Staff Nurse inCambridge inCambridge PUBLISHED FRI 13 DEC 2024

Band 5: £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum, pro rata PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

HOLISTIC NHS NMC

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust ruVJ0e8X

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse to join their team at the Cambridge Rehabilitation Unit. This role requires a Registered Nurse who exhibits strong teamwork, accountability, and the ability to perform well under pressure. The Staff Nurse will deliver high-quality, evidence-based care for service users with both mental and physical health needs, engaging in a multidisciplinary approach. Key responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care while also contributing to the training of junior staff and ensuring adherence to policies on equality and diversity.

In addition, the Staff Nurse will play a critical role in facilitating effective communication between patients, carers, and healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes, including managing discharge plans. The ideal candidate is expected to promote reflective practice within the team and ensure compliance with all risk management protocols. Overall, this position offers an opportunity to be a vital part of a rehabilitation team that prioritizes individualized, holistic patient care.

We are currently looking to recruit a motivated Staff Nurse to join our developing team at Cambridge Rehabilitation unit.

The ideal candidate will have a strong team work ethic, sense of accountability, accompanied by an ability to work under pressure at times. This post is open to Registered nurses with the right attributes to enhance our team.

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The ideal candidate will have a commitment to teamwork, a sense of accountability, plus an ability to work under pressure. The post holder will provide quality evidence-based nursing advice, support and care for service users with mental and physical health needs and to their carers within a multidisciplinary setting. You will be responsible for supporting and leading on the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care and will have a good level of knowledge of local, national policies and legislation which govern current service provision.

The post holder will be responsible for identifying and contributing to the training needs of junior registered and unregistered staff and ensure that issues of equality, diversity and rights are dealt with in accordance with good practice and legislation. You will ensure that effective communication pathways exist, and act within your sphere of responsibility.

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As key members of the rehabilitation team, the Registered Nurses provide a high standard or individualised, holistic and evidence-based patient focused nursing using the nursing process. The Registered Nurses also act as a vital link between patients, carers, relatives and therapists to ensure there is a consistent focus on patient outcomes.

Ensure the delivery of high quality, patient focused care and treatment.

Ensure Expected Date of Discharge (EDD) is set through negotiation between patient, carer, team and internal/external agencies to achieve a safe and effective discharge which closely meets the patients needs.

As a reflective practitioner, actively promote reflective practice within the team questioning clinical practice, taking appropriate action where gaps in knowledge or experience may compromise the health and safety of others.

The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.

Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the team.

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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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