This is an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse with a passion for healthcare of the older person to positively change the hospital experience for a large demographic group of older adults in Nottingham.

Ward C51 is a friendly HCOP ward based Queens Medical Centre.

The Nurse has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and the four fields of nursing, providing holistic and person centred care and support for people over the age of 65 and in a variety of settings.

Nurses are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a Registered Nurse and will adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates and work within their scope of practice following the professional standards of practice and behaviours for nurses, midwives and nursing associates and the standards of proficiency for Registered Nurses.

The Nurse will contribute to the health and wellbeing of our patients and service users and this can apply across all healthcare settings. Integral to this role is the ability to communicate effectively, with sensitivity and compassion and to manage relationships with people, making reasonable adjustments where necessary.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.

It is essential that you are able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to support the development of the service. The successful applicant needs to have excellent organisational and time management skills with an aptitude for problem solving. You must have excellent clinical knowledge and skills. You will need to be a good communicator, be self-motivated, provide high standards of clinical skills and have the ability to influence and drive innovative practice within a face growing and exciting speciality setting.

About us

The ward manager of B49 promotes a positive working environment and encourages innovation, inclusivity and collaborative planning. It is a workplace that encourages variety within personal development and encourages the team to perform to the best of their ability.

We describe our work ethic as:

Respectful-To our patients, our visitors and each other.

Dedicated and committed- We strive to be the best we can be.

Positive- A positive work environment promotes a happy team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

Assess the care needs of patients and develop a programme of care which is evaluated and amended as per NUH policy.

Carry out relevant forms of direct and indirect patient care without direct supervision.

Regularly take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility or his/her deputy.

Regularly be responsible for the coordination of the shift and the unregistered care team.

The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Person Specification

professional registration

Essential

• current NMC registration
• competent in Medicines management

Desirable

• Evidence of a student mentoring course
• continued professional development

clinical experience

Essential

• Experience of supervising unregistered staff and coordinating a shift

Desirable

• evidence of taking charge of a shift as nurse in charge role

communication

Essential

• evidence of excellent verbal communication and IT skills

Desirable

• experience in Nerve centre, Medway Live

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Queens Medical Centre

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

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164-6554256