band 5 staff nurse inReading inReading PUBLISHED WED 8 JAN 2025

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

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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust r2u5cUUX

The role of a Band 5 Staff Nurse at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in Reading is designed for enthusiastic and committed individuals who thrive in a dynamic emergency environment. Nurses will work 12-hour shifts that promote a healthy work-life balance while engaging in continuous learning. The primary responsibilities include assessing, planning, delivering, and evaluating high-quality nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team, focusing on a holistic and patient-centered approach. The position emphasises teamwork, mutual support, and maintaining high standards of documentation to ensure the best outcomes for patients.

Enthusiastic, motivated, committed, just some of the words used to describe the nurses who thrive in our busy emergency environment. We can promise you it won't be dull! Every day is a learning day with 12 hour shifts our norm, the feedback we get from our fab team is that they really value them and the work life balance it brings.

There isn't much we haven't encountered, but as with everything we do, we do it as a team - dealing with things head on, supporting each other & changing lives.

The role of a Staff Nurse is to support in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of high quality nursing care. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the staff nurse will ensure patients receive the highest level of care, delivered using a holistic, patient-focused approach, while ensuring high standards of documentation are maintained.

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Enthusiastic, motivated, committed, just some of the words used to describe the nurses who thrive in our busy emergency environment. We can promise you it won't be dull! Every day is a learning day with 12 hour shifts our norm, the feedback we get from our fab team is that they really value them and the work life balance it brings.

There isn't much we haven't encountered, but as with everything we do, we do it as a team - dealing with things head on, supporting each other & changing lives.

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To work as a Band 5 Staff Nurse in the UK, you'll need a combination of specific qualifications, clinical skills, and personal attributes. Here’s a breakdown of what is typically required:

Qualifications

1. Nursing Degree: You must hold a registered nursing degree from a recognized institution. This includes a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Nursing or a diploma in nursing.

2. Nursing Registration: You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Clinical Skills

1. Patient Care: Ability to provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and monitoring vital signs.

2. Assessment Skills: Proficiency in assessing patients’ needs and understanding complex health conditions.

3. Basic Life Support (BLS): Training in basic life support and emergency response techniques.

4. IV Skills: Competency in administering intravenous treatments if required by the department.

5. Infection Control: Knowledge of infection prevention and control measures.

6. Medication Management: Understanding pharmacology and being able to safely administer medications.

7. Record Keeping: Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.

Interpersonal Skills

1. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare colleagues.

2. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

3. Empathy: Strong interpersonal skills to provide emotional support to patients and their families.

4. Problem-Solving: Critical thinking and decision-making skills to manage patient care and resolve issues.

Personal Attributes

1. Attention to Detail: Being thorough and accurate in your assessment and treatment of patients.

2. Resilience: Ability to cope with the emotional and physical demands of nursing.

3. Adaptability: Flexibility to cope with changing situations and priorities in a dynamic healthcare environment.

4. Time Management: Strong organizational skills to prioritize tasks and manage workload effectively.

Additional Considerations

1. Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Commitment to ongoing education and professional development to stay current with best practices in nursing.

2. Specialization: Depending on the setting, knowledge or interest in a specific nursing specialty (such as elderly care, pediatrics, mental health, etc.) can be beneficial.

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