Staff Nurse inWinchester inWinchester PUBLISHED
WED 20 NOV 2024
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Staff Nurse for Clarke Ward, a 25-bedded adult medical and stroke rehabilitation unit in Winchester. Candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of their current work setting, whether acute or non-acute, including newly qualified nurses. The role involves maintaining high standards of patient care while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, developing personal clinical skills, and acting as a positive role model within the team.
Staff Nurses will conduct comprehensive patient assessments, utilizing analytical skills to navigate conflicting factors, and formulate effective treatment and discharge plans. The Trust promotes flexible working arrangements and values the importance of delivering high-quality care to enhance the patient experience. Interested candidates can find additional details in the Job Description and Person Specification document attached to the listing.
Staff Nurses will conduct comprehensive patient assessments, utilizing analytical skills to navigate conflicting factors, and formulate effective treatment and discharge plans. The Trust promotes flexible working arrangements and values the importance of delivering high-quality care to enhance the patient experience. Interested candidates can find additional details in the Job Description and Person Specification document attached to the listing.
Clarke ward is a 25 Bedded Adult medical and Stroke rehabilitation unit. We are looking to expand the existing team, and are keen to encourage existing Band 5 Nurses to apply from either acute or non-acute settings, or newly qualified nurses.
- High standards of Professional Practice to ensure quality and safety of patient care, experience and the patient journey
- Developing own clinical practice, knowledge, skills and experience.
- Acting as a good role model
- Supporting the team in ensuring that clinical services are delivered to a high quality of care and that all compliance requirements such as CQC and contractual requirements are achieved.
- To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients using investigative and analytical skills where factors may be conflicting, requiring analysis and interpretation skills and the comparison of a range of options to achieve effective treatment or discharge planning check
- To develop clinically reasoned treatment, action and discharge plans and to undertake and evaluate treatment
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Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document 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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