About this role
Job summary
We are recruiting for a Registered Nurse - Ward 10Bwho shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. It is a 30 bedded ward specialising in Diabetes and Endocrine care with wide range of skills to learn. We work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.
We are currently looking for a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our dynamic team and provide exceptional care to our patients.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include,Respect, andImprove. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.
Main duties of the job
You will be a member of the nursing team to play a vital role in providing high-quality nursing care for patients with diabetes and endocrine conditions. You will work closely with a team of consultants, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to support patients through their journey, from diagnosis to treatment and ongoing management.
Delivering direct patient care to individuals with a wide range of diabetes and endocrine disorders.
Administering medications and treatments as prescribed.
Monitoring and assessing patient conditions, responding to any changes promptly.
Providing emotional support and education to patients and their families regarding self-management of chronic conditions.
Participating in the development and implementation of care plans.
Ensuring that all documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
Adhering to hospital policies and protocols while maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice.
Mentoring and supporting junior nursing staff and student nurses.
Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
We welcome applicants from students who have been on placement with ENHT and those that have not.
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals
- The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
- New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
- Hertford County, Hertford
- Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification information pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse on part 1, part 2 or part 12 of the NMC register
- Commitment to life long learning
- Ability to product updated personal professional portfolio
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of Assessing and Mentorship qualification
- Evidence of appropriate Specialist Qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a ward/department care environment
Desirable
- Currently working in an acute ward environment within the NHS
- Experience of supporting students/clinical support workers within the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of good communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to work within a team
- Self awareness
- Sound organisational skills
- Flexibility
- Computer literacy
Other Requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of appropriate diabetes & endocrine/medical conditions and their management
- Role model our Trust values every day
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of strategies for maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors
Desirable
- Knowledge of appropriate specialist nursing care requirements
- Resource management awareness
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
East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address
Lister Hospital
Coreys Mill Lane
Stevenage
SG1 4AB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)