Staff Nurse inCorby inCorby PUBLISHED MON 9 DEC 2024

Band 5: £28,407 to £34,581 a year pa pro rata PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

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Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust rouG57Qu

Opportunity to work in a highly skilled, motivated, and innovative team including medics, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists.

Ability to shape the new inpatient hospital and ward team from its inception, allowing for a meaningful impact on service delivery.

Focus on providing individualized patient care in a setting with single rooms, enhancing patient comfort and privacy.

Engagement in rehabilitation and sub-acute care, helping patients transition smoothly from acute hospitals or avoid admission.

Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to set goals and plans towards patient discharge, fostering a teamwork environment.

Flexible working hours available, with options for both part-time and full-time roles on a 24/7 rota basis.

The role of Staff Nurse at Corby Community Hospital within the Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust offers a full-time position (37.5 hours per week) with flexible part-time options available. The Staff Nurse will join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing high-quality, individualized rehabilitation care to patients transitioning from acute hospitals or those requiring admission avoidance. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing care plans, monitoring care quality, conducting various clinical tasks, and assisting in team management under the guidance of the Ward Sister.

Candidates must be registered with the NMC or due to qualify within six months, as this position requires a commitment to delivering outstanding patient care in a supportive and innovative environment. The role presents an opportunity to contribute to the development of a new inpatient unit and actively participate in shaping an effective healthcare team from the outset.

BAND 5 STAFF NURSE - IN-PATIENT PHYSICAL HEALTH REHABILITATION AT CORBY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

37.5 hrs per week, part time hours consider - minimum 25 hours per week - long and short days are available on a 24/7 rota basis.

Please come and join our highly skilled, motivated and innovative team including medics, nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists all ward based to ensure that our patients receive the best possible individualised care all in single rooms.

Corby Community Hospital is one of five Community Hospitals within Northamptonshire who all work closely to share best practice and develop services for our local population.

As a Staff Nurse you will have a unique opportunity to help us shape the new inpatient hospital and ward team. We want to create an effective and high performing team which you can be part of from the very beginning making a positive difference and delivering outstanding care.

The post holder will need to provide quality care for a group of patients, specialising in rehabilitation and sub-acute care from patients stepping down from acute hospitals and step up patients for acute hospital admission avoidance in a physical health inpatient unit.

As a Staff Nurse, you'll

assess the healthcare needs of patients and develop care plans reflecting their needs
monitor the quality of care they're receiving
work closely with the MDT to set goals towards discharge
carryout clinical skills such as complex medication administration, intravenous medications and fluid administration, syringe pump use, enteral feeding, complex wound care and catheterisation
Assist the Ward Sister managing a team of patients, supervision and delegation to junior staff.

To apply you must be on the NMC register or due qualify within the next 6 months if you are currently a student nurse.

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For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

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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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Staff Nurse inCorby inCorby PUBLISHED MON 9 DEC 2024

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust rouG57Qu

About us For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

About us
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.