This Band 6 role will require someone who really wants to develop themselves in a very supportive environment. You will need to be competent, caring, courageous, and compassionate, with the proven ability to work individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Across every area of Buck Healthcare Trust, we continually strive, as a multi-disciplinary team, to offer high quality, evidenced-based, and holistic care to all our patients. We believe that we have much to offer any candidate who joins our team.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their commitment to continuously developing professionally whilst supporting junior colleagues in an acute clinical environment.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is designated to regularly take charge of the ward and provide effective professional and managerial leadership to all staff in the absence of Sister.
He/she is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care, maintaining a high standard of nursing care within the framework of Trust policies.
He/she will teach and supervise qualified and unqualified staff including basic and/or post-basic students, back to nursing students, and health care assistants.
He/She will be expected to complete clinical audits and implement positive changes to the ward environment following any indications. They will be involved in quality assurance as well as improvement and will work as part of the senior nursing team to monitor safety and improvement.
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension, and access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us? We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities, and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect, and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Person Specification and Job Description attached for further detail. - Alternatively contact Clare Ovens on 01280 826936
Person Specification
Experience
Essential Experience of working as NIC and coordinating shifts Experience as a band 6/5 Experience of teaching, HCA's, Students, and qualified staff
Desirable Experience of working as RN Previous experience of working with frail older adults
Rehabilitation
Essential Understanding of Frailty and rehabilitation in the community
Education, Qualifications & Training.
Essential Good general education Registered Nurse (Level 1) ENB 998 or equivalent First Line Management Course Evidence of further continued professional development
Desirable Diploma in Nursing
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential Ability to communicate clearly with patients, relatives, and the multi-disciplinary team in English Ability to write clearly and legibly in English Competency in IV drug administration. Infusion pump skills Ability to work required shift pattern. Knowledge of up-to-date nursing and NHS issues High motivation and ability to motivate others Computer Literate Good time management skills Ability to work within a team and independently Managerial and leadership ability Understanding of Frailty and rehabilitation in the community
Desirable Knowledge of evidence-informed and research-based practice Ability to plan a rota Ability to resolve conflict/dispute in a non-confrontational manner Experience in managing complaints
Employer details
Employer name Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Buckingham Community Hospital High Street Buckingham MK18 1NU
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