Staff Nurse - Ward C6

Job description

Job summary

Staff Nurse - Ward C6

37.5 hours

Permanent

If you would like to join our expanding services and gain experience in your chosen field, why not be bold and apply now. We would love to hear from you, if you are at the beginning of your career, midway or looking for a change. We can and help you become the nurse you are meant to be here in Medicine.

Working as a registered Nurse within our team you will have the opportunity to work with a range of supportive colleagues and the whole multidisciplinary team. Our innovative approaches to care based on our quality improvement programme means that medicine remains varied, no two days are the same which enable you to develop your leadership skills and respond to change.

Ward C6 is a General medical ward , this ward is 23 bedded with friendly team , which will provide you with supervision and support, as well as give you opportunities to develop professionally in your career as a nurse. You will be encouraged to attend various trainings

Main duties of the job

• To provide high quality effective individualised care to all patients that is compassionate and caring
• To assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate without supervision
• To keep up to date with skills and knowledge
• To comply with NMC professional registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices
• Be proficient in the delivery of care to patients
• Ensure safe administration of drugs in accordance to NMC and local policies
• Ensure accurate records are kept in accordance to Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Policy and NMC guidelines
• Carry out nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed policies and standards
• Undertake regular mandatory training

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

o NHS pension scheme membership

o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further

o NHS Staff discounts

o Cycle to work scheme

oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Effective time management
• Ability to work under pressure
• Resource management,
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Ability to use own initiative
• Problem solving
• Motivated
• ability to adapt and cope with change
• Demonstrates a positive "can do" approach to change
• Attention to details
• Shows enthusiasm for achieving results
• Demonstrates an awareness of patient dignity and respect
• Effective Communication - Written/verbal

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Current 1st level Registration

Desirable

• relevant post registration courses relevant to current post area

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in clinical areas
• Experience of delivering patient care

Desirable

• Experience of supervising others

Person Specification
Knowledge

Essential

• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Effective time management
• Ability to work under pressure
• Resource management,
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Ability to use own initiative
• Problem solving
• Motivated
• ability to adapt and cope with change
• Demonstrates a positive "can do" approach to change
• Attention to details
• Shows enthusiasm for achieving results
• Demonstrates an awareness of patient dignity and respect
• Effective Communication - Written/verbal

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Current 1st level Registration

Desirable

• relevant post registration courses relevant to current post area

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in clinical areas
• Experience of delivering patient care

Desirable

• Experience of supervising others

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address

WARD C6, stepping hill hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

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