Staff Nurses are responsible for the delivery of care and the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of individual programs of care. They are expected to take delegated responsibility in a given shift for a group of patients. With experience, they may be expected to take charge of the department in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse or Floor coordinator. Staff Nurses need to be aware of the required Government Targets and their contribution to achieving these.
Main duties of the job Please see attached job description for full details of the job role and person specification.
NOTE: This job description outlines the Trust's expectation of an experienced Band 5 nurse. Nurses will not be expected to fulfill the tasks marked with * until they have moved through the foundation gateway and are progressing towards the full KSF competencies.
About us #BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community. We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat, and support people in hospital, at home, and in various community settings. The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit, and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital. We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients, and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety, and teamwork guide how we work and behave as a team. With nearly 5,000 staff from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone's voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are. Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for full details of the job role and person specification.
STAFF CAR PARKING Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 - 18:30. For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking offsite at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the online starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website. This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete on-call duties within their role. The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Person Specification Education & Qualification Essential NMC Registration BLS Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable ALS / PILS ILS Triage training
Experience & Knowledge Essential Research aware Awareness of current political/professional and operational issues
Desirable Previous acute experience within the NHS Previous mentorship experience Experience in audit/research activities Previous experience at band 5
Skills & Abilities Essential IT skills IV drug administration Cannulation Venepuncture Ability to mentor Ability to assist in creating a good learning environment Identify and escalate to senior staff member if a patient is deteriorating.
Personal Qualities Essential Willingness to share knowledge Team player Communication skills Organisational skills Committed to delivering a high-quality service Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives Time management skills
Employer details Employer name West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address West Suffolk Hospital Hardwick Lane Bury St. Edmunds IP33 2QZ
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Main duties of the job Please see attached job description for full details of the job role and person specification.
NOTE: This job description outlines the Trust's expectation of an experienced Band 5 nurse. Nurses will not be expected to fulfill the tasks marked with * until they have moved through the foundation gateway and are progressing towards the full KSF competencies.
About us #BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community. We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat, and support people in hospital, at home, and in various community settings. The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit, and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital. We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients, and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety, and teamwork guide how we work and behave as a team. With nearly 5,000 staff from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone's voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are. Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for full details of the job role and person specification.
STAFF CAR PARKING Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 - 18:30. For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking offsite at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the online starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website. This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete on-call duties within their role. The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Person Specification Education & Qualification Essential NMC Registration BLS Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable ALS / PILS ILS Triage training
Experience & Knowledge Essential Research aware Awareness of current political/professional and operational issues
Desirable Previous acute experience within the NHS Previous mentorship experience Experience in audit/research activities Previous experience at band 5
Skills & Abilities Essential IT skills IV drug administration Cannulation Venepuncture Ability to mentor Ability to assist in creating a good learning environment Identify and escalate to senior staff member if a patient is deteriorating.
Personal Qualities Essential Willingness to share knowledge Team player Communication skills Organisational skills Committed to delivering a high-quality service Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives Time management skills
Employer details Employer name West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address West Suffolk Hospital Hardwick Lane Bury St. Edmunds IP33 2QZ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
179-6778649-M
#J-18808-Ljbffr
