Staff Nurse – Ward 1 – Gastroenterology

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Full time
Ward 1 on the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site of University Hospital Dorset is a 22 bedded Gastroenterology unit which looks after patients with a variety of different conditions. We have a diverse patient group ranging from teenagers to the elderly meaning that your day is always varied and interesting!

We are a close knit team who are looking for a dedicated and passionate registered nurse to join us.

Exciting opportunities for nurses include: A four bedded GI Bay providing high level care for patients with GI bleeding giving the opportunity to develop intensive nursing skills. Using the CLIP method with student nurses. We have 4 students on shift 7 days a week and are following a different structure of student placement providing staff the opportunity to develop their teaching, coaching and educational competence. A fun, friendly team who all have the same goal to provide high quality patient care. Our motto- ' W e

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E veryone' A competency framework/training programme to work towards being able to nurse in the GI Bay this includes IV assessment, blood transfusions, male catheterisation, CVAD management, venepuncture, cannulation and ILS training.

This role requires an active UK NMC Registration

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview date: TBC

Main duties of the job The conditions we see mostly on Ward 1 are: Liver disease Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease GI Bleeding (various causes) Pancreatic and other hepatobiliary cancers Eating disorders Alcohol withdrawal Shifts include long days (7-19.30), earlies (7-15.00), lates (11:30-19:30) and nights (19.00-07.30)

About us Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

NMC Registered Nurse Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing Studies

Desirable

SLIP training/ mentorship course Post registration courses related to the speciality

Experience Essential

Experience of caring for patients with acute and long term conditions Demonstrate clinical experience

Desirable

Previous Gastroenterology experience Experience of end of life care

Technical Skills Competencies Essential

Demonstrate ability with vital signs monitoring equipment and ability to recognise the deteriorating patient Experience in complying with nursing, infection control and risk management polices Ability to manage caseload/bay of patients

Desirable

Experience of clinical skills such as: ECG recording, CVC, Cannulation and Venepuncture, Male catheterisation Awareness of audit Administration of blood products or willingness to undertake necessary training Specific skills relevant to specialty eg. Caring for ascitic drains Non IV and IV medication administration including administration of blood products

Knowledge Essential

Knowledge of conditions relevant to speciality Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice skills

Desirable

Awareness of patient experience, quality and safety agenda's that support Governance Framework

Other requirements specific to Essential

Effective communication using a variety of methods Able to integrate and work within the MDT Basic IT skills Able to work unsupervised and on own initiative

Desirable

Leadership and management skills

Personal Attributes Essential

Highly motivated Adaptive to unpredictable workloads

Desirable

Time management skills Organisation and planning skills Ability to work under pressure and with frequent interruptions

Language Essential

Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Bournemouth Hospital Bournemouth BH7 7DW Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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