About this role
Job summary
Registered Nurse Band 5
Salary: £32,073 - £39,043
Permanent Position
Part-Time (33 hours per week)
Appley Ward is a 28-bedded medical ward specialising in respiratory medicine, caring for patients with a wide range of acute and chronic respiratory conditions. We are a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking team, committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking Registered Nurses to join our team. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about patient-centred care, eager to develop their clinical skills, and ready to contribute to a positive and collaborative ward culture.
As part of Appley Ward, you will be supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team, benefit from strong leadership, and have access to ongoing professional development opportunities to help you grow and thrive in your nursing career.
Main duties of the job
Provide a high-quality standard of care for patients in an environment conducive to learning for all staff. To ensure that relationships and own behaviour is managed in line with the Trusts competencies. Take charge of the ward/clinical unit in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader and deputy. Act as an advocate for patients at all time, to ensure the highest levels of care are delivered.
About us
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Job description Job responsibilities
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
Knowledge Essential
Evidence of relevant post basic study Able to make judgements based on evidence based practice and translate this for use in the ward environment To be able to demonstrate understanding of current developments in the NHS and their implications for nursing and quality care for patients
Aptitudes Essential
Professional/role model Flexible Good interpersonal skills Ability to motivate others and maintain own motivation Can demonstrate the key Core 6, Level 2 Support equality and value diversity Ability to adapt to change within working situation Core 6, Level 2 Support equality and value diversity ? A review at annual appraisal, more frequently where indicated competencies of the Equality and Diversity Policy. Communicate with patients and relatives demonstrating compassion and a professional approach
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 Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Address St Mary's Hospital
Parkhurst Road
Newport
PO30 5TG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.iow.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)