About this role
Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a Staff Nurse - Day Therapies on a permanent full or part time basis.
This role will be based at our Broomfield Hospital site.
The registered nurse within the Day Therapies Unit is responsible for the safe administration of drug infusions adhering to Trust protocols and policies for the use of intravenous medications and IV devices.
Main duties of the job
To consistently organise and deliver individualised patient care, ensuring patients physical, social, and psychological needs are met
To communicate effectively and work in partnership with patients, their relatives/carers, nursing colleagues and members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure care is delivered in an accurate and efficient manner
To contribute to supporting the Ward Sister to maintain/improve and develop high standards of patient care, and thereby ensuring that the patients are treated with privacy, dignity, and respect
Support the Ward Sister in actively implementing initiatives outlined within the Trust's local Nursing and Midwifery and Patient Involvement & Experience Strategies
To assist the Ward Sister in ensuring that nursing practice reflects current clinical developments, evidence-based guidance and is based on sound nursing audit and research, identifying opportunities for the promotion and participation in such activities
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Job description Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification Essential
Diploma/Degree in Nursing NMC Registered
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Ability to Evidence experience/knowledge in an acute setting
Skills and Apptitude Essential
Understanding of acute healthcare
Desirable
Cannulation and Phlebotomy
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.
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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Broomfield
court road
chelmsford
CM1 7ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)