Staff Nurse inWorcester inWorcester PUBLISHED WED 20 NOV 2024

Band 5: £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata for part time PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS NMC ROLE MODEL

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust rwvAQdcN

The Staff Nurse role at the Worcester City Inpatient Unit for Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care within a multi-disciplinary team environment. Nurses in this position are responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of rehabilitative care for patients, fostering their comfort and independence as they transition from hospital to community settings. The role emphasises a supportive culture that encourages continuous learning, professional development, and collaboration with colleagues, patients, and their families.

As a Staff Nurse, you will be involved in managing day-to-day operations on the ward, administering medications, attending necessary meetings for patient care coordination, and adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Candidates should align with the Trust's values and demonstrate initiative, professionalism, and a commitment to ongoing improvement in service quality. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership qualities, effective communication skills, and a passion for making a meaningful difference in patients' lives.

Do you want to work for a Trust that C.A.R.E.S?

Here at Worcester City Inpatient Unit we are passionate about delivering outstanding care to our patients and continually strive to provide a seamless transition from a hospital environment back into the community.

Our units are predominantly Nurse and Therapy led allowing our passionate RNs to exercise their clinical practice alongside developing management and leadership skills in a friendly, dynamic and supportive environment.

We want your courage, your ambition, your ability to respond and willingness to learn and develop.

We want you to feel empowered to make a real difference to your patients, enabling the frailest to feel supported as they transition into the next stage of their lives.

Whatever your nursing background, it is your ability to inspire your team, adapt and integrate methods of care to support your patients that will help us all, at HWHACT, to ensure we can continually deliver our vision and values by working together for outstanding care.

As a Staff Nurse you will be responsible for providing care to people admitted to our ward for rehabilitation. We work closely as a multi-disciplinary team. Our focus is promoting the comfort and wellbeing of patients, enabling them to live as independently as possible. . As a team we encourage ongoing learning and development through reflection and clinical supervision which we try and embed in our daily practice. Our nurses are required to facilitate the day to day running of the ward, administering medications, working alongside all members of the MDT as well as patients, their families, and carers to provided 24/7 rehabilitation to enable the highest level of independence and quality of life. Our nurses are required to attend meetings as needed such as MDT and CHC or Discharge Planning.

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Behave consistently with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these on day to day basis.
Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.
Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients care within the Ward/unit, working in accordance with the philosophy of patient centred care and to NSF and other Trust standards.
Practice as a member of the Community Hospital Nursing team, to support and work in partnership with the wider multidisciplinary team.
Planning and Delivery of Individual Nursing Care under Direction of Senior Staff
Work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Assess, plan, and implement and evaluate patient focused nursing care.
Document care given and maintain contemporaneous records.
Maintain records in accordance with the Trusts policy and that of NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Assist in implementation of health promotion strategies, as agreed by Ward Manager.
In consultation with senior qualified staff, provide and monitor patient centred care within Trust agreed standards.
In collaboration with other team members organise the reception and discharge of patients ensuring effective communication in transfer of information.
Carry out delegated nursing care.
Use and participate in research / audit in care delivery.
Adhere to and promote all clinical practice, health and safety and corporate Trust Policies and Guidelines.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

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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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