About this role
Job summary
A great opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our ward team at Tavistock Hospital, University Hospitals Plymouth.
Tavistock Hospital is located approximately 14 miles from Plymouth city centre, in a beautiful rural town setting outside the city. While there are bus links between Tavistock and Plymouth, services may be more limited compared to those within urban areas. Tavistock itself is a historic market town and civil parish in the West Devon district of Devon, England, and an ancient stannary town situated on the River Tavy.
The post holder will be responsible for implementing, co-ordinating and delivering effective, high quality care for the patient, Following a client-centred model of practice and ensuring the area of work runs smoothly and efficiently.
To make appropriate verbal and written assessment to gain information relating to a patients surgery.
To act on such assessments in preparing and supporting the patient's pathway, referring to outside specialist help if required
Previous demonstrable experience within health care of the elderly care is an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
Providing and delivering a high standard of nursing care by initiating and co-ordinating the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating of individual patients needs based on evidence. This includes all aspects of care from admission to discharge.
Reporting and documenting all relevant nursing/patient needs, communicating changes with other health care professionals in the multi-disciplinary team with ongoing responsibility for patient care as they occur.
Engaging and interacting with carers and family, encouraging them to be actively involved in patients care planning as outlined in ward / unit philosophy.
Demonstrating and undertaking evidence-based practice playing an active part in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care.
Assisting other clinical areas if the clinical situation or staffing levels demand.
Supervising and directing Health Care Assistants with their daily workload.
Communicating with patients, relatives and outside agencies as appropriate, within the confines of the Data Protection Act and Patient Confidentiality.
Implementing and sharing good infection control practice.
Managing the Clinical risk relating to individuals or a group of patients care, reporting issues to appropriate senior staff.
In some circumstances take charge of the ward in the absence of more senior staff.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
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If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you into contact with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description Job responsibilities
Providing and delivering a high standard of nursing care by initiating and co-ordinating the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating of individual patients needs based on evidence. This includes all aspects of care from admission to discharge. Reporting and documenting all relevant nursing/patient needs, communicating changes with other health care professionals in the multi-disciplinary team with ongoing responsibility for patient care as they occur. Engaging and interacting with carers and family, encouraging them to be actively involved in patients care planning as outlined in ward / unit philosophy. Promoting and delivering health education within the clinical area and advise patients family and/or significant others in health promotion issues. Demonstrating and undertaking evidence-based practice playing an active part in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care. Assisting other clinical areas within the trust if the clinical situation or staffing levels demand. Supervising and directing Health Care Assistants with their daily workload. Communicating with patients, relatives and outside agencies as appropriate, within the confines of the Data Protection Act and Patient Confidentiality. Implementing and sharing good infection control practice. Undertaking manual handling assessments and ensuring identified actions are met.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Registered Nurse Training completed Full NMC PIN
Desirable
Completed Preceptorship Demonstrable experience of acute hospital setting
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse/?Diploma qualification/Degree in a healthcare related subject / or equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable
Evidence of ongoing Continuing Computer literate Professional Development
Apptitude and Abilities Essential
Effective verbal & non-verbal communication skills, effective influencing skills. oOrganisational skills, able to work as team leader. Proven ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others Organisational skills, able to work as team leader.
Desirable
Proven ability / demonstrable experience of - Directing and instructing others Teaching and mentoring skills.
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 University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address Tavistock Hospital
Spring Hill
Tavistock
PL19 8LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)