About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Staff Nurse to join our dedicated team on Frederick Banting Ward (Vascular) at Basildon Hospital. We are looking for an individual that is passionate about delivering high quality,patient centered care.
In this role you will be responsible for:
Assessing, developing and implementing patient care plans, evaluating care given, ensuring that all documentation is completed accurately. Participate in the formulation and updating of Trust policies and procedures related to speciality. To ensure all drug administration is in accordance with legal/NMC and Trust/Directorate policies and procedures. Assisting with safe custody, storage and control of all drugs at ward level. After assessment of patient group directives be able to administer drugs to patients. Develop organisational and managerial skills.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Main duties of the job
You will work with the ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care and staff development, as part of the ward team. Following the preceptorship period the post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures, supervise unqualified and adaptation staff whilst maintaining a safe working environment. To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified.
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
Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Nursing degree NMC Registration
Experience Essential
Experience in an acute clinical environment as trained or student nurse.
Desirable
Previous NHS experience of working in an acute care environment and performing competencies at an advanced level. Evidence of link nurse duties or involvement in auditing and training.
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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)