Staff Nurse inHuddersfield inHuddersfield PUBLISHED 28 MAY 2024
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You will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of care deliver and you will be expected to develop personally and professionally, into undertaking all aspects of the role of a band 5 nurse.
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team using resources efficiently. To deliver quality care to patients and to supervise the working of junior staff during the span of duty.
Ward 10 is the general elective surgical ward for the Calderdale and Huddersfield trust.
We are a 20 bedded ward, who care for a range of surgical specialities, including; Colorectal, Upper GI, Bariatric, Breasts and Urology, as well as caring for general surgical patients. We are a 24/7 service which offers a variety of shift patterns.
We are looking for a high motivated and enthusiastic staff nurse to join our friendly and proactive nursing team. We are a high working department with a strong sense of team work, care and compassion.
You must be able to work as part of team and you will need to posses excellent communication skills. You will be given the chance to develop and enhance you surgical skills through our multiple development opportunities.
For any informal visits or questions please do not hesitate to get in touch.
We employ more than 6,500 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, health centres and in patients’ homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.
We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children’s and young people’s services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.
We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.
We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation. Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS – yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boards listen to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members – patients, staff and the local community.
Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in the changes to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kimberly Train Job title: Ward Manager Email address: Telephone number:
Laura Gledhill
Ward
As a staff nurse at CHFT you will provide a high standard of individualised nursing care in accordance with agreed policies; through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based individualised plan of care.
You will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of care deliver and you will be expected to develop personally and professionally, into undertaking all aspects of the role of a band 5 nurse.
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team using resources efficiently. To deliver quality care to patients and to supervise the working of junior staff during the span of duty.
Ward 10 is the general elective surgical ward for the Calderdale and Huddersfield trust.
We are a 20 bedded ward, who care for a range of surgical specialities, including; Colorectal, Upper GI, Bariatric, Breasts and Urology, as well as caring for general surgical patients. We are a 24/7 service which offers a variety of shift patterns.
We are looking for a high motivated and enthusiastic staff nurse to join our friendly and proactive nursing team. We are a high working department with a strong sense of team work, care and compassion.
You must be able to work as part of team and you will need to posses excellent communication skills. You will be given the chance to develop and enhance you surgical skills through our multiple development opportunities.
For any informal visits or questions please do not hesitate to get in touch.
We employ more than 6,500 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, health centres and in patients’ homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.
We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children’s and young people’s services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.
We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.
We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation. Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS – yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boards listen to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members – patients, staff and the local community.
Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in the changes to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kimberly Train Job title: Ward Manager Email address: Telephone number:
Laura Gledhill
Ward
You will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of care deliver and you will be expected to develop personally and professionally, into undertaking all aspects of the role of a band 5 nurse.
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team using resources efficiently. To deliver quality care to patients and to supervise the working of junior staff during the span of duty.
Ward 10 is the general elective surgical ward for the Calderdale and Huddersfield trust.
We are a 20 bedded ward, who care for a range of surgical specialities, including; Colorectal, Upper GI, Bariatric, Breasts and Urology, as well as caring for general surgical patients. We are a 24/7 service which offers a variety of shift patterns.
We are looking for a high motivated and enthusiastic staff nurse to join our friendly and proactive nursing team. We are a high working department with a strong sense of team work, care and compassion.
You must be able to work as part of team and you will need to posses excellent communication skills. You will be given the chance to develop and enhance you surgical skills through our multiple development opportunities.
For any informal visits or questions please do not hesitate to get in touch.
We employ more than 6,500 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, health centres and in patients’ homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.
We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children’s and young people’s services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.
We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.
We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation. Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS – yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boards listen to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members – patients, staff and the local community.
Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in the changes to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kimberly Train Job title: Ward Manager Email address: Telephone number:
Laura Gledhill
Ward
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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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