Please note - no OSCE training available. NMC PIN and post-NMC PIN experience required.
We pride ourselves on giving excellent quality care to our patients, and ensuring their experience is a good one. says Jo Burns, Matron for Elderly Care.
Our teams are expanding and we are welcoming applications from newly qualified and experienced Nurses to our elderly care teams:
Acute Frailty Unit - We are an 18 bedded unit. Our frail patients receive rapid assessment from our specialist geriatrician consultants and Supportive Discharge Service.
Our Registered Nurses say:
The fantastic support that I received from my colleagues in the Acute Frailty Unit, my ward manager and matron has allowed me to flourish and reach my true potential as a nurse.
'AFU is a lovely environment to work in. It can get very busy but the staff all work together as a team and are attentive and supportive.
If this sounds like the kind of team you'd like to be part of, we'd love to hear from you - Please contact Sarah McDaniel - ward manager or Jo Burns - matron to arrange a visit or ask a question sarah-louise.mcdaniel@nhs.net /joanne.burns7@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
The Acute Frailty Unit is led by experienced Ward Manager Sarah, a team of dedicated Band 6 Sisters, and a supportive Matron, Jo.
As a nurse working on AFU you will be expected to complete nursing tasks such as but not limited to:
administrating medications assisting with personal care and attending to patients' needs completing comprehensive patient assessments admitting patients taking observations and completing A-E assessments managing deteriorating patients providing high quality end of life care working as part of the MDT team communicating effectively prioritising patient centred care maintaining compliance with knowledge, training and competencies
As a Trust we offer our Registered Nurses:
2 weeks supernumerary for experienced Nurses and 4 weeks for newly qualified Nurses Highly-recommended Preceptorship Programme with protected time away from the ward First year of NMC fees paid Access to clinical skills training in our Clinical Skills Lab and personal development courses First Line Leadership programme to help develop your leadership skills Support and guidance with revalidation
To keep up to date with all of our latest Recruitment activity here at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust follow us on Facebook: Team HDFT jobs Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust and Twitter: @HDFT_Careers.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards.
Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Job responsibilities
1) To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and to provide nursing care for patients. This requires detailed knowledge of equipment and specialised information on procedures undertaken in the clinical environment.
2) In consultation with senior staff, the post holder will help plan, co-ordinate, implement, and evaluate care for patients.
3) Maintain standards in accordance with ward/Trust policies and procedures and NMC code of conduct.
4) Maintain a safe working environment, being aware of the necessity to comply with Health & Safety regulations and the Environmental Health Act, and to attend mandatory training courses.
5) Maintain safe custody of all drugs and medicines and when trained demonstrate the manipulation, dexterity and co-ordination of IV drugs.
6) To work unsupervised at times, using ward protocols and policies.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Registered nurse with current NMC qualification Post NMC registration clinical experience (minimum 1 year)
Desirable
Experience of working with elderly and/or patients with mental health requirements Experience of working on an admission ward Displays an understanding of the trust values
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Acute Frailty Unit, Harrogate Hospital
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We pride ourselves on giving excellent quality care to our patients, and ensuring their experience is a good one. says Jo Burns, Matron for Elderly Care.
Our teams are expanding and we are welcoming applications from newly qualified and experienced Nurses to our elderly care teams:
Acute Frailty Unit - We are an 18 bedded unit. Our frail patients receive rapid assessment from our specialist geriatrician consultants and Supportive Discharge Service.
Our Registered Nurses say:
The fantastic support that I received from my colleagues in the Acute Frailty Unit, my ward manager and matron has allowed me to flourish and reach my true potential as a nurse.
'AFU is a lovely environment to work in. It can get very busy but the staff all work together as a team and are attentive and supportive.
If this sounds like the kind of team you'd like to be part of, we'd love to hear from you - Please contact Sarah McDaniel - ward manager or Jo Burns - matron to arrange a visit or ask a question sarah-louise.mcdaniel@nhs.net /joanne.burns7@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
The Acute Frailty Unit is led by experienced Ward Manager Sarah, a team of dedicated Band 6 Sisters, and a supportive Matron, Jo.
As a nurse working on AFU you will be expected to complete nursing tasks such as but not limited to:
administrating medications assisting with personal care and attending to patients' needs completing comprehensive patient assessments admitting patients taking observations and completing A-E assessments managing deteriorating patients providing high quality end of life care working as part of the MDT team communicating effectively prioritising patient centred care maintaining compliance with knowledge, training and competencies
As a Trust we offer our Registered Nurses:
2 weeks supernumerary for experienced Nurses and 4 weeks for newly qualified Nurses Highly-recommended Preceptorship Programme with protected time away from the ward First year of NMC fees paid Access to clinical skills training in our Clinical Skills Lab and personal development courses First Line Leadership programme to help develop your leadership skills Support and guidance with revalidation
To keep up to date with all of our latest Recruitment activity here at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust follow us on Facebook: Team HDFT jobs Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust and Twitter: @HDFT_Careers.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards.
Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Job responsibilities
1) To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and to provide nursing care for patients. This requires detailed knowledge of equipment and specialised information on procedures undertaken in the clinical environment.
2) In consultation with senior staff, the post holder will help plan, co-ordinate, implement, and evaluate care for patients.
3) Maintain standards in accordance with ward/Trust policies and procedures and NMC code of conduct.
4) Maintain a safe working environment, being aware of the necessity to comply with Health & Safety regulations and the Environmental Health Act, and to attend mandatory training courses.
5) Maintain safe custody of all drugs and medicines and when trained demonstrate the manipulation, dexterity and co-ordination of IV drugs.
6) To work unsupervised at times, using ward protocols and policies.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Registered nurse with current NMC qualification Post NMC registration clinical experience (minimum 1 year)
Desirable
Experience of working with elderly and/or patients with mental health requirements Experience of working on an admission ward Displays an understanding of the trust values
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Acute Frailty Unit, Harrogate Hospital
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
