Staff Nurse - Waterside Unit inAmersham inAmersham PUBLISHED MON 9 DEC 2024

Band 5: £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata PERMANENT
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Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust rC5juByv

Opportunity to work within a supportive team environment that values collaboration and communication.

Access to the Trust Preceptorship programme, providing structured support for newly qualified or transitioning nurses.

Engagement in meaningful patient care by providing rehabilitation services to older adults with varied health needs.

Chance to develop specialized skills in geriatric nursing and rehabilitation through hands-on experience.

Possibility to take on a supervisory role, enhancing leadership skills by mentoring both qualified and unqualified staff.

A dynamic work setting where nurses can actively participate in the assessment and planning of individualized patient care.

The Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking Band 5 Staff Nurses for the Waterside Unit at Amersham Hospital, which is part of their Integrated Elderly Care Division. This role is suitable for newly qualified nurses or those with post-registration experience, and the Trust offers a Preceptorship program to support the transition into practice. The Waterside Unit is a 21-bedded ward that provides inpatient rehabilitation for older adults with complex health needs and chronic conditions, focusing on preparing patients for a safe discharge.

Staff Nurses will be responsible for assessing individual nursing needs, planning and delivering personalized care, supervising other staff, and documenting care outcomes. The role also involves acting as a health educator for patients and their families, ensuring sensitive responses to their needs. This position provides a valuable opportunity to be part of a dedicated team within a community hospital environment, serving a diverse patient population.

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is a major provider of integrated hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area. This includes Thame (Oxfordshire), Tring (Hertfordshire) and Leighton Buzzard (Bedfordshire). We provide care to over half a million patients every year. We have over 6,000 highly trained clinical staff. This includes doctors, nurses, midwives, health visitors, therapists, and healthcare scientists.

Amersham Hospital is one of several Community Hospitals within the Trust. We have three inpatient areas: Chartridge Ward, Waterside Unit, and Buckinghamshire Neuro Rehabilitation Unit.

Waterside Unit has exciting opportunities for Band 5 Staff Nurses to join their team. This post would be suitable for newly qualified nurses, those due to qualify in the near future, or individuals who already have post-registration experience. Where relevant, we will support you to undertake our Trust Preceptorship programme, offering you the structured support needed to transition your knowledge into everyday practice successfully.

Waterside Unit is a 21 bedded ward within the Integrated Elderly Care Division. We provide inpatient rehabilitation for older adults working closely with our therapy team until ready for discharge home with support or a placement in a Nursing or Residential Home. Our patients often have multiple health needs & chronic conditions.

Identifying the needs for nursing care of individual patients in the context of prescribed medical care.
Undertakes the nursing assessment of the patient, including risk assessments, e.g. Tissue viability, falls etc. and re-evaluates.
Planning and delivering an individual programme of nursing care for each patient, incorporating objectives, and re-evaluates.
Supervising qualified / unqualified staff, to ensure the optimum application of skills necessary to provide the care planned for each patient.
Recording nursing care given and evaluating its outcome in relation to achievement of objectives; modifying care plans accordingly.
Acts as a health educator throughout the patients stay.
Responds sensitively to the needs of patients families and visitors

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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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