About this role
Job summary
The Post holder will be responsible for the assessment of the needs, development of programmes of care, and for the implementation and evaluation of these programmes for patients and their relatives.
To provide a high standard of clinical nursing within the department To manage a group of patients To take charge of the ward when rostered and assessed as competent to take on the roles and responsibilities of leadership and supervision To act as a role model to students and Clinical Support Workers To present a positive, professional image of the organisation and of the nursing team
Main duties of the job
To ensure that all activities on the ward or department are in keeping with the Nursing & Midwifery Council's Code of Professional Conduct and the Statutory Instrument No. 873. (The Nurses Midwives and Health Visitors' Rules Approval Order 1992). To follow agreed Divisional and University Hospital of North Staffordshire (NHS) Trust procedures and policies. To report on the condition of patients, clearly and concisely, to the Charge Nurse/Sister, nurse in charge, medical or paramedical staff and to receive and follow instructions related to patient management. To assist all hospital staff with procedures - maintaining patient privacy and dignity Maintain custody of drugs, checking and witnessing and administration of drugs and medicines within the ward, according to Trust policy Maintain and promote professional standards of behaviour and dress, acting as a role model to others. To have an understanding of the UHNS policy regarding any complaint received from a patient or their relatives. To participate in the maintenance of equipment, within the ward or department, with regular checking of all equipment and ensuring that repairs are performed as soon as possible.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse
Qualifications Essential
On NMC register
Skills Desirable
Recognised qualification in teaching and assessing, or evidence of delivering teaching.
Experience in Gynaecology Nursing Essential
Minimum 2 years experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address County
Weston Road
Stafford
ST16 3SA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)