About this role
Job summary
It is an exciting opportunity to join the emergency department. We are looking for Registered Nurses that have the enthusiasm and eagerness to learn and develop in a fast paced working environment and the main front door service of both Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital.
We are excited to offer a Registered Nurses to join a highly skilled, supportive and motivational team in the emergency department. If you are looking for a challenging yet fulfilling role as a nurse this post will offer that opportunity and be a vital part in delivering best care for everyone.
Additional working pattern details: We work a mixture of Long days 07.30-20.00 and night shifts 19.30-08.00 7 days a week.
Main duties of the job
A Registered Nurse who delivers compassionate, professional, skilled and effective person centred, evidence based nursing care by working within a multidisciplinary team, developing collaborative, needs based care plans through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
About us
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest hospital trusts in the country and we provide high quality acute elective and specialist care across a multitude of specialties. Our hospitals are based across two sites in Cheltenham and Gloucester. We are the second largest employer in Gloucestershire, with more than 9,000 employees.
Our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff, many of whom are world leaders in the fields of healthcare, teaching and research, and we aim to recruit and retain the best staff possible.
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Job description Job responsibilities
In line with the Trust Vision to provide the Best Care for Everyone
Professional values
- Conduct oneself in a professional manner and be a role model
- Act with professionalism and integrity, and work within agreed professional, ethical and legal frameworks and processes to maintain and improve standards;
Communication and interpersonal skills
- Work in partnership with other health and social care professionals and agencies, service users, carers and families ensuring that decisions about care are shared
Nursing practice and decision making
- Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate the nursing care of patients in accordance with UK law, the NMC code of conduct and the Trust values
- Deliver high quality essential care to all persons in their care;
- Deliver complex care to service users in their field of practice;
- Act to protect the public, and be responsible and accountable for safe, person-centred, evidence-based nursing practice;
- Practice in a compassionate, respectful way, maintaining dignity and wellbeing and communicating effectively;
- Act on their understanding of how peoples lifestyles, environments and where care is delivered influence their health and wellbeing;
- Seek out every opportunity to promote health and prevent illness;
Leadership, management and team working
- Work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team
- Manage a patient/caseload of patients within defined clinical area
- Use leadership skills to supervise and manage others and contribute to planning, designing, delivering and improving future services
- To organise own time and that of non-registered staff, students and other learners as appropriate
- To support the senior members of staff in the management and supervision of the defined clinical area
- Actively contribute to a good learning environment by taking on the role of mentor/assessor for learners.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Active registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Immediate Life Support or willingness to undertake Mentorship/Practice Assessor qualification
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Effective communication skills Able to prioritize workload and work under pressure Knowledge of patient safety and safeguarding Ability to work under pressure IT and documentation skill
Desirable
Knowledge of emergency care pathways
Clinical/Experience Essential
Experience working in a clinical setting Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
Acute or emergency nursing experience Experience caring for acutely unwell patients
Personal Attributes Essential
Professional and compassionate approach Reliable and adaptable Ability to work as part of a team Motivated and willing to learn Calm under pressure
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 Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Trustwide (Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital)
Gloucestershire
GL1 3NN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)