We acknowledge that every patient must be treated, as an individual with differing needs physical, psychological, spiritual, social and cultural.

To provide effective family centred nursing care to patients and their families. Ensure that evidence based practice is performed at all times, taking responsibility for updating own knowledge and skill in line with Trust policies and procedures and NMC Code.

For newly qualified nurses, it will be an important step in consolidating practice and completing all relevant clinical competencies, receiving adequate support form colleagues.

The job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

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To work as a Staff Nurse in the UK, you'll need a combination of formal education, clinical skills, practical experience, and personal attributes. Here are the essential skills and qualifications required:

Educational Qualifications:

1. Nursing Degree: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc) or an equivalent nursing degree is typically required.

2. Nursing Registration: You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK. This typically involves passing an approved nursing program and the NMC's competency tests.

Clinical Skills:

1. Patient Assessment: Ability to perform thorough assessments of patients' health and identify needs.

2. Medication Administration: Knowledge of pharmacology and the ability to safely administer medications.

3. Wound Care: Skills in managing and dressing wounds, observing for signs of infection.

4. Infection Control: Understanding infection prevention practices and how to implement them in a clinical setting.

5. Basic Life Support (BLS): Certification in BLS and other emergency response skills, such as Advanced Life Support (ALS) if applicable.

6. Clinical Procedures: Proficiency in various clinical skills specific to your area of nursing (e.g., IV insertion, catheterization).

Soft Skills:

1. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and colleagues effectively.

2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to provide emotional support and understand patients’ perspectives.

3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.

4. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues and implement solutions quickly.

5. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills:

1. Attention to Detail: Precision in following medical procedures and documenting patient care.

2. Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing patient situations and workloads.

3. Technical Skills: Familiarity with medical technology and electronic health records (EHR).

Continuing Professional Development:

1. Lifelong Learning: Commitment to ongoing education and training to stay current with nursing practices and policies.

Employment Considerations:

1. Experience: Many positions may require previous experience in a clinical setting, such as placements during your nursing degree.

2. Specialization: Depending on the area of nursing you wish to work in (e.g., surgical, pediatric, psychiatric), additional qualifications or experience may be necessary.

Staff Nurse - Peace WardinLondoninLondonPUBLISHED THU 31 OCT 2024

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Staff Nurse - Peace WardinLondon inLondonPUBLISHED THU 31 OCT 2024

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The job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.