Staff Nurse in Corby inCorby PUBLISHED FRI 13 DEC 2024 Jump to job information section

Band 5: £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa pro rata FIXEDTERM GOOD SALARY

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust rouG57Qu

Job description

FIXED TERM CONTACT - BAND 5 STAFF NURSE - IN-PATIENT PHYSICAL HEALTH REHABILITATION AT CORBY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CORBY, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE.

Please come and join our highly skilled, motivated and innovative team including medics, nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists all ward based to ensure that our patients receive the best possible individualised care in a mix of bays and single rooms.

Corby Community Hospital is one of five Community Hospitals within Northamptonshire who all work closely to share best practice and develop services for our local population.

As a Staff Nurse you will have a unique opportunity to help us shape the new inpatient hospital and ward team. We want to create an effective and high performing team which you can be part of from the very beginning making a positive difference and delivering outstanding care.

The post holder will need to provide quality care for a group of patients, specialising in rehabilitation and sub-acute care from patients stepping down from acute hospitals and step up patients for acute hospital admission avoidance in a physical health inpatient unit.

As a Staff Nurse you will:

assess the healthcare needs of patients and develop care plans reflecting their needs
monitor the quality of care they're receiving
work closely with the MDT to set goals towards discharge
carryout clinical skills such as complex medication administration, intravenous medications and fluid administration, syringe pump use, enteral feeding, complex wound care and catheterisation
Assist the Ward Sister in managing a team of patients, supervision and delegation to junior staff.

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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.

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Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust rouG57Qu

Job description

About us For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Requirements

Benefits

About us
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.