Main area: Older Care
Grade Band: 5
Contract: Fixed term: 6 months (Successful applicant expected to work long days / nights / weekends / bank holidays)
Hours:
Full time
Part time
Job share
Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Post-holder will be expected to work Long Day & Night Shifts, Weekends & Bank Holidays)
Job ref: 434-CR6872356
Site: Amersham Hospital
Town: Amersham
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 19/01/2025 23:59
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
provide specialist spinal services at our world-renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family-friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact bht.recruitment@nhs.net or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job overview
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is a major provider of integrated hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area. This includes Thame (Oxfordshire), Tring (Hertfordshire) and Leighton Buzzard (Bedfordshire). We provide care to over half a million patients every year. We have over 6,000 highly trained clinical staff. This includes doctors, nurses, midwives, health visitors, therapists, and healthcare scientists. Amersham Hospital is one of several Community Hospitals within the Trust. We have three inpatient areas: Chartridge Ward, Waterside Unit, and Buckinghamshire Neuro Rehabilitation Unit. Chartridge Ward has an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join their team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This post would be suitable for individuals who have already completed their post-registration Preceptorship period due to the short-term nature of the opportunity. We will provide you with the structured support needed to transition your knowledge into everyday practice successfully based on your previous experience. Main duties of the job
Chartridge Ward is a 22-bedded ward within the Community & Rehab Care Group. We care for individuals who are medically optimised for discharge, usually following a period of time in acute care, but who require nursing support until the appropriate care can be put into place to allow them to be discharged from hospital. This could be in the form of a Package of Care in the patients' own home, placement in a Nursing or Residential Home, or an assessment by Adult Social Care. Our patients often have multiple health needs & chronic conditions. During your time on Chartridge Ward you will gain a wide range of knowledge and nursing skills. These include: Patient assessment Care Planning Tissue Viability & Wound Management Palliative Care & Symptom Management Diabetes Management Continence management And many more! Please see Job Description & Person Specification for further details and role specifics. As a Band 5 Nurse, you will also be involved with supporting student nurses and more junior colleagues. On Chartridge, we pride ourselves on being a supportive team - We all learn from each other, and look forward to learning from new team members. 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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment; all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Committed to own professional development to enhance practice Evidence of recent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) or willing to undertake further training EXPERIENCE
Demonstrate some experience post or pre-registration placements in relevant clinical areas: Care of the Elderly, Community, Orthopaedics, Palliative Care, Long-term conditions, Rehabilitation Working as part of a multidisciplinary team SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
To be able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers and other professionals To be able to care for patients without prejudice related to gender, religion or disability. Able to work under pressure Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct Able to prioritise workload Able to be flexible within team roster Special Circumstances
Ability to travel to different locations / across site PPE requirements:
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures. COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations
remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended. If you are successful
at interview, we will require you to complete a Covid-19 risk assessment document. Application deadline:
This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight. If we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the closing date. Contacting you:
We will contact candidates through the email address supplied on their application form. Please make sure you check this regularly. Application information:
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Shortlisting:
The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into. Travel expenses:
It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interview will not be reimbursed. Smoking:
All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name: Ellie Crisanto Job title: Ward Sister Email address: elizabeth.crisanto@nhs.net Telephone number: 01494 734058 Additional information: For further information, to arrange an informal visit, or just ask questions, please contact Ward Sister Ellie Crisanto on 01494 734058 OR elizabeth.crisanto@nhs.net
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Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is a major provider of integrated hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area. This includes Thame (Oxfordshire), Tring (Hertfordshire) and Leighton Buzzard (Bedfordshire). We provide care to over half a million patients every year. We have over 6,000 highly trained clinical staff. This includes doctors, nurses, midwives, health visitors, therapists, and healthcare scientists. Amersham Hospital is one of several Community Hospitals within the Trust. We have three inpatient areas: Chartridge Ward, Waterside Unit, and Buckinghamshire Neuro Rehabilitation Unit. Chartridge Ward has an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join their team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This post would be suitable for individuals who have already completed their post-registration Preceptorship period due to the short-term nature of the opportunity. We will provide you with the structured support needed to transition your knowledge into everyday practice successfully based on your previous experience. Main duties of the job
Chartridge Ward is a 22-bedded ward within the Community & Rehab Care Group. We care for individuals who are medically optimised for discharge, usually following a period of time in acute care, but who require nursing support until the appropriate care can be put into place to allow them to be discharged from hospital. This could be in the form of a Package of Care in the patients' own home, placement in a Nursing or Residential Home, or an assessment by Adult Social Care. Our patients often have multiple health needs & chronic conditions. During your time on Chartridge Ward you will gain a wide range of knowledge and nursing skills. These include: Patient assessment Care Planning Tissue Viability & Wound Management Palliative Care & Symptom Management Diabetes Management Continence management And many more! Please see Job Description & Person Specification for further details and role specifics. As a Band 5 Nurse, you will also be involved with supporting student nurses and more junior colleagues. On Chartridge, we pride ourselves on being a supportive team - We all learn from each other, and look forward to learning from new team members. 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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment; all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Committed to own professional development to enhance practice Evidence of recent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) or willing to undertake further training EXPERIENCE
Demonstrate some experience post or pre-registration placements in relevant clinical areas: Care of the Elderly, Community, Orthopaedics, Palliative Care, Long-term conditions, Rehabilitation Working as part of a multidisciplinary team SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
To be able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers and other professionals To be able to care for patients without prejudice related to gender, religion or disability. Able to work under pressure Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct Able to prioritise workload Able to be flexible within team roster Special Circumstances
Ability to travel to different locations / across site PPE requirements:
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures. COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations
remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended. If you are successful
at interview, we will require you to complete a Covid-19 risk assessment document. Application deadline:
This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight. If we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the closing date. Contacting you:
We will contact candidates through the email address supplied on their application form. Please make sure you check this regularly. Application information:
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Shortlisting:
The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into. Travel expenses:
It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interview will not be reimbursed. Smoking:
All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name: Ellie Crisanto Job title: Ward Sister Email address: elizabeth.crisanto@nhs.net Telephone number: 01494 734058 Additional information: For further information, to arrange an informal visit, or just ask questions, please contact Ward Sister Ellie Crisanto on 01494 734058 OR elizabeth.crisanto@nhs.net
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