Staff Nurse - Acute Medical Unit in Preston inPreston PUBLISHED FRI 14 FEB 2025 Jump to job information section

Band 5: £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum/Pro Rata for part time PERMANENT

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust rVXDlSAB

Job description

Are you looking for a new career opportunity that will both challenge and reward you at the same time? We have vacancies for Experienced or Newly qualified Band 5 Staff Nurses to develop as a nurse in acute medicine.

We are a busy acute medical unit with 34 core beds and 2 assessment areas. If you enjoy working in a fast paced environment where 2 days are not the same then this job is for you!

This position would be suited toan individual looking to gain experience in the acute setting. Eager to learn new skills in a thriving and supportive workplace, ensuring high quality care is given to our patient groupwhile working with a dedicated team of staff who are devoted to improve the quality of care and enhance patient's experience.

We are seeking highly motivated, flexible individuals with strong interpersonal skills that will look forward to the challenges of nursing patients who have a variety of acute medical problems. Ideally the post holder will have experience of working in an acute hospital setting and be able to demonstrate clinical knowledge in caring for acutely unwell patients. In return bespoke training opportunities will be tailored to your personal needs to enable your development into this challenging role.

You will be responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating the personalised health and wellbeing care needs of patients, in line with the Trust's Values & Nursing & Midwifery Professional Framework goals example: personal hygiene and comfort, vital signs and EWS, early recognition and management of acutely ill patients, safe transportation, last offices, fluid balance monitoring, enteral feeding/ meeting nutritional needs, ECG, wound dressings, triage, catheterisation, venepuncture, cannulation, blood transfusion, palliative and terminal care, care of central lines, admission and discharge, nasogastric tube insertion & care, care of epidural and IV infusion pumps, psychological and spiritual support.

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Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines.

Support and provide patient education and health promotion

Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff.

Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines

Assist in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care

Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care

Maintain accurate and complete records of all care activities, in a timely manner, adhering to local and professional standards for documentation

Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation

Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals

Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness

To participate in education and training of junior staff

Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within scope of role and professional practice

Proactively engage with Trust wide or local changes and developments in nursing practice e.g intentional rounding, alcohol screening

Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then report the outcome to line manager

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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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