If you're hard working and compassionate you should consider applying for our RN post.Foxley Ward is a 28 bedded unit providing rehabilitation to a wide group of patients with varying complexities of needs. Our patients come to us following medical, surgical or orthopaedic treatment or if appropriate, directly from their own homes.Good opportunities exist for further training and development. You will receive support/development through in service training, regular appraisals and clinical supervision. This post involves rotation between day and night duties.

Main duties of the job

If you're a hardworking, compassionate and a great team player then we would like you to apply for the position. We also welcome applications from newly qualified nurses and those from the private sector wishing to return to the NHS. We ask that you are a registered nurse with an enthusiasm for making a difference to people's lives.

Foxley Ward delivers quality and patient centred care within our 28 bedded unit providing rehabilitation to a wide group of patients with varying complexities of needs. The ward also provides palliative and end of life care . We welcome staff who will be open to learning new skills such as venepuncture, male and female catheterisation, ECG recording. The successful candidate will receive support and development through in service training, regular appraisals, personal development plan and clinical supervision.

Good opportunities exist for further training and development and you will be joining an enthusiastic, supportive, friendly Multi-Disciplinary Team. This post involves rotation between day/night duties, full/part time posts are available and the Trust supports flexible working.

Dereham Hospital is set in beautiful grounds on the outskirts of the market town. The historic city of Norwich is only a 35 minute drive, the spectacular North Norfolk Coast is a 45 minute drive.

We welcome informal queries, please contact the Ward Manager, Debbie Barnes on 01362 655240 or deborah.barnes@nchc.nhs.uk

About us

Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS Community Trust in the country to be awarded the title.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Current UK NMC registration, level 1. Working towards Degree (desirable) Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team. Experience of working with patients with multiple pathologies and developing and delivering care plans designed to meet their needs. Appropriate short clinical skills e.g. venepuncture.(desirable) Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Basic computer skills. Ability to maintain and improve standards of care. Experience of resource management. (desirable) Experience of a research audit (desirable)Experience of audit. Up to date knowledge of current clinical/professional issues. Understanding or resource management. Knowledge and understanding of learner needs.Communication Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English language Evidence of relevant experience and development Support other staff Willing to undertake appropriate training Self-awareness. Flexible/positive approach to work. Enthusiastic and able to work under pressure Able to work collaboratively as part of a team. Ability to identify with the Trust commitment to safeguarding vulnerable adults Value and respect the privacy and dignity for patients Able to identify with the Trusts commitment to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of children and young people Ability to travel between sites as needed, public transport is limited in the countryside, a full drivers licence and own vehicle/ access to suitable transport may be required for this position.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration, Level 1

Desirable

• Working towards a health related degree

Communication

Essential

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal english

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of working with patients with multiple pathologies and developing and delivering care plans designed to meet their needs.

Desirable

• Clinical skills eg, venepuncture, catherization ECG recording

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Support of other staff and students
• Evidence of relevant experience and development

Desirable

• Willing to undertake appropriate training

Skills, abilities and knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of good computer skills
• Ability to maintain and improve standards of care
• Up tp date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• Excellent verbal, written and interspersonal communication skills
• Experience of audits
• Understanding of resource management
• Knowledge and understanding of Learner needs
• Basic Computer Skills

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit/patient review
• Experience of resource management

Personal attrivutes and behaviours

Essential

• Self awareness
• Flexible/positive approach to work
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Value and respect the privacy and dignity for patients
• Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our patients
• Enthusiastic and able to work under pressure

Other

Essential

• Able to make own travel arrangements to attend rostered shifts, occasionally on other wards/ different site

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Foxley Ward

Dereham Hospital

East Dereham

NR19 2EX

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