Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a motivated, dedicated individual to join this established and hardworking team on Trinity Ward at Fryatt Hospital

Permanent & Fixed Term positions are available.

Mainly providing Elderly Care in rehabilitation beds following trauma/surgery and non-acute medical/ minor illnesses.

We also provide palliative care beds for those reaching the end of life. We provide dignified holistic care for the patient and their families in a calm and caring environment.

We promote patient involvement and empower patients and family members to provide input into their clinical care and decisions.

We respect that each individual has the right to autonomy and independence and endeavour to promote that independence as able.

Main duties of the job

The successful will be responsible for the delivery of the highest quality of care to a diverse client group predominantly managed within a nurse led facility. You will utilise highly developed clinical skills including diagnostic skills, alongside experience of long term condition management and elderly care.

The role requires you to be able to communicate well and have the required leadership skills to deal with a MDT team and assist in case managing a group of patients from admission to discharge.

About us

One of the largest Trust's in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients' own homes. You will be joining a team of over 11,000 amazing colleagues providing care to 800,000 residents.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health & Wellbeing programme offer a range of services including mental health support. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

Find out about living and working with us - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Registered Mentor (or undertake)

Skills

Essential

• Ability to use Word, Power-point, email, Excel

Experience

Essential

• Experience within a Nursing/Ward environment
• Keeping accurate records and documentation
• Communicating sensitive information

Desirable

• Teaching and assessing junior member of staff including students
• Bleep Holding Duties
• Cannulation
• IV Therapy
• Venepuncture
• Male Catheterisation

Knowledge

Essential

• Maintain awareness in professional developments in nursing older people
• Understanding of applicable policies and procedures: - Health & Safety, Risk Management, Clinical Supervision, AED & CPR

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