Staff Nurse in Alton inAlton PUBLISHED MON 21 OCT 2024 Jump to job information section

Band 5: £29,970 to £36,483 a year Based on full time hours PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust rzcIiTZm

Job description

We are looking to recruit Band 5 nurses to join us on our inpatient wards at Alton Community Hospital.

Anstey and Inwood Wards are 20 bedded rehabilitation units. We work together as a nurse and therapy led unit with medical oversight from a Consultant Practitioner and full MDT.

This is an exciting time, working towards an integrated MDT approach which recognises the important role that the Community Hospitals play in supporting the home first approach and working with the wider system acute trusts and adult service colleagues. If you would you like to contribute to the delivery of high standard patient care we would like to hear from you.

We pride ourselves on being caring, competent and compassionate. Patients and service users are at the heart of everything that we do. We aim to provide high quality, safe services which improve the health, wellbeing and independence of the people we serve. We are looking for people who share our mindset and are passionate about providing the best care.

We also offer our staff bespoke training packages, developments and leadership pathways. At work you will also be encouraged to take part in our extensive Health and Wellbeing programme, as we believe that you must be at your best to provide the best care to our patients and service users.

To provide high standards of care for patients and their families by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care without direct supervision
Assist in ward management, taking charge of the area in the absence of the clinical sister or ward manager.

About us
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

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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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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust rzcIiTZm

Job description

About us Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Requirements

Benefits

About us
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.